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“Excellent experience with friends in a fabulous city!! The guide was fantastic and the hurricane that started the tour was the best, by far, that we've ever enjoyed! Legit 5 star fun.”
A 2-hour small-group French Quarter walking tour: river levees, French Market, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and literary film spots. $29.
“Our tour guide, Dave, was so knowledgeable and it was a great walking tour. Only had one full day in New Orleans we saw so much in 2 hours and a lot of the history. Absolutely recommend”
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.
“Great experience and very informative. Learned so much about the jazz history of New Orleans. Highly recommend if you are a jazz music lover or interested in some of the history of New Orleans.”
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.
“The food, drinks, history, & guide were all fantastic.”
Walk Tremé with a local historian through Creole roots, jazz births, civil rights landmarks, and HBO Tremé filming spots for $22.
“Our tour was wonderful. Nikki, our guide, was knowledgeable, engaging and entertaining. We learned details of the Treme African American and Creole experience that only comes from someone whose family had experienced those events. Honest discourse took place among the tour participants as we walked through this amazing neighborhood. A must-do tour if you are…”
Adults-only French Quarter drunken history tour with haunted tales, 5 historic bar stops, and 1 free drink in about 2 hours.
“Raffle was an amazing guide who gave us such an honest look at the city!! Our first drink of the evening was the most delicious hurricane ever provided by our guide; but the best drink in my opinion was the Pimm's Cup at Neopolian House. It was so much fun to learn the history of…”
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.
“I learned so much! Doug is a fantastic guide—very knowledgeable and friendly. Although this walking tour definitely lives up to the dark moniker, Doug relayed these stories in a compassionate and humanizing way. As a history nerd, I can't recommend this tour enough!”
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, Angela I believe her name was, was amazing! I learned so much about the history of the city and I'm not usually much of a history buff. She pulled us into it, though, with the way she told her stories. Very entertaining and educational at the same time. Thank you!”
French Quarter cocktail history tour: 4 craft drinks in 3 hours, from rum punch and Sazerac origins to a Roffignac highball plus 8pm jazz.
“The tour was a ton of fun. It was informative and laid back. The guide was amazing. The only thing I would note is there is no food during the tour, so eat beforehand! You will drink a lot of alcohol!”
Early evening French Quarter cocktail history tour with 4 craft drinks, absinthe talk, Sazerac origins, and live jazz at 8pm. 3 hours, $95.
“Highly recommend! Learned a lot, had a great time, and wonderful cocktails!”
From the Roman Forum to Angkor's temples — pick a civilisation, an era, or a corner of the map.
