Cultural & Theme Tours in New Orleans

New Orleans French Quarter Old Town Private Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h – 3 h

Uncover the soul of New Orleans in the storied French Quarter—where jazz, voodoo, and Creole charm collide. Walk Bourbon Street, see St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Optional: visit Congo Square, Preservation Hall, and the historic Cabildo. Choose one of our excellent tour options tailored to your needs and interests: 2-hour: French Quarter Highlights Tour Visit New Orleans’ iconic French Quarter, from Canal Street to Jackson Square. See Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, and hear stories of jazz, voodoo, and Creole legends. 3-hour: Extended French Quarter Highlights Tour Visit New Orleans’ French Quarter and go further to Congo Square, the Cabildo, and Preservation Hall. Discover the roots of jazz, Creole culture, and historic revolutions. Step into the heart of New Orleans’ vibrant past with Rosotravel on a Private French Quarter Walking Tour. Uncover layers of Creole culture, colonial architecture, and legendary tales brought to life by a Licensed Guide.

Free cancellation

Transportation (Only) to a Louisiana Plantation (opens in a new tab)

4 h

The driver will pick up passengers curbside or nearby hotel curbside, airport, or home curbside. Driver contact details will be provided after passenger confirmation to ensure timely communication.

Free cancellation

New Orleans City Tour with Drink and Souvenir (opens in a new tab)

3 h

Discover New Orleans on a 3-hour scenic tour that combines history, culture and flavor. Travel in a comfortable minivan through the most emblematic neighborhoods: Tremé, Marigny, French Quarter and Garden District. With a local multilingual guide (Spanish, English, French or Italian), you will learn about the Creole roots and the mix of French, African, Spanish and Latin American influences that shaped the city. Enjoy a refreshing local drink and receive a representative souvenir. It includes stops for authentic photos and stories that connect past and present through music, gastronomy and architecture. Maximum capacity per vehicle: 6 passengers. For larger groups, we organize simultaneous departures with several certified minivans and guides. Contact us to coordinate availability and special pricing.

New Orleans Jazz Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

This is an opportunity to experience live Jazz in varying forms in a pre-selected, safe environment. Venues chosen offer a variety of atmospheres and music styles for your enjoyment. Please contact me BEFORE booking to ensure availability and that venues are open and fully staffed.

A Spectacular Ghost Tour in New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Let’s Roam leads the way as the #1 app-led adventure hunt company! Embark on a journey to discover the top landmarks and hidden gems, where you'll tackle trivia questions and conquer challenges. Whether you collaborate with your team or compete against them, you'll uncover fascinating facts and forge unforgettable memories. Let’s Roam Adventure Hunts are perfect for everyday fun, bachelorette blowouts, birthday celebrations, corporate team-building, and beyond! Each participant selects a dynamic role with personalized challenges, ensuring everyone enjoys a thrilling adventure.

New Orleans Gay and Spirited Tour: Eat, Drink, and Be Dazzled (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Buckle up, come bedazzled and tour with us in New Orleans! Gay and lesbian pride runs deep! Enjoy a rainbow buffet of gay bars in our gracious and grateful city. Join as we provide an ambiance of happiness and entertainment. Our professional and heartwarming guides will lead you to some of our favorite spots and where you can sip cocktails and embrace your fabulousness while learning about our historic gay culture and famous stops. Learn about notable gay locals and residents including Tennessee Williams and Chris Owens.

New Orleans Ghost Tour in 6 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour) (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h 30 min

Discover the spooky side of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Using just your phone, delve into the city’s haunted history filled with chilling tales and ghostly sound effects. Available in six languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese—this tour offers a unique way to experience the eerie vibes of the French Quarter and beyond. No app or login is needed, making it easy to explore whenever you want. - Experience New Orleans’ haunted history through an audio tour - Enjoy chilling stories complemented by eerie music and stories - Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese - Easy access—just use your phone and headphones, no app or login required

Murder by Jackson Square Interactive Scavenger Hunt (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Our Mystery Hunts need no pre-booking. This enables you to start solving the mystery whenever you like! With a Mystery Hunt you get all the elements you love from an escape room only outdoors. You get to enjoy the historical surroundings while exploring the chosen area at your own pace. The mystery hunt gets everyone away from their phone and involved as a team, allowing you to enjoy the thrilling experience of solving a true crime mystery!

Free cancellation

Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales (opens in a new tab)

12 1 h – 2 h

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour is full of New Orleans history, New Orleans' most legendary ghost and vampire stories, and the best of the best voodoo stories deep in New Orleans culture. This tour is sure to guarantee laughter. Welcome to the home of the drunken tour. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

The New Orleans Dark Side Tour (opens in a new tab)

6 1 h – 2 h

Take a trip back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of the Crescent City! Embrace the rich culture of the "Big Easy" ind uncover the French Creole - The Cajuns - Mardi Gras and Carnival - Pirates - Casket Girls and Prostitutes & the Mob in New Orleans! Continue your journey through the darkest history of the city. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks along the tour route! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h

NOLA Carte Food Tours are the creation of Chef Keith Abel, Food Stylist for NCIS New Orleans for all 7 seasons of the hit CBS Television show. You will learn 300 plus years of culinary history. Learn about the "rock star" chefs of New Orleans. Learn the origins of cooking techniques and ingredients. Not only do you learn these interestingly unique food tales, you get to try such notable dishes as Gumbo, PoBoys or Muffaletas, Pralines, Beignets and Cafe au Lait.

