Top Experiences in French Quarter

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!

Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The tour even includes a few Banksys! Not only do we take visitors to the key areas of Art in New Orleans, but we will also explore some of the truly "off the beaten path" locations that most locals have never even heard of!

This private exclusive 4-hour tour includes lunch, door-to-door transportation & opportunities to meet the artists and have personal Q and A. Nola Detours will provide you with exclusive private experiences and adventures not experienced anywhere else!

These private tours and excursions are truly authentic and off the beaten path, definitely not the typical tour you see around the city. Every tour is customized and designed for you. Note: **This is a new tour - Please read Nola Detours' "Nola Detours Private City Tour with Local Expert" to get an idea of the quality of tours Nola Detours provides.

Have a restaurant insider show you the food culture in New Orleans! I grew up in the French Quarter hospitality business. My family and I owned a restaurant called Broussard's in the Quarter; I have a great network of connections around town in the various restaurants. I love sharing all the insiders' info & hidden secrets that New Orleans locals don't even know!

You will experience sampling multiple courses at various neighborhood restaurant stops and learn real-life insider information on the past & present restaurant scene in New Orleans.

Cocktail & Kitchen Adventure includes History, Architecture & Music. Our private tours and excursions are truly authentic & include experiences off the beaten path, definitely not the typical tour you see around the city. Every tour is customized and designed for you!

*This is a new tour-Please read "Nola Detours Private City Tour with Local Expert" to get an idea of the quality of tours Nola Detours provides & check Nola Detours Google reviews

Experience the incredible architecture and atmosphere of the French Quarter, as you hear stories of hauntings, true crime & serial killers, voodoo (Voudou), vampire legends, and much more!

» Small group tour, personalized for the group

» Fun extras like images that bring the history to life, a polaroid memento

Each tour is personalized for the group, but may include stories like the "casket girls", the Lalaurie mansion, the Axeman of New Orleans, St. Germaine, and more! We discuss the legends but then peer behind the curtain at what really happened -- often stranger and more terrible than the legend!

Don’t just take a two-hour tour – take home a piece of New Orleans you won’t forget!

New Orleans is one of the most haunted cities in America and when you take this haunted ghost tour, you will understand why. The French Quarter of New Orleans has nearly 300 years of history, from diseases, fires, wars, murder and mayhem, it is easy to see how New Orleans has such legendary paranormal activity. You will hear stories about voodoo and Marie Leveau, real hauntings, the legend of the Lalaurie Mansion, and love gone horribly wrong and so much more. This close to 2 hour walking tour of the French Quarter takes you to the very haunted buildings and shares with you the tales of the events and people who made the hauntings.

New Orleans cuisine is famous around the world, and its desserts are no exception!

Walk the French Quarter and sample our most decadent delights, including Pralines, Snowballs, Bread Pudding -- a savory muffuletta -- and more! You'll learn the unique history of each dish and how its prepared, as we sample examples from restaurants well known for them.

Learn how New Orleans cuisine was born from the unique creativity of its culture of food-sellers with baskets or pushcarts, with the enslaved using small businesses like these to buy their freedom.

We'll see the French Market, lined with New Orleans food stalls and stands you can explore on your own.

Don't just eat here, take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!

* Small group tour, 15 guests max
* Individual dishes may vary based on availability
* Set menu tour, does NOT include many gluten free options. If you have restrictions or allergies, feel free to inquire with us and we'll let you know if we can accommodate.

The Strange True tour is the original adult oriented history walking tour of the French Quarter of New Orleans. This tour will entertain you with true historical accounts of the strange and unusual events and people who have shaped who we are. The tour has small groups that make your tour experience more personable and enjoyable.

Hear the dark and often hilarious history of New Orleans with locals who love sharing it -- wild true stories of famous hauntings, serial killers & true crime, voodoo (Voudou), vampire legends, and much more -- while stopping for a few drinks.

» Fun extras like a polaroid of your group, images of the history, and more!

» Small groups, personalized for you

» Bar break (typically Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop)

Each tour is personalized for the group, but may include stories like the Lalaurie mansion, the Ursulines convent & the “casket girls”, St. Germain, Muriel’s restaurant, and more! We'll start at a bar and take 1-2 bar breaks, as needed.

We'll answer your questions and share laughs with the group. We encourage a “tipsy” & interactive atmosphere, not a big drunk crowd.

Don’t just take a two-hour tour – take home a piece of New Orleans you won’t forget!

See New Orleans during the holidays and welcome Christmas with a guided stroll through the French Quarter on this festive 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 cathedrals, restaurants, and shops, and hear stories of voodoo, ghosts, and vampires.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, explore the grim and ghastly deeds of New Orleans’ haunted history as you follow your entertaining guide down dark and sinister streets. You’ll learn about infamous events that occurred long ago and be chilled by evidence of phantoms and ghosts that abound!

This is the original ghost tour of New Orleans. We are the oldest and largest walking tour company in the city. We are not only locals, we are natives to New Orleans. These are the ghostly tales that we heard growing up in and around the most unique city in America.

Our guides are licensed by the city. Our guides love their city and are proud to share their stories as well as some of their own personal encounters with the ghosts of New Orleans. Our tours are theatrically presented but are all historically accurate.

It's the wild, hilarious history of New Orleans, pulling no punches! Share a local's love for 300 years of our city's history -- secrets, scandals, and all -- and learn the stories of those famous locales you've always read about.

Hear about the Chitimacha tribe that inhabited the area, insane life in the early French & Spanish colonies, all the way to the jazz age, and the birthplace of modern music! We go beyond just names and dates, to bring you the strange characters who made New Orleans, and their stories, in a way you'll never forget. Take a piece of New Orleans history home with you!

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour is full of New Orleans history, New Orleans' most legendary ghost and vampire stories, and the best of the best voodoo stories deep in New Orleans culture. This tour is sure to guarantee laughter. Welcome to the home of the drunken tour. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

On this 5 1/2-hour food tour of Treme, the French Quarter and beyond, we will visit neighborhood restaurants, food shops and much more to discover the roots of Creole cuisine and meet the people in the city’s kitchens who are upholding its traditions, by the spoonful.

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!

This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans on this wonderful walking tour. You will hear stories about New Orleans ghosts, voodoo, and vampires. Guests will be allowed to stop in any bars along the tour route to purchase drinks.

Guests will visit over fifteen locations during this French Quarter tour. The following locations have been labeled as guests favorites: The LaLaurie Mansion, The Beauregard Keyes House, The Old Ursuline Convent, Madame John’s Legacy, The Sultans Palace and Jackson Square where guests will see St Anthony’s Garden, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytere in one stop alone! This tour will also visit celebrity homes and filming locations along the way. Learn about the spectacular architecture and the history of this gorgeous city so that you can better understand how it became so unique!

Private Driving Tour for up to 4 Passengers
Luxury Vehicle
Fully Narrated
Exclusive Full Access Evergreen Plantation Experience!
Enjoy the history and culture as you drive through some of the most interesting and beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans.
Experience the contrast between cosmopolitan New Orleans, the majestic swamps of south Louisiana and the rustic life on the plantation.

Private Driving Tour for up to 4 Passengers
Fully Narrated
Luxury Vehicle
This is a great tour to immerse yourself in the culture of New Orleans. You will have the opportunity to experience over 300 years of Living History! We will go through all the old neighborhoods, French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, Ninth Ward, Garden District, and Uptown Just to name a few. You will learn about the different types of people and their traditions. We will stop by City Park, where you can stroll through one of the most amazing Sculpture Gardens in the World, surrounded by 800 year old Oak Trees.

By the end of this tour, you will feel like a LOCAL!

Private Driving Tour up to 4 Passengers
Luxury Vehicle
Fully Narrated
Experience the diversity of New Orleans on a private city tour. This tour will focus on the history, architecture, and culture of the French Quarter and the Garden District.
You will discover the rich history of the city as well as the diverse architectural styles of the unique buildings as you travel through these historic neighborhoods.

Hunt for ghosts inside two different locations!

Instead of simply hearing ghost stories, experience them yourself on the only interactive ghost hunt in New Orleans. This is a Ghost Hunt, not a walking tour with stories. Join a paranormal investigator/guide at some of the most haunted locations in the French Quarter, where you will have a chance to use real ghost-hunting equipment to try and pick up on any paranormal activity. The equipment is not just K2 meters, you will be able to use spirit boxes, SLS Camera, Thermal camera, and many other pieces of equipment you see on some of your favorite paranormal shows. THE same equipment we use on private investigations like the site of Marie Laveau's house, the "Demon House", as well as assisting the New Orleans Archdiocese on various cases. Try to capture your own photographic, video, & audio evidence.

12-person maximum per experience.

​Tour guide gratuities are NOT included in the tour price.

A Ghost tour with a twist! See haunted sites in the French Quarter on this 2-hour small-group ghost tour of New Orleans (max of 22 per group.) This is the only one that features 2 augmented reality experiences created by artist Marcus Brown. Hear ghostly legends and lore from your entertaining guide, who shares eerie tales featured on the History Channel. With its colorful past and unique traditions, it’s no wonder that so many New Orleans’ homes and taverns have been investigated by paranormal investigators!

This walking tour includes 2 augmented reality experiences with more in development. Gray Line commissioned native New Orleanian Marcus Brown, a sculptor, painter, inventor, musician and educator whose work includes national and international exhibits and performances.

*The AR exhibits are compatible with iPhone or iPad. It is not necessary to download an app to participate. Guide will offer other viewing options to Android users. Standard data & internet usage required.*

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. Experience the history and culture of the Creoles with your licensed tour guide. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without seeing the highlights of our city and the some of the areas affected by Katrina’s flood waters.

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.

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 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!

Go beyond the typical city tour experience and see New Orleans like a local. Relax in an enclosed air-conditioned minibus and get a great introduction to the history, culture, and architecture of the magnificent city of New Orleans.

This is an opportunity to experience live Jazz in varying forms in a pre-selected, safe environment. Venues chosen offer a variety of atmospheres and music styles for your enjoyment.

Please contact me BEFORE booking to ensure availability and that venues are open and fully staffed.

Join the most experienced Vampire guide in the city as our Vampire Tour explores in depth the legends of Vampires in the city’s streets. These stories, often told word of mouth by the oldest families, predate the novels written in and of the city - indeed, they could even predate the founding of the city. No sparkling vampires here, instead there are stories of vampire blood-killings, mysterious sightings, strange disappearances, and the old legends of the vampires, a fear that may be one of the oldest held by mankind. For good reason? You decide…

Guests will have the time of their lives while getting tipsy throughout this storytelling journey through its heinous historic happenings. One of a kind tour created in 2014 by Ashli Stratman who owns the company and trademark for this tour and others as well. There’s a reason why there are an abundance of blogs and articles in Mrs Stratman being the best tour guide in New Orleans. She’s won many awards and been honored for providing the top tours in New Orleans, Louisiana. Her passion and love for the city of New Orleans shows in her tours. Guests seem to not get enough when they attend her tours and it’s obvious why!
Other company’s may attempt to copy her tours but there’s no other tour like it!

Cover general history & spice things up with voodoo, ghost / vampire stories! Visit famous bars but also special bars that you wouldn’t have even known existed without having your local guide leading the way.

The paranormal equipment is a bonus for guests that love ghost stories!!

The ultimate combination of booze & nefarious history, this tea-spilling tour reveals the truth behind New Orleans sketchy history. Think pirates, convicted felons, and ladies of the night, and that only just scratches the surface! Overall, this boozy-and-fascinating city exploration is the perfect way to let one's hair down, throw a few drinks down, and get to know the legendary French Quarter. How cool is that? Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour to add the the entertainment for our guests.
Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide.
Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience.

Give yourself a holiday treat with a fully narrated motor coach tour of New Orleans! You’ll pass the famous French Quarter and learn the history of Jackson Square, home to the Cabildo and Presbytere Museums.

Travel through historic neighborhoods such as Treme & Faubourg Marigny and down beautiful Esplanade Avenue.

Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, as we make our way to City Park, one of the ten largest urban parks in America, which features the largest stand of mature live oaks in the world.

Follow the path of our historic streetcars along Carrollton and St. Charles Avenues past Tulane and Loyola Universities across from Audubon Park, stately mansions of former kings and queens of Mardi Gras, and the exclusive Garden District.

You’ll also enjoy a walk through the lobby of the beautifully restored Roosevelt Hotel, exquisitely decorated for the holidays!

