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Haunted Drunken History Tour from New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

154 2 h

Do you want to take a tour of the French Quarter but don't want to stop partying long enough to do so? This experience might just be for you. Start your night off by joining a local guide for a visit to some of our city's most important destinations while sampling a few famous New Orleans cocktails. Our drunken history tour is a two hour, 21+ experience and it comes with one free drink included.

from$30

Private New Orleans City Tour with Local Expert Guide (opens in a new tab)

145 3 h – 4 h

We will explore the original suburbs of the old town… the hip Marigny, the funky Bywater and Bayou St John, the true gateway to New Orleans. We will ride through Tremé, the birthplace of Jazz, and so much more. Marc will cover the entire city, the American sector of uptown, and cities now turned neighborhoods of Lafayette and the Irish Channel. Your guide knows all the right people and has both relationships and insight into this rich culture. If you choose, we often get out and make a few stops while exploring New Orleans!

from$135

Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour (opens in a new tab)

36 1 h 45 min

Join us for a spine-tingling walking tour through New Orleans' iconic Garden District, where the beauty of grand architecture intertwines with chilling tales of true crime, supernatural lore, and the city's infamous past. This unique tour delves into the eerie connections to "American Horror Story," the enchanting works of Anne Rice, and the shadowy figures of organized crime, offering an unforgettable experience in one of the city's most captivating neighborhoods.

from$34

New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer (opens in a new tab)

90 1 h

Avoid bad selfies and get professional photographs to remember your New Orleans trip with this private photo shoot with your own personal photographer. Explore the vibrant French Quarter and pose outside famous sights and landmarks such as St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street and Cafe Du Monde. After the tour, receive roughly 40-60 edited full-resolution digital photos to remember your trip. Chance to combine French Quarter sightseeing with a photoshoot No need to bring a camera—a professional photographer takes your photos Have the photographer’s undivided attention—this is a fully private tour Pose outside iconic New Orleans landmarks such as St. Louis Cathedral.

from$211

New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

716 2 h

Visit the dark and mysterious world of the undead on this popular New Orleans vampire tour. Walk with your theatrical guide through the French Quarter and hear haunting legends of New Orleans’ famous vampires – ‘real’ and fictional. Visit sites associated with these creatures of the night, where you’ll hear chilling tales and learn of scandalous acts. Stop at a notable vampire tavern as well as movie locations from ‘Interview With a Vampire’ and other blood-sucking stories. Be sure to bring garlic along – just in case!

from$30

Gallier House Tour in New Orleans (opens in a new tab)

85 1 h

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not only unique to New Orleans, but also innovative and advanced for the period. Marked by an iconic Paris Green gate, the Royal street home includes an ornate interior décor, running hot and cold water, experimental skylight, intact attached slave quarters, and classic courtyard.

from$20

New Orleans French Quarter Architecture Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

337 2 h

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture on a 2-hour walk around the French Quarter. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a local guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, with special attention to the history and the features of French and Spanish architecture. Hear the stories of the 18th and 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this unique area. Buildings included in this tour range from Creole Colonial buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and Madame John's Legacy to the 20th Century Louisiana Supreme Court. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.

from$40

New Orleans Seance Experience (opens in a new tab)

12 1 h 30 min

A seance begins with a blessing to help open the way for spirit to come through. Using the gifts of spirit mediumship, your psychic will sense the presence of your loved ones and see, hear, and interpret their powerful messages from beyond. We do recommend that you bring an object worn by the departed to strengthen the soul connection, helping the psychic medium to act as a bridge to the afterlife. While not everyone may receive a message, all will encounter the wonders of the spirit realm and discover that death is not the end but merely a doorway to the next world! Join us on your next visit to New Orleans, Louisiana!

from$50

Murder Mystery by Killer Theater (opens in a new tab)

32 1 h 50 min

Experience a hilarious show and interactive game, as your group interrogates suspects, solves puzzles, or just sits back and enjoys the show! Selected guests play murder suspects in the show, to outrageous laughs. The Maison is a great location on Frenchmen Street -- the perfect place to see live music in New Orleans after the show! Whether or not you've seen a typical murder mystery, you'll have a blast -- and take home a piece of New Orleans you'll never forget!

from$30

New Orleans Killers & Thrillers – True Crime Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

921 1 h 30 min

Step into the darker side of New Orleans on this chilling true crime walking tour through the French Quarter. From infamous killers to shocking crimes that shaped the city’s history, uncover the real stories behind the city’s most disturbing events, brought to life by expert local storytellers. This isn’t just a ghost tour, it’s a deep dive into New Orleans’ most notorious crimes, perfect for true crime fans, history lovers, and those looking for something beyond the ordinary.

from$34.99

New Orleans French Quarter Walking and History Tour (opens in a new tab)

308 2 h

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.

from$29

The French Quarter Tipsy Haunted & History Tour (opens in a new tab)

38 2 h

Hauntings | History | Legends | Spirits? Experience the haunted and legendary places of the French Quarter, and hear the real stories behind them. We make every tour feel like a private tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing every tour for you. Learn of famous hauntings, true crime & serial killers, vampire legends, real history of voodoo traditions in New Orleans, and much more! The itinerary may change, as the tour is customized for you. Tell us what you're interested in, and we'll include it on the tour! Our guides are lifelong history nerds and professional entertainers. Our focus is that your group gets more than a great two-hour experience, but takes home a piece of New Orleans, and connection points to our famous people and places they'll never forget.

