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

Dark History Tour In New Orleans
Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the...
$30

Join us on a journey through two of New Orleans’ hallowed historical cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through a maze...
$30

Step into the vibrant soul of New Orleans with the Treme Second Line Experience, an unforgettable journey into the heart of the city’s culture. Unlike...
$30

Perfect for an idyllic stroll down tree-lined boulevards, New Orleans' Garden District is filled with the most beautiful and historic homes, most listed on the...
$30

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

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and...
$30

Enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful, storied city, seeking out the friendly characters, historic spots and gorgeous architecture that is New Orleans. Visit the...
$30

This walking tour combines Hollywood horror with New Orleans' haunted history. It includes ghost stories, true crime, vampire legends, and horror filming locations. Film sites...
$30

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...
$31

Experience the full magic of Louisiana's bayous on the closest swamp tour to downtown New Orleans. Journey down the bayou on a 90-minute Cajun adventure...
$32

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...
$32

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

Learn about the unique French and Spanish architecture of New Orleans as well as the history of the French Quarter....
$32

Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike! Hear haunting tales from the Andrew...
$32

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

Picture this: You step into the historic French Quarter of New orleans,, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you....
$33

FRENCH QUARTER TOUR (BREAKFAST INCLUDED) Join us at Taste of Nawlin’s breakfast tour in the French Quarter where we will start the tour with a full breakfast at...
$34

Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter...
$35

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure
Take a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure! See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the...
$35

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