Explore the city of New Orleans and the famous Oak Alley Plantation on this guided, bus tour in New Orleans. First head to the Grande Dame of the Great River Road, Oak Alley Plantation. See the historic grounds — 25 acres of history and romance, regret and rebirth, tragedy and triumph. Arguably nowhere in the south is there a more spectacular setting. All entry fees plus a New Orleans hotel pickup and drop-off are included. Next hop into an air-conditioned minibus and begin with a trek through the French Quarter, the Garden District, Katrina devastated area, and City Park. Southern Style Tours has one mission, to provide guests with accurate historical information for an authentic understanding of New Orleans.

For those visitors who want someone to do the planning for them, handle the details and help visitors avoid unintended consequences, this is the tour for you.

In addition to the tour as outlined, we will help you make a good hotel choice, make restaurant reservations, provide insight on local attractions, and efficiently use your time over a two-day period.

Note: This is a very complex tour to plan. Please contact us BEFORE booking to ensure our availability and by combining tours, we are addressing your wants, needs and interests.

Take a break from the usual sightseeing and shopping and come Play In The Clay with a beginning hand building workshop. Adults and children alike will loose themselves in the magic of working with clay. You will learn the basic techniques of working and building with clay. Each participant will create their very own handmade New Orleans souvenir. You also take with you some basic knowledge of working with clay and may want to continue the craft with an instructor in your home town.

Drinks and Drink Specials

Our guides will get you set up with the best drink specials and VIP entry at every club! Imagine yourself walking by every person waiting to get in the club and then you get a free shot when you walk in! You're definitely VIP.

Party Games!

When you join our crawl there are drinking games right from the start! Our guides will get you and your friends set up for a Flip Cup Tournament with everyone else on the crawl. The best part? The alcohol is FREE!

Most Exclusive Venues

There are HUNDREDS of bars in New Orleans and you'll have the inside scoop on the BEST spots in town while you're on the crawl! Just show up and we’ll take care of EVERYTHING else.

Your Best Night in New Orleans

Our Professional Party Hosts make sure you’re having a great time, meeting other people just like you from all over the world who love to PARTY! Our Team will make sure you have a CRAZY night in New Orleans!

This is a 21+ experience.

Join us on an unforgettable New Orleans history tour, led by descendants of those who lived the rich and complex history.

Founded in 1718 by a courageous teenager, La Nouvelle Orleans has been a pioneer, celebrated and notorious, for centuries.

With us, you'll learn about:

*Creation of Jazz: The soul of music
*Mardi Gras Parades: Cultural festivities
*New Orleans Firsts: From Cocktails to Cuisine
*Legalized Prostitution: A provocative past
*Natural Challenges: The battle with hurricanes and floods

We delve beyond the headlines, into the heart of New Orleans, revealing stories that go far beyond the surface. The full history is vast, filled with triumphs and trials that continue to fascinate.

Don't miss the chance to experience this heritage from those who inherited the legacy.

Book now for a vibrant, authentic, and exclusive exploration of the most spirited city in America. Let the stories come alive!

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ACCESS TO SOME LOCATIONS, Some areas MAY BE RESTRICTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

This two-hour walking tour, led by a highly trained historian tour guide, is an essential immersion into New Orleans culture. Major stops and content include: History of Voodoo, Jackson Square, Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Voodoo Cultural site or establishment. This tour branches beyond New Orleans' colonial history, delving into the continued development of New Orleans culture into the 19th and 20th century. Learn about the development of Voodoo and its practitioners’ blending of African tribal spirituality, Catholicism, and magical beliefs as you stroll the city’s oldest neighborhood, the French Quarter.

Delve into the historical and ghostly tales of the French Quarter. On this extraordinary tour, wander the city's most legendary streets, uncovering the resident ghosts who linger among us. Established in 1718, the French Quarter's legacy is one of celebration, intrigue and death.

From catastrophic events to lavish lifestyles, the French Quarter’s rich past holds more than a few secrets. Which spirits roam the streets and which ones remain within the walls they once inhabited?

Why Choose Our Tour?

*Experience 300+ Years of Drama: Our heritage in New Orleans is a sorted tale brimming with drama, secrets, and stories.

*Exclusive Insights: Guided by locals with generational ties to New Orleans, you'll hear rare stories passed down through families, not the tired old tales told elsewhere.

*Become Part of the Story: Who knows, one of our local ghosts might choose to say hello during your visit.

Book your tour with us today to unearth the ghosts of New Orleans

Dig into a mysterious side of New Orleans with this French Quarter spirits walking tour. See if you encounter any the spirits that have decided to call the French Quarter home. Visit some of the many haunted locations throughout the neighborhood. Don't miss out on this exciting look at New Orleans with a licensed tour guide.  Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

With the New Orleans Select Pass explore the highlights of The Big Easy from top to bottom with these key experiences.
City Sightseeing One-day Hop on Hop off Bus Tour is New Orleans’ most flexible and fun sightseeing city tour aboard classic red double-decker open top buses with live guided commentary. The route includes stops at all New Orleans’ top attractions, shops and restaurants with discounts and deals all along the way!
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historical Cruise includes the founding of the city by the LeMoyne brothers, the expansion of the city into the “French Quarters” of the Treme and Marigny, the Louisiana Purchase, and the critical Battle of New Orleans.
On French Quarter Walking Experience, marvel at the history and architecture of America’s most fascinating neighborhood. This Walking Experience (complete distance less than 1 mile) includes Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and a classic French Quarter Courtyard.

As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here.

We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.
Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks.
This 2‐hour approx. walking tour is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide.
Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience.
Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

Dig into the musical history of New Orleans with this 2-hour music and heritage tour. Listen to songs and the stories behind them as you learn more about the immortals of blues, jazz, gospel, and rock n'roll that have been a part of this city. Hear about Louis Armstrong, James Booker, Fats Domino, The Meters, Allen Toussaint, Professor Longhair, Buddy Bolden, Mahalia Jackson, and many others who are part of 300 years of musical heritage.

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in Americas most haunted city. Visit the top ten haunted locations in New Orleans during this investigation. A real EMF meter - ghost/paranormal detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Welcome to the home of the Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Stroll back in time and discover the mysterious beginnings of New Orleans during this walking tour.  Guests will head down dark alleys and shadowy streets at night. Hear true crime stories in the Crescent City from your guide, who uncovers the hauntings of sites laden with the supernatural. Guests will be allowed to stop and get to go drinks during the tour. Join us on a tour where learning is intoxicating. 

Experience the real French Quarter at Shrimp Boil Cabaret
Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a private dinner party celebrating the flavors and sounds of the Quarter. We visit local shrimping families at their boat docks a few hours before your shrimp boil to choose the largest, freshest, wild-caught local shrimp available. Mister Gregory, "The Shrimp Boil King of New Orleans" grew up in the Gulf South shrimping and boiling and advocating for wild-caught Gulf Shrimp and the "eat it to save it" culinary approach. Please join us for live local music and a lovely dinner party, make some new friends and eat the very best shrimp in the world.

We put our guides together to select the most haunted stories and locations from their years of experience. The result is a "best of" ghost tour featuring our local guides' mysterious and frightening favorites. Want to find out why NOLA is considered America's most haunted city?

Our guides will take you on a tour of their favorites in paranormal activity in New Orleans: from LaLaurie Mansion and throughout the French Quarter, be prepared to be terrified and thrilled by eerie presences still lying in wait around every corner.

You'll hear stories of mysterious deaths, unspeakable tragedy, and twisted history that have left the spirits of these unfortunate souls to continue to walk amongst the very places you'll visit on this tour.

Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the secrets lurking in numerous alleys named after past sinners and saints. Enjoy the gorgeous architecture of the St. Louis Cathedral at Jackson Square, and inhale the abundant scents of Creole cooking that waft in the air.

Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink (adult beverages or soft drinks) and use the restrooms. Then the tour group will head out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. 

Real paranormal equipment will be used during the tour for those interested in the paranormal aspect of the tour. 

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Have a ball in The Big Easy and let the Sightseeing Day Pass be your key to the rich cultural gumbo pot that is New Orleans. Keep the good times rolling with access to over 20 of the care-free city’s attractions, including convenient Hop-On/Hop-Off bus tours that swing through Dixieland’s landmark quarters. Savor authentic opulence of the rich French-Creole blend of flavor, then party on with NOLA’s classic ‘laissez faire,’ jazzy nightlife.

Tailor your trip to New Orleans to fit your ideal itinerary with an easy-to-use Sightseeing Day Pass. Select a 1, 2, 3, or 5 Day Pass, and enjoy full admission to the attractions that interest you most, saving over 50% and no fixed start date. A perfect choice for first time visitors with an open itinerary and active travelers looking to explore all of NOLA. Explore the crown jewel of Louisiana, and enjoy the colorful Quarters of New Orleans, including Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market.

On this adults-only murder tour you will learn of the sordid details behind New Orleans' dark history. Not for the faint of heart! We take you on a journey through NOLA's real-life horror stories including Madame LaLaurie, The Trunk Murders and The Katrina Cannibal. You'll see where it all happened, understand the history behind it, and how the echoes of gruesome crimes still cry out.

Hear about the fiery romances and mysteries of New Orleans on this guided, 1-hour walking tour. Discover stories of passion and timeless devotion while strolling through the streets and alleyways of the French Quarter. See magnificent mansions, learn about the Creole heritage, and appreciate the unique blend of European and Caribbean culture. Step back in time as your guide shares stories of love, betrayal, and triumph. All entry fees are included.

NOLA Carte Food Tours are the creation of Chef Keith Abel. Food Stylist for NCIS New Orleans for all 7 seasons of the hit CBS Television show. You will learn 300 plus years of culinary history. Learn about the "rock star" chefs of New Orleans. Learn the origins of cooking techniques and ingredients. Not only do you learn these interestingly unique food tales, you get to try such notable dishes as Gumbo, PoBoys or Muffaletas, Pralines, Beignets and Cafe au Lait.

Discover debauchery during this 2-hour small-group haunted tour, which will cover topics such as adultery, prostitutes, and twisted doctors. Your guide will entertain you with treacherous and spooky stories as you walk from a variety of locations such as The Creole Cookery and May Baily's. Calm your nerves with some liquid courage as this tour combines spirits with spirits at 3 different bars. This 21-and-over tour is great for groups who want to experience the twisted side of NOLA.

Take part in the annual Drunken Turkey Hunt 2023 during a tour of the world famous French Quarter. Guests will follow a licensed tour guide through the beautiful streets of the world famous French Quarter and hear stories about multiple locations including National Historic Landmarks, The LaLaurie Mansion which is the most Haunted House in the city of New Orleans, The Sultans Palace, a home owned by Marie Laveau given as payment for her voodoo services, and much more. Guests will hear stories of New Orleans history including 'dark' history, voodoo, paranormal and real New Orleans vampires. During the tour, the tour guide will stop at bars and allow guests to refill their to go cups along the way. During the course of the tour, the first guest to find the Turkey that has been hidden on the tour route will win a prize.

Taking the whole family on vacation to New Orleans? We offer a kid-friendly and just-scary-enough Ghost Tour of NOLA. Our spooky city isn’t just for adults! And the little ones may just learn something along the way!

Group Maximum 15 travelers

Enjoy this tour, which explores the rich culture and vibe of New Orleans’ French Quarter - the most decadent district. You will be learning about its dark history, its legends of ghosts, vampires, and voodoo - deeply-rooted in its French culture. You will also be allowed to make a pit stop at any of the bars that the tour group passes to get your to-go cup refilled. 

Real paranormal equipment will be used during the tour for those interested in the paranormal aspect of the tour.  

Welcome to the home of the Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.  

From the beginning, new Orleans has held a notorious and fascinating history. Come explore the criminal and creepy villains and vixen serial killers, conspiracies, and hauntings.
This one-and-a-half-hour walking tour is led by one of our history-loving guides, who each have a passion for new Orleans history and love sharing some of the french quarter’s most legendary tales.

Whether you’re visiting New Orleans for the first time or have lived in New Orleans your whole life, this tour is sure to make you see new Orleans in a whole new light.
From ghosts to the occasional serial killer, new Orleans has more than its share of secrets.
Come uncover them with us!

With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going to Audubon Montessori I rode the Saint Charles street car everyday and later went to Loyola University during Katrina. We will be touring through very familiar territory :-) please take your tours from locals it makes such a big difference!

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, and hear stories of voodoo, ghosts, and vampires.

