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15 New Orleans Tours & Day Trips to Book

571 tours  ·  from $5 a head

Anything with a guide, a boat or a bus attached, in one list. These 15 are worth a whole morning or more, priced per person, with the rest of the catalogue below them.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - Starting among the Quarter’s legends
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk the French Quarter after dark with a local guide, passing Jackson Square, the Pharmacy Museum, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, and LaLaurie Mansion. Hear tales of the Casket Girls, voodoo, and the city’s haunted past. Guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Catie bring different styles; expect uneven sidewalks, street noise, and stops mainly outdoors.

“Really interesting, informative, and fun evening tour with Robby Robb as our guide! We learned a lot about the French Quarter while hearing entertaining stories about its past both distant and recent. The pace was perfect with a midway stop at a very old tavern. Recommend this tour to all!”

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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour - The French Quarter’s stories, told from the street
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Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

2.Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,545 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $37Top rated

Walk the French Quarter after dark with a guide who connects ghost tales, true crime, voodoo history, and vampire lore to real places. The 1-hour-45-minute tour is limited to 20 people, with an optional VIP upgrade for Hellvision digital projections. Routes vary by departure time, and the group does not enter haunted buildings.

“This tour is a history lesson made fun. Our tour guide was very entertaining. I wish we would have seen some paranormal activity but I guess you can’t really schedule or predict when and where that might happen.”

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Po-boys, jambalaya and hearty mains
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

3.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

Walk the French Quarter for about three hours with a guide who connects New Orleans food to the city’s culture and history. Tastings may include gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, oysters, pralines and beignets. You’ll pass landmarks such as Cafe du Monde, and can upgrade to a group of no more than 13. Stops and dishes can change.

“Absolutely lovely experience. Jack was an incredible tour guide with such enthusiasm that was just fun! Food was all really delicious but be prepared for a bit of spice and lots of flavor. Lots of walking. Just a blast. Can’t recommend highly enough!”

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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation - What you may see among the cypress and foliage
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New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

4.New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5,399 reviews · 5 hours (approx.) · from $70

Ride from the French Quarter to Honey Island Swamp, then spend two hours aboard a 22-passenger flat-bottom boat. A local captain points out alligators, birds and other wildlife while explaining Cajun life and wetland preservation. The boat passes a Cajun settlement accessible only by water. Wildlife sightings vary, especially in cold weather.

“a lot of information provided by captin steve. he made sure that every single person saw the things he pointed out”

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Museum stops reward a longer pause
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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

5.New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51

This one-day pass connects 18 New Orleans stops, from Jackson Square and the French Market to the Garden District and WWII Museum. Expect a roughly 90-minute narrated circuit, buses about every 30 minutes, and live English commentary. Guides vary, with names such as Logan, Elroy, Steve, and Rita mentioned by name. Admission to attractions is extra.

“Great commentary. You learn about the history and interesting facts. Great way to see a little of everything.”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - What makes the stories worth hearing
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

6.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Join a locally licensed guide for a 45-minute walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, opened in 1789 and closed to casual public visits. Hear about Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, and New Orleans’ past among the cemetery’s above-ground tombs. Guides vary by departure; past tours have been led by Rob, Richie, Alan, Emi, and others.

“Energized tour guide, understandable dept of history for a first time visit and great for kids. Not a lot of distractions so you can focus because th cemetery closes for visits”

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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans - Choosing Oak Alley or Destrehan
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Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

7.Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,303 reviews · 7 hours 45 minutes (approx.) · from $131

Spend about eight hours beyond New Orleans, visiting Oak Alley or Destrehan Plantation before cruising Manchac Swamp on a covered pontoon boat. Expect plantation stories, moss-draped cypress trees, and possible sightings of alligators, raccoons, wild hogs, and birds. The bus leaves from Toulouse Street in the French Quarter; the plantation depends on your departure time.

“The swamp tour was great. Very enjoyable. The Oak Alley plantation was interesting, but the house tour was decidedly lacking. Little information about the house itself. The tour guide was unenthusiastic, at best. Relatively details about the home itself. Our bus tour guide (Jane?) was excellent. Very interesting and informative.”

