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

New Orleans, USA
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Historic Laura “Creole” Plantation located in Vacherie, La

Legendary Tours has over 26 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our vehicles are luxury style vehicle(s). Our drivers are professionally trained …More

Legendary Tours has over 26 years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our vehicles are luxury style vehicle(s). Our drivers are professionally trained...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$79
Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will …More

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$60
Whitney Plantation and Soul of New Orleans City Tour Combo

Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk …More

Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk...

8 to 9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$129
St. Joseph Plantation Tour

St. Joseph Plantation is one of the few fully intact sugar plantations in the River Parishes. In addition to the Manor Home, this historic site …More

St. Joseph Plantation is one of the few fully intact sugar plantations in the River Parishes. In addition to the Manor Home, this historic site...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$24
Oak Alley Or St. Joseph Plantation Plus Swamp Tour Combination

Join us for a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp exploration at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. Afterwards, …More

Join us for a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp exploration at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. Afterwards,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight

See the bright lights of New Orleans at night on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight! While listening to commentary from the pilot, relax …More

See the bright lights of New Orleans at night on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight! While listening to commentary from the pilot, relax...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$189
New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour: Explore The Paranormal

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to …More

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
New Orleans Culture Second Line Tour in NOLA

Step into the vibrant soul of New Orleans with the Treme Second Line Experience, an unforgettable journey into the heart of the city’s culture. Unlike …More

Step into the vibrant soul of New Orleans with the Treme Second Line Experience, an unforgettable journey into the heart of the city’s culture. Unlike...

2 hours 30 minutes
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$30
Oak Alley and Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Come explore the Louisiana Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations and gain a unique perspective on history! This 8-hour tour brings you through one of the …More

Come explore the Louisiana Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations and gain a unique perspective on history! This 8-hour tour brings you through one of the...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$111
New Orleans Soul Food Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drinks

Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans like never before on our culinary city tour! As you ride through the historic streets of the Big …More

Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans like never before on our culinary city tour! As you ride through the historic streets of the Big...

3 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$229
St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour

Explore Louisiana history on a combo tour of St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations, two working sugarcane farms in Vacherie. See preserved plantation houses, original outbuildings …More

Explore Louisiana history on a combo tour of St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations, two working sugarcane farms in Vacherie. See preserved plantation houses, original outbuildings...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$46
Haunted French Quarter Walking Tour in New Orleans

Take a spooky stroll through the French Quarter on this haunted, 2-hour walking tour in New Orleans. Venture into the realm of the unknown by …More

Take a spooky stroll through the French Quarter on this haunted, 2-hour walking tour in New Orleans. Venture into the realm of the unknown by...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
French Quarter Walking Tour in New Orleans

Learn about the unique French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans as well as the history of the French Quarter. …More

Learn about the unique French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans as well as the history of the French Quarter....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour of New Orleans

Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike! Hear haunting tales from the Andrew …More

Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike! Hear haunting tales from the Andrew...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within …More

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The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$245
St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
French Quarter Tour with Local Guide and Creole Stories

Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a …More

Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$49
Felicity Plantation Bonfire with Transportation from New Orleans

Cool Destinations invites you to historic Felicity Plantation for an exclusive evening celebrating Louisiana’s cherished Christmas Eve bonfire tradition. For generations, communities upriver from New …More

Cool Destinations invites you to historic Felicity Plantation for an exclusive evening celebrating Louisiana’s cherished Christmas Eve bonfire tradition. For generations, communities upriver from New...

5 hours Free Cancellation
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$150
New Orleans Music Tour

Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with the legendary Preservation Hall. Visit the site of the Old French Opera House and stroll through the …More

Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with the legendary Preservation Hall. Visit the site of the Old French Opera House and stroll through the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$25
Garden District Walking Tour of New Orleans

Discover why this historic neighborhood attracts Hollywood stars and lives in the imagination of millions. You’ll see the Old South come to life as you …More

Discover why this historic neighborhood attracts Hollywood stars and lives in the imagination of millions. You’ll see the Old South come to life as you...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
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