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 →

With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going …More

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A Local's Garden District Tour

With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$200

New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

A priceless painting has vanished from a historic French Quarter mansion. Follow coded messages from the mysterious thief through 10 iconic New Orleans landmarks on …More

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New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

A priceless painting has vanished from a historic French Quarter mansion. Follow coded messages from the mysterious thief through 10 iconic New Orleans landmarks on...

116 to 146 minutes Free Cancellation

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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup from New Orleans

Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation, a historic site in Louisiana’s sugar cane country. Known for its quarter-mile row of 300-year-old oak trees, …More

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Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Hotel Pickup from New Orleans

Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation, a historic site in Louisiana’s sugar cane country. Known for its quarter-mile row of 300-year-old oak trees,...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

Private New Orleans Food Tour: Tastes of the Bend Neighborhood

Secret and eclectic fare from New Orleans that a casual traveler may miss mixed with essential local daily cuisine. We will enrich your knowledge of …More

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Private New Orleans Food Tour: Tastes of the Bend Neighborhood

Secret and eclectic fare from New Orleans that a casual traveler may miss mixed with essential local daily cuisine. We will enrich your knowledge of...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$65

Haunted Hollywood French Quarter Ghost Tour

This walking tour combines Hollywood horror with New Orleans' haunted history. It includes ghost stories, true crime, vampire legends, and horror filming locations. Film sites …More

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Haunted Hollywood French Quarter Ghost Tour

This walking tour combines Hollywood horror with New Orleans' haunted history. It includes ghost stories, true crime, vampire legends, and horror filming locations. Film sites...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans French Quarter Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Embark on an unforgettable tour through the soul of New Orleans, guided by an expert through its oldest graveyard, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Discover …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Private Walking Tour with a Guide

Embark on an unforgettable tour through the soul of New Orleans, guided by an expert through its oldest graveyard, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Discover...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$46

Private Local's Guide to the French Quarter Tour

Enjoy a private tour of the French Quarter for up to 10 people. As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of …More

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Private Local's Guide to the French Quarter Tour

Enjoy a private tour of the French Quarter for up to 10 people. As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of...

2 hours

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$650

The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often …More

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Private Witches Coven Walking Tour

The only ancestral witches tour company in New Orleans. A private Witches Coven tour takes you deep into the Witches Garden District, a neighborhood often...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$600

St. Louis Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with …More

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St. Louis Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation

Step into one of the most powerful and haunting chapters of Louisiana history with our immersive 1811 Slave Revolt Experience at Destrehan Plantation. Journey back …More

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1811 Slave Revolt Tour at Destrehan Plantation

Step into one of the most powerful and haunting chapters of Louisiana history with our immersive 1811 Slave Revolt Experience at Destrehan Plantation. Journey back...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$30

Uncensored Haunts and Horrors Private Tour

No Karens allowed! Dive into the gore and shock value of New Orleans’ macabre history and horrors. Our unfiltered, insider-led private tour is guided by …More

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Uncensored Haunts and Horrors Private Tour

No Karens allowed! Dive into the gore and shock value of New Orleans’ macabre history and horrors. Our unfiltered, insider-led private tour is guided by...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$550

Historic Pitot House and St Louis Cemetery No 3 Combined Tour

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New …More

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Historic Pitot House and St Louis Cemetery No 3 Combined Tour

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass

Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is …More

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St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass

Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while …More

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New Orleans Private Food Tour

Experience the best of New Orleans on this 3-hour private walking food and history tour of the French Quarter. Learn colorful history from an expert guide while...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour …More

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Pub Crawl: The Drunken Telling of New Orleans Tales

In a city full of drinkers, some of the finest drinkers gather for this tour to tell some of their finest drinking stories. This tour...

1 to 2 hours

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$35

Soak up the rich history of New Orleans on this walking tour. Experience paranormal activity such as cold spots, apparitions and the possibility of catching …More

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New Orleans History and Hauntings Tour

Soak up the rich history of New Orleans on this walking tour. Experience paranormal activity such as cold spots, apparitions and the possibility of catching...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Voodoo, Mystery, and Paranormal Tour

This tour takes you on an exploration. Learn about the pirates who helped found New Orleans. Visit where paranormal activity, including vampire sightings, have been …More

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New Orleans Voodoo, Mystery, and Paranormal Tour

This tour takes you on an exploration. Learn about the pirates who helped found New Orleans. Visit where paranormal activity, including vampire sightings, have been...

1 to 2 hours

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$55

New Orleans: A Local's Eat Dat Food Tour

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry …More

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New Orleans: A Local's Eat Dat Food Tour

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$250

Take a walk through the evolving Bywater with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Historically a working-class neighbourhood, it has become a destination for artists and …More

Bywater Stroll: Explore the Evolving Neighbourhood on a self-guided audio tour

Take a walk through the evolving Bywater with this self-guided GPS audio tour. Historically a working-class neighbourhood, it has become a destination for artists and...

40 to 90 minutes Free Cancellation

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Private Historical Walk in New Orleans French Quarter

Discover the rich history and timeless charm of New Orleans on a private walking tour through the iconic French Quarter. Explore historic streets, admire elegant …More

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Private Historical Walk in New Orleans French Quarter

Discover the rich history and timeless charm of New Orleans on a private walking tour through the iconic French Quarter. Explore historic streets, admire elegant...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

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?