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

New Orleans Guided Kayak Swamp Tour
Experience the mysterious beauty of the Louisiana wetlands on a guided kayak tour through the legendary Maurepas Swamp. Voodoo Swamp Tours offers an immersive paddle...
$49

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...
$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...
$25

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...
$25

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...
$32

More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation...
$99

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...
$245

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in America's most haunted city. Visit the...
$35

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we...
$87

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,...
$175

New Orleans Ghost Adventure
Here is your chance to go on a real ghost adventure! It is common for guests to experience cold spots, see apparitions, and some have...
$35

In New Orleans we don't need an excuse to have fun. So forget Bourbon Street, and take the party to the sky! Leave the crowds...
$166

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories...
$15

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the true essence of New Orleans that most tourists miss. I’ll take you to hidden food...
$20

Historical Treme Walking Tour
The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and...
$35

Join us for the most chilling ghost tour in New Orleans, where history comes alive through over 300 years of misfortunes, disasters, and diseases. These...
$20

Creole Kids Tour in New Orleans
Take a stroll back in time on this unique 90 minute walking tour of the French Quarter. The teacher-led Creole Kids Tour leads elementary aged...
$30

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature...
$58

Crescent City History Tour
Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the...
$35

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...
$270

