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

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...
$585

A grand mélange presentation of Cajun and Creole cultures including a high-speed airboat tour of the cypress swamps. Visit Laura Plantation, built in 1804, and...
$279

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

Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The...
$270

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Pass by 4 Plantations and enjoy in-depth guided tours of...
$259

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry...
$250

Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans like never before on our culinary city tour! As you ride through the historic streets of the Big...
$200

We will be touring all around the Historic French Quarter and 2 historic surrounding neighborhoods of the Marigny and Treme. We will talk about the...
$200

A Locals' Music Tour
Come tour this Music Mecca with a 6th generation New Orleanian. We will tour the French Quarter, Treme and Marigny neighborhoods talking music history and...
$200

A Rich Cultural and Ecological Experience of Louisiana! The Swamp Kayak Tour, Cajun Food, Plantation Tour Experience: • Transportation to and from New Orleans •...
$199

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours (MGMT) has captured the essence of what makes Nola enchanted... it's mystic art, cuisine, and of course spirits. MGMT brings brands...
$199

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...
$190.50

New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight
See the bright lights of New Orleans at night on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight! While listening to commentary from the pilot, relax...
$189.34

Get ready for an exhilarating 1.5 hour airboat ride deep into secluded bayous in Cajun Country. You will see all sorts of wildlife on your...
$179

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

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...
$175

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...
$175

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

New Orleans Sightseeing Flight
Soar above New Orleans on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight, and enjoy aerial views of the southern city's showstopping sights! While aboard the...
$162.67

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and...
$159