Come tour this Music Mecca with a 6th generation New Orleanian. We will tour the French Quarter, Treme and Marigny neighborhoods talking music history and listening to local street performers and bands on Frenchmen Street and keeping our eyes and ears peeled for a second line!

Come thirsty!

We will talk about the rich cultures, people, traditions and the spirits we've been drinking that date back to the 1700's. I'll infuse the tour with my family history and take you to bars that my family has been going to for generations!
From French royalty to Grand Terre pirates we will start the tour off classy and let the good times roll!

We will be touring around the Historic French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods like the Treme and Marigny sipping on traditional New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac, Mint Julep, Hurricanes, the Haunted Bloody, Voodoo daiquiris and Nola brews in the best places where the locals drink! We start the tour off at the river with a local cocktail.

And yes we can drink and walk!!! Yep no open container laws here just 'le bon temps roulez' and drink up and take it easy!

Get insights into the history of New Orleans during this private 2-hour walking tour. Travel through time, from the city's founding by the French, through its period under Spanish control, then briefly back to French rule before being acquired by the United States in the Louisiana Purchase.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not.

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Unlike other Food Tours, Tastebud Food Tours never cancels a Tour because of low bookings. We value your vacation and time. You will get the best with Tastebud Tours

Celebrating 14 years in New Orleans, Tastebud Food Tours is proud that our tours have earned 4000 5 Star reviews on TripAdvisor, earning Trip Advisors prestigious Hall of Fame Award and Travelers Choice for 2021, 2022,2023! #1 in Nola!

Eat your way through the French Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like pralines, po-boys, 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. We welcome you all! Have Fun! This Tour Operates Rain or Shine, unless we cancel .

Find out what all the fuss is about on this half-day food tour of some of the best food in New Orleans' famous French Quarter! Food and history mixed together. Your passionate and knowledgeable guide will escort you to experience traditional NOLA samplings in the French Quarter, including a few commonly mentioned in cookbooks. You will sample a variety of authentic tastings. Depending on your food tour time, options may include: Traditional Gumbo at a Creole restaurant, Seafood or Short Rib Po-Boys, Alligator Sausage, Muffuletta, Jambalaya, Char-Grilled Oyster, Pralines, buttery Praline cookies, and stroll past the famous Cafe du Monde. Learn about the rich legacy of fine food in the French Quarter and which hotspots to check out on your own later. You can even work with your guide to customize the tour to your interests or upgrade to a small-group tour with no more than 12 guests. Please note tastings are subject to change due to current availability.

Explore anything and everything New Orleans in a guided walking tour. This 'New Orleans Five-in-One Extravaganza Tour' is the one and only tour that provides visitors with five different tours combined. It's a great way to experience all the top New Orleans tours in a 2-hour  (approx) period. Guests will visit all the most popular locations during this tour, inside the French Quarter. Guests will also visit locations that are considered the locals sweet spots! This tour includes history, ghosts, vampires, voodoo, celebrity homes and filming locations.

A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab to go drinks during the tour.  Join this tour where learning is intoxicating!

This New Orleans food tour has every culinary taste covered. With a history-savvy guide leading the way, you’ll walk from classic Creole restaurants and neighborhood sandwich shops to hot sauce bars and artisanal candy stores. Visit up to five locations to sample diverse foods representing the breadth of Louisiana’s culinary heritage, including dishes like seafood gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas and pralines. Learn about the historical origins of each cuisine and, when possible, hear the chefs discuss their influences. Enjoy plenty of food on this afternoon tour.

Please note: all venues are subject to change based on availability. This tour features a set menu and does not have a gluten-free, dairy-free, pork-free or vegetarian option. However, please notify us of any food allergies (not aversions) during check-out.

Do you believe there are things in this life that simply cannot be explained? Come take a walk through the haunted French Quarter stories that may leave you questioning what you ever thought possible.

Our 8PM tour will be available with the VIP option of HELLVISION™! We use handheld projectors to bring the bloody images of New Orleans out of the archives and onto the streets for your tour.

Our new 7PM tour is for those that prefer the road less traveled - an alternative to our popular main route, starting at the New Orleans Jazz Museum, telling oft-forgotten true crime gems.

Tours go out rain or shine. Intoxicated travelers will not be permitted.

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 Award-nominated craft cocktail lounges, Creole restaurants, artisanal candy stores and more.

Once inside you’ll sample up to 8 or more different dishes that represent the modern expressions of our culinary heritage: classic dishes like gumbo, and muffulettas, but also new interpretations like savory fried plantains and curried pork skins!

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?!

Note: all venues subject to change based on availability.

We have over 300 years of death in our European city on American soil. There are many sorted reasons for the extreme high number of dearly departed. The souls that once lived here love communicating their stories to those who are willing to listen. On our Ghost tour you will hear about the actual events and captivating stories that reveal the details behind New Orleans history and hauntings. We will intrigue you with the colorful histories of those who chose to call New Orleans home and left us with their eerie stories and dark secrets. Walk with us among the shadows of their legends, down the uneven streets dimly lit by gas lights. Have your cameras ready. You never know what spirit might want to say hello.

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with a local guide who focuses on the people, places, and historic events that comprise the city's unique culture. Discover New Orleans through open discussion and engagement while learning what makes the French Quarter special with the help of an expert, friendly local.

Please make contact with the guide BEFORE submitting a booking request to confirm availability and to discuss any remaining post-COVID limitations.

Embark on a tour of the French Quarter and step into a living history book. With the original grid of streets still intact and the beautifully preserved buildings, this iconic New Orleans neighborhood offers a vivid glimpse into the city's rich and colorful past.

As you walk with us, jazz and blues serve as the soundtrack, resonating from tucked-away bars, intimate courtyards, and lively street musicians.

Our guided tours offer a deep dive into the Quarter's storied history. Wander past the timeless façades with ornate ironwork balconies, and you'll be regaled with tales from when Spanish, French, Creole, and American influences converged to craft this unique enclave.

Rich, cultural heritage and sheer aesthetic beauty coupled with intriguing and informative stories that only a local with ancestral ties can give you, this New Orleans History Tour promises a sensory-filled adventure that lingers long after you've left.

Explore the intoxicatingly haunted side of the New Orleans French Quarter with this two hour Haunted Pub Crawl led by a local licensed guide. Learn about real haunted ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property.  This tour is all about fun and we make sure to stop by the best haunted bar locations in the city. You will have time to get drinks along the way at several of these stops. You must be 21 years of age to go on this tour.

Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while stopping for bites at famous eateries. Try new foods in a social setting and investigate the best of what city has to offer.

Note: BEFORE booking please contact me to confirm availability of both the GUIDE and RESERVATIONS. Post-pandemic conditions such as fewer days of operations, shorter hours and smaller staffs and menus require extra planning.

Combine the ultimate tour of New Orleans with a morning walking tour of the French Quarter followed by an afternoon driving tour of areas outside the city center. This 6-7 hour, private guided tour will walk you through 1.5 miles of the best-known landmarks of the famous French Quarter, then explore surrounding areas by car to give you a comprehensive overview of the people, places, and history that define the city today. Stop for an optional lunch between the three-hour segments at a favorite local restaurant.

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this 2-hour ghost tour led by a local historian. Learn about real ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property - this is not about theatrics. This is the only historically accurate tour. This tour is not kid friendly and what you hear may shock you. Not for the faint of heart.

Explore New Orleans and discuss the human and economic impact Hurricane Katrina had on the city's recovery and future in this 2 hour, private driving tour in New Orleans.  Drive more than 50 miles around the city while learning about the people, places, and history that comprise one of the most diverse cities in North America.  Hear how the storm affected New Orleans and what's being done to mitigate similar disasters in the future while developing a whole new outlook on the place and the people who live there.  

Note: please contact us BEFORE to booking to confirm availability and changing health and safety status.

Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn about the stories behind the final resting place of the notorious Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. See her childhood homestead and learn about the history of Congo Square.

The contributions made by women in history are often overlooked. This tour focuses on some of the women who shaped New Orleans's architectural and cultural history on this three hour walking tour. Explore 1 1/2 miles of the famous French Quarter while a local, native guide details the amazing stories of the influential women who preserved, advocated for, and fought for the modern city of today.

Please contact me BEFORE booking to confirm availability and current health guidelines.

This tour is designed to introduce visitors to a wide variety of inner-city neighborhoods outside of the French Quarter plus a nearby plantation (Destrehan) on River Road.

Few frequent visitors to New Orleans ever see the city outside of the French Quarter or the plantation country nearby.

Note: Please contact the guide directly BEFORE booking to confirm availability and any post-pandemic limits that may still exist or complicate things.

While a private to tour, it is not exclusive, meaning plantation management might include other visitors on the inside-the-house portion of the tour.

Note: Please contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability.

Learn how to cook an authentic Louisiana meal in this 3-Hour New Orleans cooking class. An expert chef will guide you and a group of, at most, 10 people through various recipes. Wine and beer are included in the price, and you can take your recipe and apron home with you after the class. Choose from multiple departure times and meals upon booking.

Admire our history, landmark and culture on a city tour with a back drop of the Hurricane Katrina story. Explore New Orleans from the comfort of a 13-passenger mini bus. This 2-hours tour through the Crescent City, narrating on points of interest including the CBD, French Quarter, Marigny Neighborhood, Tremé, Garden District, Warehouse District, City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, Local Cemetery and more.

Discover the best of New Orleans on this private, 3-hour city tour. Ride in a luxury sedan or SUV with a professional chauffeur and tour historian. See famous New Orleans neighborhoods like the French Quarter, the Ninth Ward, the Garden District, City Park, Saint Louis Cemetery, and much more up close and personal, at any pace desired. New Orleans hotel pickup and drop-off included.

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot

Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in New Orleans and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo shoot. Get insider tips on the best things to do in New Orleans, including where to eat & what to see from your vacation photographer. Return from your trip with beautiful, high-quality vacation photos — the best souvenir ever.

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• 2.hour food tour in the French Quarter
• Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking 
• Visit some of the most historic restaurants in the French Quarter
• Enjoy tasting New Orleans authentic cuisine 

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Experience the heart of New Orleans booming cocktail scene like an insider by visiting the top historical bars in the French Quarter. New Orleans is a true cocktail town, both for classic and cutting-edge libations, and with this tour you can enjoy classic beverages and explore the dynamic neighborhood, learning about where the best restaurants and bars are in the area.

Combine aerial views of New Orleans with champagne and chocolate or with wine and cheese on this romantic VIP sightseeing flight! The 30 or 45 minute flight includes one full bottle of Champagne with a gourmet chocolate bar or a full bottle of wine with artisan cheese and crackers. Glide above the French Quarter and Central Business District, and see top New Orleans attractions such as Mercedes-Benz Superdome and the bayous around the Mississippi River. If there’s something that you would like to see instead, simply let the pilot know; the route is flexible and can be tailored to your preference. With a maximum of three passengers permitted, this is a great outing for couples or friends alike.

Get ready for a spooky evening with this 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans' haunted history. Start in the French Quarter, the city's oldest neighborhood, and visit multiple haunted locations throughout the area. This spine-tingling tour combines the supernatural and the rich history of New Orleans. Guests will be allowed to stop and grab drinks at bars along the tour route. Some bars allow kids inside however some do not.

Come one, come all! This two hour walking tour of the one of a kind French Quarter is perfect for those of you who are considered a little freaky, and even geeky! Everyone knows New Orleans is a melting pot! It is made up of a little of this and a little of that, much like the gumbo we are famous for!

Discover the dark secrets of America's most-haunted city, New Orleans, on this 1- 2 hour (approx) tour. Explore the legendary streets of the French Quarter. Hear chilling tales of true crime in a New Orleans rarely seen, tales of ghostly spirits, haunted houses, and ghastly mass burial grounds. Try out the paranormal detection equipment provided during the tour to assist with hearing the whispers and movements! We have had guests take photos and receive Paranormal apparitions in the photo! How cool?! Try your luck! We know the hot spots for you to try your luck!

Come hang out with a local for 2.5 to 3 hours and find out why they are so passionate about living in New Orleans. There has to be a reason they'd choose to live in New Orleans, a city that is almost completely under sea level, right? Find out what makes locals and tourists alike love New Orleans so deeply. They've taken the 5 most popular tours in New Orleans and combined their best elements and turned it into one of the most exciting tours the city has to offer. Create a truly memorable experience when you take the French Quarter tour, Katrina History, Historic Cemeteries tour, Garden District tour, and New Orleans Architecture tour all together! Basically, if you're a history buff, then this tour is for you. If you're trying to figure out what to do while you're in New Orleans, well, this tour is for you too.

