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

“Logan was exceptional in storytelling and very charismatic! My family and I were happy about seeing the French quarter, and being able to laugh at his dad jokes. We 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

“Very good introduction to New Orleans history and food. Our guide, Jack was very friendly and informative and gave us a great value for our money.”

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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

“Very informative and entertaining! Emi,was a great guide! Highly recommend!!! Learn a lot of New Orleans and it's history.”

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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

“Nice walking tour around garden district. Interesting history and a knowledgeable guide. It was interesting to hear the history of the homes, the area, and the cemetery. Sidewalks are uneven and broken in places but a leisure pace that is easy to manage. Would recommend…”

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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

“Randy is a gem and a fabulous tour guide. He was informative, engaging, and funny to boot! He spoke of delicate topics with respect and the tour never felt exploitative. Highly recommend this tour—and very much appreciated the bathroom break halfway. Thank you!”

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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

“Christo was great! I was specifically looking for a less ghosty, more true-crimey tour to take—and this did not disappoint. I appreciate them sticking to the documented facts of the cases and not getting overly sensational. I would 100% take another tour with Streets of…”

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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

“Yummy variety of food, knowledgeable and funny tour guide! Beth is super knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans as well as cuisine history. She answered all of our questions and even shared some recipes with us. She was fabulous!!”

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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

“Vee was a fantastic guide! Such interesting history of the city and its cemeteries! The tour went long but we love when that happens!”

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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

“Amazing tour and tour guide. The extremely knowledgeable tour guide was able to answer all our questions and share her passion for her city and its history.”

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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

“Katherine was an excellent tour guide. This was fun and very informative about New Orleans life and cocktail culture. We had a lot of fun and gave us new adventures to try next time we are in the city.”

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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