Activities & Tours: Louisiana

French Quarter Ghost Tour

Some episodes of the hit series “True Blood” take place in New Orleans and for those old enough to remember, the James Bond classic “Live and Let Die” weaved the Voodoo culture of New Orleans into its plot. New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it's America's most haunted city. The city’s reputation for its connection to the supernatural has led books like “Interview with the Vampire” to beset set here. As you are in New Orleans, you can do more than read a book or see a movie to experience the macabre. You can take a tour and get up close and personal! This tour take you to spooky places where your guide will tell you chilling tales about the city's dark history.

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based on 24 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $39.00

Walking the Tremé: A Self-guided Audio Tour of New Orleans

Two hundred years before the HBO television series made Tremé an emblem of the cultural richness of New Orleans, the residents of the faubourg Tremé drummed, danced, and second lined their way into history. The oldest African American neighborhood in the United States as well as the birthplace of jazz, Tremé boasts a history of civil rights activism and jazz rhythms that still inspires. Explore the Tremé at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of New Orleans. From Congo Square to Brass Band Heaven and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, the Faubourg Tremé will get under your skin. The tour is ready whenever you feel like “Walking the Tremé.” With your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place. If you prefer, you can download the tour and use it offline as well.If you've got an hour or so and want to explore a neighborhood like no other, then this is the tour for you!

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based on 23 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $7.99

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour

When you tour with non-profit Save Our Cemeteries you are helping to preserve and protect the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Our tours are small and historically accurate. A portion of your ticket price goes toward our ongoing restoration efforts. Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chefs Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme. There must be a minimum of 4 guests signed up to take this tour 12 hours before the departure time/date or the tour will be canceled. If it is cancelled you will receive an email. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

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based on 16 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes
From $25.00

Sweet & Sinful Dessert Tour

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.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours to 2 hours
From $65.00

New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour

This tour covers about 50 miles within the city, mostly outside of the French Quarter. It is private, meaning that only your guests travel with us. Explore historic neighborhoods and learn the history of the region. Hear about the effects of Hurricane Katrina and ongoing recovery efforts throughout the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by private minivan/minibus, and local guide are included. This tour is priced for 4 people; the cost increased with additional people. This is our most popular tour. Please contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability and meeting locations.

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based on 8 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours to 3 hours
From $595.00

New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Get ready to move and groove in the birthplace of jazz as you explore the storied streets of New Orleans with this self-guided walking tour. Discover rich history and culture as you stroll through the French Quarter. Stop for beignets at Cafe du Monde, hear a spine-chilling (and accurate) tale of horror at the LaLaurie Mansion, and visit the city’s lively Bourbon Street, where there’s never a dull moment! Along the way, you’ll learn about the origins of Cajun and Creole, get to know jazz legends like Louis Armstrong, and so much more. After booking, check your email to download the separate Audio Tour Guide App by Action, enter your unique password, and access your tour. These steps require good internet/Wi-Fi access. From there, follow the audio instructions and the route. New, extra validity — now yours for an entire year! Use multiple times over multiple trips! This isn't an entrance ticket. Check opening hours before your visit.

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based on 1 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours to 3 hours
From $14.99

Marsh Fishing Adventure

Will is a Louisiana native and lifelong fisherman with intimate knowledge of his home estuary and the fish therein. Whether it be on fly or spin tackle, his focus is shallow water sight fishing for redfish throughout the inshore marshes of South Louisiana. Will runs a plush East Cape Evo 18’ poling skiff making the long runs here in comfort, stocked with top of the line fly and spin gear rigged with the local favorites redfish can’t get enough of. He is usually chasing bulls on the outer fringes, but on those blustery days slot fish on the inside provide endless entertainment. As a licensed and fully insured USCG Captain, Will safely navigates the ever changing labyrinth of bayous, bays, and ponds that make up the beautiful South Louisiana marsh making sure everyone gets back in one piece.

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See Details → Duration :8 hours
From $750.00

French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs

Join me for a spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and haunted locations! Do you like to laugh and dark history? Then this tour is for you! Public executions, pirates, vampires, and lot's of murder? Check, check, check, check! What places will we visit? *Jackson Square *Pirates Alley *A vampire store *LaLaurie Mansion *Ursuline Convent *And many more! I am a stand-up comedian/actor moonlighting as a tour guide. But you may have also seen me on your tv screens in Better Call Saul and Grey's Anatomy. One guest said, "it's like drunk history but the guide isn't drunk...that's just her personality!" There will be a bathroom/bar break half way through. I am not a sheep herder, so my tour always has less than 10 guests. Gratuities are always appreciated. *Age requirements: 18+ but if you have a cool kid who is tagging along, send me a message and we can figure out if the tour will be okay for them. *The tour happens rain or shine.

