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

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New Orleans Riverboat Jazz Brunch Cruise

Welcome aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! Enjoy a relaxing, family-friendly Jazz Brunch Cruise on the Mississippi River. Listen to live New Orleans jazz...

2 hours 30 minutes • Free Cancellation

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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...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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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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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...

1 hour 30 minutes

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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...

1 to 2 hours

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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...

2 to 3 hours • Free Cancellation

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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...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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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...

1 hour

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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...

1 to 2 hours

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

Discover the supernatural side of the French Quarter with our spine-chilling New Orleans ghost tours. Join our expert guides as they lead you through the...

1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

Welcome aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! PLEASE make sure you choose your vessel carefully at check out. Ready for the...

3 hours • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

With our 1-day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. New Orleans is an American city like...

1 day • Free Cancellation

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous...

55 minutes • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the mystical heart of New Orleans with our authentic Voodoo & French Quarter Cultural Experience. This captivating walking tour reveals the true...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

The French Quarter is known as one of the most haunted places in America, and with so many ghost tours to choose from, the best...

1 hour • Free Cancellation

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City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

Go beyond the typical city tour experience and see New Orleans like a local. Relax in an enclosed air-conditioned minibus and get a great introduction...

2 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, explore the grim and...

2 hours • Free Cancellation

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New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

For 2 hours and 15 minutes, we’ll take you on an air conditioned ride throughout some of the most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. We’ll...

2 hours 15 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation

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J5707FSconniea, Sep 2026

Spooky fun

Our guide, Chris, did a wonderful job telling the tales and history of the many locations we visited. Highly recommend!

Adults-Only Uncensored Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour

710ruthiev, Sep 2026

Tour was fun ❤️

Yaya was amazing! Full of energy and did very well in proving all the information needed. Highly recommend! You’ll have tons of fun. Never a dull moment.

New Orleans Airboat Ride

Kris_C, Sep 2026

Great time!

Had a great time! Our guide was home grown so knew so much about the history of the river and about the crocodiles. The ad said we'd have an unobstructed view, that wasn't the case. Our guide did everything he could so that we were able to see something of the crocs. Would absolutely do it again!

Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

Teresa_C, Sep 2026

Alligators galore!

It was a wonderful experience. Our guide knew his way on the water/swamp and even took us to a couple of specific areas where he knew alligators would be. I loved seeing nature at its finest, and the swamp boat ride was exhilarating.

Margaret_S, Sep 2026

Fast and fun!

We’re so glad we did the airboat adventure. There was so much to see and the swamps and bayous are tranquil and beautiful. It was fun flying across the water and watching as the boat skimmed over the water hyacinths. We learned a lot about the diversity of plants and animals and the challenges faced by the delta. It was a great day out!

New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

Julie_J, Sep 2026

We had Gary as our guide...

We had Gary as our guide through the city. Pick up and drop off was seamless. Gary was a wealth of knowledge not only about the tour but also had great recommendations for food and other activities. Would definitely recommend this to anyone new to Mew Orleans. Doing this on day one of our trip really gave us good insight into the history of the city as well as other things we wanted to see/do throughout the week.

New Orleans Spirits & Spells: Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour

John_D, Sep 2026

A great little tour with...

A great little tour with lots of interesting info. The tour guide (Jai) really knew her history of the place and had an engaging style to her . Well worth the money.

Lorraine_C, Sep 2026

Don’t miss out, just go!

This is a great experience! If you thinking about it.. it’s worth every penny. From pick up to the experience and return ride they are great! Very well organized ! And man do they know there stuff.. also you will get up close and personal with the gators!

Anne_M, Sep 2026

Family trip

What a great experience. The food was so good. Everyone was friendly and provided excellent customer service.

112julias, Sep 2026

Main character energy, but the city is the character:)

This was a great tour, and I highly recommend it. Easy walking for everyone. Our guide, Aari, was both charismatic and knowledgeable, which added to the spirit of the tour (pun intended). I've visited NOLA many times, but I've never done one of these tours, and I'm so glad I finally did. I learned so much about the area's history and the characters who helped shape it.

Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

Seth_G, Sep 2026

The tour was awesome! Our...

The tour was awesome! Our guide Ricardo was energetic, funny, passionate, and incredibly knowledgeable. He took the time to give detailed answers to everyone’s questions, which made learning about the history of the Old City even more enjoyable. Great tour, great experience, and a great way to meet new people. I would definitely recommend it and would go again!

Mildred_T, Sep 2026

Cemetery #1

It’s was humid and hot. Make sure to bring water, umbrella and light clothes. Our guide was Mary and she was great. She is very knowledgeable and friendly.

Amy_B, Sep 2026

Spooky and historical!

We had a lot of fun, John was a great storyteller and made things super engaging. He was also super helpful in helping us move the date when I messed it up! All around, great job to him

The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

Amy_M, Sep 2026

Wow. Unbelievable. We...

Wow. Unbelievable. We are going back again today. You need many hours but so worth it. Wear comfortable shoes@

amandakN6359PH, Sep 2026

Definitely a must see!

It was absolutely amazing! Our guide Mary was very knowledgeable and had personal stories about many of the tombs she pointed out.

New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

728alyviab, Sep 2026

A fun and interesting tour!

The tour was a fun and interesting activity for us to take! We learned a lot, haf many good laughs, and saw pretty sights! Christian was the best tourist for the job!

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

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New Orleans Riverboat Jazz Brunch Cruise

New Orleans Wings of the Wetlands Guided Birding Expedition

New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

Private Photo Shoot in the Oaks in City Park

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

French Quarter Spirits Tour

New Orleans Nature and Wildlife Boat Tour

Private Cultural Tour: The Krewe of Red Beans

Nola Love Stories Walking Tour

New Orleans Supernatural Tour

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

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