Beer Bus is a hop on, hop off bus line for New Orleans' favorite neighborhood craft breweries. Unlike traditional brewery tours where you go to 2-4 breweries predetermined by the tour company, on Beer Bus you can choose from any of the twelve breweries on our route. Hop off where and when you want to, and hop back on where and when you want to. Start in the French Quarter, end on Frenchmen. Start in Mid-City, end in the CBD. It's up to you! We're happy to make recommendations, or you can go where you feel like it in the moment - our route schedules, live GPS tracking, and in-bus information about each brewery will have you well-equipped for some easy, safe, and fun brewery hopping.
Whether you're traveling solo, in a couple, a couple of couples, or a group ready to celebrate a birthday, bachelor, or bachelorette party, Beer Bus provides a built-in pub crawl without the hassle of figuring out transportation!

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 city tour of New Orleans 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. You will also visit the garden district.
Discover and explore the city with a local expert at your entire disposition during 4 hours!

Mardi Gras 2024 is an experience that you do not want to miss! During this tour, learn about New Orleans Mardi Gras traditions. This tour includes everything from history, ghosts, vampires, & voodoo, all while carnival is taking place all along the tour route. This is not scripted, this is a once in a lifetime experience.....during Carnival & Mardi Gras anything goes!!

Guests are allowed to stop at bars and grab to go drinks along the tour route!

Explore haunted New Orleans with us, guided by history and chills. Unveil spirits using EMF detectors on our ghost tour! Experience the eerie side of New Orleans on our ghost tour! Visit Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Andrew Jackson Hotel, film spots from Interview With The Vampire and The Originals, Pirates Alley, and more! Each group gets an EMF detector for ghost hunting! Open to the public. Discover the spirits of NOLA with us!

Take a spooky stroll through New Orleans on this guided, 2-hour ghost walking tour of the famed French Quarter. Experience the darker side of New Orleans, use real paranormal equipment, and hear tales of the city's haunted heritage as told by a professional storyteller — stories of ghosts, vampires, voodoo, and the unexplained mysteries of New Orleans. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure.

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Discover the magic of New Orleans with my customized tours that offer an authentic, insider's perspective of the city through the eyes of a native, multi-generational guide.
From the iconic French Quarter to the historic neighborhoods of Faubourg Marigny & Treme, and our "Cities of the Dead", explore the hidden gems and rich history of New Orleans with me.
Ride along St. Charles Avenue, visit the Garden District, and immerse yourself in the unique culture and vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city with your personalized tour. Let me make your visit to New Orleans truly unforgettable!

Hop-On the City Sightseeing tour to experience 300 Years of New Orleans history, culture & fun! Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing provides an experience like no other in New Orleans. Buses visit each stop every 25 minutes to allow visitors the best use of their time. The 1 hour 30 minute tour visits the French Quarter, Garden District, plus New Orleans best attractions like The National World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World, Jackson Square, Arts District, and Magazine Street Shopping Districts. Ticket holders enjoy discounts at attractions, restaurants and shops along the way!

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.

Hidden Gardens: An Urban Plantation Walking Tour in New Orleans” offers a unique exploration of the city’s historic homes and their hidden gardens, nestled within the urban landscape. Begin your journey at the Hermann-Grima House in the French Quarter, a remarkable example of American Federal style architecture with a beautiful courtyard garden. As you wander through the French Quarter, take in the distinct blend of French, Spanish, Creole, and American styles that characterize this historic neighborhood. Your next stop is the Gallier House, also located in the French Quarter. This meticulously restored 19th-century home offers a glimpse into the life of a wealthy New Orleans family, complete with a traditional New Orleans courtyard. This walking tour is a delightful way to discover the green, lush side of the city, hidden behind wrought-iron fences and classic facades.

Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of your time in New Orleans and combine our Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation.

Delve into the mysterious and ghostly past of New Orleans with “Ghosts of the French Quarter: A Haunting Stroll in New Orleans”. This tour guides you through the historic French Quarter, known for its vibrant culture and dark, haunting tales. Begin your ghostly journey in the atmospheric streets of the French Quarter, a hotbed of paranormal activity and legends. Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, where medicinal practices of the past come with eerie stories. Wander around Jackson Square, a place steeped in history and whispered ghostly encounters. Explore Voodoo Authentica, immersing in the mystical world of voodoo, integral to New Orleans’ folklore. The Old Ursuline Convent Museum holds its own secrets, shrouded in mystery. The infamous LaLaurie Mansion is next, a site of gruesome tales and ghostly sightings. Conclude your tour at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, one of the oldest bars in America.

See the bright lights of New Orleans at night on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight! While listening to commentary from the pilot, relax in a small sightseeing plane that seats a maximum of four passengers. Gaze down at illuminated city attractions such as the Port of New Orleans, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Mississippi River and more, and admire nighttime views of the French Quarter. If there is a sight that you particularly want to see, simply let the pilot know! The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to the sights that the group want to see.

The French Quarter is known as one of the most haunted places in America, and with so many ghost tours to choose from, the best choice is this 1-hour carriage tour from the award-winning Royal Carriages, recently awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award. Instead of walking around with a large group of people, you'll travel to and from haunted locations comfortably in a mule-drawn carriage guided by a professional tour. Learn about all the history, culture, and architecture in addition to the ghostly spirits that refuse to leave.

Recently awarded the 2018 Louisiana Attraction of the Year Award, this trip offers a 1-hour private carriage which is perfect for couples or small families who are looking to experience the French Quarter in the most authentic way. Ride through the historic neighborhoods of New Orleans and discover the amazing history, culture, and architecture of the French Quarter with your local, professional, and licensed guide who will be guiding you through one of the most vibrant neighborhoods in America with the help of his trusted carriage mule. Learn the basics of New Orleans history and discover fascinating anecdotes about the people and places that have contributed to making the city truly unique and unforgettable. This is limited to 4 people.

You and your guests are going to love the opportunity to sit back and relax while your carriage driver unfolds 300 years of fun-filled history on your mule-drawn carriage ride. We cover the storied history of New Orleans, discussing everything from our resilient culture to the aging architecture. While our carriage tours cover a ton of history, they aren't boring history lectures. Aside from history, we'll chat about things like food, cocktails, nightclubs, jazz, museums, must-sees, and things to do!

Explore the rich culinary history of New Orleans on a tour that combines a cooking class with a French Quarter cocktail tour. First, learn about the basics of Louisiana cuisine from a professional chef during an entertaining demonstration, then sample classics such as jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines.

When your cooking class ends you will have a few minutes to shop in the General Store before your tour guide arrives at the School to pick you up for the second part of your tour. Admire the architecture of the French Quarter as you stroll through the neighborhood, stopping in historic bars to sip the Big Easy’s most celebrated cocktails. You'll discover the flavors and culture of New Orleans during this fun and informative tour! Your cocktail tour guide will meet you outside of the cooking school by 4:15pm. Three drinks are included in the price.

This haunted history tour explores the grim history of the very old and spooky French Quarter. Escape into the past as the guides provide you with an eerie, yet fun-filled adventure. You'll visit sites of documented hauntings taken from police records, city archives, and other professional paranormal investigations. Ghosts and phantoms still haunt the legendary Vieux Carre. The tour guide will have a real piece of paranormal equipment to use during this tour.
During this tour, guests will learn all about the dark, seedy history that New Orleans is hiding in the beautiful old homes and down the dimly lit streets of the mysterious French Quarter, originally called the Vieux Carre. This tour will keep anyone intrigued and truly is not for the faint of heart.

 Explore New Orleans' most colorful and decadent district with this 2-hour French Quarter walking tour. Learn about the neighborhood's history on a leisurely stroll filled with tantalizing sights and sounds. This tour includes New Orleans history, some of which would be considered somewhat "dark history," ghost stories, stories of the supernatural such as vampires and of course no New Orleans tour would be complete without some voodoo stories to spice it up. Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and grab to go drinks. The tour guide will also have a ghost detector that will add to the entertainment of the tour. 

This adults-only ghost tour of New Orleans takes you on a 90-minute walk through the French Quarter with a knowledgeable guide. You'll visit some of the most haunted locations the Big Easy has become known for, including seedy alleyways, bars, and the sites of heinous crimes. Hear horrific tales of murder and the ghosts who continue to haunt the streets of the French Quarter. The perfect blend of True Crime and Paranormal.

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please reach out to the private & group sales coordinator.

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour will take you to New Orleans' most haunted locations. On this 90-minute ghost tour, you'll learn the secrets of the French Quarter's ghosts and haunted past.

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Meet New Orleans' First Ladies of Crime and Deviance on the city's ONLY tour dedicated exclusively to the women who brought fear and mayhem to the Crescent City. You will meet near Jackson Square in the French Quarter for a 90-minute stroll, hearing the stories of New Orleans' most notorious women and learning about the ghosts that still haunt the streets of the 300-year-old city.

If you have 10 or more guests in one group, please get in touch with the private & group sales coordinator with Ghost City Tours.

Few cities rival New Orleans’ nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between, live music options are endless in the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music. Hear about the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. We’ll visit a few of our favorite local clubs, enjoy a beer and discover the talents of some of the city’s best local musicians. There’s nothing quite like a night out in ‘The Big Easy.’

We offer a unique and all-inclusive 4 or 5 hour tour of one of the most unique and diverse cities in the world.

We show our guests New Orleans in a way that includes the rich
history from the beginning to the present time, and at the
same time, your small group will be seeing all of the must-see sites, while explaining everything.

You will be in a very comfortable full size customized Van, or a luxury SUV. So, relax while we show you ALL of New Orleans.

We invite your questions. You are here to See and Learn about this iconic city, and we are here just for your group. As stated, this is a private tour for only your group. (Up to 6)

You will see and hear about the: French Quarter, Mississippi river, Lake Pontchartrain, Flood control, Bayous, Mansions, Garden District, Architecture, Cemeteries, Neighborhoods, Cajun & Creole Cultures, Slavery, Battle of New Orleans, Civil War, catholic church influence, and more.

"We guarantee you will laugh and learn!"

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Indulge in a sweet symphony in the heart of New Orleans. Picture strolling through the iconic French Quarter, where cobblestone streets lead to hidden gems and historic landmarks. This tour unfolds against the backdrop of charming architecture, live jazz melodies, and the lively atmosphere that defines the city.

More than a gastronomic delight, the tour immerses you in New Orleans' cultural riches. Engage with street musicians, witness vibrant art scenes, and experience the city's lively energy.

As you savor each delightful bite, the tour weaves through historic landmarks like the St. Louis Cathedral and the French Market.

This sweet celebration is more than a tour; it's an exploration of flavors, culture, and the vibrant spirit of New Orleans. Whether you're a local rediscovering your roots or a visitor eager to taste the essence of the city, join us on this culinary journey that promises to be the highlight of your sweet adventures. Book your ticket now!

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to some delectable hidden gems, you’ll leave with not only a full stomach and a smile, but a greater understanding of how New Orleans food, culture and history all go hand-in-hand.

Crescent City Christmas: A Festive Tour of New Orleans” is a magical journey through the most iconic and festive locations in New Orleans during the holiday season. Begin your tour in the French Quarter, where the historic streets are adorned with holiday decorations, creating a charming and festive atmosphere. Continue to Jackson Square, a central hub in the French Quarter that transforms into a picturesque Christmas scene, complete with lights, decorations, and often live music. Next, visit Washington Artillery Park, offering not only a great view of Jackson Square but also a festive ambiance with its holiday decor. Then, immerse yourself in the musical spirit of the season at the New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park, where you can learn about the city’s rich jazz heritage and enjoy seasonal music. Conclude your tour at Christmas Quarters, a unique store specializing in Christmas decorations and ornaments, perfect for finding a holiday keepsake.

Master Storytellers guide groups through darkened streets for a historically accurate fun-filled tour full of New Orleans ghost stories and tales of Vampires.

Explore the dark underbelly of the city in a tour that is by turns unsettling, thrilling, and, often, disturbingly amusing! Hear the colorful characters of the French Quarter come to life once more through the stories of their most infamous exploits and best-kept secrets!

Please note: minimum of 5 passengers required for this private tour

This tour provides in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in Americas most haunted city. Visit the top haunted locations in New Orleans during this investigation. This tour includes the history behind the locations, ghost stories, the background on NOLA Vampires and learn about New Orleans Voodoo. A real EMF meter - ghost/paranormal detector will be used during this tour. Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location.

