New Orleans · GUIDED
Good guided tours fill up weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 15 to book early, what each includes and how they differ.
Cruise New Orleans bayous by pontoon boat, spot alligators and birds, and learn about swamp life on this affordable 90-minute tour.
“Great experience with the family! Our kids loved watching the alligators swim up to the boat to eat. Captain was able to get a few of them to rise up out of the water to get food on the end of a stick. Slowly gliding through the swamp was very peaceful and beautiful.”
Tour Laura Plantation near New Orleans for Creole history, furnished rooms, slave cabins, gardens, and an honest look at slavery.
“We highly recommend Laura Plantation . Our guide Joseph was the best: very knowledgeable and highly entertaining.”
Tour Houmas House near New Orleans for period-costumed guides, grand rooms, 38 acres of gardens, museums, and optional dining.
“We visited as a family on Christmas Eve. The property is beautiful! Would love to have done a family photo shoot. The tour was great as well. Our guide was very informative.”
Glide through Louisiana’s Barataria Swamps on a guided boat tour with alligators, birds, Cajun history, hotel pickup options, and easy seating.
“Dewey was a great guide with lots of fun facts about gators & the Louisiana bayou! Gary was also a fabulous bus driver. Highly recommend!”
Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with a lively guide, admire antebellum mansions, peek into Lafayette Cemetery, and finish near Magazine Street.
“Jackie had so many interesting stories to tell about the district and the houses.”
Paddle Manchac Swamp from New Orleans with a local guide, spotting alligators, birds, plants, and ghost-town ruins on a relaxed kayak tour.
“If it was not for our excellent tour guide the tour would of been a flop. It was on the chilly side so not much to see. Saw one little gator, being from Florida gators are common.”
Explore Laura Plantation near New Orleans through Creole family stories, enslaved quarters, gardens, and an 1805 raised house.
“Excellent guide, very knowledgeable and really explained the facts without rambling. We took young kids with us and they too were captivated.”
Tour Tabasco’s Avery Island factory, taste its sauces, and explore Jungle Gardens with alligators, birds, oaks, and bayous.
“The whole place and it’s atmosphere was great. The tour was informative and I highly recommend drivibg through the park area. We saw beautiful landscaping and also two alligators .”
Learn the truth behind New Orleans Vodou with a High Priestess at Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, and Marie Laveau’s former home.
“If you want to learn the true spiritual history of new orleans, I cannot recommend this tour enough. Our experience with high priestess Malika was exactly on point. She took extra time to answer our questions and took us on a very educational and informed tour of the Treme and explained many aspects of the African religions & history of New Orleans. I can honestly say that I have never learned so much new information in a 2-hour period.”
Explore New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local Creole guide, intimate groups, hidden corners, and stories in English, French, Spanish, or Italian.
“On ne voit pas passer le temps. plein de bons conseils. Elle s'adapte et nous plonge dans l'histoire du quartier Français. on l'a fait dès notre arrivée, ce qui nous a permis d'été conseillé pour la suite.”
Explore New Orleans ghost stories, Voodoo, true crime, and vampires on a lively 90-minute French Quarter walking tour.
“Great tour! Tour guide Elaine did an amazing job keeping to historical accuracy. Was amazed to learn some of New Orleans History in a fun spooky but not scary way!”
See New Orleans beyond the French Quarter on a private, flexible city tour with local guide Marc, hotel pickup, and air-conditioned transport.
“Our guide Mark made our tour unique to fit our interests. He was very informative. Mark really know New Orleans.”
Explore New Orleans Voodoo history on a 90-minute walk through Congo Square, the French Quarter, and Voodoo Authentica with a local guide.
“Our guide (Matthew, I believe, I'm embarrassed that I don't remember) was literally a walking encyclopedia of all things voodoo but also all things history based in NOLA. We felt lucky to have him for this tour. He provides a non- judgmental space for learning & asking questions. We learned so much. This was exactly what I wanted, no hokey outfits or acting, just history. Thank you so much!”
Learn the real story of New Orleans voodoo, Marie Laveau, and Congo Square on a lively 90-minute adults-only walking tour.
“Doug was an amazing guide. Not only was he knowledgeable, but his passion for the city and its history shined through clearly.”
Tour Roulaison Distilling Co in New Orleans, learn how rum is made, and taste five pours with an owner-led guide for $15.
“The tour was very informative and we got to sample 5 of their products. He tour guide gave a very thorough description of their process”
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