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based on 26 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours
From $30.00

Eras of New Orleans: A History Lovers Walking Tour

Do you prefer museums over movie theaters or sporting events? Is your budget for non-fiction books way too high? Well friend, you have found your people; but be warned, we pull no punches... There will be no sugar-coating of New Orleans’ wild history on this tour. Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter history. From Yellow Fever and the toll it took on our city, to the famous Jackson Square and the establishment of La Nouvelle Orléans; from the history of enslaved peoples and their impact on religion and culture, to what makes the architecture in our city so incredibly unique; from our historical red light district, to the earliest notes of jazz. This tour will have you laughing and crying as you grapple with all that New Orleans has gone through to get where it is today. History lovers, join us on an adventure through the real, gritty history of New Orleans.

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based on 52 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $29.99

Garden District Architecture Walking Tour in New Orleans

Explore the Garden District with the help of a local guide who will tell you about the history of Louisiana's great planter families. You'll see the lavish homes as a shining symbol of their success. People like Scarlett O'Hara, who lived on the plantation in the summer and in the city in the winter months, in the heart of New Orleans, or Anne Rice, author of the novel "Interview with the Vampire" who lived nearby (Brevard House at 1239 1st Street.) You'll get a sense of the mysterious atmosphere that emanates from these imposing houses lined up next to each other. All that they have seen, the secrets of the aristocracy of the time that they sheltered. The era of masters and slaves, the segregation of the South, the Civil War, the abolition of slavery... The romantic impulses against the cruel historical reality. Your guide will tell you the history and anecdotes about this popular cemetery, and you will learn about the rites of burial above ground.

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based on 4 reviews

See Details → Duration :2 hours
From $20.00

Beyond the French Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

See New Orleans at your own pace with this affordable walking tour. • Go beyond the French District and see the Warehouse District, the Irish Channel, the Lower Garden District, and Uptown from one of the city’s historic streetcars • Hear from producer Katarina Boudreaux, a local writer, musician and teacher • Do it all in 35 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before your booking date and after it • Use the virtual tour option at home Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code. The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline. Please note that this tour doesn’t include the cost of the streetcar ride.

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based on 2 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 40 minutes
From $5.00

Craft Beer and Garden District Bike Tour in New Orleans

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 the Garden District? Not much, if you ask us. We'll pedal to our first brew at Port Orleans Brewery. Next we'll zig-zag together through the the Irish Channel and the Garden District, stopping in at two more breweries 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. 3 craft beers are included in the price. This is an excellent group activity. Please call in advance to schedule groups larger than 10. Adults, ages 21 and over only

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based on 5 reviews

See Details → Duration :3 hours
From $75.00

ICONS MUSEUM Exclusive Tour

Enter the exceptional and private sanctuary of ICONS. The world's only art museum dedicated exclusively to the greatest modern icons. The private tours, carried out by the artist himself, makes for one of the most unique and fascinating art experiences available anywhere.

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See Details → Duration :1 hours
From $50.00

Freaky Tiki Boat Party Bayou Tour

-Our Tour(15 mins away) vs Their Tour(1 hr) -Cheaper transportation via uber - Boats have restrooms -Takes up less time of your day... Don't waste 2 hours in a shuttle van with 20 people. -Bring Your Own Beverage or buy one at the Marina concessions -Brand new Boats -See the "Levy" featured on Modern Day Marvels -Explore Bayou Bienvenue scenery for exotic wildlife like alligators, turtles and snakes -City Skyline view -Licensed Captains

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based on 64 reviews

See Details → Duration :1 hours 45 minutes
From $69.00

Oak Alley Plantation and New Orleans City Tour

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.

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based on 38 reviews

See Details → Duration :7 hours
From $110.00

Activities & Tours: Louisiana

French Quarter Ghost Tour

Walking the Tremé: A Self-guided Audio Tour of New Orleans

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour

Sweet & Sinful Dessert Tour

New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour

New Orleans Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour

Marsh Fishing Adventure

French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs

Eras of New Orleans: A History Lovers Walking Tour

Garden District Architecture Walking Tour in New Orleans

Beyond the French Quarter: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Craft Beer and Garden District Bike Tour in New Orleans

ICONS MUSEUM Exclusive Tour

Freaky Tiki Boat Party Bayou Tour

Oak Alley Plantation and New Orleans City Tour

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