from$35

Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour (opens in a new tab)

142 2 h

Join your costumed tour guide in the historic French Quarter for a journey through one of the most famous locations in history. This combination ghost tour and pub crawl will take you past some of the oldest buildings in the south. Each one with its own dark tale lurking behind the shutters. You’ll hear tales of war, murder, and voodoo; of legend and lore; of the bloody nightmares that are buried beneath the incredible French and Spanish architecture. With liquid courage in hand, we will spend two hours exploring the French Quarter and learning the intimate details of the city’s eternal residents. *Tour route and drink stops are subject to availability. *All guests must be 21+ with Valid ID. Alcohol is not included.

from$39.92

New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour (opens in a new tab)

227 3 h

Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. The Heart of the City is a 3 hour exploration of the 5 most historic neighborhoods of New Orleans. The trek will shed light on New Orleans' traditions and heritage. As you are guided through town and into the St. Roch Cemetery, you will learn about the city's colorful past and vibrant culture. A native New Orleanian will take you on an exploration of the historic core of the city. Group Maximum 10 travelers

from$55

Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter (opens in a new tab)

58 2 h

We couldn't decide if we loved ghost stories or true crime stories more, so we decided to do them both! You can almost feel the history (and the spirits) as you walk through this 300 year old neighborhood and former Native American gathering place on the Mississippi River. THIS is the sacred ground where centuries of unforgettable, intense characters have lived, loved, fought, celebrated, made music, and taken their last breaths. Energy like that does not fade away; in fact, it intensifies when we tell their stories as we walk through their streets. We will share with you the stories of hauntings, murders, rituals, restless spirits, mischievous ghosts, and some things we just can't explain. Even skeptics love this tour, because everyone loves a good story! The tour is 1.5 - 2 hours and covers about a mile in the world-famous French Quarter. Come after dinner and end in time for a night out on the town!

from$33

New Orleans Culinary Bike Tour (opens in a new tab)

52 3 h

Biking, talking and eating. It's what we love and what we do. If our company ceased to exist, you would find us still biking, talking, and eating, without missing a beat. We are lucky to be in a place where that is a full life, in fact, even just the eating part is a full life, and a filling one. Our food, is not just a defining part of out city’s identity and culture but of all of ours as people. How we all make our gumbo, which meat we choose to put in our red beans, what spices are in our seafood boil, or which sno-ball stand is best. This is how we get to know one another in New Orleans. Come hungry, we will take care of the rest. We know the scenic streets, we know the tastiest food and you will finish full and inspired take in more of the city’s food, drink, and music, all of which we have a ton of advice for because you can always count on the kindness of strangers with bikes.

from$108

New Orleans Metairie Cemetery Tour: Millionaires and Mausoleums (opens in a new tab)

332 2 h

Metairie Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is frequently listed as one of the must-see cemeteries in the world. While walking beneath the shade of almost a 1,000 trees, you'll see the extravagant tombs of Popeyes’ founder Al Copeland, Ruth’s Chris Steak House founder Ruth Fertel, and vampire-novelist Anne Rice. You'll see the pyramid guarded by a sphinx, the Islamic-inspired tomb that a Confederate general built for his daughter, the grave of the gunned-down gambler who never smiled, the Storyville madam who was ousted from her tomb, and the famous weeping angel bathed in blue. Your guide Sally Asher is passionate about revealing the unusual, outrageous and untold stories of New Orleans. An award-winning writer and professional photographer, Asher believes history isn’t about merely listing dates and facts, but the gentle collision of truth and narrative – scandals and all! This tour is approximately 2 miles long and takes 2 hours.

from$35

Storyville Museum Daytime Admission with Audio Tour (opens in a new tab)

115 1 h – 2 h

Explore the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the only museum in New Orleans dedicated to retelling the fascinating history of the city's storied past and notorious Red-Light district known as Storyville. Storyville was a raucous district of music, entertainment, gambling and wide-open prostitution in the early 1900s. The museum is conveniently located in the French Quarter and features over 7,000 sq. ft. of immersive exhibits, captivating artifacts, and multimedia experiences. Must be 18+ to enter. Persons 13-17 may enter with a parent. Audio Tour included Allow 1-2 hours to experience everything. Museum closes at 10:30pm

from$38.29

NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS! (opens in a new tab)

170 2 h

One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New Orleans. My tour is Fact-Based and comprehensive, designed to educate you about the history, culture and people of this unique city. This is NOT a ghost tour! Within a couple of hours with me, you will be armed with valuable information to effectively plan & maximize your stay in this over 300 year old crown jewel I call home, NEW ORLEANS! TOUR INFO: -BORN AND RAISED IN NEW ORLEANS -LICENSED NEW ORLEANS TOUR GUIDE -4 AREAS COVERED: FRENCH QUARTER - 1718 • GARDEN DISTRICT - 1832 • CITY PARK - 1854 • METAIRIE CEMETERY - 1872 -NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS -OVER 500-5★ REVIEWS VIA: Airbnb Experiences • Google • Viator -PICK UP & DROP OFF AT YOUR DESIRED LOCATION -THIS IS A 2 HOUR PRIVATE DRIVING (4 PASSENGER TOYOTA RAV4) CITY TOUR, ONLY YOUR GROUP WILL ATTEND -IF A DAY/TIME SLOT IS NOT AVAILIABLE, CONTACT ME & I WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU AT NOLABIG4C0M. ⚜️♥️⚜️

from$120

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