French Quarter Personalized Self-Guided App Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 1 h – 2 h

Step into the shadows of New Orleans’ French Quarter, where every corner whispers of ghosts, vampires, and the sinister echoes of the past. On this bone-chilling tour, I'll guide you through the eerie alleys and haunted corridors of this historic city, unraveling tales of notorious serial killers, restless spirits, and dark legends that have stood the test of time. Brace yourself for spine-tingling stories that aren’t for the faint of heart. As we explore the city’s haunted history, you’ll discover the chilling truth behind New Orleans' most infamous hauntings and macabre mysteries. And with our app, the tour is completely tailored to you! Pause whenever you want, linger at the sites that captivate you, and take all the time you need to soak in the haunting atmosphere. Whether you're a history buff, a thrill-seeker, or simply curious about the paranormal, this immersive experience offers unforgettable tales and countless opportunities for eerie photos. Dare to join?

Free cancellation

Private Witches Coven Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h

The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often seen as a symbol of wealth and prestige, but behind the grand homes and oak-lined streets, generations of ancestral witches and their families have lived, practiced, and passed down traditions that still echo today. While popular culture has introduced audiences to fictional witches, this experience moves beyond imagination and into truth. Hear firsthand accounts from the descendants of the witches, as you explore the real history of New Orleans witchcraft and uncover stories that existed long before they were ever adapted for television or film. Because this is a fully customized private tour, you are free to engage more deeply, ask questions, and linger in spaces that resonate. Select your preferred start time and meeting location for a seamless experience. Optional enhancements can be added.

Free cancellation

Private Photoshoot in Audubon Park (opens in a new tab)

1 h

What sets this activity apart is the combination of a stunning location, professional photography, and personalized attention. Audubon Park’s natural beauty provides the perfect backdrop for your photos, while our skilled photographer ensures every shot captures your best moments. You’ll receive 40-50 high-quality, digitally edited photos, professionally retouched to highlight the magic of your experience. Whether it’s candid shots or posed portraits, this photoshoot is tailored to your style, creating timeless memories you’ll cherish forever. Book now for a unique, stress-free experience that turns your visit into a work of art!

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French Quarter Favorites: New Orleans Landmarks Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h 45 min

The Real: New Orleans is built for those who seek connection over consumption. For wanderers who want to fall in love with a place that’s magnificent, messy, mystical, and sometimes maddening. We offer intimate tours, custom experiences, and real stories told with reverence, irreverence, and deep affection. Our philosophy is simple but radical: listen deeply, respond thoughtfully, and never underestimate the power of presence.

Creole French Quarter Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h

New Orleans a city founded in 1718 by Jean Baptist Le Moyne de Bienville. This city sets at the edge of a river in the middle of the swamps and is older than the United States. The tour will explore the historical landmarks, sites, and monuments within the VIEUX CARRE . Join us for an exclusive journey into the history of a people, a city, a culture, and the traditions that contributed to every aspect of the development of what became known as the city of New Orleans. Witness a Creole Culture that still exist to this day. From the dawn of the Louisiana Colony to the historic Orleans Ballroom and beyond, the contributions of the Indigenous, French, Africans, Germans, Spain, Cajuns, Haitians, Irish, Italians.... are world renown and visible throughout New Orleans. Come and explore the beauty of the Creole French Quarters.

Free cancellation

New Orleans French Quarter Self-Guided Tour – At your Own Pace (opens in a new tab)

1 4 days

Our New Orleans French Quarter tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace. Download the app to your smartphone, these tours give you the opportunity to pause for a bite to eat or a beverage and continue at your leisure.

Historic Carrollton Neighborhood Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

11 2 h

Discover the charming Carrollton neighborhood where history and architecture intersect with the St. Charles Streetcar Line and the mighty Mississippi River. This former resort destination has evolved over 200 years into a community rich with culture and colorful characters galore. Tales of lumber and brick yards, butchers, riverboat captains and dairies are woven together to complete a dynamic picture of this vibrant neighborhood. Emily Manger, @TheCarrolltonian, will define its architectural styles, introduce historic figures, and highlight captivating moments in time. Stories span from the cradle of Carrollton to modern times spotlighting luminaries that shaped New Orleans at large.

Self-Guided Tour of New Orleans’ Historic French Quarter (opens in a new tab)

1 h – 1 h 15 min

Step into 300 years of history on this self-guided audio walking tour through New Orleans' French Quarter, narrated by David Hedges. Trace the neighborhood's journey from French colonial outpost through Spanish rule, American acquisition, and waves of Italian immigration, up to its rebirth as an artists' haven. Wander past Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the US, duck into Pirates Alley, and hear the story behind Brennan's famous Bananas Foster. The tour ends at the bustling French Market, a trading hub since long before the French arrived. Created by local historian David Hedges of Nola Tour Guy, it offers well-researched, entertaining storytelling you can enjoy at your own pace. Highlights: - Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest cathedral in the US. - The Old Ursuline Convent, the oldest building in the French Quarter, dating to 1734. - Tales of pirates, Bananas Foster, and Jean Lafitte along atmospheric Pirates Alley.

The Sound of New Orleans: Music and Celebrity Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 h 45 min

Embark on a journey through the sounds that shaped New Orleans and influenced music around the world. This experience blends the city’s rich cultural roots with the evolution of jazz, rhythm & blues, brass bands, bounce music, and modern New Orleans rap culture. Cruise through legendary neighborhoods like Back-O-Town, Central City, Hollygrove, and Rampart Street while exploring the stories, artists, and cultural movements that helped define the city’s unique sound. Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn, learn how early New Orleans music evolved into global influence, and experience the energy of second lines, bounce culture, celebrity hotspots, and music video locations along the way. From the birthplace of jazz to the modern beats of New Orleans culture, this tour connects the past and present through music, storytelling, and the real rhythm of the city. Join 2nd Line Tours and experience the Sound of New Orleans — From Congo Square to That Beat