Cultural & Theme Tours in New Orleans

New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour (opens in a new tab)

1,036 2 h

Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson Square — a US National Historic Landmark — to see Creole townhouses, shotgun homes, historic mansions and the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Then hear tales of ghosts, voodoo and New Orleans' unique burial traditions on a walk at the legendary St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule.

New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

88 1 h 30 min

The famous Voodoo History tour explores the mysterious world of Voodoo in New Orleans. This is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the tales of Old New Orleans. This tour dispels the Hollywood myths and portrays the true Voodoo of New Orleans.

St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour (opens in a new tab)

21 3 h

Explore Louisiana history on a combo tour of St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations, two working sugarcane farms in Vacherie. See preserved plantation houses, original outbuildings including homes of enslaved workers, and the Louisiana Sugarcane Museum with tools and documents highlighting sugarcane cultivation. You may also recognize scenes from films shot on-site. Perfect for history buffs, cultural travelers, and movie enthusiasts.

The New Orleans Five in One Extravaganza Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 1 h – 2 h

Explore anything and everything New Orleans in a guided walking tour. This 'New Orleans Five-in-One Extravaganza Tour' is the one and only tour that provides visitors with five different tours combined. It's a great way to experience all the top New Orleans tours in a 2-hour  (approx) period. Guests will visit all the most popular locations during this tour, inside the French Quarter. Guests will also visit locations that are considered the locals sweet spots! This tour includes history, ghosts, vampires, voodoo, celebrity homes and filming locations. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks during the tour.  Join this tour where learning is intoxicating!

Shrimp Boil Cabaret: Seafood Tasting Menu & Live Music (opens in a new tab)

205 1 h 30 min

Experience the real French Quarter at Shrimp Boil Cabaret Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a private dinner party celebrating the flavors and sounds of the Quarter. The Shrimp is sourced from local shrimping families at their boat docks a few hours before your shrimp boil to choose the largest, freshest, wild-caught local shrimp available. Mister Gregory, "The Shrimp Boil King of New Orleans" grew up in the Gulf South shrimping and boiling and advocating for wild-caught Gulf Shrimp and the "eat it to save it" culinary approach. Please join us for live local music and a lovely dinner party, make some new friends and eat the very best shrimp in the world.

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour (opens in a new tab)

722 1 h 30 min

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour will take you to New Orleans' most haunted locations. On this 90-minute ghost tour, you'll learn the secrets of the French Quarter's ghosts and haunted past. If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

New Orleans Culture Second Line Tour in NOLA (opens in a new tab)

105 2 h 30 min

Step into the vibrant soul of New Orleans with the Treme Second Line Experience, an unforgettable journey into the heart of the city’s culture. Unlike traditional tours, this isn’t just a sightseeing event—it’s a celebration of life, music, and community! March alongside a live brass band as they fill the streets with the iconic sounds of New Orleans. Feel the energy of dancers adorned in colorful attire and connect with locals who welcome you like family. Rooted in the rich traditions of African American fraternal societies and neighborhood gatherings from the 19th century, this experience showcases the living history and joy of Second Line parades. Get ready to let the good times roll!

The National WWII Museum Guided 2 Hour Highlights Experience (opens in a new tab)

2 4 h

Streamlined guided touring of The Arsenal of Democracy, Road to Tokyo, Road to Berlin, Liberation Pavilion, and US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. Wireless audio headset for tour guide narration.

Free cancellation

New Orleans Street Art and Graffiti Tour (opens in a new tab)

151 2 h – 2 h 20 min

This is the first and only tour in New Orleans specifically created for travelers who love contemporary street art, local history, and urban exploration! It's a great activity for artists, art lovers, couples, families, and solo travelers who are looking to get out of the French Quarter and experience more of what the city has to offer.

Historic Laura “Creole” Plantation located in Vacherie, La (opens in a new tab)

18 5 h

Legendary Tours has over 26 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our vehicles are luxury style vehicle(s). Our drivers are professionally trained and provide great customer service as well as fascinating commentary on the way to the tour destination. We provide roundtrip transportation from our designated pickup locations in the downtown area out to the historical Plantation sites. The engaging and interesting climate will leave you feeling increasingly enlightened more than before your encounter. So book this tour and buckle up for an informative round trip ride to the Great River Road where the Laura “Creole” Plantation tour guides await.

Felicity Plantation Tour (opens in a new tab)

7 1 h 30 min

Step inside the Felicity Plantation House, built in the 1840s, and explore one of Louisiana’s most historic sugarcane plantations. Learn about the history of agriculture, the families who lived here, and the generations of laborers whose work shaped the land. Outside, view preserved cabins that reflect the realities of plantation life. Led by local guides with deep roots in the community, you’ll gain a unique perspective rooted in first-hand knowledge. Felicity is also a celebrated filming location, featured in 12 Years a Slave, the remake of Roots, Netflix’s Mudbound, and WGN’s Underground.