During this investigation investigators and guests will be visiting many locations covering the 78 blocks that the French Quarter is made of. Guests should keep in mind that the French Quarter is one of the oldest neighborhoods in the United States.

No entry will be gained into any private locations. Narrations and investigation takes place on the sidewalks outside each location. No entry into private homes will take away from the experience!

A local guide will be with you to explore parts of the French Quarter on the walking tour. We will discuss what makes the French Quarter unique; history, food, drink, and architecture. The tour is interactive, questions are encouraged. Photo opportunities will be abundant. We will also see some filming locations that you may have seen on TV.

In New Orleans we don't need an excuse to have fun. So forget Bourbon Street, and take the party to the sky! Leave the crowds behind and take your small group of 4-5 people on a private 30 or 45 minute sightseeing aerial tour of New Orleans by airplane. You'll fly over the Superdome, the Mississippi River, French Quarter, the bayou, and more...but the itinerary can be tailored to the sights your group wants to see.

A local guide will be with you to explore parts of the French Quarter on the walking tour. We will discuss what makes the French Quarter unique; history, food, drink, and architecture. The tour is interactive, questions are encouraged. Photo opportunities will be abundant. We will also see some filming locations that you may have seen on TV.

Private Driving Tour
Luxury Vehicle
Fully Narrated
Experience the contrast between cosmopolitan New Orleans and the rustic life on the plantation.
Evergreen Plantation & Majestic Oaks!

Discover the rich history and traditions behind the most iconic foods of New Orleans on this tasting and cultural tour of the French Quarter!

We’ll explore the oldest public market in the US, the French Market, and hear about its Native American roots and current-day role in NOLA’s culinary scene. Along the way we may sample a beignet, brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by French colonists from "the old mother country" and also by Acadians.

Your local guide will then navigate you through the French Quarter, where you’ll experience the influence of Cajun and Creole cultures on New Orleans favorites like gumbo and sausages. We’ll uncover Louisiana origins and farming traditions, which also link our African American and Caribbean communities.

Among other immigrant-inspired cuisines found here in the Crescent City, we’ll enjoy a signature sandwich, before ending with a sweet treat with ties to the city’s history and locally harvested ingredients. Bon appétit!

New Orleans is considered "The Most Haunted City" in the United States with rich paranormal history like no other. Allow our master storytellers to walk you through the realm of Ghosts, Voodoo, Vampires & More.

While on tour, you will hear the story of New Orleans' most haunted & featured location, the Lalaurie Mansion. Delve into the bone-chilling story of Mad Madam LaLaurie, considered one of our most sinister historical figures. You will leave with feelings of excitement and trepidation as you continue on to explore the streets of the French Quarter.

Please arrive 30 minutes prior to tour departure for check-in at 311 Exchange Place. Refunds will not be issued for late arrivals. Each tour is unique and may or may not include all of the stops listed above or may stop at other locations, not on this list. This is an outdoor walking tour and we do not enter any buildings.

Tour sizes at a maximum of 28 guests or 15 guests for the VIP option.

Maximize your time in New Orleans with a private full-day tour tour made for you! Kick off your 3 hour city tour with highlights of the Big Easy. City Tour includes a cemetery and stop in city park. You will have enough time for a 1 hour lunch at a local seafood restaurant. Then you will spend 2 hours at the oldest recorded plantation, Destrehan Plantation. Best of all, your private tour includes hotel pick-up and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Private Driving Tour of New Orleans
Airboat Swamp Tour
Luxury Vehicle
Fully Narrated
Experience historic New Orleans and the majestic swamps of south Louisiana.Perceived as beautiful and menacing, south Louisiana's ancient swamps have long captivated writers, historians and travelers.

Enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful, storied city, seeking out the friendly characters, historic spots and gorgeous architecture that is New Orleans.

Visit the oldest neighbourhood in the city, the beautiful French Quarter to learn about the diverse colonial heritage, and the notable literary and cinematic landmarks, including where greats like William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams wrote some of their famous works among the nation’s most historic buildings.

Your guide will introduce you to Dixie jazz, of course, the annual Mardi Gras when over a million partygoers descend on New Orleans for the world's best street parade (an event that brings an incredible $160 billion into the local economy). Then, immerse yourself in the neighbourhood where one of jazz music's greatest talents grew up.

At the end of your tour, pop into a local hot spot off the tourist drag, where your guide will recommend more ways to immerse yourself with the real locals of the Big Easy.

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for up to 10 travelers. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3 and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. You'll even make a stop for beignets and cafe au lait at the famous Cafe du Monde.

Take an entertaining and informative cooking class at the New Orleans School of Cooking! Located in a renovated molasses warehouse built in the early 1800s, this cooking class brings you to the heart of New Orleans’ French Quarter. Learn the basics of Louisiana cooking from professional chefs and learn how to make classic New Orleans specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya and pralines. Enjoy the finished delectable dishes accompanied by complimentary beer, iced tea and coffee, and take the recipes home with you!

Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike! Hear haunting tales from the Andrew Jackson Hotel, Ursuline Convent and other centuries-old homes. Learn of the infamous Muriel’s Ghost and the Yellow Fever Epidemic that transformed the city. Re-live the era of Marie Laveau. See where scenes from the hit TV series American Horror Story were filmed, and hear the terrifying true story of Marie Delphine LaLaurie.

Learn about the unique French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans as well as the history of the French Quarter.

With our 1 day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. You'll enjoy access to 19 tour stops along the route where you can experience the very best of New Orleans, including Jackson Square, the French Quarter, Canal Street, the Garden District, the Louisiana Superdome and much more! With the 1-day ticket you can really get stuck in to the local way of life!

On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In addition to all the delectable food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood.

Our tours are storytelling through food. We call our French Quarter Food Tour "The Classic Six" because you will be tasting the quintessential New Orleans food staples. Join us on a 3 hour food extravaganza, as we eat our way though The Quarter...

For 2-2.5 hours, we’ll take you on an air conditioned ride throughout some of the most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. We’ll show you the landmarks you don’t want to miss, and our licensed driver guides share the stories you’ll love to hear.

We’re a small company run by New Orleans locals, so our heritage runs deep. We’ll take you from the Treme to the Garden District, the 9th Ward to the back streets of The French Quarter. We’ll tell you where the best crawfish are, or where to get the coldest beer.

We love New Orleans. It’s our mission to make sure that when you step off our buses you’re in love with this great city as well. Come experience the best two hours of your vacation today.

Enjoy a half day tour of the French and Dutch side of St. Maarten and discover why it's called the “Friendly Island.” Explore untouched beaches, scenic vistas, and duty-free shopping. Experience the best of St. Maarten with this land tour. A tropical Paradise in one day with this guided sightseeing tour. First Climb aboard an air-conditioned minivan and experience an adventure of a lifetime with a dynamic, entertaining, private guide for just you and your family or group and see the highlights of St. Maarten/St. Martin. Enjoy the guide's full attention as you travel around St. Maarten and avoid overcrowded tours. Explore all of St. Maarten's highlights in a short time with this insightful tour. Learn about local history and culture as you discover each site. Choose your pickup location and begin your island adventure. Discover the island’s most beautiful beaches, decide on any beach of your choice!

Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard an air-conditioned motorcoach while the other half will be off the bus exploring an above-ground cemetery, City Park/Café du Monde, and the Garden District.

What does 4-in-1 mean? This means you get 4 tours bundled into one experience. A city tour, a cemetery tour, a garden district tour (stroll), and a stop at City Park for beignets (price not included). If upgrade option is selected, your experience includes admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck.

Meet your local guide and Immerse yourself in the mysterious history of New Orleans in the French quarter. See some of the haunted houses and learn about burial rites and voodoo practices.
During this walk, your guide will take you to the most haunted places and tell you the story of the ghosts and vampires and the voodoo rituals that have marked the history of this neighborhood, which has also been the setting for movies and television shows devoted to the occult, from the series True Blood to the movie Interview with the Vampire, to season 3 of American Horror Story.
You'll also hear the story of Marie Laveau, who became involved in divination, the occult and magic, and had a snake she named Zombi after an African deity.

During this 2H walking tour, you will learn how People of African ancestry first arrived at New Orleans in 1719, within a year of the establishment of the city, having been forcibly removed from the Senegambia region of West Africa. Roughly five thousand Africans survived the Middle Passage en route to French Louisiana during the 1720s, followed in the 1780s by a similarly sized group brought by the Spanish from the Benin and Congo regions. Enslaved Africans of the colonial era cleared forests, raised crops, and built the city infrastructure.
In this visit You will see how African culture persisted in New Orleans, influencing everything from food to music to religion to architecture.
Your tour guide will take you to the famous Square Congo, now part of Armstrong Park on the edge of the French Quarter in the Faubourg Treme where hundreds of African slaves and laborers congregated to trade goods, play music, dance, and socialize.

Some of the most bone chilling stories you can hear come from the oldest neighborhood, the French quarter, in the old city of New Orleans, where its trauma has lingered for centuries in this 300+ year old city.

This tour is designed to allow you to have AN INTIMATE setting with JUST your SMALL PRIVATE GROUP and not large crowds to herd around like animals! We offer an amazing experience where you can actually hear your guide and have a tour experience as if you are part of our family. No WOO girls or WOO guys ... unless that's you...?

We are historically focused in our narrative and want to report the history so that you may understand where and why these reported haunting take place.

The tour is awesome because you are with us!

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.

Our New Orleans French Quarter Historic Segway Tour explores downtown New Orleans, including the world famous French Quarter. This tour starts on Canal Street, which is New Orleans’ main thoroughfare downtown. Your Segway tour guide will then lead you through the French Quarter where you will see famous Bourbon Street Conti Street, and some of New Orleans’ famous architecture. Gliding through the French Quarter, your guide will lead you to Jackson Square, St Louis Cathedral, and Café Du Monde. Your New Orleans Segway tour continues to the Mississippi River where you will get picturesque views of the city, visit the Steamboat Natchez, and Woldenburg Park. Next, your tour guide will lead you past the Shops on Canal, the Audubon Butterfly Garden, Audubon Aquarium of the Americas, Harrah’s Casino, and much, much more.

Step into dynamic New Orleans, where something exciting awaits. Tara, your scavenger hunt game show host, will curate a unique adventure.
This is not your typical scavenger hunt; it's a creative and immersive departure from the ordinary.
Unleash your inner detective as you delve into the heart of New Orleans. Engage with friendly locals, discover intriguing tales of history and culture & capture the essence of the city in photos, videos & audio files.

Whether you're a couple or part of a large group, this game is for everyone. Young or old, explorer or artist, it's designed to inspire & entertain all who love to discover and create.
This is a perfect chance to connect with your teammates in a light-hearted way. It's a co-creation between you and your interactive host,New Orleans itself & you, the hunters, making the experience truly unique.
Experience this captivating way to explore a new place. The hunt is on, and adventure awaits you!

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.

Take a stroll down through the supernatural realm of New Orleans. This private tour led by one of our local lore experts include the city's most famous voodoo queen. The walking tour takes you through the French Quarter and explores many famous locations. Your group will discover the architecture of the French Quarter and visit the home of Marie Laveau, the powerful priestess who practiced the religion in and around the quarter in the 1800s. New Orleans’ history and culture are ever-present in the colorful homes, above-ground tombs, and voodoo legends that you will unearth on this mesmerizing tour. While we do visit the outside of St. Louis Cemetery #1 and explore cemetery topics and grave culture, we do not enter any cemeteries on this tour.

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in America's most haunted city. Visit the top 10 haunted locations in New Orleans on your. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. 

To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour/investigation guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. This is a two hour walking tour.

This tour takes you on an exploration. Learn about the pirates who helped found New Orleans. Visit where paranormal activity, including vampire sightings, have been a common occurrence for centuries & continue today. The guide will give background on the ghosts & vampires who are still roaming around the old, uneven and, yes, very dilapidated haunted streets of New Orleans. During this tour, an EMF meter, paranormal detector will be used.
Visit St Anthony's Garden, behind the oldest operating church in the U.S., the St Louis Cathedral. Hear all the tragic events that have happened here. It was not always as peaceful as it is now. Learn about the famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau & the practice of voodoo. Your guide will explain the events that brought the first vampires to New Orleans & the steps that were taken by a priest in an attempt to stop the blood thirsty vampires from escaping nightly in order to protect citizens. Visit multiple locations of unsolved murders & suicides.

