New Orleans Cultural Tours

Q: Which New Orleans Cultural Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New Orleans Cultural Tours with Instant Confirmation include: New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture View all Activities with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New Orleans Cultural Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Orleans Cultural Tours include Hotel Pickup: New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans Oak Alley Plantation Half-Day Tour from New Orleans Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans View all Activities with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New Orleans trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New Orleans Activities. Top 10 New Orleans 2026 Senior-friendly tours New Orleans The Best New Orleans Swamp Tour Experiences New Orleans’ Most Famous Plantation Tours The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New Orleans View all New Orleans Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Orleans?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Orleans are: New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours New Orleans Luxury & Special Occasions New Orleans Luxury Tours New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing New Orleans Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in New Orleans →

The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans - Rebels, Scandals & Secrets

Meet the bold, scandalous women who left their mark on New Orleans’ darkest history. On this one-of-a-kind walking tour through the French Quarter, you’ll uncover …More

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The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans - Rebels, Scandals & Secrets

Meet the bold, scandalous women who left their mark on New Orleans’ darkest history. On this one-of-a-kind walking tour through the French Quarter, you’ll uncover...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

4.9 (305)

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$35

French Quarter Walking Tour: LGBTQ History, Literary History, and Voodoo

Because I am a long-term resident of the French Quarter, i can afford guests an insider's perspective of this unique neighborhood. My goal is to …More

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French Quarter Walking Tour: LGBTQ History, Literary History, and Voodoo

Because I am a long-term resident of the French Quarter, i can afford guests an insider's perspective of this unique neighborhood. My goal is to...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$40

The Badly Behaved Women Who Made New Orleans Tour

Hear 300 years of history of vice and red light districts in New Orleans, and all that's not fit for print! » Small groups: 15 …More

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The Badly Behaved Women Who Made New Orleans Tour

Hear 300 years of history of vice and red light districts in New Orleans, and all that's not fit for print! » Small groups: 15...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Magazine St Foodie Tour: 9 guests or less

SEMI-PRIVATE - Just 9 People or Less! Indulge in an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Get out of the French Quarter and join …More

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Magazine St Foodie Tour: 9 guests or less

SEMI-PRIVATE - Just 9 People or Less! Indulge in an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Get out of the French Quarter and join...

3 hours Free Cancellation

4.9 (119)

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$149

Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans

“★★★★★ I’ve taken quite a few walking tours in New Orleans and the several I’ve taken led by Edward Simon were hands down the most …More

5.0 (157)

Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans

“★★★★★ I’ve taken quite a few walking tours in New Orleans and the several I’ve taken led by Edward Simon were hands down the most...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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$27

This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We …More

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New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour

This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$35

New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch

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 …More

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New Orleans Small-Group 3 Plantation Tour with Gourmet Lunch

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...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$279

Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as …More

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Historic Garden District Walking Tour

Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

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 …More

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Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$137

Storyville Museum VIP Daily Guided Tour | Admission Included

Step inside America's original Sin City and most notorious red-light district known as Storyville— and let our master storytellers bring it back to life. This …More

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Storyville Museum VIP Daily Guided Tour | Admission Included

Step inside America's original Sin City and most notorious red-light district known as Storyville— and let our master storytellers bring it back to life. This...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$55

Explore the vibrant French Quarter with a Pirate and discover its rich history and fascinating tales. These incredible storytellers are going to explain what life …More

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Pirates of the Quarter Tours

Explore the vibrant French Quarter with a Pirate and discover its rich history and fascinating tales. These incredible storytellers are going to explain what life...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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Self-Guided Walking Tour French Quarter In New Orleans

On our smart phone navigated tour of New Orleans, you will explore the French Quarter and discover its secrets. A few of the site’s you’ll …More

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Self-Guided Walking Tour French Quarter In New Orleans

On our smart phone navigated tour of New Orleans, you will explore the French Quarter and discover its secrets. A few of the site’s you’ll...

60 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour

Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. The Heart …More

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New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour

Join us on this guided tour through the most unique city in America, in the best possible way to explore it...on a bicycle. The Heart...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

French Quarter Stroll with a Local, Small-Group Walking Tour

This is a small group introduction to the French Quarter filled with history, cultural references and architectural delights. Explore the stories behind major points of …More

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French Quarter Stroll with a Local, Small-Group Walking Tour

This is a small group introduction to the French Quarter filled with history, cultural references and architectural delights. Explore the stories behind major points of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$37

New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour

Take an all-inclusive three stop food tour that highlights New Orleans history through food. This 3 hour guided walking tour of the Garden District starts …More

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New Orleans Garden District Food and History Tour

Take an all-inclusive three stop food tour that highlights New Orleans history through food. This 3 hour guided walking tour of the Garden District starts...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$78

New Orleans Jazz History and People of Color Tour

Discover the soul of New Orleans—where jazz, culture, and the stories of Gens de Couleurs and People of Color shape the city’s rhythm and spirit. …More

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New Orleans Jazz History and People of Color Tour

Discover the soul of New Orleans—where jazz, culture, and the stories of Gens de Couleurs and People of Color shape the city’s rhythm and spirit....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide

Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions. …More

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St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide

Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions....

45 to 60 minutes Free Cancellation

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New Orleans French Quarter Self-Guided Tour – At your Own Pace

Our New Orleans French Quarter tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace. Download the app to your …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Self-Guided Tour – At your Own Pace

Our New Orleans French Quarter tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace. Download the app to your...

3 days 20 hours

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$15

Small-Group Glamorous Garden District Tour

Learn the history & architecture of the beautiful Garden District & Magazine Street. Your guide will take you to see residences of Anne Rice, Sandra …More

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Small-Group Glamorous Garden District Tour

Learn the history & architecture of the beautiful Garden District & Magazine Street. Your guide will take you to see residences of Anne Rice, Sandra...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$37

Louisiana of the Creoles: Visit to the French Quarter (French)

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will …More

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Louisiana of the Creoles: Visit to the French Quarter (French)

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Frequently Asked Questions

These answers are based on answers previously given to Cool New Orleans customers' questions.

What are the best options for New Orleans Cultural Tours?

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Orleans Cultural Tours Activities?

According to verified reviews on Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Orleans Cultural Tours are:

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Which New Orleans Cultural Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Orleans Cultural Tours have Free Cancellation?

New Orleans Cultural Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your activity date, check the specific activity page) include:

View all Activities with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New Orleans Cultural Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New Orleans trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Orleans?