USA ·HISTORICAL TOURS IN NEW ORLEANS
The 12 historical tours in New Orleans below are priced, timed and sorted so you can pick one in a couple of minutes. The first is first for a reason.
Explore New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide, antebellum homes, cemetery traditions, film sites, and useful food and music tips.
“Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She set a good pace and we really felt like we definitely got our money’s worth”
Explore Jackson Square, Royal Street, St. Louis Cathedral, and New Orleans stories on this small-group French Quarter walk.
“Renee was awesome and very knowledgeable. The backstory was educational. She did an awesome job! Don’t regret it.”
Review of New Orleans’ small-group haunted carriage tour, with French Quarter history, ghost stories, practical tips, and honest value advice.
“The guide was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining. I felt the length of the tour was just about right.”
Review of New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour, with French Quarter stops, haunted bars, guide tips, price value, and booking advice.
“Great history tour and very entertaining! Loved beign able to see more of the French Quarter too. Would do this again!”
Review the Creole Queen Mississippi cruise in New Orleans, with river views, Battle of New Orleans history, food, costs, and practical tips.
“We had a wonderful day. Boat was fun and food was great. Everybody on the boat made us feel like family.”
Taste gumbo, po’boys, pralines, and more while learning how New Orleans food reflects its people, geography, and past.
“Fabulous food tour with Dr Gumbo. Amazing food and Dylan is an excellent guide, sharing history and culture with humor. A wonderful introduction to our visit to NOLA. I’ve done many food tours in other cities and the guide makes the tour. Dylan is great! Highly recommend.”
Cruise the Mississippi to Chalmette Battlefield aboard the Creole Queen, with live history narration, optional Creole lunch, and New Orleans views.
“The food was served up quickly and hot. The musicians were first rate. We enjoyed getting to see the mechanical works. Overall a good experience for our family group of eleven.”
Taste gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, and four classic cocktails while walking through New Orleans with a lively local guide.
“Ben was fantastic. Food and cocktails were great. He told history of Louisiana and explained all the items in the food and origins”
Taste gumbo, po-boys, muffuletta, pralines, and more while exploring New Orleans food history on a three-hour French Quarter walk.
“Gary was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and told great stories that connected the food and people to the traditions and culture of Nola. Very enjoyable experience.”
Explore New Orleans cocktail history on a three-hour French Quarter walk with four historic bars, four cocktails, local stories, and jazz nearby.
“We go on this tour every time we come to NOLA. Our tour guide was so great with the history making the cocktail experience more meaningful. Great stops and one more step in making the Brandy Crusta as popular as a Manhattan. It deserves it!!”
Trace New Orleans jazz from Congo Square to Frenchmen Street on a small-group walking tour with live music and a drink included.
“Wow! This was a fantastic tour. I wasn’t sure what to expect but it was amazing. Our guide Kristi is a born and raised local from New Orleans and knew the history and culture back and forth. After a walk - and history lesson - around Congo Square, we headed into the French Quarter where Kristi had perfectly timed our arrival at a jazz club to watch one set. And then we moved on to another club to see a different band. Both were incredible. I wouldn't have known where or how to see jazz in New Orleans before this but Kristi explained where the best places are and how…”
Review of New Orleans’ Garden District walking tour, with grand homes, local stories, practical tips, pricing, and honest advice before booking.
“Pepe was excellent! He was knowledgeable of all houses. This was a very enjoyable tour. We would highly recommend it.”
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