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.

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

“The tour guide lady smelled really bad. Her clothes looked like they haven’t been washed in months. She was a soft talker and couldn’t hear her, and u couldn’t stand close to her because of the smell”

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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

“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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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

“Angie was great and entertaining. Appreciated all of her knowledge of New Orleans and the garden district. I just wish it wasn’t so cold…”

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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 lot of information and details. Covered just about every topic from architecture, religion, food, etc. Our guide was great”

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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

“This was just ok. The ghost stories were too long so you’d stand in one place to hear a very detailed story. We heard three stories only in the first hour. Shorter and more stories would be more fun. Our guide also came across as…”

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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

“Our tour guide Jamie was captivating and interactive with the whole group. The factual true crime events are extremely interesting and can be understood how it flows into the paranormal. The tour time feels like it goes by so fast and you don’t want it…”

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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

“Such a fun easy going food tour. It was a lot of fun, informative and delicious. The tour guide was fantastic, I truly would recommend this tour to anyone.”

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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

“This tour was Very interesting and informative! The walking is not bad at all because you have a lot of breaks in walking while you’re listening to the guide.”

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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

“We had a great time. There was a ton of information and the guide delivered with skill and performance.”

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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