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New Orleans' Influential Women Private Walking Tour
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New Orleans' Influential Women Private Walking Tour

The contributions made by women in history are often overlooked. This tour focuses on some of the women who shaped New Orleans's architectural and cultural...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$350
Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour
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Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour

Explore historic New Orleans and the enchanting swamps of south Louisiana on a private driving tour. This luxury experience includes a fully narrated city tour...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$327
Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure
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Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure

Have a restaurant insider show you the food culture in New Orleans! I grew up in the French Quarter hospitality business. My family and I...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$270
Private Art and Street Art Tour of New Orleans with Lunch
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Private Art and Street Art Tour of New Orleans with Lunch

Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The...

3 to 4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$270
New Orleans Private Food Tour
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New Orleans Private Food Tour

Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$267
New Orleans: A Local's Eat Dat Food Tour
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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
Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura
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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...

5 to 6 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$245
New Orleans Soul Food Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drinks
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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...

3 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$229
Private 3-hour City Tour of New Orleans with driver and guide - Hotel pick up
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Private 3-hour City Tour of New Orleans with driver and guide - Hotel pick up

When one thinks of New Orleans, one of the first things that pops into our head is Mardi-Gras and Jazz. But this is not only...

3 hours • Hotel pickup offered
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$228
New Orleans VIP Jazz Club Crawl
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New Orleans VIP Jazz Club Crawl

Join the leader of one of New Orleans' best-known bands for a behind-the-scenes musical experience in the Big Easy. You'll venture to three different jazz...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$225
Highlights of New Orleans City and Destrahan Plantation Tour
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Likely to Sell Out
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Highlights of New Orleans City and Destrahan Plantation Tour

Embark on a private driving tour in a luxury vehicle, fully narrated to enhance your experience. Witness the stark contrast between the cosmopolitan life of...

5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$213
A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour
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A Local's Private French Quarter Walking or Biking Tour

We will be touring all around the Historic French Quarter and 2 historic surrounding neighborhoods of the Marigny and Treme. We will talk about the...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$200
A Local's Garden District Tour
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A Local's Garden District Tour

With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$200
A Locals' Music Tour
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A Locals' Music Tour

Come tour this Music Mecca with a 6th generation New Orleanian. We will tour the French Quarter, Treme and Marigny neighborhoods talking music history and...

3 to 4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$200
Mardi Gras Mambo Tours: Sip, Savor SecondLine
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Mardi Gras Mambo Tours: Sip, Savor SecondLine

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours (MGMT) has captured the essence of what makes Nola enchanted... it's mystic art, cuisine, and of course spirits. MGMT brings brands...

4 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$199
VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
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VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

Please arrive by 5:30pm for early boarding. Upon arrival, you'll be greeted by a ship staff member to take you onboard. Start the night off...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$191
Beyond the French Quarter Food Tour

Beyond the French Quarter Food Tour

If you want an authentically local dinning experience outside the usual recommendations of the French Quarter this is the tour for you! Dine at some...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$189
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
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Likely to Sell Out
4.9 (262)

Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Get ready for an exhilarating 1.5 hour airboat ride deep into secluded bayous in Cajun Country. You will see all sorts of wildlife on your...

5 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$179
Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup
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Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup

If you are a more experienced kayaker, trying to get away from the regular crowds and varying levels of experience and skill that come with...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
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$175
2026 The Creole Connection: Gumbo and Beyond in New Orleans
5.0 (10)

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,...

6 hours • Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$175
New Orleans Eat, Drink, and View
4.8 (8)

New Orleans Eat, Drink, and View

Elevated! Swanky! Bespoke vibe! Get ready for an amazing afternoon of traditions, photo opportunities, cocktails, whiskey, Cajun and Creole cuisine tastings! Visit the sparkly Chandelier...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$175

