New Orleans

15 Best New Orleans Walking Tours

The walking tours: the Quarter, the Garden District and the cemeteries at strolling speed, which is the city’s native pace. Mornings beat both the heat and the crowds on Royal Street.

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

Experience the spooky side of New Orleans with a 1 hour 45-minute guided ghost, voodoo, and vampire tour through the historic French Quarter at night.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Lacey our tour guide was wonderful! Interesting and lots of stories amd fun. Highly recommend. Mother and daughter so great For all ages”

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

Discover the fascinating final resting places of New Orleans' most notable residents with this guided walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Learn history, legends, and secrets in just under an hour.

★ 4.5

“Energized tour guide, understandable dept of history for a first time visit and great for kids. Not a lot of distractions so you can focus because th cemetery closes for visits”

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5.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' historic Garden District on this two-hour guided walking tour. Explore antebellum homes, learn cemetery secrets, and get local tips for an authentic experience.

★ 5.0

“Great experience! Guide made it interesting and fun. Worth it to go and see beautiful historic homes and have a glimpse of the cemetery.”

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6.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans’ French Quarter with a knowledgeable guide on this 2-hour walking tour, exploring iconic landmarks, hidden stories, and local secrets for just $33.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. She provided insights into New Orleans history that made me think of the city in a whole new way.”

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

Discover New Orleans’ dark side with this adults-only walking tour, exploring true crime stories, haunted sites, and hidden history for an authentic, gripping experience.

★ 5.0

“Lucy was an incredible story teller. She was so knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. Highly recommend, a highlight of our trip for sure!”

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9.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans’ culinary roots and vibrant culture on this 3-hour guided walking tour featuring classic Creole dishes, historic sites, and authentic flavors.

★ 5.0

“To be clear, it’s minimal walking to get a chance to sample local cuisine-and covers history of corresponding food. We thought originally it would be a combination of some historical architecture/history with a sampling of food along the way”

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12.New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' historic cemeteries with an engaging, guided walking tour. Learn about above-ground burial traditions and local stories for $30.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was fantastic! Vee (sp?) was deeply knowledgeable and passionate about the history of burial and mourning in New Orleans.”

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13.French Quarter Walking Tour With Comp 1850 House Museum Admission

Discover New Orleans' French Quarter with this engaging 2-hour guided walking tour, including access to the historic 1850 House Museum. Ideal for history buffs and culture lovers.

★ 5.0

“Bob was so knowledgeable and made this a great learning experience - I was glad he included so much history in the tour. Only wish it had been a little longer but highly recommend. I also visited the 1850 House Museum after the tour -…”

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15.New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' cocktail culture with a 2.5-hour guided walking tour through historic French Quarter bars, tasting three classic drinks and hearing fascinating stories.

★ 4.5

“Very well organized! There was quite a bit of walking but we had 5 breaks with a chance to sit at each location. The drinks were great and Val was really good at keeping the conversation going. She really knows her NOLA history.”

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More New Orleans Walking Tours

4.5New Orleans Vampire Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter3 hours (approx.)$95.00 4.9New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour2 hours$35 5.0New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$37.00 5.0Walking Tour in New Orleans Garden District2 hours (approx.)$26.00 4.5New Orleans: 2-Hour Ghosts & Vampires Walking Tour1.5 hours$22 5.0New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 4.5The Premier New Orleans Food Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$81.00 5.0French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 4.5Adults-Only Uncensored Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.5New Orleans: 2 or 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour1.5 hours$47 5.0New Orleans French Quarter Architecture Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$40.00 3.8New Orleans: Five-in-One City Walking Tour2 hours$24 4.5Voodoo Queen of New Orleans Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.60 5.0New Orleans Treme’ Walking Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$20.50 4.5French Quarter Food Walking Tour$41.60 4.5New Orleans Food Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$44.00 5.0Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$40.00 4.5New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour2 days (approx.)$47.00 4.2New Orleans: Drunk History Walking Tour2 hours$28 5.0New Orleans French Quarter and Voodoo History Walking Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$21.00 4.5Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$25.00 5.0Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$39.92 4.5Shared 2 Hours Saints and Sinners Walking Tour in New Orleans2 hours (approx.)$21.00