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

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St. Louis Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with …More

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$22
New Orleans Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour

Discover the fragile landscapes of southeast Louisiana on this immersive nature and wildlife boat tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the coastal restoration efforts …More

Discover the fragile landscapes of southeast Louisiana on this immersive nature and wildlife boat tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the coastal restoration efforts...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
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$60
Luxury Private Airport Transfer Service in New Orleans

Arrive in style and comfort with us, offering exclusive private transfers to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Enjoy a seamless experience as …More

Arrive in style and comfort with us, offering exclusive private transfers to and from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Enjoy a seamless experience as...

20 to 60 minutes
5.0 (3)
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$22
St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass

Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is …More

Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$24
Private New Orleans French Quarter Food and History Walking Tour

Experience New Orleans through two things that define the city: its food and its history. On this private 3-hour walking tour, explore the French Quarter …More

Experience New Orleans through two things that define the city: its food and its history. On this private 3-hour walking tour, explore the French Quarter...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$74
Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour …More

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour...

1 to 2 hours
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$35
New Orleans History and Hauntings Tour

Soak up the rich history of New Orleans on this walking tour. Experience paranormal activity such as cold spots, apparitions and the possibility of catching …More

Soak up the rich history of New Orleans on this walking tour. Experience paranormal activity such as cold spots, apparitions and the possibility of catching...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
4.6 (8)
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$35
The Big Easy Insider Tour: The Local's Experience

Visit New Orleans like a real local and learn where all the locals' secret sweet spots are with this insider tour. Learn about New Orleans' history …More

Visit New Orleans like a real local and learn where all the locals' secret sweet spots are with this insider tour. Learn about New Orleans' history...

1 to 2 hours
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$55
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

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
3.8 (17)
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$55
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 …More

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
4.3 (3)
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$250
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 …More

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
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

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
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$95
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

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
4.2 (6)
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$20
New Orleans Ghost Tour in 6 Languages (Self-Guided Audio Tour)

Discover the spooky side of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Using just your phone, delve into the city’s haunted …More

Discover the spooky side of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Using just your phone, delve into the city’s haunted...

1 hour 30 minutes
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$10
French Quarter Spirits Tour

Dig into a mysterious side of New Orleans with this French Quarter spirits walking tour. See if you encounter any the spirits that have decided to …More

Dig into a mysterious side of New Orleans with this French Quarter spirits walking tour. See if you encounter any the spirits that have decided to...

1 to 2 hours
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$35
Private Cultural Tour: The Krewe of Red Beans

Want to see the weirdest and most unique spot in New Orleans? Learn about a very special carnival tradition that has become a feature of …More

Want to see the weirdest and most unique spot in New Orleans? Learn about a very special carnival tradition that has become a feature of...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$20
Nola Love Stories Walking Tour

Hear about the fiery romances and mysteries of New Orleans on this guided, 1-hour walking tour. Discover stories of passion and timeless devotion while strolling through …More

Hear about the fiery romances and mysteries of New Orleans on this guided, 1-hour walking tour. Discover stories of passion and timeless devotion while strolling through...

1 hour
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$35
Historic Pitot House and St Louis Cemetery No 3 Combined Tour

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New …More

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
New Orleans Drunk and Corrupt History 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

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...

2 hours 15 minutes
5.0 (1)
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$35
New Orleans Supernatural Tour

During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional …More

During this walking tour you will discover the haunted streets and supernatural legends of the French Quarter. This tour is led by a local professional...

1 to 2 hours
5.0 (1)
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$35
French Quarter Walking Tour

Begin your tour meeting your guide in the heart of the French Quarter, ready for some beaucoup fun. The cultural hub known as the French …More

Begin your tour meeting your guide in the heart of the French Quarter, ready for some beaucoup fun. The cultural hub known as the French...

1 to 2 hours
3.4 (10)
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$35
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