Top New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours

Q: Which New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours with Instant Confirmation include: New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

Q: I need a ride! Which New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

No problem. These New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours include Hotel Pickup: City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van Airboat and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans View all Tours with Hotel Pickup →

Q: Got any more New Orleans trip ideas?

We sure do. Check out our curated lists of hand-picked New Orleans Tours. Top 10 New Orleans 2026 Senior-friendly tours New Orleans The Best New Orleans Swamp Tour Experiences New Orleans’ Most Famous Plantation Tours The best tours and activities for culture lovers in New Orleans View all New Orleans Trip Ideas →

Q: What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Orleans?

Based on our sales data over the past year, the most popular styles of tours and activities in New Orleans are: New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours New Orleans Luxury & Special Occasions New Orleans Luxury Tours New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing New Orleans Historical & Heritage Tours View all tour styles in New Orleans →

Garden District Tour: Extra-Small Group of Nine or Less

Why be herded in a large group without getting to know your guide or ask questions? Come explore with us in the Garden District with …More

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Garden District Tour: Extra-Small Group of Nine or Less

Why be herded in a large group without getting to know your guide or ask questions? Come explore with us in the Garden District with...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$49

New Orleans Gay and Spirited Tour: Eat, Drink, and Be Dazzled

Buckle up, come bedazzled and tour with us in New Orleans! Gay and lesbian pride runs deep! Enjoy a rainbow buffet of gay bars in …More

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New Orleans Gay and Spirited Tour: Eat, Drink, and Be Dazzled

Buckle up, come bedazzled and tour with us in New Orleans! Gay and lesbian pride runs deep! Enjoy a rainbow buffet of gay bars in...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$86

A seance begins with a blessing to help open the way for spirit to come through. Using the gifts of spirit mediumship, your psychic will …More

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New Orleans Seance Experience

A seance begins with a blessing to help open the way for spirit to come through. Using the gifts of spirit mediumship, your psychic will...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$50

Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People

Our Company is one of the oldest and most trusted bus tours in New Orleans. For over two hours, you’ll learn about the history and …More

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Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People

Our Company is one of the oldest and most trusted bus tours in New Orleans. For over two hours, you’ll learn about the history and...

2 hours 15 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$850

New Orleans 5 Cemeteries Tour: Anne Rice and Other Famous Graves

We'll go to FIVE CEMETERIES in New Orleans, including METAIRIE CEMETERY, dubbed by many as "the most beautiful cemetery in America." Don't worry - they …More

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New Orleans 5 Cemeteries Tour: Anne Rice and Other Famous Graves

We'll go to FIVE CEMETERIES in New Orleans, including METAIRIE CEMETERY, dubbed by many as "the most beautiful cemetery in America." Don't worry - they...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$29

Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell

In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents. …More

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Tour the BK House Where Every Room Has a Story to Tell

In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents....

50 minutes Free Cancellation

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$15

Ghostly Legends of New Orleans Walking Tour

Join us for the most chilling ghost tour in New Orleans, where history comes alive through over 300 years of misfortunes, disasters, and diseases. These …More

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Ghostly Legends of New Orleans Walking Tour

Join us for the most chilling ghost tour in New Orleans, where history comes alive through over 300 years of misfortunes, disasters, and diseases. These...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$20

Vegan French Quarter Food Tour of NOLA cuisine

Discover the vibrant vegan food scene in New Orleans on this delightful Vegan French Quarter Food Tour. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or the curious foodie, …More

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Vegan French Quarter Food Tour of NOLA cuisine

Discover the vibrant vegan food scene in New Orleans on this delightful Vegan French Quarter Food Tour. Perfect for vegans, vegetarians, or the curious foodie,...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$149

Beignets and Burials Tour of New Orleans Iconic Cemeteries

Start your morning with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call while learning about the general history of New Orleans cemeteries. We venture into …More

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Beignets and Burials Tour of New Orleans Iconic Cemeteries

Start your morning with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call while learning about the general history of New Orleans cemeteries. We venture into...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$50

Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation

This is a small narrated private tour by van, for groups of up to 13 travelers. At Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery, see the …More

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Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour with Private Transportation

This is a small narrated private tour by van, for groups of up to 13 travelers. At Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery, see the...

6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$159

Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

A grand mélange of Cajun and Creole cultures for private groups of up to 12, starting with a private airboat tour of the cypress swamps. …More

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Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

A grand mélange of Cajun and Creole cultures for private groups of up to 12, starting with a private airboat tour of the cypress swamps....

9 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$279

Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the …More

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Crescent City History Tour

Experience America's oldest & most mysterious living city from the perspective of a local with this walking tour of the French Quarter. Hear about the...

1 to 2 hours

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$35

Spirits of the French Quarter: A Halloween Special Event Tour

Experience the haunted side of New Orleans with this Halloween tour! Hear stories about the Spirits of the French Quarter. Walk through the most haunted …More

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Spirits of the French Quarter: A Halloween Special Event Tour

Experience the haunted side of New Orleans with this Halloween tour! Hear stories about the Spirits of the French Quarter. Walk through the most haunted...

2 hours

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$65

New Orleans Marigny Bywater Food & History Tour

A full meal, all-inclusive food tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and explore New Orleans like a local, the Marigny Bywater …More

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New Orleans Marigny Bywater Food & History Tour

A full meal, all-inclusive food tour for anyone looking to get off the beaten path and explore New Orleans like a local, the Marigny Bywater...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$78

The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour

Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to …More

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The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Tour

Music, music, music… the beat goes on everywhere in New Orleans, from the buskers on the street corners to the statues in the park to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$28

Private French Quarter and Treme Walking Tour

Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These …More

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Private French Quarter and Treme Walking Tour

Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$320

Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Perfect for an idyllic stroll down tree-lined boulevards, New Orleans' Garden District is filled with the most beautiful and historic homes, most listed on the …More

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Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

Perfect for an idyllic stroll down tree-lined boulevards, New Orleans' Garden District is filled with the most beautiful and historic homes, most listed on the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$30

Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories …More

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Pub Crawl: French Quarter Haunted History Cocktail Tour

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories...

1 to 2 hours

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$15

New Orleans a city founded in 1718 by Jean Baptist Le Moyne de Bienville. This city sets at the edge of a river in the …More

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Creole French Quarter Walking Tour

New Orleans a city founded in 1718 by Jean Baptist Le Moyne de Bienville. This city sets at the edge of a river in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and …More

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Historical Treme Walking Tour

The Historical Treme Walking tour introduces the African American experience in New Orleans, our guests will witness the Free People of Color that lived and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours are:

What are the best kid-friendly options for New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours Tours?

According to verified reviews on Cool Shore Excursions and TripAdvisor, the best kid-friendly New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours are:

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Which New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours have Free Cancellation?

New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours with Free Cancellation (in most cases up to 24 hours in advance of your tour date, check the specific tour page) include:

View all Tours with Free Cancellation →

I need a ride! Which New Orleans Cultural & Theme Tours have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New Orleans trip ideas?

What are the most popular styles of Tours and Activities in New Orleans?