This tour of New Orleans' oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has history, culture, architecture, and all the great stories that help you really understand what this city is all about! We keep our group size at 12 or fewer guests to make in a fun, personal experience.

Soak up the rich history of New Orleans on this walking tour. Experience paranormal activity such as cold spots, apparitions and the possibility of catching an orb. Visit locations with your knowledgeable guide. Learn about traditional burial practices, Voodoo, vampires, and ghosts. Hear stories of intrigue and see interesting architecture. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Welcome to the home of the drunken tours .... where learning is intoxicating.

Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground with a real EMF Meter (Ghost/Paranormal Detector). Stroll down the streets of the French Quarter while hearing detailed stories about New Orleans. This tour gives meaning to the saying 'laissez les bon temps rouler', the Cajun expression meaning "Let the good times roll." You will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a drink to-go and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside, however some do not.

Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

This two hour walking tour is one of kind! A combination of five different tours combined. Including information from the St Louis Cemetery Number One Tour. Private tour and group tour options are offered for this tour. This is a great way to experience all of the top New Orleans tours in a two hour period! Guests will visit a total of fifteen locations during this tour! Guests will also be given the opportunity to use real paranormal equipment at all the haunted locations! The tour guide will provide a real EMF Meter Ghost / Paranormal Detector.

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks.
A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.

Learn how to fly a plane in New Orleans on an exhilarating 50-minute flying lesson that includes sights of the mighty Mississippi River, the historical French Quarter and Mercedes-Benz Superdome! The must-do experience includes 20 minutes of pre-flight ground instruction, followed by 30 minutes in the air under the watchful eye of the pilot — an instructor certified by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA). Help control the plane during takeoff and landing, and enjoy your airborne time to take control and maneuver the plane through the skies! No license or prior experience is necessary.

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 or 3 hours!

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 tour the plantation, then spend an unforgettable 3 hours in a comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. As part of this tour, you will visit the area that was damaged when the levee broke during Hurricane Katrina and swept the residents and their homes away.

Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals for centuries, learning from your fun and knowledgeable guide about the historic venues you see and legendary cocktails you sip. Discover the origins of the Daiquiri, learn the truth about absinthe, and sample a Sazerac concocted from a 19th-century recipe. Each stop features a classic cocktail, mixed by renowned bartenders who add a signature twist. It's a perfect tour for cocktail and culture enthusiasts!

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be complete without seeing the highlights of our city and the some of the areas affected by Katrina’s flood waters. Then, head to the swamps to experience the history and culture of the Creoles with your licensed tour guide, in a tour boat or airboat.

In antebellum New Orleans, the Creole French Quarter gave birth to the Creole Culture that still exist to this day. From the dawn of the Louisiana Colony to the historic Orleans Ballroom and beyond, the contributions of the Creoles are world renown. Join us for an exclusive journey into the history of a people, a city, a culture, and the traditions that contributed to every aspect of the development of what became known as the city of New Orleans.

Established in 2011 as the first legitimate New Orleans bike tour company that wasn't run from a living room sofa.
-> 13 Years in Business
-> 3,000+ 5-star reviews across multiple platforms
-> Original Owner
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-> What more could you want from a tour company?

Who else is better qualified to show you New Orleans than the people whose family, in 1696, cut their way through a mosquito infested swamp in order to establish what would become the world famous City of New Orleans?

Both versions of our 'Creole' tour (pedal & electric) showcase the original settlement of New Orleans - from the French Quarter, down Esplanade Ave. to city park, and back again to the French Quarter through the neighborhoods of Bayou St. John and Treme.

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-> authentic
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Don't deliberate, this is the tour that you need to do, visit our website for the easiest booking experience.

Our Haunted Pub Crawl of the French Quarter combines some of our most infamous haunted locations along with the most haunted bars in the country for a perfect blend of Spirited Spirits!  Hear the stories of murders and crimes of passion of Old New Orleans while sampling some of our most unique adult beverages made famous by some of the most notorious characters in our history.  This tour takes our participants off the beaten path and into the dark and hidden side of the city that never sleeps!  The stories come alive as presented by our colorful guides.

Join us on this one-of-a-kind, UNCENSORED, VIP experience tour for ADULTS ONLY through the most haunted, dark, and decadent city streets of the French Quarter. This tour has a little bit of everything.

We keep our numbers smaller than larger company groups to allow for a more intimate and personal experience. We tailor the tour to the group, so each one is a little different. All guides have intimate knowledge as practitioners or initiates in the local witchcraft, vampire, or Voodoo communities.

This tour is NOT for the squeamish nor the prudish. Sensitive "Karen" types will be offended. NO CHILDREN ALLOWED unless booking a private tour. Other tours won't get as detailed, graphic and gory about the horrifying history and folklore of:

Voodoo and the Queen Marie Laveau
Real Vampires and Casket Girls
Pirate Jean Lafitte
Witchcraft + magick
Prostitutes
Murder + mayhem at the Lalaurie mansion
Photos of real ghosts + supernatural (not viewable anywhere else).

Tour operates rain or shine.

Join us on an uncensored VIP tour experience for adults only through the French Quarter. We keep our numbers small compared to larger companies to allow a more personalized and intimate tour experience for our guests.

Other companies won't get as graphic and gory about the REAL horrors, history, murder and mayhem of this city's dark past. No folklore on this one. History here is what horror movies are made of, and we don't hold back the details. S

Each guest is gifted a magical protective curio handmade by local witches. You won't receive this on any other experience.

Drinks are allowed on tour, but no glass on the street. There will be a bar break on the tour.

This is the ONLY movie & tv show site tour with guides who are real Hollywood location managers. See the New Orleans homes of the Hollywood stars. Hear the 'insider' stories behind the film locations.

We offer guests a chance to step into their favorite movie and tv scenes from shows such as: The Originals, Interview With A Vampire, The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button, Girls Trip, Angel Heart, NCIS New Orleans, Runaway Jury, 12 Years A Slave, Green Book, Live And Let Die, American Horror Story, Focus, Cat People and many more.....

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans private ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, your group will explore the grim and ghastly deeds of New Orleans’ haunted history as you follow your entertaining guide down dark and sinister streets. You’ll learn about infamous events that occurred long ago and be chilled by evidence of phantoms and ghosts that abound!

We are the originators of the ghost tour in New Orleans. We have been featured on every major television network worldwide for over 26 years. We are the only company that has a book documenting the original paranormal investigations of the locations on the ghost tour. We are the oldest and largest tour company in New Orleans for over 2 decades. Please arrive at least 20 minutes prior to tour departure.

The original walking tour company in New Orleans brings to life the New Orleans True Crime Tour. Many of these stories are not featured on our other tours. This is the most graphic, unedited True Crime Tour ever. We have gone to great lengths to research the most notorious crimes including unsolved deaths, shocking “they almost got away with it” crimes, missing persons and kidnappings, and heinous murders. All stories are documented by police records, newspaper archives, and court records.

Come explore the darkest history, murder and macabre of the sinful and sinister New Orleans.

This tour is NOT for the squeamish. We get graphic and gory. These are the stories horror movies are made of. NO "KAREN" TYPES ALLOWED! Seriously, if you are easily offended DO NOT come on this tour!

We offer a little bit of everything and tailor the tour to the interests of the guests. There will be 5 bar stops on this tour providing local spirits, drinks, and Absinthe.

You will hear graphic stories of:
Murdering Madames
Vampire cults and blood baths
Serial Killers
Sin, Sex and Storyville
Relationships gone wrong
Pirates
Torture
Cannibals
Burned alive at the Upstairs Lounge
Ghosts
Witchcraft
Voodoo
Lynchings
and more

We will share photos of real ghosts captured on our tour by guests such as yourself. You won't see this on any other tour.

All guides are initiated or practitioners of local Witchcraft, Voodoo, or Vampire Communities to provide insider perspective and more intimate details.

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!

Ready to embark on a journey through the haunted streets of the French Quarter? Welcome to the most haunted city in the nation! (If you wanna argue about it, that’s even more fun for us!) Walk by some of the most haunted locations in the quarter while being regaled with the tales of those who have gone before.
Learn about the vampire community here in New Orleans, both past and present as you stroll by the site where our local Fangsmith crafts dental quality sharpened canines for anyone who dares to get fitted for them.
Learn the truth behind the famed LaLaurie Mansion, from the 1800s to present day.
Hear the stories of the most beloved (and most loathed) characters from New Orleans history.
Get your creepy fix with the true stories of Crescent City hauntings.

The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage to support their understanding and service to the religion.
This is the only Voodoo tour offered in New Orleans that is lead by High Priestesses of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. Eshé/Mary J. can trace her lineage to Louisiana as far back as the late 1700's, and Malika/Osheyo Amanzi can trace her bloodline back to the coast of Virgina and the Carolinas, home of the Gullah-Geechee who have their own West African-based religions.

Buckle up, come bedazzled and tour with us in New Orleans! Gay and lesbian pride runs deep! Enjoy a rainbow buffet of gay bars in our gracious and grateful city.

Join as we provide an ambiance of happiness and entertainment. Our professional and heartwarming guides will lead you to some of our favorite spots and where you can embrace your fabulousness while learning about our historic gay culture and famous stops.

Learn about notable gay locals and residents including Tennessee Williams and Chris Owens.

Local Love! Savor the cocktails, culinary accompaniments and some history of New Orleans with this 3-hour cocktail and food tour of the French Quarter. Signature cocktails and some local ingredients. Walking dinner party atmosphere with professional and fun guide. High end, bespoke experience with authentic tastings in a casual and unique New Orleans setting. People passionate. We love New Orleans!

Let the good times roll as you discover the Big Easy’s vibrant drinking culture on the original cocktail walking tour of New Orleans. New Orleans has long been a muse with an unquenchable taste for revelry, muddling sophistication and fancy in equal parts. It’s no wonder the cocktail scene began in early 1850 to be exact. Drink in her rich history as you explore the French Quarter, where the hour is always happy. Try 3 different cocktails on your tour, one of them being the Sazerac, which was invented in New Orleans and is one of the city’s most iconic libations.

Take a spooky stroll through the French Quarter on this haunted, 2-hour walking tour in New Orleans. Venture into the realm of the unknown by touring 'America's most haunted city.' See haunted sites like the LaLaurie Mansion and the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, while listening to fascinating tales of local spirits like the Ghost of Pirates Alley, Pere Dagobert, or General PGT Beauregard. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure. These chilling stories are based in fact.

Experience a walking tour of the historic Vieux Carre, the oldest sector of New Orleans, discussing its 300th anniversary, architecture and culture. Explore charming French Quarter streets lined with intriguing architectural features, elegant wrought iron balconies, and some of the oldest structures in the United States. Our knowledgeable guide will explain the city’s alluring culture and three centuries of captivating history. If option chosen, end your tour with Sugar Dusted Beignets and Cafe au Lait at the world-famous Cafe Du Monde.

Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look no further than our relationship with disease.

We'll take you on a historic and strange tour of the squalid conditions of mass disease that New Orleans has encountered. As well, we'll tell inspiring tales of coping with filthy and foul conditions.

Walk with us to uncover how epidemics such as Yellow Fever, Cholera, and more have infected our inhabitants and how our resilient city recovered. We'll talk about odd medical practices of long ago, including how voodoo and religion played a part in trying to contain the "uncontainable."

Included in the tour is a walk through the French Quarter to see where it all went down.

Take a private pedicab tour of New Orleans. Enjoy a ride through the French Quarter on a licensed pedicab! Pass sights including Jackson Square, Royal Street, Cafe Du Monde, and Bourbon Street. Learn about our beautiful historic city with the best view. Snap photos and get up close and personal without walking!

Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson Square — a US National Historic Landmark — to see Creole townhouses, shotgun homes, historic mansions and the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Then hear tales of ghosts, voodoo and New Orleans' unique burial traditions on a walk at the legendary St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule.

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Celebrating 15 years in New Orleans! Tastebud Food Tours is proud that our tours have earned 4000 5 Star reviews earning Trip Advisors prestigious Hall of Fame Award and Travelers Choice for 2021,2022, 2023. #1 in Nola!

Eat your way through the French Quarter on this 3-hour New Orleans food tour. Taste classic dishes like pralines, po-boys, jambalaya, gumbo, and other Creole specialties, possibly a Lagniappe. Learn about the city's culinary history, which is strongly influenced by Louisiana’s French heritage, Fantastic food and history. We do this by offering the top-rated food tours in New Orleans, a walk through the heart of the French Quarter. This Tour Operates Rain or Shine. Tastebud Tours has your Table reservation for your party, unlike other Food tours who have you standing up while you eat.

