Cultural & Theme Tours in New Orleans

New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package (opens in a new tab)

612 3 days

Take in the city's rich history with this exclusive New Orleans Unlimited Sightseeing Package – includes a 3-Day (72 Hour) Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, a 45-minute Walking Tour of the French Quarter, and the Garden District! Hop-On FUN on the Open-Top Double-Deckers and Hop-Off to Explore! For your Garden District Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #12 to meet your tour guide for a 45 minute tour of this historic and sophisticated neighborhood and learn about Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles that make up this area. For your French Quarter Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #1 and head to our Jackson Square Ticket Office (700 Decatur Street) to meet your tour guide for a stroll through the historic French Quarter and marvel at the culture and architecture of America's most fascinating neighborhood. Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm any day your ticket is valid.

New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour (opens in a new tab)

871 4 h

Combining the history of Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans-style cocktails, this event is a feast for the senses! Along with your guide you will visit up 6 locations: award-winning seafood restaurants, James Beard-nominated craft cocktail lounges, Creole restaurants, artisanal candy stores and more. Once inside you’ll sample up to 6 or more different dishes that represent the modern expressions of our culinary heritage: classic dishes like gumbo, and muffulettas, but also new interpretations like sweet fried plantains! (Vegetarian options available too!) We'll also enjoy 4 full-sized cocktails like the refreshing Pimm's Cup, the rum-heavy Hurricane, the classic Daiquiri and more! This 4 hour gastronomic odyssey is our way of showing you where we like to go now, and what we like to eat and drink once we're there. With so many dining and drinking options in New Orleans, why not try up to 6 different places in one fell swoop?! *All venues subject to change based on availability.

Oak Alley Plantation and Small Airboat Tour from New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

193 8 h

Oak Alley Plantation features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm equipment. Guests will get a tour of the Oak Alley’s house and time to explore. After your plantation tour, you will experience the best of both: an educational swamp tour and a high speed airboat ride. You will travel at high speeds on the airboat, but also slow down and stop for pictures. Along the way, you will get a personal tour by your local Captain.

New Orleans Ghost, Vampire, Witch, Voodoo, and Mystery Tour (opens in a new tab)

814 2 h

Dig into New Orleans' haunted history with this 2-hour walking tour. Hear about a combination of ghosts, vampires, witches, Voodoo, and unexplained mysteries - a true 5-in-1 experience. Here you will learn of unexplained cold case crimes, heinous murders, strange curses, and superstitions. Do vampires still roam the street of the French Quarter? Which haunted location is one of New Orleans' most infamous unsolved crimes? Did New Orleans Catholics fear Voodoo or did they secretly visit the alleyways and hidden courtyards of root doctors? Find out the truth behind some of the most bizarre stories in New Orleans history.

Whitney Plantation Tour with New Orleans Hotel Pickup (opens in a new tab)

247 6 h 30 min

This is not just an average ride out to the river road. We will cover a number of attractions along the way as we like to say in Louisiana lagniappe. And for bigger savings we also offer a wide range of combination tours of swamp and plantations together. Thank you for choosing Crescent City Tours & Transportation

New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour (opens in a new tab)

114 1 h 30 min

This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We also do not allow hunting or fishing on our property. The guests will see the Manchac swamp as it is meant to be seen. The animals see the boats as part of their natural habitat, so they are unafraid to stay out in the open for our guests to see. Our boat captains will teach you about the animals that inhabit our swamp, as well as the way of life of the people that once called this swamp home.

French Quarter Ghosts and Ghouls of New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

190 1 h

Step into the ghostly charm of New Orleans with our mesmerizing walking ghost tour! Guided by a local expert who’s both a haunted history aficionado and a storyteller, you’ll explore the city’s most spine-chilling sites. Wander through the atmospheric historic district as your guide recounts eerie tales of spectral residents in iconic locations. From the ghostly figures of Jackson Square to the haunting Old Ursuline Convent, each stop promises a thrilling peek into the past. Over a mile of haunted ground, discover why New Orleans is known as the most haunted city on earth. Visit the Beauregard-Keyes House with its tales of tragic love and restless spirits, and the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, famed for its dark history and chilling voodoo lore. While entry into private buildings isn’t included, the stories and atmosphere will immerse you in the city’s macabre legacy. Join us for a night where history and the supernatural blend, and experience the captivating haunt of New Orleans.

Oak Alley or Laura Plantation with Transportation From Downtown (opens in a new tab)

402 4 h

Come take a journey back in time and see Louisiana's beautiful plantations.  Over the years, these plantations inspired many people to write books, screenplays and feature them in movies.  We pick up at all hotels in the Uptown, Downtown and French Quarter areas. If you are staying outside of this area, call to set up a pick up location. Seating is limited so reserve your tour.

French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

713 3 h

Experience the oldest food tour in New Orleans with over 5000 5-star reviews! We are a family and veteran owned business. We have your table reserved, unlike other companies that serve you standing up on the side walk. We never cancel a tour because of low bookings - we value your vacation and time. Eat your way through the French Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like pralines, jambalaya, gumbo, and other Creole specialties. Learn about the city's culinary history, which is strongly influenced by Louisiana’s French heritage and the vibrant Creole population. Have fun! This tour operates rain or shine.

New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot (opens in a new tab)

498 1 h

You will have a chance to see the most famous things in French Quater, New Orleans and have the recognizable city as your background for the shoot. I will make sure you have great pictures to take home—a unique souvenir of your time in New Orleans. We do this for several years and love it! We have several publications about our experience. You can check part of an article about our experience in the Whereyat magazine on the screenshot. Group size is a maximum of 4,5 people to keep this experience as personal as possible, if your booking is for less than 4,5 people you will be paired with other people to share this experience (you will still get your photos severely, not as a group).We will be covering as much spots as possible from the locations mentioned in the list (depending on how fast all the group will be moving).

Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries (opens in a new tab)

64 1 h 30 min

Explore Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with Save Our Cemeteries, a department of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and the cemetery’s sole tour provider. This historic, city-owned cemetery was established in 1833 and offers a remarkable window into the people, traditions and architecture that shaped New Orleans. Led by expert guides with deep knowledge of the city’s history and cemeteries, the tour brings Lafayette No. 1’s above-ground tombs, historic societies, and notable residents to life with thoughtful, historically grounded storytelling. Widely regarded as one of the best cemetery tours in New Orleans, this exclusive experience offers visitors the opportunity to explore a significant piece of the city’s heritage with the organization dedicated to preserving it.

Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo (opens in a new tab)

16 8 h – 9 h

Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk the grounds where lives were bound to the brutal system of plantation slavery. Explore preserved cabins, memorials, and hear firsthand narratives through a self-guided audio tour, allowing for personal reflection. After a lunch break in New Orleans, continue with the Soul of New Orleans city tour, where we dive deep into the distinct differences between plantation slavery and urban slavery. Explore how enslaved Africans in New Orleans shaped the city’s architecture, food, music, and culture — laying the foundation for jazz, Mardi Gras Indians, and Creole identity. This journey showcases the resilience, creativity, and resistance that birthed a cultural revolution. Black history that can’t be erased, from the fields of suffering to the streets of New Orleans’ cultural revolution.

New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

685 2 h – 2 h 30 min

Enjoy French Quarter courtyards, classic cocktails, and entertaining history! Did you know that the word “cocktail” originated in New Orleans? In a city that fosters creativity and breathes inspiration, it’s no wonder the history is so closely entwined with a culinary culture. On this small group tour you’ll drink in the rich history of the city as you explore the French Quarter, where the hour is always happy. If you don’t finish your drink, ask for a “to go cup.” This is not a bar crawl. It's history… with a twist!

New Orleans: Craft Your Own Signature Perfume or Cologne (opens in a new tab)

97 1 h 30 min

The only place we know of in the world instructs you on how to create your own signature scent. We offer all of the following: lab coat to wear during activity, workbook and detailed one-on-one instructions, and over 300 oils to choose from to make your scent. You'll make 3 perfumes and bottle and leave with the one you like best. You'll also receive a gift bag of Tijon products, a certificate, and have your formula kept on file for reorders as a perfume, lotion, or crème. Unique, memorable, and most of all, fun!

New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour (opens in a new tab)

63 3 h

Take an all-inclusive three stop food tour that highlights New Orleans history through food. This 3 hour guided walking tour of the Garden District starts at the Lafayette Cemetery then explores the Garden District's historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oaks. After a brief walk through the neighborhood, enjoy a full meal of signature New Orleans cuisine: po-boys, red beans & rice, jambalaya, beignets and gumbo, spread out over 3 local eateries. Taste the multicultural influences of Creoles, Cajuns & immigrants in signature dishes like po-boys, red beans and rice and beignets. Check out locally-owned shops & leave with a full stomach, plenty of stories and lots of recommendations for the rest of your visit! We are one of the few food tours that accommodate most allergies, even gluten-free and vegetarian. Kid-friendly: adventurous eaters of any age are welcome on the Garden District Food tour, but ages 5+ require a ticket.

Free cancellation

New Orleans Drunken Voodoo, Mystery, Paranormal, Supernatural and History Tour (opens in a new tab)

25 1 h – 2 h

Drink your way through one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States. This tour group discovers the rich culture and vibe of New Orleans’ most decadent district while learning about the neighborhood’s dark history from a knowledgeable insider. This tour covers the dark side of New Orleans history. Also hear the legends of ghosts, vampires, and voodoo that is said to run thick in the French Quarter. This tour covers it all. A blast for boozers, history buffs, and anyone interested in the paranormal.  Together this tour group will explore and investigate paranormal activity using a real paranormal / ghost detector.  (A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.)   Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

251 8 h

This is a half day tour of the Whitney Plantation and a Tour of the Louisiana swamp in a 16 to 20 passenger airboat through the marsh and swamps of southeast Louisiana.

The National WWII Museum Campus Pass plus 4-D Film (opens in a new tab)

747 1 day

Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre campus, where five soaring pavilions house historical exhibits, on-site restoration work, a period dinner theater, and restaurants. Beyond All Boundaries is a film depicting the battles of World War II. The film is shown in 4-D, and includes archive footage and special effects. Produced and narrated by Tom Hanks and is shown solely in The National World War II Museum, New Orleans.

Free cancellation

Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

479 6 h

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and raw historical facts of a dark side of American history. The slave narratives and artwork recreate the world of a pre-Civil War southern sugar plantation and memorial in honor of the lives of the enslaved people who toiled there. Take a short drive down the Great River Road, admiring other plantations from afar and learning their unique stories. Pause in front of Oak Alley Plantation's famous oak-lined esplanade before arriving at your last stop, Laura Plantation. Hear personal stories of those who lived there, surrounded by sweeping sugarcane fields and historically significant slave quarters. This small-group tour allows a limited number of people to ensure a more personalized attention from your guide.

Free cancellation

New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour (opens in a new tab)

419 2 h

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture! On this 2-hour Garden District tour, you'll learn about 19th century New Orleans while admiring the exquisite mansions. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a passionate, professional guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, ranging from Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian. Hear the stories of the 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this historic area, and see the homes of former and current celebrities. Also included in this tour is a short stop into Lafayette Cemetery where visitors learn about the fascinating local above-ground burial customs. Starting with a brief introduction to the history of New Orleans Cemeteries, visitors will be treated to a discussion of the various styles and types of tombs seen in this cemetery. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.