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

Leave the French Quarter behind and spend the day in Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s most pristine protected wetlands, on a 2-hour guided boat...
$76

Take a short drive from New Orleans to visit Honey Island Swamp, a wildlife preserve that is one of the last protected wetlands in Louisiana,...
$43

Immerse yourself in the mystical heart of New Orleans with our authentic Voodoo & French Quarter Cultural Experience. This captivating walking tour reveals the true...
$36

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous...
$25

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
Experience an unforgettable New Orleans swamp and bayou tour as you journey deep into the scenic wetlands of South Louisiana. Board a custom-built pontoon boat...
$30

Visit the Whitney Plantation of New Orleans and step back in time as you explore the 18th-century plantation museum, the only one of its kind...
$89

Discover the Soul of New Orleans: Black History That Can’t Be Erased. Walk through the untold story of New Orleans from Indigenous Bulbancha to the...
$55

This tour of New Orleans' oldest and most vibrant neighborhood has history, culture, architecture, and all the great stories that help you really understand what...
$35

See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of...
$60

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour
The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour will take you to New Orleans' most haunted locations. On this 90-minute ghost tour, you'll learn the secrets of...
$30

You and your guests are going to love the opportunity to sit back and relax while your carriage driver unfolds 300 years of fun-filled history...
$65

Enjoy the stories on a walking tour through New Orleans’ elegant 19th Century garden neighborhood. You will get to look through the gates at Lafayette...
$35

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Learn about real ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the...
$26

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour
Zip NOLA is New Orleans' and the World's FIRST ever fully aquatic swamp zipline! With over a half mile of ziplines and suspension bridges spanning...
$89

Cruise into a brilliant and romantic sunset aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Underneath enchanting skyline views enjoy the lively sounds from Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz...
$60

Take in the city's rich history with this exclusive New Orleans Unlimited Sightseeing Package – includes a 3-Day (72 Hour) Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, a...
$54

You will hear the personal stories of four generations of a Louisiana Creole family, including personal, authentic stories of the enslaved people that lived and...
$32

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...
$191

Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard...
$47

New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van
Come hang out with a local for 2.5 to 3 hours and find out why they are so passionate about living in New Orleans. There...
$69

