Cultural & Theme Tours in New Orleans

New Orleans Jingle Bells, Booze, History, Paranormal and Voodoo Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h – 2 h

See New Orleans at the holidays and welcome Christmas with a guided stroll through the French Quarter on this festive, 2-hour 'Jingle Bells and Beer' walking tour. Enjoy the extravagant decorations throughout the French Quarter, with insightful commentary given by the tour guide. See places of interest like the St. Louis Cathedral, and other historic and cultural landmarks. Visit courtyards, cathedrals, restaurants, and shops that are decorated for Christmas, please keep in mind that the Christmas lights will not be as visible to guest unless you attend the 7pm or 9pm departure that we offer! However daily tour also offer beautiful decorations! Guests will hear stories of history, voodoo, ghosts, and vampires. However it doesnt stop there! Guests will also see gorgeous celebrity homes and locations where popular filming has taken place not to mention currently taking place now. The city of New Orleans has become a hot spot for filming!

"You Can't Make This Stuff Up" Walking Tour of New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h 30 min

This walking tour visits some of the central sights in the French Quarter, focusing on the areas around Jackson Square and The French Market. Your guide will share the stories of the most incredible and unbelievable events that actually happened in New Orleans. The stories of early trader on the Mississippi, ruffians who ruled the city with an iron fist, organized crime bosses, crooked politicians, and more will eave you thinking we made it all up.

New Orleans Murder Mystery Self-Guided City Detective Game (opens in a new tab)

2 h

This is not a typical walking tour — it is an interactive murder mystery game that transforms the streets of New Orleans into a live crime scene. Players use the Questo app to follow clues, interrogate suspects, and solve puzzles while discovering hidden gems, haunted landmarks, and secret stories of the French Quarter that most tourists never find. Completely self-guided, it can be played at any pace, paused for food or drinks, and enjoyed by couples, families, or groups of any size. No guide, no fixed schedule — just pure exploration and mystery.

Free cancellation

Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Getting Down To Business (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Calling all adventurers and trivia buffs! Let's Roam is the ultimate champion of app-led scavenger hunts, guiding you through a quest to discover your city's coolest landmarks and most elusive hidden gems. Picture yourself soaking up the sights, cracking brain-teasing trivia, and tackling challenges that'll keep you on your toes! Whether you're out with your squad, competing for bragging rights, or teaming up for some serious bonding, Let’s Roam turns every outing into an epic adventure. It's not just an everyday activity—it's the perfect recipe for bachelorette bashes, birthday blowouts, and team-building triumphs that leave you with stories to cherish. What's even cooler? Everyone gets to pick their own interactive role, so whether you're the puzzle solver, the navigator extraordinaire, or the trivia titan, there’s a challenge just for you. Ready to dive in? Grab your crew and let's Roam—the thrill of the hunt awaits!

Bywater Stroll: Explore the Evolving Neighbourhood on a self-guided audio tour (opens in a new tab)

40 min – 1 h 30 min

Take a walk through the evolving Bywater with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Historically a working-class neighbourhood, it has become a destination for artists and those seeking alternatives to the spectacle of the French Quarter. With its artist-run collectives, new bars and restaurants, and music venues popping up all over the neighbourhood, nightlife has begun to migrate here. This walk will wind you through some of its non-commercial, daytime offerings, with an eye toward some of the natural, historical, and overlooked details that give it character. Along the way, your walk will be punctuated with poetry, and you will have some personal time with the Mississippi River that makes the city "crescent."

Free cancellation

New Orleans Private Walking Tour with a Local (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h – 6 h

Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover New Orleans through the eyes of a local. With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would. Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.

Free cancellation

Discover New Orleans: A Self-Guided Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 8 h 30 min

Discover New Orleans' intoxicating blend of French, African, and American soul with our self-guided audio tour app, allowing you to explore the Crescent City at your own pace. Begin in the legendary French Quarter where wrought-iron balconies drip with ferns above cobblestone streets that have witnessed three centuries of revelry, revolution, and reinvention. Wander down Bourbon Street where jazz spills from every doorway, then escape to the quieter charms of Royal Street's antique shops and art galleries. Stand in Jackson Square where Andrew Jackson's statue rises before the triple spires of St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously operating cathedral in North America. Explore the above-ground tombs of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the 'Cities of the Dead' that inspired vampire legends and voodoo tales. Stroll through the Garden District's oak-shaded avenues where Greek Revival mansions and Victorian confections showcase the wealth of antebellum cotton kings.