Welcome to New Orleans! We are known worldwide for our friendly people, rich history, fascinating architecture - and GOOD FOOD!
The Premier New Orleans Food Tour encompasses all of the above, plus our guides are good-looking and brainy! You will be immersed in the history of New Orleans and learn how its unique cuisine evolved. You will be awed by the beautiful architecture. Did you know that Red Beans and Rice was Louis Armstrong's favorite dish? Well, it was! When you have a cup, you'll understand why. There's hardly anything tastier than the Sicilian Muffaletta ~ ham, prosciutto, salami, cheeses, olives. Mmmmm you'll love it. So, what "must taste" dish is left? A steamy hot cup of Gumbo. Yesssss! Let's finish our afternoon off with a mouthwatering dessert that came to us from France - a Pecan Praline! The tour ends near Jackson Square, in the heart of the Quarter. Explore to your heart's delight! Your tour guide is a gold mine of information. Bring your questions!

Find out what all the fuss is about on this private, half-day tour of some of the best food in New Orleans' famous French Quarter. Your knowledgeable, passionate guide will escort you and your group to famous restaurants in the French Quarter and River area, including a few commonly mentioned in cookbooks. Depending on your tour time, you may sample a variety of authentic tastings which may include, Seafood Gumbo at a Dickie Brennan's restaurant, Muffuletta, Jambalaya, Creole Brisket in a pre civil war Creole restaurant, Pralines, Boudin beignets and stroll pass the famous Cafe du Monde. Learn about the rich legacy of fine food in the French Quarter and which hotspots to check out on your own later; you can even work with your guide to customize the tour to your interests.

Visit New Orleans like a real local and learn where all the locals' secret sweet spots are with this insider tour. Learn about New Orleans' history along with detailed stories of events that made New Orleans become the city that it is today. During this tour you are encouraged to eat, drink and most of all have fun! Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

Here is your chance to go on a real ghost adventure! It is common for guests to experience cold spots, see apparitions, and some have actually caught orbs and apparitions in pictures that they took during the tour. New Orleans has a very rich history, countless unsolved mysterys including both documented unsolved murders and suicides, and it also has some powerful paranormal activity. That is probably why it is referred to as the most haunted city in the United States.  A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.

This tour will be stopping along the tour route to allow guests to grab to go drinks and use the restroom whenever needed. 

 Welcome to the home of the Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

Mystique of the Lower French Quarter: A New Orleans Walking Tour” immerses you in the rich history, haunting legends, and vibrant culture of the Lower French Quarter. Begin your exploration with French Quarter , where the tales of ghosts and spirits set the mood for your adventure. Continue to The Presbytère, a historic building on Jackson Square that offers a glimpse into the city’s multifaceted past and its relationship with Mardi Gras. Next, visit the Toulouse Theatre, a venue steeped in the performing arts tradition of New Orleans. Stroll down Chartres Street, a picturesque thoroughfare that encapsulates the essence of the Lower French Quarter’s architectural beauty and old-world charm. This walking tour is a journey through time, unveiling the mysteries and allure that make the Lower French Quarter a captivating destination.

Eternal Echoes A Cemetery Tour of New Orleans” is a unique journey exploring the historic and hauntingly beautiful cemeteries of the city, known for their distinctive above-ground tombs and rich history. Begin your tour in the iconic French Quarter, where the storied past sets the tone for an exploration of the afterlife. Proceed to the Garden District, home to some of the city’s most elegant and historic cemeteries, showcasing impressive architecture and storied tombs. Venture next to New Orleans City Park, a serene setting near some of the lesser-known but equally captivating cemeteries. Cross over to the Lk Pontchartrain Cswy area, where the juxtaposition of natural beauty and solemn memorials creates a unique experience. Explore the historic Tremé/Lafitte neighborhood, rich in culture and home to some of the city’s oldest cemeteries. Conclude your tour at St. Louis Cemetery #3, a final testament to the city’s unique burial traditions and a place where history and legend intertwine.

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.

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Explore historic New Orleans on this 3-hour small group bike tour through the city to the bayous. Follow your guide as they paint you a picture of a colorful past and vibrant culture of the city. Leisurely ride down the tree lined streets through history as you learn of the settlers who founded this unique port city.

Our most popular 3 hour driving tour is an overview of New Orleans, traveling in the comfort of our luxurious Honda Odyssey minivan. We'll start in the French Quarter, where the city’s colorful history began. We’ll continue to the Marigny and the Bywater, two charming downriver neighborhoods, and get a sense of their changing history through the centuries and in the 14 years since Hurricane Katrina. We’ll proceed up mansion-lined Esplanade Avenue towards Bayou St. John and to City Park, one of our nation’s oldest urban parks and home to the world’s largest stand of mature live oak trees. We will continue upriver along iconic St. Charles Avenue through the University area into the fabled Garden District. Approaching Canal Street, we’ll pass through the Warehouse Arts District, by the World War II Museum and the Central Business District. A condensed presentation, this tour is great for hot summer months, (we’re in air conditioning the whole time!) or for visitors short on time.

Vibrant Vistas: Upper French Quarter Walking Tour” offers an enriching stroll through the Upper French Quarter, combining historical landmarks with the unique charm of New Orleans. Begin your tour in the heart of the French Quarter, soaking in the vibrant culture and architecture that define this iconic neighborhood. Continue to Jackson Square, a historic park surrounded by notable buildings, including the iconic St. Louis Cathedral. Visit this magnificent cathedral, a beacon of history and spirituality. Next, explore The Cabildo, a museum rich in Louisiana history and a site of significant historical events. Your journey takes you to Washington Artillery Park, a small yet significant spot offering great views of the Mississippi River and Jackson Square. This tour is perfect for those who want to experience the essence of the Upper French Quarter, with its blend of history, culture, and picturesque scenery.

Watch a cooking demonstration at New Orleans Cooking school. Learn to make Louisiana favorites with recipes, locally brewed beer, refreshments, and enough food for lunch. A 3-hour walking food tour with Destination Kitchen, enjoy some of the most famous and most visited eateries in the quarter while learning about the history and culture of New Orleans! The 2-hour cooking class will take place after the food walking tour.

During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional guide. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour.  To add to the fun and entertainment of this tour guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route and purchase a to go drink before the group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Enjoy a tour where learning is intoxicating.

Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These neighborhoods were originally settled by Creoles and Free People of Color, they are some of our oldest and are steeped in vibrant cultural history. We will bring this fascinating past to life by sharing the stories of the people that walked these streets & made its colorful history. We'll discuss the varied architecture, and the significance of the French Quarter’s location. In the Treme we’ll talk about music and how New Orleans became the birthplace of jazz. Wear your walking shoes! Walking is the best way to explore the French Quarter. Tailored to your tastes, as are all our excursions.

We’ll be walking up to 2 miles, breaks as needed. Let us know if we need to adjust, we’re flexible!

This is a private tour, feel safe touring safe only with the people you are traveling with. We begin in the French Quarter, the most emblematic New Orleans neighborhood. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made our fabled city in the swamp. Next we’ll head upriver in a mini van to the Garden District. As we proceed through the oak-lined streets we will take in the grandeur of historic mansions and gardens and discuss the political landscape that gave birth to the Garden District. Lafayette Cemetery #1, one of the iconic New Orleans’ above ground “cities of the dead”. From outside the cemetery walls,(all cemeteries are currently closed) we will discuss the unique burial traditions of the Crescent City. We'll have transportation, but some walking, in areas like the Jackson Square & the cemetery, is ideal. This excursion features the highlights of the French Quarter and uptown neighborhoods.

From pirates to voodoo priestesses, this French Quarter tour will give you a new perspective of New Orleans and its fascinating – and sometimes sinister–history.

You’ll set out from Jackson Square with your tour guide into one of the oldest neighborhoods of New Orleans. Here in the Vieux Carre, you’ll hear how this Mississippi port became home to characters of all types, including criminals.

We’ll walk down Pirate’s Alley and hear legends behind its name as well as that of the Cabildo, formerly a prison site. We’ll pass by a mansion with a chilling past and one that highlights our nation’s complicated history of slavery. And no haunted tour dealing with the macabre and occult can omit the stories of voodoo and its so-called queen now interred in one of New Orleans’ famed above-ground cemeteries.

While our ghost tour tales may haunt you, you’ll also get a deeper look into the city’s heritage leading up to the American Civil War and see some top New Orleans attractions along the way!

I'm Paul Angelica, a born & raised native of NOLA. Since 2018, I have given thousands of visitors from around the world & have earned over 400 5★ Reviews on my NOLA BIG 4 (French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park) PRIVATE CITY TOUR. I have taken courses on NOLA & read most of the books on her 300 year old history. I'm a Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide & have a B.S. in Marketing from The University of New Orleans. My tour is Fact-Based & comprehensive, designed to educate you about the people, culture & history of this unique city I call home, NEW ORLEANS! Come along with me to see & learn about the Real Big Easy.

I do recommend one of the first things you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you & help you understand New Orleans.

THIS IS A PRIVATE DRIVING (4 PASSENGER TOYOTA RAV4) CITY TOUR, ONLY YOUR GROUP WILL ATTEND.

If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate you.
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New Orleans stands as one of the most unique culinary destinations in the U.S., known especially for a dish that carries with it the story of the city and its people: gumbo. On this food tour of the French Quarter, we’ll delight your taste buds with the various styles of gumbo and learn why this hearty dish captures the essence of the Crescent City.

With a local guide, you’ll be visiting beloved & lesser-known eateries serving up the best of gumbo, discovering the ingredients that go into creating the Creole,Cajun, Native American, and African influences that have evolved as immigrants shaped the city’s food scene.

This New Orleans food tour will have you soaking up rich history and the last of your bowl with some French bread, ending with a classic dessert with a story of its own.

Along the way, your tour guide will point out buildings that represent the city’s mix of cultures just as much as gumbo, including the Parisian-inspired Pontalba buildings and iconic St. Louis Cathedral.

Get into the celebratory Halloween spirit with this 2-hour French Quarter tour. Get into costume and follow your guide through one of the most haunted neighborhoods in the country. Visit more than 15 stops along the tour.  A real paranormal / ghost detector will be used during the tour.

Marvel at the sparkling lights and unparalleled views of New Orleans by night as you soar overhead on a helicopter tour.

Dig into New Orleans' haunted history with this 2-hour ghost and mystery walking tour. Hear about 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 in secret for magical spells and mystical medicinals? Find out the truth behind some of the most bizarre stories in New Orleans history.

The history of the French Quarter is more LGBTQ than people know! It's also a very emotional one with many ups and downs. Because of this we limit the tour to just 9 guests so that you can comfortably get to know your guide and ask questions!
The LGBT Queer History walking tour delves deep into the complicated past of gay New Orleans. You learn about the struggles faced by gay community members over the decades, such as brutal beatings, disowned sons and daughters, and the Upstairs Lounge fire that tragically killed over 30 people.
But with each struggle, you hear about hope. From gay Mardi Gras krewes to supportive clergy members to the creation of gay rights political groups, New Orleans now lets “you be you,” in all your glory!

Sightseeing in New Orleans with a local guide on a private tour is the perfect way to really capture the essence of The Big Easy!

We’ll begin by taking your group for a French Quarter tour, showing off its historic streets lined with colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. On this history tour of the neighborhood, you’ll learn how the city became a rich melting pot of cultures, all of which heavily influenced this Mississippi River city’s culinary scene and unique architecture.

Other top attractions in New Orleans we can easily visit on our walking tour include iconic Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, the legendary Pirate’s Alley, and the open-air French Market. More history awaits on Bourbon Street, famous for its bars, diverse culture, and early jazz scene.

The best New Orleans tours are led by local guides and feature a variety of diverse neighborhoods, cultures, and history. Let us create the best New Orleans city tour for you and your party!

Discover the spirit of New Orleans as we tour iconic landmarks and neighborhoods that tell the story of the city’s incredible rebirth following Hurricane Katrina.

Our New Orleans tour will pass through two beautiful neighborhoods, the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, both known for their architecture styles and vibrant music scenes that, thanks to their position above the Mississippi River, were spared from the 2005 storm’s floods. Among other neighborhoods known for music culture, you may be familiar with Tremé, where you’ll discover artists who called this neighborhood home as well as the site of beloved live music joint Ernie K-Doe Mother-in-Law Lounge.

