USA · HISTORICAL TOURS IN NEW ORLEANS
The 12 best historical tours in New Orleans you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason, so start there.
Walk shady avenues, study Garden District mansions, and learn New Orleans burial customs on a friendly two-hour history tour.
“Second time doing this tour and it was so amazing! Caroline (Phant) was super knowledgeable and made our tour even better!”
Explore New Orleans with a small-group French Quarter walk covering architecture, food, history, Jackson Square, and the Mississippi River.
“Scott, our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and made the tour super interesting. Great tour! Highly recommend.”
Explore New Orleans after dark on a small-group mule-drawn carriage tour through haunted French Quarter streets and historic landmarks.
“Very easy going tour. I enjoyed the ride. Our guide Trish was superb. Very informative story telling.”
Explore New Orleans after dark on a two-hour French Quarter ghost walk with haunted bars, LaLaurie Mansion, local legends, and vivid history.
“Artie was amazing. Phenomenal story telling and fun activity. A lot of history and pleasantly interesting.”
Review the Creole Queen Mississippi cruise, with New Orleans history, Chalmette Battlefield, onboard narration, food, prices, and tips.
“Best historical tour ever. Loved it. The Dr. who did the tour was amazing. The information was great.”
Taste gumbo, po'boys, pralines, muffulettas, and more while learning New Orleans food history on a three-hour French Quarter walk.
“Despite it being a very rainy afternoon, we really enjoyed the tour. Beth is a great guide and shared tons of information and history about not only the local foods we sampled but also the city itself. This tour is the perfect combination for for travelers with a limited amount of time to to get a taste of New Orleans. The tour does go off rain or shine, so be sure to check the forecast and be prepared with jackets/ umbrellas. Thanks for an enjoyable experience!”
Cruise the Mississippi to Chalmette Battlefield aboard the Creole Queen, with local history, a ranger tour, cocktails, and optional Creole lunch.
“Iconic to sail on a paddle steamer on the Mississippi, very cold wet day, stopped for Battlefield tour. Guide on board was extremely informative and amusing. Shame about the weather but still very enjoyable.”
Taste gumbo, muffuletta, jambalaya, pralines, and four cocktails while walking through New Orleans history in a four-hour tour.
“This tour led by Meg was actually the highlight of our weekend in New Orleans. My husband and I went for our anniversary and we packed in a lot but this tour was such a great sampling of all things New Orleans. It was obvious Meg loves this place and it came through in everything that she shared. Yes, we had wonderful food and drink pairings and clearly she has a lovely relationship with everybody at each of the establishments, and that was obvious but the way she unfolded all the historical facts and stories and her general knowledge of everything was just outstanding. My husband is a history teacher,…”
Taste gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, and more while learning how New Orleans food grew from Creole and Cajun traditions.
“Our guide was very informative and the foods were delicious.”
Explore New Orleans cocktail history on a three-hour French Quarter walk with four drinks, historic bars, local stories, and practical NOLA tips.
“Beth was excellent and very knowledgeable! It was a great experience and all of the cocktails are ones I would have never ordered may may now!”
Trace New Orleans jazz from Congo Square to Frenchmen Street on a small-group walking tour with live music and one included drink.
“If you love jazz and want to learn more about its roots, along with the foundations of New Orleans, book this! We had a wonderful time moving through the streets of the French quarter with our guide, Kristi. Kristi was a wealth of knowledge! Her love and passion for her city and jazz was so apparent as she shared its history. We visited two Jazz clubs and had a great time. My entire group was so impressed with this tour. Thanks Kristi, we are very grateful for our experience.”
Explore New Orleans’ Garden District, from a 1859 mansion to celebrity homes, with a lively guide on this two-hour walking tour.
“My husband and I did the Garden District walking tour. Our guide was Erin. She is very knowledgeable, upbeat, and funny! Great experience 👍”
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