Free cancellation

Till Death Do Us Part: Haunted Pub Crawl Where Love Meets Death (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Looking for a night out that’s equal parts thrills and chills? Grab your crew and join us for "Till Death Do Us Part," the haunted pub crawl that dives into the darker side of love, betrayal, and revenge. With a heartbreaking route along Royal Avenue, Bourbon Street, and Ursulines Avenue, you'll be reconsidering your own path to love. These aren’t your average love stories—think affairs, tragic endings, and revenge so sweet it could raise the dead. Get ready to hear tales of restless spirits who refuse to move on from their bitter love affairs, long after the final toast was made. Whether you're celebrating with your party, hanging with the crew, or just looking for a wild night out, you’ll discover that love may just be the deadliest - and most entertaining thing of all. So, come for the ghosts, stay for the good times, and see why sometimes, till death isn't just a vow- it’s a thrilling adventure. Cheers to betrayal, booze, and one unforgettable night! Drinks not included.

Explore New Orleans: Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

2 2 h – 3 h

Vibrant New Orleans is the birthplace of jazz and the home of the world famous Mardi Gras and the once in a lifetime experience that is the city's French Quarter. It is well worth a visit to uncover the unique features of this exciting city. This self-guided audio tour is the perfect way to experience it all in your own time and at your own pace. New Orleans' colourful history is full of interesting characters and fascinating stories. There is so much on this tour that is absorbing and sometimes even shocking. Simply download our self-guided audio tour, plug in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and head to the tour starting point. The tour will take two to three hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way . Please note that this tour is currently only available in English.

New Orleans Esplanade Ridge: A Self-Guided Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

5 1 h 15 min

Explore the Creole Garden District on Esplanade Avenue at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of New Orleans. Beginning at Ashton’s Bed and Breakfast, a one-time antebellum plantation house in the heart of the Faubourg St. John, you'll stroll down the beautiful central avenue of the city’s Creole Garden District, while discovering enticing stories of a neighborhood built by and for French Creoles in response to the encroaching Americanism that followed the 1803’s Louisiana Purchase. The tour is ready whenever you feel like taking a stroll. Using your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place. If you prefer, you can download the tour and use it offline as well.If you've got an hour or so and want to explore the lush and historical sites that this New Orleans faubourg has to offer – this is the tour for you!

Historic New Orleans Collection Gallery Tour and Museum Admission (opens in a new tab)

45 min

Join us for an insightful guided tour of the Historic New Orleans Collection’s French Quarter Galleries, where artifacts, objects, and artwork bring more than 300 years of New Orleans history to life. Along the way, you'll discover the stories of the diverse communities that shaped the French Quarter, from immigrant groups and artists to the musicians who helped define the neighborhood's unique character and culture. You'll also explore the area's more complex history, including the profound impacts of slavery and the ongoing struggle for civil rights that helped shape New Orleans and the nation.

Private Walking Tour of New Orleans with Licensed Tour Guide (opens in a new tab)

2 h

When one thinks of New Orleans, one of the first things that pops into our head is Mardi-Gras and Jazz. But this is not only what New Orleans has to offer. This Private New Orleans Walking Tour has the secrets to what the city truly is! Let your guide indulge you in the secrets that the city holds. The city of New Orleans dazzles all the travellers that come across it. It has amazing architecture and of course one of the locations that stands out the most is the French Quarter. In the French Quarter you will find Caribbean, French, Spanish and of course American influences. Discover and explore the city with a local expert at your entire disposition during 2 hours!

Shadows and Jazz: A Walking Tour of Untold Chronicles of Treme (opens in a new tab)

2 h

At our company, we redefine the tour experience. Our intimate, uncensored journeys delve into the darkest corners of history, sparing no detail. We don’t shy away from the horrors. Join us for an unforgettable, mature audience adventure into graphic history, gore, and salacious stories – a truly unique exploration of the past. We keep our tours smaller than larger companies to allow a more intimate tour experience led by sassy guides and unique characters of our city. Please note that we operate rain or shine. There are no refunds unless we cancel the tour for extenuating circumstances. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to tour time for check in. Late guests may be left behind.

