The 15 Most Popular Evening Tours in New Orleans

1.Evening Steamboat Jazz Cruise + Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 4,548 reviews · 2 hours · from $58Our pick

Board in the French Quarter for a two-hour evening cruise on the Mississippi. Expect live New Orleans jazz, captain’s narration, indoor and outdoor decks, and bars serving drinks for purchase. A Creole buffet is available with the dinner option. The boat may be the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS or Steamboat NATCHEZ, depending on the date.

“Great tour, beautiful scenery, great jazz music. My only regret is that i didn’t purchase the diner on the boat; i didn’t have time to dine in town prior. Otherwise great little adventure.”

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2.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

This two-hour night tour leaves from the Rampart Treehouse in an air-conditioned bus, with a licensed guide leading you to Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and other sites beyond the French Quarter. Expect New Orleans history, voodoo lore, cemetery visits, and ghost stories. Guides such as Christian, Drew, and Shannon have led especially lively tours, though your guide may vary.

“This bus tour took our party of 19 to two cemeteries, City Park, and Morning Call. We got off the bus at these 4 places. We were able to walk around one cemetery. Our guide Drew gave some history, a couple ghost stories, and some witty jokes. It was overall a great experience!”

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3.Evening Jazz Boat Cruise with Optional Dinner

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $60

Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen, a sternwheeler paddleboat, for two hours of New Orleans skyline views and live jazz from Sullivan Dabney Jr. and the Muzik Jazz Band. Choose the optional Creole dinner, then enjoy the music and river air from the deck. Drinks are sold onboard.

“Enjoyable. Liked the idea of keeping assigned table all night with the ability to come and go as desired. Food and music were nice. Would do it again”

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4.Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 496 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Join NOLA Ghost Riders for a two-hour, English-language BYOB bus tour from Voodoo Tavern & Poboy’s to a New Orleans cemetery. You’ll hear local ghost stories and learn about burial customs, then explore with EMF readers and dowsing rods. Guides have included Henry, Roy, Trish, Kendall, and Bob the Undertaker.

“Our guide Roy was very knowledgeable and entertaining, while being respectful of the dead. My only complaint is that I was charged $30 ($10 per person) for changing our reservation from Friday to Saturday. I could have cancelled for free and reset.”

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5.5 in 1 Ghost & Mystery Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 264 reviews · from $25Best value

Walk the French Quarter with a licensed Haunted History Tours guide for two hours of ghost tales, voodoo, vampire lore, unsolved mysteries, and occult history. Guides such as Bob, Charlie, Drew, and Trent bring different styles, from theatrical storytelling to dry wit. The route includes a short break at a haunted tavern and starts and ends at Vampire Apothecary Restaurant & Bar.

“Am awesome tour with a fantastic tour guide. A must do while you’re visiting in the city!”

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6.Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Haunted History Tours takes you by air-conditioned bus from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries, haunted grounds, and streets tied to tales of murder and mystery. The two-hour evening tour includes a licensed English-speaking guide and some walking. Guides have included Christian, Drew, and Shannon, though your guide may differ.

“It was great. Drew was an amazing guide. Very funny and personable. I really appreciated the history he shared. So much more than i expected.”

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7.After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 132 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.) · from $41Top rated

Spend about 45 minutes inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 after dark, exploring above-ground tombs and hearing stories about Creole families and Marie Laveau. Guides such as Taylor, Mary, Alex, and Collin have led tours with a mix of local history and humor. The group is limited to 20, and the tour starts and ends at Basin St. Station.

“This was a pretty cool tour. It was awesome for it to be at night because it was definitely cooler than during the day. We saw some cool tombs and learned some things about the cemetery that we didn't know. It was really a cool experience.”

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8.New Orleans Evening Small-Group Haunted Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 101 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

This two-hour, 8 p.m. walk visits French Quarter landmarks including Jackson Square and the LaLaurie Mansion, pairing ghost tales with New Orleans history. Groups are capped at 15, and the route and stories vary by guide. You can stop for a drink along the way; drinks and parking are not included.

