Things to do in New Orleans
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New Orleans is small enough to walk and dense enough to reward it, which makes it a city where a guide genuinely earns their fee: several historic cemeteries now require a licensed one for entry, the swamp is an hour out, and the good music room on a Tuesday is not the one on the postcard.
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New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option
Welcome aboard the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! PLEASE make sure you choose your vessel carefully at check out. Ready for the ultimate New Orleans night out? Step aboard a classic riverboat for a…
New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise
Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and literature - like Mark Twain's Huck Finn and Tom Sawyer - and…
New Orleans Airboat Ride
Take a break from the hustle-bustle of New Orleans and escape to nature on this exhilarating, family-friendly airboat ride! Spot alligators, snakes, turtles, egrets and herons as you take a fast, fun ride over a…
New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour
Discover the supernatural side of the French Quarter with our spine-chilling New Orleans ghost tours. Join our expert guides as they lead you through the most haunted streets of America's most mysterious city, sharing…
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure
Take a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure! See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered New…
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation
See the Cajuns of the Bayou living and surviving in harmony with the swamps. Here, the waterways are their highways. From the relaxed comfort of our covered New Orleans Swamp Tour Boats, you will drift slowly past a…
Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour
Do you believe there are things in this life that simply cannot be explained? Come take a walk through the haunted French Quarter stories that may leave you questioning what you ever thought possible. Our 8PM tour will…
Airboat Swamp Tour
Experience the Premiere New Orleans air boat tour, led by a professional Captains. Alternate between high speeds and cruising as you past fascinating flora and fauna. Enjoy the convenience of round-trip transportation…
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous of New Orleans' historical figures have been laid to rest. Visit the tombs of Voodoo…
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option
Fall head over heels for the French Quarter, one delicious bite at a time! What pops your cork more than gumbo, oysters, and 300 years of history? This half day food tour -where flavor meets legacy and how we roll in…
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Jazz Dinner Cruise in New Orleans
Cruise into a brilliant and romantic sunset aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen! Underneath enchanting skyline views enjoy the lively sounds from Sullivan Dabney, Jr. and the Muzik Jazz band while delighting your…
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
This combination tour combines the best of the best! The best swamp tour with the best plantations along River Road. See a variety of wildlife on a swamp boat ride and explore an authentic southern plantation on this…
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
Spend an unforgettable 3 hours exploring New Orleans aboard our comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus. Guided by a licensed local expert, you’ll get an insider’s look at the history, culture, and charm that make our…
New Orleans 75-Minute Riverboat Sightseeing Cruise
Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a 75-minute, family-friendly Mississippi River Cruise! Enjoy live Captain’s narration as you glide past iconic French Quarter landmarks, historic riverfront sites, and…
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans
Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 1 hour and 40 minute New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain. See alligators and other wildlife in their natural habitat…
Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium Ticket
Take a peek beneath the surface with a visit to the state-of-the-art Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium. Marvel at more than 3,600 animals from over 250 species in an AZA-accredited aquarium voted one of the top five…
New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour
Experience New Orleans with us on an approximately 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and some of the most unique…
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation
Leave the French Quarter behind and spend the day in Honey Island Swamp, one of Louisiana’s most pristine protected wetlands, on a 2-hour guided boat tour with round-trip transportation from New Orleans. Unlike louder…
New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour
Zip NOLA is New Orleans' and the World's FIRST ever fully aquatic swamp zipline! With over a half mile of ziplines and suspension bridges spanning the Maurepas Swamp, Zip NOLA is the premier activity for nature lovers…
Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup
Experience the other Swamp Tour in New Orleans. This destination is only 35 minutes from New Orleans yet a world apart. Hold onto your hat! This New Orleans airboat tour is a high speed adventure that is part tour and…
New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour
With our 1-day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. New Orleans is an American city like no other, largely down to its French and Spanish heritage…
After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour
Enjoy a shockingly fun cemetery bus tour while a licensed guide shares with you the amazing history of New Orleans. Explore these cities of the dead under moonlight and be on the lookout for paranormal activity, so…
New Orleans Small-Group Haunted History Carriage Tour
The French Quarter is known as one of the most haunted places in America, and with so many ghost tours to choose from, the best choice is this 1-hour carriage tour from the award-winning Royal Carriages, recently…
Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans
Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial…
Top sights in New Orleans
Questions travellers ask
- Do I need a guide to visit the New Orleans cemeteries?
- For several of the famous ones, yes — entry now requires a licensed guide. Check the specific cemetery before you go, or book one of the tours below, which include access.
- Is a swamp tour from New Orleans worth it?
- In warm weather, when the wildlife is active, very much so. Most operators include pickup in the city, so it works without a car and takes about half a day.
Planning the rest of the trip?
A New Orleans travel guide: Frenchmen Street music, beignets, the streetcar, Creole food and the history behind it — what to do and when to come.
The New Orleans area guide, for travellersHosting in New Orleans?
Hosting an Airbnb in New Orleans: the residential permit and homestead requirement, where short-term rentals are banned, festival demand, and the City offices involved.
The New Orleans city guide, for hostsPrices and availability last checked 2026-09-13. Both are confirmed on Viator before you pay.