HISTORY TOURER
The standouts, worldwide.
The 15 standout new orleans tours, gathered from across the world. What each one shows you, how long it runs and who leads it, so you can pick the tour that fits the trip.
4-hour New Orleans cocktail and food history walk with gumbo, muffuletta, pralines, hot sauce and four full-size drinks for $160.
Most Popular“It's a long walk lol but overall the food is great the drinks are delicious. Would definitely recommend.”
A 2-hour small-group French Quarter walking tour: river levees, French Market, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and literary film spots. $29.
“Amazing sights and insightful narrative. Thoroughly enjoyed our guide and the time we spent. Great taste of the city.”
A 2-hour guided walking tour through New Orleans music landmarks, with live-style audio clips on the way and a local record-producer guide.
“Keith was a very knowledgeable, funny and entertaining guide. We loved his stories and his sharing of personal experiences.”
Walk Tremé’s jazz and Creole heart with a licensed local historian, from St. Augustine Church to HBO Tremé sights in 105 minutes.
4-hour New Orleans cocktail and food history walk with 6 tastings and 4 craft drinks, from gumbo and muffuletta to pralines and French 75.
“Meaghan was incredible! We learned so much and all the food and drinks were wonderful! Such an incredible and unforgettable experience!”
Walk Tremé with a local historian through Creole roots, jazz births, civil rights landmarks, and HBO Tremé filming spots for $22.
“Erin was awesome- very knowledgeable about the area’s history and honestly any other New Orleans subject we threw out. She has passion for the city and neighborhood! She’s able to break down nuanced situations in an approachable way that never felt overly teachy. She shared the historical perspective of residents in an authentic way and…”
Adults-only French Quarter drunken history tour with haunted tales, 5 historic bar stops, and 1 free drink in about 2 hours.
“Raffle gave us a great tour filled with NOLA history and personal anecdotes. The entire experience was excellent. One thing to know is that some of the stops are cash only, so bring cash or an ATM card.”
Walk the French Quarter on a Drunk History-style hunt: dark stories, to-go bar stops, and an EMF meter look at paranormal legends.
“They cancelled the tour a few hours before it happened, causing us to have to scramble to book another tour with another company. It was the last day of our trip and the only option they gave us was to rebook for the next night.”
1.5-hour French Quarter history walk from Jackson Square to Café du Monde, ending with beignets and coffee via a voucher.
“Our guide Jack was so knowledgeable about the history and architecture of New Orleans. He was very engaging! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Taste your way through New Orleans Garden District with 3 stops of Cajun and Creole favorites, drinks, and history—guided walk in 3 hours.
“We learned so much about the history of New Orleans and the Gatden District. Michelle shared about her life in present-day New Orleans and took us to her favorite places to eat and shop. It was a great way to learn about the city.”
A 2-hour dark history walking tour of the French Quarter, with free stop admissions and licensed guides sharing New Orleans stories.
“We went on this tour 2 years ago and returned again with friends this year. Jonathon does an amazing job! He made the history come alive! We love the pace, the facts, and his enthusiasm. His passion for history and New Orleans comes through with each stop we made.”
105-minute French Quarter walk through saints, sinners, voodoo, and Catholic surprises, led by a guide for $22 per person.
French Quarter Saints & Sinners walks you through voodoo, Catholic mysteries, and street legends. 105 minutes for $22 with a funny guide.
“Our guide was great and he had a lot of knowledge about Nola”
French Quarter cocktail history tour: 4 craft drinks in 3 hours, from rum punch and Sazerac origins to a Roffignac highball plus 8pm jazz.
“Everything about this tour was great. The guide was awesome and the drinks were delicious!!”
Early evening French Quarter cocktail history tour with 4 craft drinks, absinthe talk, Sazerac origins, and live jazz at 8pm. 3 hours, $95.
“The tour was incredible! Beth was a joy as a tour guide. She had tons of very interesting information and she was tons of fun. We did this tour on our first night in NOLA and we were so happy we did! I would absolutley recommend this tour to anyone. Its a great introduction to…”
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