Top New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing

Q: Which New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include: City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans View all Tours with Instant Confirmation →

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

No problem. These New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing include Hotel Pickup: City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation 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 →

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

New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour: Up to 24 Passengers

This private tour provides an insider’s perspective, with opportunities to walk around on your own and take in the rich history of New Orleans. Relax …More

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New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour: Up to 24 Passengers

This private tour provides an insider’s perspective, with opportunities to walk around on your own and take in the rich history of New Orleans. Relax...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$800

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

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

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

This tour is ideal for visitors with limited time who still want to enjoy the highlights of New Orleans in a fun, safe, and effortless …More

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Explore New Orleans On Segway Tour

This tour is ideal for visitors with limited time who still want to enjoy the highlights of New Orleans in a fun, safe, and effortless...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation

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$69

New Orleans Bywater: Food, Art, and History Tour

A walking tour for the those looking to get off the tourist path! The Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this …More

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New Orleans Bywater: Food, Art, and History Tour

A walking tour for the those looking to get off the tourist path! The Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$143

Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this private van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant, unlimited buffet lunch …More

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Private Louisiana Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this private van tour. Visit two Louisiana plantations, including an elegant, unlimited buffet lunch...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$219

New Orleans French Quarter Cocktail and Culture Tour

Tour the vibrant New Orleans cocktail scene like a local- discover local spirits, historic bars, and mixology history in the non-touristy bars of the French …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Cocktail and Culture Tour

Tour the vibrant New Orleans cocktail scene like a local- discover local spirits, historic bars, and mixology history in the non-touristy bars of the French...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$78

NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter

NOLA Carte Food Tours are the creation of Chef Keith Abel, Food Stylist for NCIS New Orleans for all 7 seasons of the hit CBS …More

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NOLA Carte Food Tour: 300 Years of Flavor in the French Quarter

NOLA Carte Food Tours are the creation of Chef Keith Abel, Food Stylist for NCIS New Orleans for all 7 seasons of the hit CBS...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$96

Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

Enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful, storied city, seeking out the friendly characters, historic spots and gorgeous architecture that is New Orleans. Visit the …More

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Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour

Enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful, storied city, seeking out the friendly characters, historic spots and gorgeous architecture that is New Orleans. Visit the...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$30

New Orleans History of Drinking Cocktail Bike Tour

New Orleans is known for eating, drinking, dancing, costuming and parading, along with a whole bunch more things that make us unique, including our need …More

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New Orleans History of Drinking Cocktail Bike Tour

New Orleans is known for eating, drinking, dancing, costuming and parading, along with a whole bunch more things that make us unique, including our need...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$125

Join the leader of one of New Orleans' best-known bands for a behind-the-scenes musical experience in the Big Easy. You'll venture to three different jazz …More

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New Orleans VIP Jazz Club Crawl

Join the leader of one of New Orleans' best-known bands for a behind-the-scenes musical experience in the Big Easy. You'll venture to three different jazz...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$225

Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation with Shuttle From New Orleans

This tour offers the flexibility to choose between two of Louisiana’s most iconic plantations, St. Joseph or Oak Alley, allowing guests to tailor the experience …More

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Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation with Shuttle From New Orleans

This tour offers the flexibility to choose between two of Louisiana’s most iconic plantations, St. Joseph or Oak Alley, allowing guests to tailor the experience...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$75

The National WWII Museum Guided 2 Hour Highlights Experience

Streamlined guided touring of The Arsenal of Democracy, Road to Tokyo, Road to Berlin, Liberation Pavilion, and US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. Wireless audio …More

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The National WWII Museum Guided 2 Hour Highlights Experience

Streamlined guided touring of The Arsenal of Democracy, Road to Tokyo, Road to Berlin, Liberation Pavilion, and US Freedom Pavilion: The Boeing Center. Wireless audio...

4 hours Free Cancellation

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$70

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with …More

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Private French Quarter Walking Tour

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$350

Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure

Have a restaurant insider show you the food culture in New Orleans! I grew up in the French Quarter hospitality business. My family and I …More

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Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure

Have a restaurant insider show you the food culture in New Orleans! I grew up in the French Quarter hospitality business. My family and I...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$270

A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour

Welcome to a grand urban pleasure garden; home to the largest stand of old-growth oak trees on Earth. These magnificent Southern Live Oaks, dripping with …More

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A Walk in the Park: City Park New Orleans Audio Tour

Welcome to a grand urban pleasure garden; home to the largest stand of old-growth oak trees on Earth. These magnificent Southern Live Oaks, dripping with...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$10

Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for up to 10 travelers. Ride along the city’s …More

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Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for up to 10 travelers. Ride along the city’s...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$96

"Talking To The Dead Tour" It's a Seance of a group of people sitting around the round table talking to the dead or a ghost. …More

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Talking To The Dead On Tour

"Talking To The Dead Tour" It's a Seance of a group of people sitting around the round table talking to the dead or a ghost....

2 to 4 hours Free Cancellation

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$1,080

Frequently Asked Questions

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What are the best options for New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing?

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

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

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

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Which New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing have Instant Confirmation?

Which New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing have Free Cancellation?

New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing 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 Tours & Sightseeing have Hotel Pickup?

Got any more New Orleans trip ideas?

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