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New Orleans Voodoo, Mystery, and Paranormal 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 …More

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New Orleans Voodoo, Mystery, and Paranormal 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...

1 to 2 hours
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$55
Private Transfer from Port Of New of New Orleans Cruise

Private Luxury transportation From Port of New Orleans to your New Orleans Area hotel or MSY Airport. You have flexibility to customize your itinerary to …More

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Private Transfer from Port Of New of New Orleans Cruise

Private Luxury transportation From Port of New Orleans to your New Orleans Area hotel or MSY Airport. You have flexibility to customize your itinerary to...

1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$210
New Orleans: A Local's Eat Dat Food Tour

“We had a wonderful time with Leanne.”

— L S

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry …More

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New Orleans: A Local's Eat Dat Food Tour

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$250
Bywater Stroll: Explore the Evolving Neighbourhood on a self-guided audio tour
What’s included
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start

Take a walk through the evolving Bywater with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Historically a working-class neighbourhood, it has become a destination for artists and …More

Bywater Stroll: Explore the Evolving Neighbourhood on a self-guided audio tour

Take a walk through the evolving Bywater with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Historically a working-class neighbourhood, it has become a destination for artists and...

40 to 90 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$7
Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in New Orleans by Zombie Scavengers

Walk around New Orleans while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to …More

Unique Scavenger Hunt Experience in New Orleans by Zombie Scavengers

Walk around New Orleans while trying to survive the zombie apocalypse with Zombie Scavengers! On an app, you'll be given a list of items to...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$20
New Orleans Instagram Photo Tour

Fall in love with NOLA's culture, street art, and multicolored houses. Moments will be captured in the most influential, artistic, and historical locations in New …More

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New Orleans Instagram Photo Tour

Fall in love with NOLA's culture, street art, and multicolored houses. Moments will be captured in the most influential, artistic, and historical locations in New...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
4.7 (3)
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$95
Private Photo Shoot in the Oaks in City Park

I will guide you through this stunning part of the City and tell everything I learned and read about its history. You'll have the beautiful …More

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Private Photo Shoot in the Oaks in City Park

I will guide you through this stunning part of the City and tell everything I learned and read about its history. You'll have the beautiful...

1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$129
French Quarter History and Architecture Tour

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 …More

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French Quarter History and Architecture Tour

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...

1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$35
Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Getting Down To Business

Calling all adventurers and trivia buffs! Let's Roam is the ultimate champion of app-led scavenger hunts, guiding you through a quest to discover your city's …More

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Awesome Scavenger Hunt: Getting Down To Business

Calling all adventurers and trivia buffs! Let's Roam is the ultimate champion of app-led scavenger hunts, guiding you through a quest to discover your city's...

2 hours
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$12
25 Passenger New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer

Private Luxury transportation to or from your hotel to the MSY Airport. You have flexibility to customize your itinerary to your needs. …More

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25 Passenger New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer

Private Luxury transportation to or from your hotel to the MSY Airport. You have flexibility to customize your itinerary to your needs....

1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$300
New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer

“They took the worry out of transportation.”

— Stephanie_H

Private Luxury transportation to or from your hotel to the MSY Airport. You have flexibility to customize your itinerary to your needs. …More

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New Orleans Airport or Hotel Transfer

Private Luxury transportation to or from your hotel to the MSY Airport. You have flexibility to customize your itinerary to your needs....

1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$380
New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of New Orleans with a street food tour through the iconic French Quarter. Led by a guide, explore …More

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New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of New Orleans with a street food tour through the iconic French Quarter. Led by a guide, explore...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$73
Private Transfer: Louis Armstrong Airport MSY to New Orleans in Business Car

Reliable ground transportation from the airport The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of a hassle-free journey from the airport. If you travel several times …More

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Private Transfer: Louis Armstrong Airport MSY to New Orleans in Business Car

Reliable ground transportation from the airport The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of a hassle-free journey from the airport. If you travel several times...

20 minutes • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$110
Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - New Orleans

Professional photo shoot in unique New Orleans locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see …More

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Hire Photographer, Professional Photo Shoot - New Orleans

Professional photo shoot in unique New Orleans locations. The Photo Experience will create amazing photo memories from your visit. You will be able to see...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$46
Private Transfer: New Orleans Airport MSY to Cruise Port in SUV

Reliable ground transportation from the airport to cruise port. The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of being able to seamlessly travel from the airport. …More

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Private Transfer: New Orleans Airport MSY to Cruise Port in SUV

Reliable ground transportation from the airport to cruise port. The modern traveler will appreciate the importance of being able to seamlessly travel from the airport....

25 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$49
Introduction to the French Quarter Walking Tour

History, Architecture, and Creole Culture - this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything …More

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Introduction to the French Quarter Walking Tour

History, Architecture, and Creole Culture - this is a crash course on New Orleans! This is the best tour for people who want to know everything...

2 hours
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$20
New Orleans Jazz Tour

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 …More

5.0 (1)

New Orleans Jazz Tour

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...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$350
Round-Trip Transportation|LSU Football Games from New Orleans

1. Professional Chauffeurs Our skilled chauffeurs are dedicated to delivering a safe, enjoyable journey. They handle the driving, parking, and traffic so you can relax …More

Round-Trip Transportation|LSU Football Games from New Orleans

1. Professional Chauffeurs Our skilled chauffeurs are dedicated to delivering a safe, enjoyable journey. They handle the driving, parking, and traffic so you can relax...

