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 →

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

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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...

7 hours 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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• 2-hour food tour in the French Quarter • Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking • Visit some of the most historic restaurants …More

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New Orleans Food Walking Tour

• 2-hour food tour in the French Quarter • Learn the difference between Cajun and Creole cooking • Visit some of the most historic restaurants...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$44

Adults Only Raunchy French Quarter History Tour

PROSTITUTION, TORRID AFFAIRS, SWEATY DRUNKEN NIGHTS, AND MURDEROUS PASSION (restricted to Adults 17 and up) This, my friend, is the real New Orleans! Inviting your …More

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Adults Only Raunchy French Quarter History Tour

PROSTITUTION, TORRID AFFAIRS, SWEATY DRUNKEN NIGHTS, AND MURDEROUS PASSION (restricted to Adults 17 and up) This, my friend, is the real New Orleans! Inviting your...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural …More

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New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Private New Orleans City Tour with a Local Guide – La Vie NOLA

Support a local, family‑owned business and explore New Orleans with a native, multi‑generational guide. This private luxury SUV tour covers the city’s most iconic neighborhoods …More

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Private New Orleans City Tour with a Local Guide – La Vie NOLA

Support a local, family‑owned business and explore New Orleans with a native, multi‑generational guide. This private luxury SUV tour covers the city’s most iconic neighborhoods...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Join your costumed tour guide in the historic French Quarter for a journey through one of the most famous locations in history. This combination ghost …More

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Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

Join your costumed tour guide in the historic French Quarter for a journey through one of the most famous locations in history. This combination ghost...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$40

Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

Hop aboard our luxury style vehicles to explore the iconic Whitney Plantation. On the morning of your tour, our driver will call you before their …More

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Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans with Pickup

Hop aboard our luxury style vehicles to explore the iconic Whitney Plantation. On the morning of your tour, our driver will call you before their...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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The Blackest Ghost Tour: Ages 17 and Above

Ready to embark on a journey through the haunted streets of the French Quarter? Welcome to the most haunted city in the nation! (If you …More

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The Blackest Ghost Tour: Ages 17 and Above

Ready to embark on a journey through the haunted streets of the French Quarter? Welcome to the most haunted city in the nation! (If you...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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True Voodoo History of NOLA's Congo Square with Local Guide

Voodoo has long reigned in New Orleans legends, folklore, and history. It is shrouded in mystery and secrecy and often misrepresented in popular culture. Spirituality …More

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True Voodoo History of NOLA's Congo Square with Local Guide

Voodoo has long reigned in New Orleans legends, folklore, and history. It is shrouded in mystery and secrecy and often misrepresented in popular culture. Spirituality...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Creole Odyssey Small-Group Bike Tour

Explore historic New Orleans on this 3-hour small group bike tour through the city to the bayous. Follow your guide as they paint you a …More

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New Orleans Creole Odyssey Small-Group Bike Tour

Explore historic New Orleans on this 3-hour small group bike tour through the city to the bayous. Follow your guide as they paint you a...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$55

Haunted Ghost and Paranormal Tour in New Orleans

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to …More

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Haunted Ghost and Paranormal Tour in New Orleans

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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The famous Voodoo History tour explores the mysterious world of Voodoo in New Orleans. This is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the tales of …More

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New Orleans Voodoo History Walking Tour

The famous Voodoo History tour explores the mysterious world of Voodoo in New Orleans. This is a 90-minute walking tour that tells the tales of...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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Our North Claiborne Avenue distillery reflects our love of New Orleans and commitment to making spirits with a sense of place. We have a lot …More

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Seven Three Distilling Tour and Tasting

Our North Claiborne Avenue distillery reflects our love of New Orleans and commitment to making spirits with a sense of place. We have a lot...

45 minutes Free Cancellation

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New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour

Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through the maze of …More

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New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour

Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through the maze of...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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It’s a Party. It’s a Ride. It’s a Party Bike Ride! Music. Light Up Bikes with Basket & Cupholders Fun, Responsible Guide / DJ It’s …More

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Music Party Bike Ride

It’s a Party. It’s a Ride. It’s a Party Bike Ride! Music. Light Up Bikes with Basket & Cupholders Fun, Responsible Guide / DJ It’s...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$48

Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour

I've served more pub crawls, by far, than any guide in New Orleans. This provides me preferential, or exclusive, access to select venues that will …More

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Pub Crawl: New Orleans Cocktail and Ghost Tour

I've served more pub crawls, by far, than any guide in New Orleans. This provides me preferential, or exclusive, access to select venues that will...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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Adults Only Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour in New Orleans

Delve into the eerie tales of New Orleans on this adults-only ghost and vampire walking tour, led by one of our master storytellers. At 8:00 …More

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Adults Only Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour in New Orleans

Delve into the eerie tales of New Orleans on this adults-only ghost and vampire walking tour, led by one of our master storytellers. At 8:00...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation

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French Quarter History Tour with Cafe Du Monde

Culture, stories and history! Experience a walking tour of the historic Vieux Carre, the oldest sector of New Orleans, discussing its 300th anniversary, architecture and …More

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French Quarter History Tour with Cafe Du Monde

Culture, stories and history! Experience a walking tour of the historic Vieux Carre, the oldest sector of New Orleans, discussing its 300th anniversary, architecture and...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour

Tragedy + Time = Comedy Join a comedian (that's me) for a small group spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Dark History, Haunts, and Laughs Tour

Tragedy + Time = Comedy Join a comedian (that's me) for a small group spooky and humorous tour of the French Quarter's dark history and...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation

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Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

A seance is when people sit around a round table and talk to a ghost. Most likely the ghost is a friend or a family …More

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Private Tour and Seance at the House on Bourbon

A seance is when people sit around a round table and talk to a ghost. Most likely the ghost is a friend or a family...

1 to 3 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?