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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour - Stories that mix folklore and history
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New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

8.New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,291 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $29

Walk the French Quarter with a licensed guide for 90 minutes of ghost tales, vampire lore, and dark New Orleans history. The route includes Jackson Square, Royal Street, the Old Ursuline Convent, and LaLaurie Mansion. Guides such as Morgan, Scott, Chris, and Lisa have earned praise for mixing local history, humor, and memorable storytelling. The tour is outdoors only, and you must be 21 or older.

“Chris was a great tour guide. The tour was the highlight of the trip. I recommend everyone try out this tour.”

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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour - Jackson Square sets the scene
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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

9.New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,038 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40

Ride through Jackson Square, Marigny, Treme, the Ninth Ward, and the Garden District with a local guide. You’ll stop at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and City Park, with time to buy beignets and coffee. The air-conditioned tour lasts about two to two and a half hours and returns to Bon’s New Orleans Street Food.

“Really interesting, really informative and he knew his stuff! A history teacher and we could tell. He kept us all engaged and was funny too. Was a lovely relaxing trip. Really worth it.”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

10.New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Start near the French Quarter’s Witches Brew Gallery and walk about a mile with a licensed city guide. You’ll see Creole townhouses and shotgun homes, hear about Marie Laveau, stop at a Voodoo shop, and visit Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park. Guides such as William, Logan, and Jimmy have led the tour, which ends at Jackson Square.

“Our tour consisted of a small group so the excursion was more personalized, and we were able to ask any questions we had along the way. We walked to a lot of different sites. We also learned about the spiritual aspect of voodoo versus how it's portrayed in movies. Our tour guide was very informative and knowledgeable of the various sites we explored which were fascinating. We learned about the history and how New Orleans came to be as well as interesting architectural information. I highly recommend this tour as we were did see a lot of areas of New Orleans that we were hoping to see. We enjoyed learning…”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour - A small group, with room for questions
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

11.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours walking the Garden District with a local guide in a group of no more than 15. Hear about above-ground burial traditions from outside Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, then explore antebellum homes, architecture, local lives, and celebrity connections. Guides have included Caroline, Angie, Sean, and Carol. The tour starts and ends at 1427 Washington Ave.

“Shawn was an amazing guide. He knew a lot about the Garden District and its history. He made the tour both fun and interesting.”

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New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour - A small boat for narrow swamp passages
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New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

12.New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,824 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Meet in Slidell for a two-hour ride on an open-air boat capped at 22 passengers. Your guide threads narrow swamp passages, points out wildlife, explains Cajun life and wetland preservation, and passes a village reached only by boat. Guides include Jody, Emmett, Wade, and others. You arrange your own transport from New Orleans.

“I would have liked to see more gators but we had fun anyway! I feel like it was a good experience, we all had fun.”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour - Muriel’s, the Ursuline Convent, and Quarter lore
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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

13.New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,731 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Meet at Witches Brew Gallery in Exchange Alley for a 90-minute to two-hour walk through the French Quarter. Your English-speaking guide covers ghosts, vampires, Vodou, and local history at sites including the Pharmacy Museum and LaLaurie Mansion. The route ends near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, with a short break along the way.

“The pace was chilled and good for all ages/abilities. The Bar stop was cash only. Better for a evening tour but a coffee shop would have been better for day tour”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour - The French Market, where commerce meets local stories
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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

14.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

In two hours, a guide leads you from Dumaine Street through the French Quarter, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral, the Mississippi River and Royal Street, ending at Jackson Square. Expect stories about architecture, faith, culture and local life, plus tips for places to eat and shop. Groups are capped at 12, and guides have included Scott, Tim, Libby and Renée.

“Exceptional review of the French Quarter including historical facts and the people who made it what it is today. Tim was an excellent guide.”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - The French Quarter meeting point and BYOB setup
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

15.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries after dark on this two-hour BYOB bus tour. Walk among above-ground tombs as your guide shares burial customs and ghost stories, then pause at City Park and the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. Guides such as Henry and Roy have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Our tour bus driver was friendly, informative, and entertaining. We were very happy with all that we learned about the cemeteries we toured. The stop in the middle provided good snack, snacks and bathroom breaks. We ate dinner before the tour at the Voodoo Tavern and really enjoyed the food and drinks there. The staff was friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this cemetery tour!”

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