New Orleans Paranormal Society Private Ghost Hunt (opens in a new tab)

4 2 h – 3 h

Want to have a ghost hunt with just your group? Here is your chance. Book a 2 location ghost hunt inside some of the most haunted places in the French Quarter. Price includes up to 12 participants from age 8 and up. Children under 8 are not permitted on this experience. Entrance fees and use of and instruction about the equipment also included. You will learn to use some of the most state-of-the-art equipment and ground breaking techniques to help illicit responses. This is NOT a walking tour with stories, you are inside and performing an investigation with the assistance of our investigators. Tour guide gratuities are NOT included in the tour price.

Free cancellation

New Orleans French Quarter Cocktail and Culture Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h

Tour the vibrant New Orleans cocktail scene like a local- discover local spirits, historic bars, and mixology history in the non-touristy bars of the French Quarter. A great all-inclusive tour for couples, bachelor/bachelorette parties and friends and family trips, you'll enjoy a taste of New Orleans' iconic cocktails, such as the Sazerac, Hurricane, Ramos Gin Fizz and daiquiri, during stops at three local bars (and a quick bite). Learn the captivating history of how these drinks became part of the fabric of our city's fascinating story. Take your drinks "to go" for a walk through the French Quarter and learn about the impact of rum running, sugar production and prohibition on the city's drinking habits. Rethink the drink- if you're looking to experience more than Bourbon Street, this is the tour for you!

Free cancellation

ICONS MUSEUM Exclusive Tour (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Enter the exceptional and private sanctuary of ICONS. The world's only art museum dedicated exclusively to the greatest modern icons. The private tours, carried out by the artist himself, makes for one of the most unique and fascinating art experiences available anywhere.

Great River Road Museum Ticket at Houmas House Estate and Gardens (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h – 2 h

Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's Death Mask, Lincoln's life mask, a 1916 Rex costume, crowns and jewelry, the original Mr. Bingle, the only 35-star American flag, sugar cane carriages and equipment, and the original Mardi Gras Indian costume. Visit original oil paintings of the local landscape, steamboat paintings, and portraits of the plantation owners in the area. Explore the history of the Louisiana Purchase, the Battle of New Orleans, and the Civil War. This 30,000-square-foot museum also offers a buffet for breakfast and lunch for an additional $25, available to purchase on site. Located beside Houmas House Estate and Gardens!

New Orleans Arts District Gallery Tour with Champagne (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Join us for an eclectic adventure through the Arts District of New Orleans, where fun, food, and art collide—with that unmistakable NOLA flair! Spend 2 unforgettable hours exploring with a professional local guide. Wander through vibrant galleries, discover unique local artwork, and enjoy complimentary bubbles as you go. Art galleries provide the bubbles— you bring your curiosity! Optional food tastings and signature cocktails available for purchase from celebrated neighborhood restaurants. Please note guide gratuities are not included. Food, cocktails, and art purchases are optional and not included in the tour price.

Destrehan Plantation 1811 Slave Revolt Tour with Transportation (opens in a new tab)

3 h

On this guided experience, travel from New Orleans to historic Destrehan Plantation while your guide brings the events of 1811 to life. Learn about the people who participated, the path of the uprising, Destrehan Plantation’s connection to its aftermath, and the trials held on the property. But history isn’t the only thing said to linger here. As you explore the historic grounds, hear accounts, legends, and unexplained stories associated with Destrehan Plantation and the surrounding area. Your guide will separate documented history from local lore while exploring why places marked by generations of life, loss, and conflict often become the center of paranormal stories. Learn how the uprising spread along Louisiana’s German Coast Hear the stories of those who risked everything in pursuit of freedom Hear local legends and accounts of unexplained activity associated with the property Experience Louisiana history with a touch of the paranormal

A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour (opens in a new tab)

4 3 h – 4 h

We will be touring all around the Historic French Quarter and 2 historic surrounding neighborhoods of the Marigny and Treme. We will talk about the rich cultures, people and traditions of these neighborhoods that date back to the 1700's. From our beginnings as a Native American trading post to a raughty French penal colony to the rich African culture of music and Mardi Gras revelry, we will cover it all! 300 years of Creole history from a 6th generation New Orleanian! We start at the Mississippi river and take our time strolling through the French Quarter and chronologically move from the Quarter to the Treme and Marigny. Stops such as Jackson square, Congo square, St. Augustine Church and Frenchmen street and on to the French Market. Mid tour we will grab a bite to eat at a local restaurant and continue on to the most historically significant stops in the French quarter and surrounding neighborhoods.

Free cancellation