10 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$1,500
Built on Water, Tested By Storm: Before & After Katrina

Step into New Orleans’ layered history and its complex relationship with water on this 2 hour guided walking tour exploring New Orleans’ history, resilience, and …More

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Built on Water, Tested By Storm: Before & After Katrina

Step into New Orleans’ layered history and its complex relationship with water on this 2 hour guided walking tour exploring New Orleans’ history, resilience, and...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$35
Airport Transfer, Hourly Charter, Point-to-Point

T&A Private Transportation New Orleans—your premier provider of luxury ground transportation, chauffeured services, and black car service in the Greater New Orleans area. As a …More

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Airport Transfer, Hourly Charter, Point-to-Point

T&A Private Transportation New Orleans—your premier provider of luxury ground transportation, chauffeured services, and black car service in the Greater New Orleans area. As a...

3 to 24 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (1)
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$350
Historical Tour and Musical Show at Dew Drop Inn New Orleans

Step back in time with our guided tour & jazz show at a legendary New Orleans landmark of musical and cultural heritage. Discover the venue …More

5.0 (1)

Historical Tour and Musical Show at Dew Drop Inn New Orleans

Step back in time with our guided tour & jazz show at a legendary New Orleans landmark of musical and cultural heritage. Discover the venue...

2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$68
Recent tour reviews
Good tour
New York City
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
James_W, Sep 2026
Good tour
The tour was very accessible from our hotel in the French quarter with just a short walk to the meeting point. The tour guide was very friendly and very knowledgeable about the cemetery and the history.
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Very informative!
New York City
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Carol_B, Sep 2026
Very informative!
Very informative! We didn't know what all happens with the family crypts and the whole process. Make sure to bring an umbrella and water.
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Absolutely worth it!
New York City
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
963audreyw, Sep 2026
Absolutely worth it!
Absolutely worth it! Located walking distance from a list of hotels in the French Quarter, this whole experience was pleasant, informative, and entertaining. All the staff members were exceptionally friendly, the guides and music were fun, and the boat itself was a very well kept, clean, and a beautiful step into what could have been a ride a 100 years ago. The pride was very affordable for a family of 4. The 11 am ride was perfect at just under 2 hours, we saw a lot! Only note is that we didn’t debark until 11:30. Highly recommend!
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Lots of history, Tour Guide Britta knows ALL the details!
New York City
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
G7378XKthed, Sep 2026
Lots of history, Tour Guide Britta knows ALL the details!
Britta was our carriage driver/tour guide and was absolutely phenomenal! Extremely informative, great banter with us, and always had an explanation if someone had a question. This was also the perfect way to see more sights we wanted to get to while being out of the sun.
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A birthday ride
New York City
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
K5529XXpatricial, Sep 2026
A birthday ride
It was my best friend B day so me and my other best friend decided to do the horse carriage it was really nice and the price was awesome
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Creole Riverboat Ride
New York City
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise
Marlene_M, Sep 2026
Creole Riverboat Ride
The narration was very informative especially regarding events of the storm Katrina . The lunch buffet was very tasty.
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Na
New York City
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
Julie_E, Sep 2026
Na
Wonderful tour guide. Can’t recommend him enough! It was interesting and entertaining. Learned a great deal
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Wildlife in the Bayou.
New York City
New Orleans Airboat Ride
Odyssey42289302662, Sep 2026
Wildlife in the Bayou.
Excellent trip in a small boat, lots of alligators, herons, cormorants, bayous, eagles and ospreys.
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Great attraction to see New Oreleans from the water.
New York City
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
Barb_S, Sep 2026
Great attraction to see New Oreleans from the water.
Lived the relaxing ride on our last few hours in NOLA. Band was great. Info on area was great. Staff was great. Clean.
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Wolfy was awesome!
New York City
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
Shannon_S, Sep 2026
Wolfy was awesome!
The tour was great and our guide, Wolfy, made the experience so fun and taught us so much! Would definitely recommend it to everyone.
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Our guide was so cool! He...
New York City
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
Aleah_G, Sep 2026
Our guide was so cool! He...
Our guide was so cool! He came with extra hand fans and ice packs for if we got too hot. Which a stagnant 90° night will do it to ya! I learned so much about the spooky topics. He did a good job and giving us the real stories behind voodoo and vampires. Things I would have never learned. It’s not really a jumpscare look over your shoulder because it’s so scary tour. So if you wanna feel like you’re at a haunted tour then this one isn’t really it. But learning actual history and making a bar stop? 100% book. He also let us stop at every corner store we passed in case anyone needed a water break.
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Lovely place with...
New York City
Court of Two Sisters Live Jazz Brunch Buffet with Mimosa
Amy_M, Sep 2026
Lovely place with...
Lovely place with wonderful food. Service is good and mindful. Mimosas help! Many selections to choose from with the buffet you will need a bigger stomach!
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NOLA Experience
New York City
New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour
Debby_B, Sep 2026
NOLA Experience
Quick way to learn much about an interesting city. The tour guide Cynthia was great! The driver was also skilled and the bus comfortable.
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Perfect!
New York City
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
Kris_C, Sep 2026
Perfect!
The view was gorgeous, the food was excellent, the breeze devine. The captain was fun and informative and the ride was smooth. Even when the tugs created waves, the gentle rocking was lovely. Be prepared for the loud noise of the calliope which sounds like a carousel and the loudness of the boats horn as it warns other boats that its coming. The people on smaller boats gave us a 'wooohooo' and we always hollered back. I'd definitely go again.
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Fun night out!
New York City
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
amsehn, Sep 2026
Fun night out!
Chris was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable about many things beyond the tour and even had photos on his phone of old New Orleans maps and diagrams to help enhance the history he shared. He had a great sense of humor and it was truly an enjoyable evening. Harry's Corner was a quick bar stop- get a Ghostbuster drink!
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Birthday tour fun!
New York City
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
derekgH202ER, Sep 2026
Birthday tour fun!
What an adventure! Julia was filled with a wealth of knowledge and made the tour more than fun!
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