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. You will stop by an authentic voodoo shop and voodoo temple during the morning tour, and learn about the founding of the first free black neighborhood in American history. Book your Voodoo Queen Tour today!

Immerse yourself in the captivating history of Louisiana's sugarcane industry with this St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour in Vacherie, Louisiana. Step onto a unique property where two plantation homes, St. Joseph and Felicity, coexist as part of a working sugarcane farm that manages around 1,000 acres of sugarcane each year. Each house tour lasts approximately one hour, allowing ample time to absorb the stories and immerse yourself in the historical ambiance of these plantations. Book your St. Joseph and Felicity Plantation Combo Tour 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!

Embark on an exciting history tour that includes some special treats from the French Quarter! First, guests will enjoy a narrated stroll through the French Quarter, and learn all about the neighborhood's historic sites, stories, and architecture. This tour covers everything from when sugar was king through modern history and culture! After the walking tour, head to the iconic Café Du Monde, where guests can take a break and grab a delicious beignet and café au lait. Let the ambiance of the local markets and street life entertain, as guests enjoy a relaxing day and delicious bites from the Crescent City! Book your tour today!

Explore the French Quarter with a Master Storyteller bringing history to life. New Orleans' past is a tale of adventure with a diverse mix of people. Walk through Congo Square and tour the most historic spots in the French Quarter. Learn about the early history of voodoo, the slave trade, and the indigenous peoples of New Orleans. Hear the story of our infamous Voodoo Priestess, Marie Laveau, and visit the site of her former home. Enjoy tales about music, food, architecture, culture, literary history, Jackson Square, Bourbon Street, and beyond. Full of tips for the rest of your visit, little-known facts, and exciting history, this tour is not to be missed, book today!

Journey through the shadowy streets of New Orleans on this Witchcraft, Voodoo, and Ghost Tour. Led by an expert guide, delve into the city's haunted past, discovering the secrets of ghosts, gris-gris, Voodoo, and Witchery. Uncover the legacy of New Orleans Voodoo and the hidden history of European Witchcraft and folk magic. Learn about the powerful practitioners who were the inspiration behind "American Horror Story: Coven" as you visit a private temple and even participate in a powerful group spell. Join this tour for an unforgettable exploration of the occult history that makes New Orleans the world's most frightening and enchanting city! Book your tour today!

Come to America's most beautifully-haunted city with a classic New Orleans Ghost Adventure! This walking tour gives guests a 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.

Explore the picturesque streets of New Orleans with a Garden District Walking Tour. Discover why the historic Garden District attracts Hollywood stars and lives in the imagination of millions. 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. Do not miss out, book your spot today!

Step away from the bustling French Quarter and take a stroll through one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and tranquil neighborhoods, the Garden District. A local guide will introduce you to the picturesque and colorful Antebellum homes and architecture that reflect stories of New Orleans throughout the years, from the enslaved to the working class to the very wealthy of early Louisiana history. In addition to houses that are celebrity-owned or appear in well-known films, you will also get the chance to peek into a historic cemetery with a unique burial practice and many notable tombs. Walk under Spanish moss and through the Irish Channel as you discover the Garden District. Do not miss your chance! Book the New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour today!

Tour both the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 on this combo tour that includes amazing landscapes and unforgettable history. 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. Because of its back-in-time feel and picturesque streets the district is used in many films and TV shows in New Orleans so be sure to bring a camera. 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.

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. Experience breathtaking views of the Mississippi as you explore down the most beautiful, historic streets of the French Quarter. 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!

Take a walk on the wild side with the tour that explores a different view of New Orleans. 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 spot today for an afternoon of tantalizing thrills.

Cross the Mississippi River on a high suspension bridge, passing iconic plantations like Oak Alley, Felicity, and St. Joseph Plantations on this Whitney & Laura Plantation Tour and Museum of Slavery experience. Explore Laura, an 1804 Creole Plantation, on a guided tour and discover the profound influence of enslaved West Africans on Creole culture. Laura's guided tour includes going inside slave cabins and delves into the intertwined lives of the enslaved and their owners. Then, at Whitney Plantation, confront the harsh realities of American history through a self-guided audio tour, witnessing slave cabins and memorials and visiting the Museum of Slavery. Join this tour for an immersive exploration of Louisiana's plantation past. Book your spot today!

Join a local tour guide on your journey through New Orleans' historic and fascinating history of cocktails. Belly up to the oldest stand-up bar in the city and find out where the famous Grasshopper drink was invented, get the real scoop on Absinthe, learn the origins of the Sazerac and discover hidden gems that locals have been imbibing for centuries. Each stop will feature a classic cocktail and the tour guide will give guests the history behind them! Don't miss your chance to see the real New Orleans on this French Quarter Cocktails & History Walking Tour. Book now!

Join an adults-only Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters - Paranormal & Dark Psychology walking tour through New Orleans' macabre history, led by parapsychologist Dr. Edward Simon. Hear scandalous tales of legendary hauntings, the red-light district, witch covens, vampire lore, ruthless gangsters, and more. This tour transports you back through the minds of the city’s most wicked and to the ill-fated settlement that famed occultist Aleister Crowley referred to as the “Quartier Macabre,” a place that even time has overlooked. Led by a master storyteller, this tour ensures a memorable experience, with changing routes but consistently captivating stories. Book your spot today!

Take an unforgettable stroll through the streets of the French Quarter and immerse your taste buds in NOLA’s best while your guide shares the stories behind the iconic cuisine of the French Quarter's history. Roam the streets of the Crescent City, treat your taste buds to some of the best food in the south, and learn about the history behind the city’s iconic cuisine. Are you hungry? Book your New Orleans Sunset Food & History Tour today!

Enjoy a narrated walking tour of the historic Vieux Carré, or Old Square, in New Orleans with Destination Kitchen. Stroll the French Quarter with an expert guide who will teach guests all about the district's historic greatness. Explore notable sites and sounds of Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and beyond including architecture, markets, artists, and musicians on every corner. Book your spot today!