New Orleans History Tours

Deep dive into the fascinating world of the unknown with this Voodoo Queen Tour. Learn how the culture of New Orleans helped shape Voodoo and spark the start of Jazz. No family in history had a greater impact on voodoo than the Laveau family and no place in the world had a greater impact on Jazz than Congo Square. Hear the controversies and conspiracies surrounding Marie Laveau’s final resting place and visit the location of her original homestead. Learn about the founding of the first free black neighborhood in American history. Book your Voodoo Queen Tour today!

Walk back in time, on a journey along the Mississippi River, to Laura Plantation, a uniquely Creole estate. Learn the true meaning of Creole as guests get a rare glimpse into the culture and lifestyle of Laura Locoul Gore, and her ancestors, on the guided tour of the home, grounds, and slave quarters. The expert narrative will regale guests with the realities of the Creole caste system, one like no other found in the U.S. today. Book your spot today!

Spend some time exploring New Orleans with a French Quarter Walking Tour. Walk the historic streets of the French Quarter, one of the most unique and historic cultural epicenters of the country. Travel back in time through 300 years of history, bringing to life the most surprising and fascinating stories that shaped present-day New Orleans. Learn the rich history that led to present-day Jackson Square and see examples of the many architectural styles and features of iconic New Orleans homes. Discover the birthplace of jazz and learn why music is so important to New Orleans culture. Book your spot today!

Tour both the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 on this combo tour that includes amazing landscapes and unforgettable history in New Orleans, LA. One of the most historic neighborhoods in all of the United States, the Garden District features a wide array of grandiose 19th-century antebellum era mansions, some of which are still known and owned by the names of families that built them. The tour is capped by a visit to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with its exquisite white columns, scrollwork of a cast-iron fence, and above-ground tombs and mausoleums. Book your spot now!

Visit the Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated exclusively to telling the story of the enslaved. Located just outside New Orleans, this self-guided tour with transportation offers a powerful, educational experience. Walk through restored buildings, moving memorials, and detailed exhibits that shed light on the history and legacy of slavery in the American South. A visit to Whitney is a meaningful way to honor those who lived and labored on the land. Book your tour today.

Explore the picturesque streets of New Orleans with a Garden District Walking Tour. Discover why the historic Garden District attracts Hollywood stars. See the old south come to life as you stroll through the heart of this beautiful neighborhood. Expert guides will bring you to the most luxurious Garden District homes, sharing historical anecdotes and celebrity insights. Marvel at breathtaking mansions and learn all about the area’s architectural magnificence. Visit the above-ground tombs of Lafayette Cemetery, one of the most historic cemeteries in New Orleans and the resting place of historic local legends. Book your spot today!

Come to America's most beautifully-haunted city with a classic New Orleans Ghost and History Tour! This walking tour gives guests historically accurate information led by local New Orleans historians. Based on the happenings around the city, the tour guide will modify each tour to give the best chance at experiencing the unbelievable. Join the tour without the staged theatrics and hear the true stories of French Quarter's murder and mayhem which have been passed down over the ages. Book today!

Embark on an immersive journey through time on the Felicity Plantation Guided Tour in Vacherie, Louisiana. Learn the captivating history of this working sugarcane plantation and the lives intertwined within its walls. Marvel at the architectural masterpiece, a stunning blend of Greek Revival and Creole influences, constructed between 1844 and 1847. Witness the very grounds where renowned film and TV projects like "The Skeleton Key," "12 Years a Slave," "Underground," and "Filthy Rich" came to life. Book your experience today!

This epic afternoon journey through the French Quarter gives you the inside scoop on some of the most infamous history and hustles over the course of 300 or so years. Enjoy age-old tales of trailblazers and characters fueled by lust, greed, and magic. Your tour guide will help you discover the secrets of the city's trailblazers including mobsters, voodooists, prostitutes, pirates, musicians, politicians, and even nuns! Be a part of the bump and grind on Bourbon Street and get lost in the city's surprising past with this exciting, adults-only tour. Book your experience today!

Take a shot or two with a chaser of New Orleans history. The Drunken History walking tour is a one-of-a-kind excursion, enhanced by some (a lot) of alcohol. Stroll through the French Quarter and discover it's history while simultaneously indulging in an age-old New Orleans tradition...drinking like a local! Laugh and learn as the tour guide out drinks guests while providing hilarious stories that give guests a full understanding of the city's history, mystery, and charm. Book your spot today!

French Quarter Phantoms bring guests Tour Tremé: The Cultural Heartbeat of New Orleans Walking Tour. Adjacent to the French Quarter, Tremé (pronounced Tre-May), is the oldest and one of the nation's most historic African American neighborhoods. Built on the foundation of incredible music and rich Creole tradition, this walking tour will teach guests everything to know about this iconic neighborhood's people, music, architecture, and more! Book this tour today!

If you're looking for authentic New Orleans beyond the French Quarter, then this walking tour of the Garden District is a great way to do it. Guests will be transported back to the 1800s when Louisiana Creoles had to deal with their barbaric neighbors. In addition to its unique history, guests will enjoy blocks and blocks worth of gorgeous plantation-style mansions owned by celebrities like Sandra Bullock and John Goodman. The only thing better than the nonstop photo opportunities is the cool stories told by your entertaining tour guide! Reserve your experience today!