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Wow! What an experience!
New York City
VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
Ian_G, Sep 2026
Wow! What an experience!
It's very hard to put into words how amazing this experience was. From the history, to the staff, the jazz band, the hospitality, I could go on! Captain Robbie, what an amazing man, 51 years service and so glad I got to meet him, not only that a private tour from engine room, to stern, to bow with so much knowledge! And not to forget, my man Marlon! Without him there is no VIP! This guy knows how to host! From leading us around the boat, to seating area, to keeping us updated. And just when you think I need a drink, he just shows up! Like magic! He really takes that extra mile and makes the whole evening special. To all the staff behind the scenes, I thank you aswell. Such a magical evening, me and my wife enjoyed every minute
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Excellent service
New York City
VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option
Cecelia_H, Sep 2026
Excellent service
I personally enjoyed the VIP service due to my disability and being able to safely get on the ship in a timely manner without the crowd, our small group felt special and well taken care of.
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We like everything
New York City
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Explorer11102605122, Sep 2026
We like everything
We have a great time. Gisele the tour guide was charming. We love it. Thank you so much. I will recommend it for everyone.
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Amazing tour from start to finish!
New York City
Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
cheri639212019, Aug 2026
Amazing tour from start to finish!
Isabelle was an amazing tour guide—friendly, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable! She made the entire experience so much fun while sharing fascinating stories and history along the way.We started with the small airboat tour at Ragin Cajun, where Mike kept us entertained and even taught us that alligators love marshmallows too! 🐊🍡 It was such a fun and memorable experience.Then we headed to Destrehan Plantation, where Isabelle gave us an informative and fascinating history lesson that really brought the plantation’s past to life.From the exciting airboat ride to the rich history of Destrehan Plantation, this was an unforgettable experience! I highly recommend this tour—especially if you’re looking for a fun, educational, and memorable way to experience Louisiana!
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Best way to spend a day in NOLA
New York City
2026 The Creole Connection: Gumbo and Beyond in New Orleans
kimannette824, Aug 2026
Best way to spend a day in NOLA
We ended up being the only two on the tour so I really appreciate that Matthew still took us out and made it a special day. This is our 6th or 7th Culinary Backstreets tour and the NOLA tour did not disappoint. Highly recommend!
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Phenomenal!!!!!
New York City
New Orleans Soul Food Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drinks
Melanie_P, Aug 2026
Phenomenal!!!!!
This food tour was absolutely worth every single dollar!!! Darrell was a phenomenal tour guide, not only did he take us to the best places to eat he give us an in depth lesson in New Orleans history! Art, music, food, and of course Hurricane Katrina. And he even took us to talk to a survivor by the name of Mr. Green who shared his lost and experience with us!! I am definitely going to book this tour again whenever I go back to New Orleans!!
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Personable and fun!
New York City
New Orleans Soul Food Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drinks
D1895OXkimberlyh, Jul 2026
Personable and fun!
Listen….this tour was awesome! Our tour guide Darryl M. was an excellent guide. Highly recommend this tour……10/10!
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Nawlins for newbies
New York City
New Orleans Eat, Drink, and View
N2098XAdianas, Jul 2026
Nawlins for newbies
Absolutely over Jack. So knowledgeable about Nawlins. Friendly and engaging. Seemed to care to make the experience special for us. Learned many facts about the city and people. Enjoyed the places we visited and the food was amazingly delicious. I’d definitely go again and ask for Jack.
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Fun overview of the architectural history of New Orleans
New York City
A Local’s Garden District Tour
NICHOLAS_L, Jun 2026
Fun overview of the architectural history of New Orleans
Leanne was very knowledgeable and provided a great tour. The tour used architecture to explain the development of the city and how it evolved over time. She was very flexible and allowed us to explore different aspects at our own pace
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Good food and great times in NOLA!
New York City
2026 The Creole Connection: Gumbo and Beyond in New Orleans
Stubbya10, Jun 2026
Good food and great times in NOLA!
This tour was outstanding! The food was fantastic and we were lucky as it was just my wife and me as guests on the tour. Our guide Kelly was fantastic as well. She’s a local and her knowledge of the local history and culture, and her personal connection to the music scene, all shared while walking between venues made the trip both fun and educational. And the food! Beignets, muffuletta, gumbo, red beans and rice, gator balls. Highly recommend this tour and get Kelly as your guide.
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Nick was a great guide
New York City
Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup
tinanS4441ON, Jun 2026
Nick was a great guide
I booked it very last minute and they were still very accommodating. Nick was a very good guide. I appreciate how he would pick up litter along the way. He was very passionate about the wildlife. When I asked about native vegetation, he was informative and started pointing those out as well. Would recommend again.
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A swamp full of birds
New York City
Manchac Swamp Extended 4-Hour Kayak Tour with Pickup
Connector63576369722, May 2026
A swamp full of birds
We had a fabulous trip with birds, reptiles, plants, and mammals. Stephanie had a wide range and depth of knowledge and showed us some gems of the swamp. We saw a flock of swallow tailed kites catching insects on the wing - and eating them. What a sight. This topped off a barred owl and nesting herons
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Must take this tour!
New York City
Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour
Gail_H, Mar 2026
Must take this tour!
We learned so much about a lot of things about NOLA. Michaela is outgoing and fun. She is a native and knows so much about her community. She took us all over and even out to the Bayou for an air boat ride. This is a must tour for anyone vacationing in New Orleans for the first time. Truly the highlight of our trip!
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Best food tour ever!
New York City
New Orleans Eat, Drink, and View
jaylynn e, Mar 2026
Best food tour ever!
Great experience overall. Our guide was very knowledgeable not only about the food but the history of New Orleans! Rob did an amazing job!! The food and drinks were worth the money! A great time was had!
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Wonderful tour
New York City
Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura
Jack W, Mar 2026
Wonderful tour
Benjamin picked us up on time. He was courteous, knowledgeable, very friendly. He has a great depth of knowledge of the area. With many tips on sites, out of the way bars and nightlife. He did food reviews of all the Gumbo offerings in New Orleans and posted on YouTube. He was delightful and I highly recommend the tour
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Great tour and guide
New York City
New Orleans’ Influential Women Private Walking Tour
Daniela_K, Feb 2026
Great tour and guide
Great if you already know New Orleans. I learned a lot about NOLA History I did not know. Dominick was a wonderful guide.
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