“We were a really small group and enjoyed the history along with the ghost stories and murder tales. An intersection look at.the French Quarter from it's earliest ndays.”

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9.Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 100 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $69

Leave the French Quarter at 7 pm for Destrehan Plantation, about 25 miles away, and spend roughly two hours exploring its main house and grounds after dark. A historian-storyteller leads the visit, with guides such as Trish praised for clear, lively storytelling. Expect the history of the 1811 revolt alongside local ghost lore, plus time to explore with paranormal tools.

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. The plantation was beautiful during the day and night time. It was fun to walk around and get to use ghost hunting devices and explore. It's a must do New Orleans experience.”

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10.New Orleans Brothels, Bordellos, and Ladies of the Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 96 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Starting near Café du Monde at 6 pm, this two-hour French Quarter walk traces the history of New Orleans’ sex trade and the women who worked in its brothels. You’ll visit Jackson Square, pass the French Market and Royal Street, and stop at a historic bar, where drinks cost extra. Guides have included Karen, Loretta, Christine, and Dannell.

“Great tour and tour guide. Had a very good evening. New Orleans has a LOT of History to offer. Very much worth the money.”

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11.New Orleans Sunset Food Tour Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 59 reviews · from $84

Start at 4 pm on Decatur Street for a small-group French Quarter food tour led by a licensed Tastebud instructor. Expect Cajun and Creole food stories alongside dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, red beans, and po’ boys. The group is capped at 16, and the private dining area is air-conditioned, though a staircase is required.

“The tour host was great. She was friendly and knowledgeable and local She knew the history. The food wasn’t that great to me. It was OK, but not great. Otherwise the tour was great and worth the time and money.”

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12.New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 56 reviews · 10 to 20 minutes (approx.) · from $213

Take a private night flight over New Orleans, with views of the Superdome, French Quarter, Jackson Square, and St. Louis Cathedral. Each passenger gets a window seat and noise-cancelling headset, and on-site parking is included. Flights last about 10 to 20 minutes, with a pilot providing commentary. The meeting point is at 6001 Stars and Stripes Boulevard.

“I would recommend this tour to anyone visiting or staying in NOLA. Emily and the captain were amazing! They were patient and answered any and all questions I had. They went out of their way to make us feel comfortable and to help with my engagement! Can’t wait to go back!”

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13.Early Evening Cocktail History Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 51 reviews · from $95

Start at Patrick’s Bar Vin for a three-hour French Quarter tour built around four cocktails and the stories behind them. Expect rum punch, a choice of Sazerac or Brandy Crusta, a choice of Pimm’s Cup or Ojen Frappé, and a Roffignac. Guides have included Cat, Beth, Mike, Lindsay, and Ben, though your guide may differ.

“Beth knows her shit! She has read the history books and articles, so we didn’t have to, but could tell us in ways that made us appreciate each drink a bit more. I highly recommend this tour!”

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14.Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 45 reviews · 3 hours · from $69

From the French Quarter, take a 30-minute bus ride to Destrehan Plantation for a two-hour guided night visit and a 15-minute break. Hear about the 1811 Slave Revolt, the people who shaped early Louisiana, reported hauntings, and the roots of South Louisiana Voodoo. An English-speaking guide leads the tour; no guide name is provided.

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15.1.5-Hour Voodoo History Evening Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 34 reviews · 1h 30m · from $25

This 90-minute French Quarter walk looks at Voodoo as a living religion, from its arrival in New Orleans to how it is practiced today. You’ll visit locations exclusive to the tour, meet practitioners, and hear how the city’s long-running Voodoo hysteria took hold. Tours run Friday to Sunday at 7:30 p.m.; guides have included Juliet, Vi, and Kristi.

“Vi was an amazing tour guide. She was very passionate and knowledgeable about the subject matter. Open to questions with enthusiasm. She was always very mindful of everyone’s safety and ensuring we were able to enjoy ourselves without worry! I would absolutely go on more tours hosted by her.”

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