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 French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories 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: Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van Airboat Swamp and Destrehan Plantation Tour from New Orleans New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS! 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 →

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New …More

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem Walking Tour

Step beyond the iron gates and grand façades of one of New Orleans' most famous neighborhoods. Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem reveals the remarkable …More

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Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem Walking Tour

Step beyond the iron gates and grand façades of one of New Orleans' most famous neighborhoods. Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem reveals the remarkable...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$38

Small-Group French Quarter History Walking Tour

New Orleans is so much more than nightlife! Join us for this French Quarter tour showcasing its historic sights, sounds…and amazing food smells! On this …More

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Small-Group French Quarter History Walking Tour

New Orleans is so much more than nightlife! Join us for this French Quarter tour showcasing its historic sights, sounds…and amazing food smells! On this...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

Pub Crawl: New Orleans' Finest Haunted Pub Tour

Don't miss out on the best bar crawl NOLA has to offer. Join your 5-star guide at Witches Brew Gallery to hear tales of New …More

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Pub Crawl: New Orleans' Finest Haunted Pub Tour

Don't miss out on the best bar crawl NOLA has to offer. Join your 5-star guide at Witches Brew Gallery to hear tales of New...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$38

New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour

Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look …More

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New Orleans Pestilence, Pandemic and Plague Tour

Infectious outbreaks have plagued New Orleans for centuries, and if you're a bit curious about the strange history of our city, you'll want to look...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$37

Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

Bring your family on the only kid friendly ghost hunt in town! Your kids will learn ghost hunting techniques as well as use ghost hunting …More

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Spooky Kid-Friendly Ghost Hunt in New Orleans

Bring your family on the only kid friendly ghost hunt in town! Your kids will learn ghost hunting techniques as well as use ghost hunting...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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This tour takes a trip through the French Quarter with an emphasis on how Jews have contributed to the multi-ethnic gumbo known as New Orleans. …More

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Jewish History Tour of New Orleans

This tour takes a trip through the French Quarter with an emphasis on how Jews have contributed to the multi-ethnic gumbo known as New Orleans....

2 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour with Shuttle Service

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 with Shuttle Service

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...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour

Tragedy + Time = Comedy Join a comedian (that's me) for a small group spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour

Tragedy + Time = Comedy Join a comedian (that's me) for a small group spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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$35

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in …More

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New Orleans Private City Tour

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St …More

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New Orleans French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation

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$55

Adults-Only True Crime, Mafia, Dark History Tour

Some people prefer the road less traveled—and we designed this tour for those people. An alternative to our popular main route, “The Dim Corner” starts …More

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Adults-Only True Crime, Mafia, Dark History Tour

Some people prefer the road less traveled—and we designed this tour for those people. An alternative to our popular main route, “The Dim Corner” starts...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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Friends of the Cabildo Garden District Walking Tour

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 …More

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Friends of the Cabildo Garden District Walking Tour

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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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 …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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Join us for a True New Orleans style brunch! The South is known for Brunch, so let us show you how it’s done in New …More

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New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class

Join us for a True New Orleans style brunch! The South is known for Brunch, so let us show you how it’s done in New...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private French Quarter and Treme Walking Tour

Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These …More

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Private French Quarter and Treme Walking Tour

Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour

This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans …More

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New Orleans Historical and Haunted Walking Tour

This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Soul Food Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drinks

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 …More

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New Orleans Soul Food Tour with Hotel Pickup and Drinks

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...

3 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will …More

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Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this private van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant, unlimited buffet lunch …More

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Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this private van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant, unlimited buffet lunch...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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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?