Top Louisiana Historical & Heritage Tours

Henley's Private Tours - "Educational-Comfortable-Entertaining"

This experience is a custom-paced city and/or plantation tour featuring history, cultures, food, and local stories, which can be designed for your group's specific needs. …More

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New Orleans, USA

This experience is a custom-paced city and/or plantation tour featuring history, cultures, food, and local stories, which can be designed for your group's specific needs....

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (144)
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$495
Whitney Plantation and Airboat Tour from New Orleans

This is a half day tour of the Whitney Plantation and a Tour of the Louisiana swamp in a 16 to 20 passenger airboat through …More

New Orleans, USA

This is a half day tour of the Whitney Plantation and a Tour of the Louisiana swamp in a 16 to 20 passenger airboat through...

8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (241)
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$152
New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour

Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives, …More

New Orleans, USA

Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives,...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (115)
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$35
Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and …More

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New Orleans, USA

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (463)
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$159
Urban Enslavement Tour at Hermann Grima House

This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard. The Urban …More

New Orleans, USA

This restored French Quarter home built in 1831, includes a Federalist architectural façade, original operating open-hearth kitchen, urban slave quarters, and expansive courtyard. The Urban...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (203)
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$20
New Orleans Music Tour

Although New Orleans is heavily associated with Jazz, this tour will show how every form of American popular music is informed by New Orleans. As …More

New Orleans, USA

Although New Orleans is heavily associated with Jazz, this tour will show how every form of American popular music is informed by New Orleans. As...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (81)
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$25
New Orleans City Bike Tour

This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you …More

New Orleans, USA

This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (157)
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$60
New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour

We begin with a tour of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where your guide will tell you of the unique burial traditions and celebrations in our “cities …More

New Orleans, USA

We begin with a tour of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where your guide will tell you of the unique burial traditions and celebrations in our “cities...

120 to 150 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (217)
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$55
French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour

The original walking tour company in New Orleans brings to life the New Orleans True Crime Tour. Many of these stories are not featured on …More

New Orleans, USA

The original walking tour company in New Orleans brings to life the New Orleans True Crime Tour. Many of these stories are not featured on...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (353)
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$30
After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the …More

New Orleans, USA

A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (444)
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$39
Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans

Explore the enigmatic world of voodoo dolls in this engaging hands-on class located in the heart of New Orleans. Delve into the rich history of …More

New Orleans, USA

Explore the enigmatic world of voodoo dolls in this engaging hands-on class located in the heart of New Orleans. Delve into the rich history of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (302)
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$100
NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS!

One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New …More

New Orleans, USA

One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.9 (168)
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$120
New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals …More

New Orleans, USA

Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (628)
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$95
New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets. The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and …More

New Orleans, USA

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets. The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (550)
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$37
New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be …More

New Orleans, USA

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.8 (198)
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$110
Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans

The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage …More

New Orleans, USA

The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (188)
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$40
Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation. A decade ago Whitney Plantation, circa 1752, opened its doors to the public for the …More

New Orleans, USA

This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation. A decade ago Whitney Plantation, circa 1752, opened its doors to the public for the...

7 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (47)
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$131
Gallier House Tour in New Orleans

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not …More

New Orleans, USA

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.8 (82)
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$20
Voodoo Queen of New Orleans Walking Tour

Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn …More

New Orleans, USA

Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (268)
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$26
Beyond Storyville -Adults only evening tour in the French Quarter

Our unique answer to the night explores the fascinating underworld of brothels and bordellos. We follow the footsteps of streetwalkers through the French Quarter’s 300+ …More

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New Orleans, USA

Our unique answer to the night explores the fascinating underworld of brothels and bordellos. We follow the footsteps of streetwalkers through the French Quarter’s 300+...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (109)
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$37

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