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

“Ms. Lisa was very informative and added great details to all her stories. I was looking for a good ghost tour, leaning on the history of the city. She did her work and was able to blend facts with fun so well. I highly recommend…”

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

Discover New Orleans’ culinary soul on a 3-hour food tour of the French Quarter, sampling iconic dishes and learning local stories with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Food was very good and we tried some unique dishes. Susan did a great job as our guide and she gave so many recommendations for other restaurants, bars and places to shop and listen to live music. Well worth the price!”

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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

“This was the best tour I have taken in a very long time Our guide was very funny and knowledgeable too,!!wish I remembered his name !!!”

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4.New Orleans Voodoo & French Quarter Cultural Walking Tour

Explore New Orleans' mysterious side on a 2-hour walking tour through the French Quarter, voodoo legends, and historic sites with engaging guides.

★ 4.5

“Our guide did a nice job and ee were comfortable and picked up some good information we wouldn’t have had otherwise. Also stopped by a few spots we definitely wouldn’t have seen on our own. Thank you!”

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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

“Our guide, Caroline, was very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. I would have taken another tour from her if I had the time. The homes we saw were well chosen and the stories were entertaining. If standing still makes your back ache then load up on…”

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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

“A very informative walking tour of selected parts of the French Quarter. I particularly liked the parts relating to the various architecturual influences present there.”

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7.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

Explore New Orleans’ dark side with this 2-hour ghost and vampire walking tour through the French Quarter, featuring haunted sites, ghost stories, and vampire lore.

★ 4.5

“Margot was an excellent guide! She was passionate about sharing the history of the quarter and wildly entertaining with her stand up.”

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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

“This was such a fun tour! I learned so much, the tour guide Jamie was AMAZING, engaging and remembered all our names, connecting with each of us individually throughout it the tour. Highly recommended to anyone visiting!”

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10.New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Discover the history and stories behind New Orleans' famous tombs on this guided walking tour inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, with expert guides and authentic sights.

★ 4.6

“Zelda was an awesome tour guide. she was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery and New Orleans. She was spunky and funny. I learned things and I have been on that tour before. She's a great guide.”

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11.New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District with a small-group walking tour led by local guides. Discover historic homes, Lafayette Cemetery, and unique stories for $33.

★ 5.0

“Sidewalks are horrible, but with good walking shoes they are possible. Tour was informable and enjoyable. I also learned a few things. I love the garden district.”

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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 so knowledgeable and funny, it was a great experience, can highly recommend!!!!!!!!!!!!”

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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

“Pleasure to visit Nola with Stephen We highly appreciated his passion and well-documented comments. Perfect!$$”

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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

“The information shared on the tour was very interesting but we felt that there was sufficient time at each stop where we had a cocktail that we should have been given options as to what cocktail we wanted. At one stop only one person drank…”

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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