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The Big Easy Insider Tour: The Local's Experience

Visit New Orleans like a real local and learn where all the locals' secret sweet spots are with this insider tour. Learn about New Orleans' history …More

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The Big Easy Insider Tour: The Local's Experience

Visit New Orleans like a real local and learn where all the locals' secret sweet spots are with this insider tour. Learn about New Orleans' history...

1 to 2 hours

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$55

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

Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature …More

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Jazz Dinner Cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a fun 2-hour Dinner Jazz Cruise on the Mississippi River! Enjoy live jazz music and signature...

3 hours Free Cancellation

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$58

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

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

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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$267

Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation

Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of …More

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Private Citywide Driving Tour with Destrehan Plantation

Your private tour guide will take you on an overview excursion of the city, with an estimated duration of 3 hours. Make the most of...

5 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered

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$1,085

Visiting the Louisiana Swamp is an immersive and beautiful experience, and is a short distance from the city worth driving! Although it is impossible to …More

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Private Airboat Swamp Tour

Visiting the Louisiana Swamp is an immersive and beautiful experience, and is a short distance from the city worth driving! Although it is impossible to...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered

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$965

Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour

Explore historic New Orleans and the enchanting swamps of south Louisiana on a private driving tour. This luxury experience includes a fully narrated city tour …More

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Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour

Explore historic New Orleans and the enchanting swamps of south Louisiana on a private driving tour. This luxury experience includes a fully narrated city tour...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$327

History of New Orleans Private Driving & Walking Tour

Authentic Local Experience: Experience New Orleans through the eyes of a true local. Michaela, a 7th generation Orleanian, provides an authentic insight into the city's …More

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History of New Orleans Private Driving & Walking Tour

Authentic Local Experience: Experience New Orleans through the eyes of a true local. Michaela, a 7th generation Orleanian, provides an authentic insight into the city's...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$575

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

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

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

Experience New Orleans like a true local aboard a private luxury vehicle with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle. Private guided pickup is limited to New Orleans …More

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Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans

Experience New Orleans like a true local aboard a private luxury vehicle with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle. Private guided pickup is limited to New Orleans...

2 to 3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$46

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours: Sip, Savor SecondLine

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours (MGMT) has captured the essence of what makes Nola enchanted... it's mystic art, cuisine, and of course spirits. MGMT brings brands …More

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Mardi Gras Mambo Tours: Sip, Savor SecondLine

Mardi Gras Mambo Tours (MGMT) has captured the essence of what makes Nola enchanted... it's mystic art, cuisine, and of course spirits. MGMT brings brands...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$199

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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$24

Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in New Orleans

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in New Orleans and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo …More

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Private Vacation Photography Session with Photographer in New Orleans

Flytographer Private Vacation Photo Shoot Connect with a local hand-picked professional photographer in New Orleans and capture your most memorable moments during this private photo...

1 hour Free Cancellation

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$325

New Orleans & Katrina: Built on Water, Tested By Storm

New Orleans was built by water, and its survival has always depended on how people learned to live with it. On this two-hour walking tour, …More

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New Orleans & Katrina: Built on Water, Tested By Storm

New Orleans was built by water, and its survival has always depended on how people learned to live with it. On this two-hour walking tour,...

2 hours Free Cancellation

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$35

New Orleans French Quarter Self-Guided Tour – At your Own Pace

Our New Orleans French Quarter tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace. Download the app to your …More

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New Orleans French Quarter Self-Guided Tour – At your Own Pace

Our New Orleans French Quarter tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace. Download the app to your...

3 days 20 hours

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$15

Discovering the captivating history and culture of New Orleans with NOLA Ambassador is an experience you remember got a lifetime. Owned and operated by a …More

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New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours

Discovering the captivating history and culture of New Orleans with NOLA Ambassador is an experience you remember got a lifetime. Owned and operated by a...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation

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$400

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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?

New Orleans Tours & Sightseeing with Instant Confirmation include:

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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:

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