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New Orleans Bywater: Food, Art, and History Tour
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New Orleans Bywater: Food, Art, and History Tour

A walking tour for the those looking to get off the tourist path! The Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$143
New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour with Guide
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New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour with Guide

Discover the Romance and Flavors of New Orleans on a Food and History Tour with a Local Guide. Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$147
Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District: Group of Nine or Less
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Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District: Group of Nine or Less

SEMI-PRIVATE - Just 9 People or Less! Indulge in an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Get out of the French Quarter and join...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149
Vegan French Quarter Food Tour of NOLA cuisine
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Vegan French Quarter Food Tour of NOLA cuisine

Discover the vibrant vegan food scene in New Orleans on this delightful Vegan French Quarter Food Tour. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or the curious foodie,...

3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$149
Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation
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Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation

This is a small narrated private tour by van, for groups of up to 13 travelers. At Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery, see the...

6 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$159
New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour
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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

Combining the history of Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans-style cocktails, this event is a feast for the senses! Along with your guide you will visit...

4 hours • Free Cancellation
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$160
New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation
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New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation

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...

3 hours 30 minutes • Hotel pickup offered
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$165
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
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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
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$175
New Orleans Eat, Drink, and View
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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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Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans
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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
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
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
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
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
Highlights of New Orleans City and Destrahan Plantation Tour
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Likely to Sell Out
5.0 (1)

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
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
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 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

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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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Guide was superb
New York City
New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour
carol_w, Sep 2026
Guide was superb
We learned so much about New Orleans history, as well as about the food. Dylan was our guide and he was beyond 5 stars. The group was exactly the right size. Food and drink was awesome!
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Walking tour
New York City
New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour
kim_r, Sep 2026
Walking tour
You stop at top restaurants and receive good drinks and food. Beth was very knowledgeable and had stories at each stop
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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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The best of New Orleans culinary diversity
New York City
Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District: Group of Nine or Less
superhappyexplorer, Sep 2026
The best of New Orleans culinary diversity
This is a great food tour that celebrates the best of the diversity of the New Orleans culinary scene. Our tour guide, Ty, was knowledgeable and interesting. He not only shared the history of the food we were tasting, but the history of the r city he clearly loves as well. Definitely take this tour!
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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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Would definitely recommend
New York City
Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation
SueM921, Sep 2026
Would definitely recommend
We are more than happy to recommend Isabelle and her team. Isabelle has been in tourism for many years and is extremely knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. She is full of local tips and is more than happy to share. She went the extra mile to accommodate our requests. It was a lot of fun. Thanks Isabelle. Sue and Clive
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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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First and foremost, the...
New York City
Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District: Group of Nine or Less
Angela_R, Aug 2026
First and foremost, the...
First and foremost, the food! ❤️ Our tour guide, Mark, curated the most delightful selection of dishes that gave us such a wonderful taste of New Orleans! Every stop was delicious, but what made the experience truly special was Mark himself. He was incredibly knowledgeable about the food and culinary culture of New Orleans, but went above and beyond by teaching us about the history, traditions, and Southern culture woven into the city’s food. Mark was personable, engaging, and clearly passionate about sharing his city with others. A delicious little journey through the heart and history of New Orleans 👍🏻👍🏻
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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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Plantation tour in French
New York City
Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation
nellyt718, Jul 2026
Plantation tour in French
I booked the plantation tour with Tours By Isabelle because it was one of the only ones to offer tours in French. Isabelle was very clear in her explanations before and after the booking and was always available via WhatsApp; it is a guarantee of quality and professionalism.Our guide René picked us up at our hotel and shared anecdotes with us throughout the car ride to our destination, and on the way back, he gave us very good recommendations for restaurants. Isabelle had booked a French-language tour of the Laura plantation and notified me of a date change as soon as she knew about it, so that I could plan ahead.I recommend Tours By Isabelle with my eyes closed!
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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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