French Quarter Food Tour (opens in a new tab)

185 3 h

On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In addition to all the delectable food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. Our tours are storytelling through food. We call our French Quarter Food Tour "The Classic Five" because you will be tasting the quintessential New Orleans food staples. Join us on a 3 hour food extravaganza, as we eat our way though The Quarter...

New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour: Explore The Paranormal (opens in a new tab)

29 2 h

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to introduce guests to the disturbing and terrifying history hiding behind this city's colorful, charming face. Our guides are experts on all things New Orleans and trained to provide each of our guests with an unforgettable evening.

Citywide Driving Tour with a Jazz Musician (opens in a new tab)

172 4 h

Explore New Orleans in four hours with a Grammy-nominated musician—beignets and photos included! Join a small-group or private citywide driving tour through the city’s neighborhoods, history, and music. Book for your first day and get local tips for your stay. Travel by tour vehicle with short walks and photo stops. Highlights can include: • French Quarter: Creole architecture • Tremé: African American heritage and jazz • Garden District: mansions and oak-lined streets • City Park/Café du Monde: included beignets • St. Louis Cemetery No. 3: above-ground tombs • Musicians’ Village: music and Katrina recovery • Uptown and Tulane University Take home included photos at murals and scenic stops. Choose a small-group adventure or a private tour tailored to your interests in jazz, food, history, or architecture. Reserve your date and discover New Orleans with a musician who calls it home.

Free cancellation

Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour (opens in a new tab)

63 2 h

Small Groups ✦ History ✦ Architecture ✦ Scandal See the gorgeous architecture and lush gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain at the secrets and scandals that make it legendary. We bring a private tour experience to every tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing the tour for you. Hear stories of gamblers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and a rock star who caused a scene. See filming locations, & celebrity homes, on the way. Although the cemetery has been closed indefinitely to all tours by the city, we'll see tombs from the gate and discuss the place's history and burial methods. We'll discuss architecture styles popular in the neighborhood's growth, and some unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a main location from American Horror Story, Coven season. Our focus is that you get more than a great two-hour experience, but connection points to our city, and its stories, that you'll never forget.

French Quarter Walking Tour: Jackson Square to Bourbon Street (opens in a new tab)

42 2 h

Step beyond the crowds and the familiar Bourbon Street scene and experience the French Quarter through the stories that bring its streets to life. Walk beneath the balconies and past colorful Creole architecture as your local guide reveals the people, traditions, legends, and unexpected history behind the neighborhood. From the lively atmosphere of Jackson Square to the quiet passage of Pirates Alley, you'll discover places that are easy to walk past without knowing their stories. See St. Louis Cathedral, hear about literary legends including Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, and explore the history behind Mardi Gras and other New Orleans traditions. And yes, we'll talk about Bourbon Street too—but you'll experience the French Quarter as much more than its famous nightlife. You'll leave with a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and stories that make this neighborhood unlike anywhere else.

Free cancellation

Destrehan Plantation Tour - Transportation & Lunch Included (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h 30 min

Established in 1787, Destrehan Plantation is the oldest documented Plantation in the lower Mississippi River valley. Take a step back in time on a French Creole plantation, and let our historical interpreters captivate you with stories of free and enslaved families who lived there. Experience a true-life storytelling of the Destrehan family and enslaved plantation workers. See an original document signed by Thomas Jefferson and James Madison and an exhibit and intimate account of Charles Paquet, an enslaved mulatto and master builder components. Explore the Education Center displaying the 1811 Slave Revolt and the Rost Home Colony/Freedman’s Bureau exhibits. The Legacy Room showcases original artifacts and documents from the family members. Destrehan Plantation is only 30 minutes from New Orleans and 10 minutes from the New Orleans International Airport, and your tour includes pickup from most centrally located New Orleans locations.

Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

156 2 h

This walking tour includes a multitude of filming locations including The Originals, NCIS New Orleans, King Creole, The Princess and the Frog, Interview with the Vampire, Runaway Jury, Your Honor, Renfield, Angel Heart, The Simpsons, Chef, Now You See Me, Lolita, and many more.

Jewish History Tour of New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

35 2 h

This tour takes a trip through the French Quarter with an emphasis on how Jews have contributed to the multi-ethnic gumbo known as New Orleans. The Jewish community has had an active presence in New Orleans since colonial times, contributing to our culture, business, and music. As you walk through the original city, you’ll learn about the earliest Jewish settlers, who could easily have lost their identity in a Catholic colony. You’ll see where those who arrived in the 19th and 20th centuries lived and worked. You’ll learn how they contributed to the development and growth of the city, adding to the unique mingling of the old world and new that is New Orleans. Jews are among the strongest preservationists of the French Quarter and one of its most significant achievements, jazz. They are also having an impact on that other great New Orleans cultural contribution to the world, food.

Historical Treme Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h

The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and thrived in the neighborhood, in addition to the Italians that also lived in this historical neighborhood. The culture, traditions, history, and heritage displayed in the neighborhood are uniquely different than any other place in America.

Free cancellation