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 →

Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while …More

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New Orleans Private Food Tour

Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation

Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of …More

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Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation

Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$1,085

Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour

Explore historic New Orleans and the enchanting swamps of south Louisiana on a private driving tour. This luxury experience includes a fully narrated city tour …More

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Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour

Explore historic New Orleans and the enchanting swamps of south Louisiana on a private driving tour. This luxury experience includes a fully narrated city tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$327

Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories …More

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Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories...

1 to 2 hours

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New Orleans French Quarter Cocktail and Culture Tour

Tour the vibrant New Orleans cocktail scene like a local- discover local spirits, historic bars, and mixology history in the non-touristy bars of the French …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Cocktail and Culture Tour

Tour the vibrant New Orleans cocktail scene like a local- discover local spirits, historic bars, and mixology history in the non-touristy bars of the French...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Experience New Orleans like a true local aboard a private luxury vehicle with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle. Private guided pickup is limited to New Orleans …More

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Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans

Experience New Orleans like a true local aboard a private luxury vehicle with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle. Private guided pickup is limited to New Orleans...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often …More

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Private Witches Coven Walking Tour

The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$600

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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New Orleans Gay and Spirited Tour: Eat, Drink, and Be Dazzled

Buckle up, come bedazzled and tour with us in New Orleans! Gay and lesbian pride runs deep! Enjoy a rainbow buffet of gay bars in …More

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New Orleans Gay and Spirited Tour: Eat, Drink, and Be Dazzled

Buckle up, come bedazzled and tour with us in New Orleans! Gay and lesbian pride runs deep! Enjoy a rainbow buffet of gay bars in...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$86

New Orleans Bywater: Food, Art, and History Tour

A walking tour for the those looking to get off the tourist path! The Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this …More

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New Orleans Bywater: Food, Art, and History Tour

A walking tour for the those looking to get off the tourist path! The Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$143

Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

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 …More

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Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

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...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$30

New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the …More

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New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$25

Historic Pitot House and St Louis Cemetery No 3 Combined Tour

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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Historic Pitot House and St Louis Cemetery No 3 Combined Tour

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Private Historical Walk in New Orleans French Quarter

Discover the rich history and timeless charm of New Orleans on a private walking tour through the iconic French Quarter. Explore historic streets, admire elegant …More

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Private Historical Walk in New Orleans French Quarter

Discover the rich history and timeless charm of New Orleans on a private walking tour through the iconic French Quarter. Explore historic streets, admire elegant...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$159

New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of New Orleans with a street food tour through the iconic French Quarter. Led by a guide, explore …More

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New Orleans Street Food Tour With A Local Guide

Immerse yourself in the vibrant food culture of New Orleans with a street food tour through the iconic French Quarter. Led by a guide, explore...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$71

Historical Tour and Musical Show at Dew Drop Inn New Orleans

Step back in time with our guided tour & jazz show at a legendary New Orleans landmark of musical and cultural heritage. Discover the venue …More

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Historical Tour and Musical Show at Dew Drop Inn New Orleans

Step back in time with our guided tour & jazz show at a legendary New Orleans landmark of musical and cultural heritage. Discover the venue...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$68

Private New Orleans 3-Hour Historical and Sightseeing Tour

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for your group of up to 14 travelers. Ride …More

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Private New Orleans 3-Hour Historical and Sightseeing Tour

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for your group of up to 14 travelers. Ride...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Soul of NOLA French Quarter, Marigny, and City Park Combo Tour

We begin in the picturesque French Quarter. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made this fabled city in the swamp. Next we’ll head …More

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Soul of NOLA French Quarter, Marigny, and City Park Combo Tour

We begin in the picturesque French Quarter. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made this fabled city in the swamp. Next we’ll head...

3 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$475

Private Cultural Tour: The Krewe of Red Beans

Want to see the weirdest and most unique spot in New Orleans? Learn about a very special carnival tradition that has become a feature of …More

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Private Cultural Tour: The Krewe of Red Beans

Want to see the weirdest and most unique spot in New Orleans? Learn about a very special carnival tradition that has become a feature of...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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Private New Orleans French Quarter Food and History Walking Tour

Experience New Orleans through two things that define the city: its food and its history. On this private 3-hour walking tour, explore the French Quarter …More

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Private New Orleans French Quarter Food and History Walking Tour

Experience New Orleans through two things that define the city: its food and its history. On this private 3-hour walking tour, explore the French Quarter...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$74

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?