French Quarter Tours and Tickets

Step inside the walls of the oldest and most legendary burial ground in New Orleans on a guided tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. The storied graveyard - which can only be visited with a guide - is the final resting place of many illustrious Louisiana families and has been featured in Hollywood films like 'Easy Rider.' Learn about the city's curious above-ground burial practices as you walk among elaborate vaults and see the mysterious tomb of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau.

Discover the rich history of New Orleans, beyond the bars of Bourbon Street and the parties of Mardi Gras, on a private, 3-hour walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit many landmarks that tell the story of the city's unique French, Spanish, and Creole heritage while strolling through the atmospheric streets with a private guide.

Follow in the footsteps of New Orleans' legendary writers with a 2-hour literary history tour of the French Quarter with a local guide. See where Truman Capote and Earnest Hemingway drank their favorite cocktails, with plenty of time to order one for yourself. Enjoy a relaxed pace as you stroll to the authors' homes, discover the Southern roots of Eudora Welty and Tennessee Williams, and hear stories about the art and literature of Dixie Bohemia. Finish your tour by visiting a pair of beloved restaurants that have become neighborhood landmarks.

You just might become a believer on this 2-hour haunted history tour of the French Quarter. Hear tales from New Orleans' spooky and salacious past while visiting famous haunts like the La Laurie Mansion and a bar known for its paranormal activity. Separate the bogus from believable and challenge your skepticism with historical references and facts that can't be denied.

Experience New Orleans from a perspective rare to visitors on a horse-drawn carriage ride through the French Quarter. In addition to navigating for you, your guide tells anecdotes about the historic landmarks from Jackson Square to Bourbon Street. Booking a private tour ensures the itinerary is customized to your own interests, whether it be a food-themed tour or a quiet, romantic ride.

Take in New Orleans' distinctive architecture and history on a small-group, 2-hour walking tour of the French Quarter. Step back in time at Jackson Square and the St. Louis Cathedral, and learn about the Vieux Carr e's most celebrated (and notorious) characters. See Madame John's Legacy, visit the Old Ursuline Convent then stop by the home of a famous socialite and suspected serial killer. Explore the neighborhood with a local guide, and get insider tips on the best places to eat and drink like a local in New Orleans.

Follow in the footsteps of New Orleans' great writers on a 2-hour private history tour, and walk alongside an experienced guide as you visit the city's most important literary landmarks. Explore the bars where Capote, Hemingway and Tennessee Williams spent time, and pause to order their favorite drinks. Look at the writers' former homes and beloved haunts, then visit a pair of renowned restaurants that saw the cream of 'Dixie Bohemia' after the First World War. Hear insider stories about Southern writers and experience the literary side of the Vieux Carr e.

Explore New Orleans at your own pace with a private, 2-hour walking tour of the French Quarter's historic landmarks and cultural highlights. Enjoy the flexibility to customize the route, and spend time at the sites that interest you most. Get an insider's perspective on life in the city as you learn about New Orleans' most distinctive music, architecture and historical moments. Private tour ensures a personal experience; bring your pet, take time for photography, and experience the very best of New Orleans.

Let a wetland ecologist guide you through the Honey Island Swamp during this 2-hour private tour. Ride on a shaded flat-bottom boat, equipped for up to 14 passengers, to get a close look at one of the country's wildest swamps. Round-trip transportation from New Orleans hotels is included. This private tour offers flexibility and personalized attention from your guide.

Treat yourself to the Halloween of a lifetime with an eerie 2-hour French Quarter walking tour! Wind through darkened alleys, and hear tales of famous hauntings and mayhem from your entertaining guide. You'll stop at sites of paranormal activity such as the Ursuline Convent and the LaLaurie Mansion, home to the murderous Delphine LaLaurie. Enjoy a night of tale-telling featuring notorious characters, voodoo, ghosts, vampires and more.

Without a guide, you might miss the celebrity gravestones and only-in-New-Orleans stories behind St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Along with your guide, head through the maze of tombstones to highlights such as the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and the future resting place of actor Nicholas Cage. Your guide shares history and trivia about cemetery and its residents as you tour.

Soak up New Orleans' wild (and sometimes drunken) history on a 2-hour walking tour of the French Quarter with a storyteller guide. Visit historic sights and occult landmarks with plenty of time to grab cocktails to go, as the guide shares the ghost stories, vampire legends, and funny anecdotes about life in the Vieux Carr e.

Explore New Orleans history and voodoo heritage on a 2-hour, private walking tour of the French Quarter and the St. Louis Cemetery #1, the oldest burial ground in the city. Visit the essential landmarks of the Vieux Carr e as you walk alongside your local guide, and hear stories of the neighborhood's colorful past. Learn about New Orleans' funeral traditions while strolling through historic crypts and monuments, and pay your respects to 'Voodoo Queen' Marie Laveau before finishing your walk at a historic French Quarter bar.

Discover New Orleans kaleidoscopic history on a 2-hour private walking tour, exploring highlight landmarks like the bustling French Quarter, Jackson Square, Cabildo, the Ursuline Convent and more. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its eclectic history from New Orleans' French and Spanish roots to its Creole cultural traditions and contemporary culture. A great comprehensive tour for history buffs!

Experience New Orleans' history without the hassle of planning transportation or wearing yourself out from too much walking with this city tour aboard a Skyvue vehicle. Catch sight of the city through the giant glass windows and ceiling as you ride through to popular attractions, such as New Orleans Museum of Art, Loyola University, Tulane University, St. Louis Cemetery, and Audubon Park. Along the way, go down the famous Bourbon Street and stop in the French Quarter's Jackson Square.

From grits to gumbo, food in New Orleans is packed with flavor. This food walking tour of the French Quarter takes you to time-tested, hole-in-the-wall establishments that you're likely to overlook on your own. Try authentic Cajun and Creole cooking, and learn about New Orleans history and culture between bites.

Savor the best of New Orleans during this private 3-hour food tour of the French Quarter. Learn about this colorful neighborhood's history through its cuisine as you walk from one famous restaurant to another.

Connect with your creative side in New Orleans during a pottery workshop at the historic French Market. Take a rest from sightseeing and the heat of the day in a shaded outdoor studio at the edge of the French Quarter, where you'll learn basic hand-building techniques in a casual environment. Remember your visit to New Orleans with a handmade, one-of-a-kind souvenir, which will be fired, glazed, and shipped home to you after the class.

Explore New Orleans's most famous sights and lesser-known treasures on a private, 6-hour combo tour of the French Quarter and outlying neighborhoods. Stroll past historic landmarks like Jackson Square and the Cabildo on a walking tour, and then get an authentic glimpse of the city often missed by visitors on a comprehensive driving tour.  A private guide and comfortable transport make it a great way to delve deep beneath the surface of this one-of-a-kind American city.

Few places in America have as rich and lurid a history as New Orleans, and this family-friendly, true-crime walking tour of the Big Easy will bring a select few tales to life. A professional guide and storyteller will reveal the most-colorful characters and thrilling exploits as your group wanders the labyrynthian streets, the dark underbelly of this famous city unfurling with every turn.