Many musicians’ livelihoods were affected by Katrina, and we’ll have a chance to reflect on this tragedy and lives lost at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial.

After a tour stop at the levees breached during the storm, you’ll have a fuller picture of the city’s struggles and successes following one of the nation’s worst disasters.

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.

Our very unique, immersive adventures are the only ones of their kind. We, unlike other companies, provide your very own remote, interactive, live host to assist and encourage you along through your phone. We are an Austin, TX-based global custom event design company offering scavenger hunts and other events in 300+ cities in North America and beyond. Our specially hand-crafted adventures are equal parts tour, creative challenge, detective hunt, and social experiment!

Guests get to discover in an alternate reality our favorite hidden gems off the beaten trail and creatively interpret fun art, history, and culture clues - for points! They get to enjoy fame and glory while appearing on our website’s international leaderboard, no matter what their score. They get to essentially race other teams in other cities, even if they don’t have competitors who have signed up in their city that day. Get ready to discover unusual oddities, laugh out loud, and make the experience your own!

Culinary Crossroads: A Triple Cuisine Food Tour” is a gastronomic adventure that takes you through the heart of New Orleans’ most famous neighborhood, exploring its rich culinary heritage. Start your journey in the bustling French Quarter, where the fusion of French, African, and American cultures has created a unique and flavorful cuisine. Wander through the historic streets, tasting classic New Orleans dishes that tell the story of the city’s diverse influences and traditions. Next, head to the French Market Place, a culinary hotspot known for its array of local food vendors, fresh produce, and artisanal goods. Here, you can savor a variety of dishes, from fresh seafood to Creole specialties, exploring the different layers of flavors that make New Orleans’ cuisine so distinctive. This food tour is not just about tasting; it’s an immersive experience that offers insights into the history and culture behind each dish, making it a must-do for food lovers and culinary enthusiasts.

Break free from the herd! And immerse yourself in the darkness...

Join our exclusive, small group walking tour (9 guests max) for a spine-tingling exploration of spooky New Orleans. Our focus is on real historical events...the kind that have left tortured souls in their wake. No gimmicks or jump scares. With these true stories, we don't need them.

Hear the chilling history of the murderous Madame Lalaurie, encounter mischievous prankster children, and witness the lingering presence of a ghostly resident at a renowned restaurant. But that's just the beginning -- our curated stories encompass the echoes of a singing priest and other unforgettable encounters with the supernatural.

Get ready for your goosebumps to rise as you listen to true tales of yore, with a professional local guide who's both a passionate haunted historian and expert storyteller.

Say goodbye to the typical tourist traps and embrace an intimate experience (9 people max!) where your questions and curiosity are not only encouraged but welcomed!

Witness over a dozen authentic Voodoo shrines and altars, scattered throughout the French Quarter. Among them, you'll discover the sacred tributes to the legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, a woman steeped in history and mystery.

This is not your typical sensationalized or frightful encounter. Instead, it's a mesmerizing journey that will enlighten you to the profound truths behind this ancient and misunderstood religion.

Unearth the fascinating spiritual practices, rich traditions, and cultural significance that breathe life into Voodoo. Unravel the threads of Voodoo's past and present, gaining deep insights into the who, why, and how it is passionately practiced in the vibrant city of New Orleans today. Open your mind, and let the truth and magic of the Voodoo religion leave you spellbound.

As you arrive in New Orleans, you'll be embraced by the soulful sounds of jazz, the aroma of delectable Creole cuisine, and the spirit of celebration that never ends. Get ready for a journey through the heart of American culture!

Step into the lively French Quarter, where history comes alive in every corner. Explore the iconic Bourbon Street, famous for its vibrant nightlife and diverse entertainment. Don't miss out on the historic architecture, unique shops, and street performers that make the French Quarter truly special.

Immerse yourself in the city's history at the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral, the oldest continuously active cathedral in the United States. Wander through the historic neighborhoods and discover the captivating stories behind New Orleans' magnificent buildings.

No visit to New Orleans is complete without sampling its famous cuisine. From beignets at Café du Monde and much more! This is a part walking and driving tour.

This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you to popular highlights in "the Quarter" and the Treme, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Congo Square, along with some lesser-known gems, all while telling you fascinating stories about your surroundings.

We then pedal to the charming oak-lined Garden District, stopping to admire the lavish historic homes of New Orleans, and talk about some of their most famous occupants. History, architecture, celebrities; this neighborhood has it all!

Tour length: Approximately 9 mi.

Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

Enjoy the New Orleans unique charm from a different perspective on a 3-hour bike tour! This small-group experience will give you a guided and complete look at New Orleans past and present.  If you love history, incredible sights, architecture, tales of residents past and want a taste of the real New Orleans then this tour is a must see! Ride from the city's humble beginnings in the French Quarter to famous iconic sights like the Mississippi River, St Louis Cemetery, Faubourg Treme, Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, among many others!

Explore this beautiful city on a three hour tour on our custom made ultra comfortable Electric Bikes. Get a complete and thorough look at New Orleans past and present. Visit famous landmarks in the French Quarter and learn about the rich history and incredible people that influenced the culture of our city. Cruise through historic Marigny, Treme, Bywater and Bayou St. John neighborhoods. See one of our amazing above ground cemeteries. If you love history, incredible sights, architecture, tales of residents past and want a taste of the real New Orleans then this tour is a must see!

• Cover more ground, pedal as much or as little as you like.

• Learn the best kept secrets of New Orleans.

• Get an Intimate up-close look at NOLA, visiting areas most people will never experience.

• Visit the historical heart of New Orleans, centuries old neighborhoods, the birthplace of jazz, an above ground cemetery and much more.

Get the best of both worlds.  A rich 3 hour bicycle tour, provides you with the sights, sounds and early history of New Orleans. Starting on the Creole side of town in the French Quarter,  From there venture on to the American side of the city, known as the Garden District with it's beautiful 19th century opulent mansions and remarkable stories. This tour is for a maximum of 12 people..

On this tour visit: Banks of the Mississippi, French Quarter, Lafayette Cemetery #1, The Lower Garden District, The Mansions of the Garden District and more.

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St Vincent de Paul Cemetery, where your learn about our fascinating funerary customs. You'll then cruise through the historic French Quarter. Your guide will tell you stories of New Orleans and its most famous characters, as well as giving their personal recommendations for places to visit during your stay. You’ll see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Frenchmen St, and more while enjoying a leisurely ride through the oldest, most vibrant Creole neighborhoods of the city.

Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

Did you know New Orleans has a vibrant microbrewery scene? Come taste for yourself! What could be better than a bike ride from one craft beer to the next, interspersed with the sights and stories of New Orleans? Not much, if you ask us.

We'll pedal to our first brew at Parleaux Beer Lab. Next we'll zig-zag together through the the Bywater, Marigny and the French Quarter, stopping for two more brews along the route. Between refreshing libations, you'll get to see and hear about some of New Orleans most beautiful neighborhoods.

Frosty beers and a bike ride with friends - old and new; it's the best way to get off the beaten path and enjoy this city like a local.

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will take you up Esplanade Ave, once known as “Creole Millionaires Row”. We’ll ride the oak lined avenue and marvel at the architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John. After a leisurely pedal through City Park, we’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde.

We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists. Lastly we’ll pedal our way back through the historic French Quarter and the Marigny, admiring the sights along the way.

Tour length: Approximately 9 miles

Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. We live, work, and play in these neighborhoods; we'll show you hidden gems you'll want to revisit later.

Hear the strange and mysterious stories both old and new throughout the heart of the darkest parts of New Orleans. Experience the gruesome details of true crime ranging between the 1700's to only days before you stepped foot in the French Quarter. Our goal is to entertain and explain the strange history of this city, but more importantly to ensure that none of our guests become the next stop on this tour...

Because I am a long-term resident of the French Quarter, i can afford guests an insider's perspective of this unique neighborhood. My goal is to customize the tour according to guest's interests. Unlike other tours, this one goes beyond the tourist veneer and provides guests an authentic experience.

Take a stroll through the old French Quarter with an expert guide who knows both the history and the hauntings of these decrepit, haunted streets. Experience all the most iconic haunted locations the French Quarter has to offer. It may be uncomfortable and difficult to believe, but we promise you that what you will experience will be both terrifying and absolutely true.

Our master storytellers will walk you through the French Quarter where you'll discover its unique culture, architecture, and history. Hear stories of our Voodoo Queen and learn about the religion of Voodoo. Each guide is unique, and no two tours are the same! This tour does not enter any cemeteries, but does cover cemetery history and burial practices.

- Helicopter tour of New Orleans
- Two different tour options available ranging in length from 7 to 22 minutes.
- Beautiful sights of the French Quarter, Bourbon Street, and the Bywater.
- Gorgeous views of the Mississippi River, Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral.

Experience the haunted French Quarter with a drink in your hand, learning the grisly, spooky truth of America's most haunted city!

The new most popular Ghost Pub Crawl in the Big Easy!

These chilling, ghostly tales of tragic hauntings will have you looking over your shoulder during your visit to our beautiful and eerie city.

Our stories are thoroughly researched and presented by guides with extensive local knowledge and a passion for history - and having fun!

You'll walk the historic streets looking for apparitions and spectres, with drink in hand to bolster your courage.

This is the perfect opportunity to sample some of New Orleans signature drinks. However, we are not stuffy or pretentious, you may drink anything you like or nothing at all - no judgements here in the Big Easy! It is much faster to let you buy your own drinks, we do not provide them.

There will be several pubs along the way so you can grab a drink to go!

This tour is for the brave of heart who are 21 or older.

Discover the twisted True Crime stories of the Big Easy! Meet fellow True Crime junkies as we enjoy delicious New Orleans cocktails.

The Original True Crime Pub Crawl is the #1 bar hop tour in New Orleans!

These cases range from historic mysteries to very modern murders. Included are stories of serial killers and scandalous crimes! Many are graphic, blood drenched, and occasionally inadvertently funny.

As we walk from murder locations, we will be making several pub stops because a little alcohol helps dull the pain!

This is the perfect opportunity to sample some of New Orleans signature drinks. However, we are not stuffy or pretentious, you may drink anything you like or nothing at all - no judgements here in the Big Easy! It is much faster to let you choose and buy your own drinks, we do not provide them.

If you are 21 or older, please join our talented guides for a true crime fan's ultimate journey into bloody murder.

This one-hour walking tour is offered for those short on time or do not wish to walk long distances (tour is approximately one mile), but wish to see St. Louis #1 Cemetery, the oldest operating cemetery in New Orleans.

While guests aren't allowed inside the cemetery at this time, our tour has been modified to include French Quarter history, cemetery history, and the option for photo shoots at the entrance(s), until the Archdiocese reopens and admits tours. We thank you, in advance, for joining us during this time.

For those short on time, a light-hearted, one hour walking tour of the French Quarter, New Orleans.
Your tour departs from 710 St. Louis St. and is approximately 6 blocks of the beginning & heart of the city of New Orleans, with stops, including history, architecture, museums, stories, and restaurant recommendations! You will never forget how it feels to hear and see the sites, with a local guide! Come stroll, with us, through one of the most eccentric neighborhoods in the United States!

The following is a possible route of the tour, at the guide's discretion, depending on street closures. If you have any requests, please inform your guide.

1. Antoine's Restaurant
2. Pharmacy Museum
3. Fire of 1788
4. Jackson Square
5. Pontalba Buildings
6. Pirate's Alley
7. Faulkner Book Store
8. St. Louis Cathedral
9. Katrina Museum, Cabildo & Presbytere
10. Voodoo Authentica

One of the best things to do in New Orleans! This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to the oldest cemetery in operation in New Orleans, the Saint Louis #1 Cemetery. Starting in the French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries in history. Journey with your local operator through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs and why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb. Hear of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, the Society Tombs, the Musician's Tomb, Bernard Marigny and even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour. COVID-19 NOTIFICATION: Until the Archdiocese reopens St. Louis #1 Cemetery, there is no admittance & not included in the pricing of this tour.

Soar above New Orleans on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight, and enjoy aerial views of the southern city's showstopping sights! While aboard the small sightseeing plane, listen to city tales from the pilot and look out over famous New Orleans neighborhoods such as the French Quarter. The itinerary can be tailored to the sights that the group want to see, but typically flights include views of the impressive Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Port of New Orleans and Mississippi River.