NEW ORLEANS · WALKING TOURS

The 15 Best New Orleans Walking Tours

22 walks  ·  from $21 a head

The Quarter is thirteen blocks by six and every one of them has a story a guide can prove. These 15 cover cemeteries, food, voodoo history and the garden district, priced and timed.

New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour - New Orleans Pharmacy Museum and the darker side of medicine
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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter after dark with guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Catie. Hear tales of Madame LaLaurie, the Casket Girls, voodoo, vampires, yellow fever, and old medical practices while stopping at Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and the Pharmacy Museum. Expect about 1 hour 45 minutes on uneven sidewalks.

“Spooky Rob was great and knew all the local history, he was also very clear to understand during a whole parade passing by!”

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Creole brisket and the city’s sandwich traditions
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

2.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Spend three hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with a guide such as Jack, Susan, Nate, or Lauren. Stop for generous tastings that may include seafood gumbo, oysters, Creole brisket, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. The standard tour holds up to 18 people, or you can choose a small group capped at 13.

“Thoroughly enjoyed this food tour!!! Our guide, Jack, was wonderful!!! Shared much history information in an enjoyable manner!! The foods we sampled were all delicious…sufficient portions of everything…we had 13 people in our group and everyone seemed to enjoy the tour…I’ve been on numerous food tours in the past and this one ranks among my favorites!!! Highly recommend and hopefully you’ll have Jack as your guide!!”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - Starting at Basin St. Station
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

3.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Spend about 45 minutes inside New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with an officially licensed guide. You’ll hear stories tied to Marie Laveau, Delphine LaLaurie, and the city’s past, while walking among above-ground tombs. Guides such as Alan, Buddy, Richie, Denise, and Zelda have led recent tours, though assignments vary.

“Tour guide Richie was amazing!! Had so much information and knowledge of the cemetery and New Orleans”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

4.New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk about one mile through the French Quarter, Jackson Square, Louis Armstrong Park, and the former Storyville district while learning how voodoo connects with slavery, music, architecture, and New Orleans culture. Guides such as William, Logan, Jimmy, and James are praised for clear storytelling. This is educational and atmospheric, not a frightening ghost tour.

“So much great history and stories of creepy events within a small area of the city. James also made some great recommendations for places to eat as a local.”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour - Meeting at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

5.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours with a local guide such as Caroline, Angie, or Shawn, exploring Garden District mansions and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from outside its gates. Learn about architecture, burial customs, film locations, and New Orleans life, then get personal tips for food, music, and drinks.

“Angie was an amazing tour guide and filled with information. Her knowledge about the area was beyond incredible. She definitely made a 2hr tour enjoyable. Will definitely recommend this tour to everyone.”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour - French Quarter stories beyond the postcard view
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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

6.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend two hours walking from Dumaine Street through the French Quarter, French Market, St. Louis Cathedral, Royal Street, and Jackson Square. Guides including Scott, Tim, Libby, Renee, Lesley, and Yvonne mix history, architecture, food tips, and local stories. Groups are capped at 12, with three daily departures.

“Lesley did an amazing job on our walking tour of the French Quarter with her deep knowledge of NOLA’s history, culture, food, architecture, etc. The tour enriched our time here and was the perfect way to launch our visit.”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter - What the two-hour route feels like
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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

7.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk New Orleans after dark with French Quarter Phantoms for a two-hour tour of haunted sites, local legends, and vampire lore. Guides such as Randy, Yvette, Michael, and Breon mix documented history with folklore. The route ends near Jackson Square and includes a mid-tour bathroom break.

“This was a wonderful first time experience. The host was lively and fun, told wonderful stories. Be sure to wear great walking shoes!”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour - Starting beneath the St. Louis Cathedral
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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

8.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk the French Quarter with a local horror-storian such as Jamie, Christo, Lucy, or Anja. Hear documented murders, unsolved crimes, mafia stories, fires, hauntings, and local legends at landmarks including St. Louis Cathedral and the Louisiana Supreme Court. This adults-only tour is offered in English for ages 17 and up.

“Christo is awesome! He was very knowledgeable and clearly loves what he does! This was an amazing tour and will definitely be booking again!!”

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour - Starting with gumbo at 3rd Block Depot
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

9.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk through the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide and eat your way through five local stops. Expect gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, a fried catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, and dessert. Guides such as Beth, Meg, Dylan, John, and Sarah bring food stories and city history to the route.

“Wonderful and fun tour. This walking tour was a great way to taste the flavors of New Orleans and learn some of the amazing history of the city. Our guide was very knowledgeable.”

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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 - Starting at Basin St. Station
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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

10.Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,519 reviews · 55 min · from $25

Meet your English-speaking guide inside Basin St. Station, then walk into St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, normally closed to the public. In 55 minutes, you’ll see Marie Laveau’s tomb, Nicolas Cage’s pyramid-shaped vault, and other notable graves while learning about New Orleans burial customs. Guides such as Zelda, Richie, Jimmy, and Taylor are known for lively storytelling.

“Great time with our guide Taylor! Super funny guy, kept it light and answered all our questions so easily. Super interesting tour, very educational, and enjoyable.”

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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour - Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and New Orleans burial customs
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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

11.New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Libby, Tim, Renée, James, Lesley, or Yvonne. You’ll hear stories about grand 19th-century homes, burial customs, Mardi Gras, famous residents, and neighborhood life. The route includes Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, viewed through its gates, and is limited to 12 people.

“Presley was very knowledgeable and was able to give us tons of information about the history and buildings. Loved that it was a small group”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour - Starting at 316 Chartres Street with gumbo
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New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

12.French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 713 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Walk the French Quarter for three hours with guides such as Beth, Gary, John, Meg, and the Professor, stopping for gumbo, hot sauce, pralines, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, and banana bread pudding. A vegetarian menu is available by request, but vegan, gluten-free, and dairy-free options are not offered.

“Gary was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and told great stories that connected the food and people to the traditions and culture of Nola. Very enjoyable experience.”

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New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour - Jackson Square and the first turn into darkness
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New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

13.New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 664 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Spend two evening hours walking the French Quarter with a theatrical guide such as Rose Sinister, Chase, or Gwiddeon. Hear vampire lore, police-report scandals, local history, and film stories tied to Interview with a Vampire. The route starts at St. Louis Cathedral, includes Royal Street and Boutique Du Vampyre, and may pause at a vampire tavern.

“Guide was very informative and funny. He knew a lot of history behind the city. I think he said his name was chase.”

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New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour - Tree-lined streets and antebellum design
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New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour

14.Garden District Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 514 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with an English-speaking guide such as James, Renee, Libby, or Yvonne. Expect grand homes, tree-lined streets, architecture, local stories, and a look through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, currently closed to the public. The tour ends near Magazine Street for food and shopping.

“James had a detailed knowledge of the area- including the architecture and botanics- providing an all round interesting and humorous tour”

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New Orleans: 2 or 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour - Starting at Jackson Square and the French Market
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New Orleans: 2 or 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour

15.2 or 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Use a 2 or 3 day pass to ride an open-top bus around New Orleans, hopping off near Jackson Square, Tremé, the WWII Museum, Garden District, and more. Live guides such as Mary, Gena, Colin, and Paige add local stories. The 2-day pass includes a Garden District walk, while the 3-day option also includes a French Quarter walk.

“Logan is an awesome Tour guide, awesome humour and very informative. The driver was also very courteous and welcoming.”

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