The best family-friendly activities in New Orleans for parents and kids (Updated November 2026)

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French Quarter Supernatural Ghost Hunt: Full Paranormal Lockdown

More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation …More

More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation...

2 hours 35 minutes
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$99
Creole Kids Tour in New Orleans

Take a stroll back in time on this unique 90 minute walking tour of the French Quarter. The teacher-led Creole Kids Tour leads elementary aged …More

Take a stroll back in time on this unique 90 minute walking tour of the French Quarter. The teacher-led Creole Kids Tour leads elementary aged...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (58)
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$30
Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature …More

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Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$58
2026 The Creole Connection: Gumbo and Beyond in New Orleans

New Orleans’ food, like the city itself, is impossible to compare. On this six-hour tour, we explore the roots of Creole cuisine through neighborhood restaurants, …More

New Orleans’ food, like the city itself, is impossible to compare. On this six-hour tour, we explore the roots of Creole cuisine through neighborhood restaurants,...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
New Orleans Paranormal Investigation

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in America's most haunted city. Visit the …More

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This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in America's most haunted city. Visit the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Nola Culture Street Art & Mural Walk Tour

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the true essence of New Orleans that most tourists miss. I’ll take you to hidden food …More

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the true essence of New Orleans that most tourists miss. I’ll take you to hidden food...

1 hour 20 minutes
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$20
Laura Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we …More

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (15)
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$87
New Orleans Wings of the Wetlands Guided Birding Expedition

Discover the hidden marshes of Bayou Bienvenue on a guided birding boat tour that lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Led by a licensed captain …More

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Discover the hidden marshes of Bayou Bienvenue on a guided birding boat tour that lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Led by a licensed captain...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Crescent City History Tour

Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the …More

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Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the...

1 to 2 hours
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$35
New Orleans Ghost Adventure

Here is your chance to go on a real ghost adventure! It is common for guests to experience cold spots, see apparitions, and some have …More

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Here is your chance to go on a real ghost adventure! It is common for guests to experience cold spots, see apparitions, and some have...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
New Orleans Group Sightseeing Flight for 4-5 people

In New Orleans we don't need an excuse to have fun. So forget Bourbon Street, and take the party to the sky! Leave the crowds …More

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In New Orleans we don't need an excuse to have fun. So forget Bourbon Street, and take the party to the sky! Leave the crowds...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$166
Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Perfect for an idyllic stroll down tree-lined boulevards, New Orleans' Garden District is filled with the most beautiful and historic homes, most listed on the …More

Perfect for an idyllic stroll down tree-lined boulevards, New Orleans' Garden District is filled with the most beautiful and historic homes, most listed on the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories …More

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Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories...

1 to 2 hours
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$15
Historical Treme Walking Tour

The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and …More

The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell

In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents. …More

In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents....

50 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
Friends of the Cabildo Garden District Walking Tour

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and …More

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Beignets and Burials Tour of New Orleans Iconic Cemeteries

Start your morning with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call while learning about the general history of New Orleans cemeteries. We venture into …More

Start your morning with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call while learning about the general history of New Orleans cemeteries. We venture into...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$50
New Orleans Boat Cruise and Cajun Seafood Boil Experience

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans with a hands-on Cajun seafood boil experience. At your scenic marina on Bayou Bienvenue, we'll …More

Immerse yourself in the rich culinary heritage of New Orleans with a hands-on Cajun seafood boil experience. At your scenic marina on Bayou Bienvenue, we'll...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$140
Spirits of the French Quarter: A Halloween Special Event Tour

Experience the haunted side of New Orleans with this Halloween tour! Hear stories about the Spirits of the French Quarter. Walk through the most haunted …More

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Experience the haunted side of New Orleans with this Halloween tour! Hear stories about the Spirits of the French Quarter. Walk through the most haunted...

2 hours
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$65
New Orleans Ghost Hunters 101 with Electronic Field Meter

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in Americas most haunted city. Visit the …More

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in Americas most haunted city. Visit the...

1 to 2 hours
4.4 (10)
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$20
Creole French Quarter Walking Tour

New Orleans a city founded in 1718 by Jean Baptist Le Moyne de Bienville. This city sets at the edge of a river in the …More

New Orleans a city founded in 1718 by Jean Baptist Le Moyne de Bienville. This city sets at the edge of a river in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
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