New Orleans Walking Tours
If you’re looking to explore New Orleans and uncover its many hidden gems, then you may want to consider taking a walking tour. Walking tours in New Orleans offer you the opportunity to experience the city's diverse culture, unique architecture, and rich history in a captivating and engaging way. You’ll find a wide range of walking tours available from ghost and cemetery tours to French Quarter and Garden District Tours. Walking tours in New Orleans are led by friendly guides who know the ins and outs of the Big Easy and its history. With plenty to see and do, New Orleans walking tours offer something for everyone of all ages!
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New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour
31 ratings
2.5 Hrs.
Take a tipsy stroll through the French Quarter with a New Orleans Original Cocktail Walking Tour. From the Sazerac and Pimm's Cup to the Hurricane and Hand Grenade, enjoy history through the lens of drinks and fine dining. Be entertained with classic stories of the unique concoctions made famous, and even go behind the scenes at the oldest restaurant in the city to visit the wine cellar and the private dining rooms. Guests will be shaken (not stirred) by the recipes of the city's most delicious and notable cocktails along the way. Book your New Orleans Cocktail tour today!
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French Quarter Ghost & Vampire Storytelling Walking Tour
131 ratings
2 Hrs.
Join New Orleans #1 award-winning haunted tour as you discover historical lore of hauntings and vampires with these master storytellers. Begin the tour in a voodoo lounge, with 2-for-1 hurricane cocktail specials. Walk the streets with your guide and find haunted homes like the Lalaurie Mansion and the Sultan's Palace, whose countless murders directly inspired, "American Horror Story: Coven." If you like history and paranormal activity, book now for an evening of frightful fun in NOLA's French Quarter.
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4-in-1 Ghost, Voodoo, Vampires & French Quarter Tour
355 ratings
2 Hrs.
Join a spine-tingling adventure through the haunted streets of the French Quarter, where New Orleans' spooky past comes alive. The city is infamous for its tales of voodoo, vampires, ghosts, and the French Quarter, and the 4-in-1 Ghost, Voodoo, Vampires & French Quarter Tour is the perfect way to experience it all. Your expert guide will show you the quickest routes around the Big Easy, saving you time and energy as you explore the eerie streets. Walk if you dare, through the beautiful yet haunting streets of the French Quarter on this unforgettable walking tour. Book your spot today!
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo, and Cemetery Tour
182 ratings
2 Hrs.
Learn about Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans & discover the reason for the above cemeteries. This tour is led by a master storyteller that will captivate guests and teach travelers about the history of above ground burials. Tour guides also teach the history and culture of Voodoo as well as the rich history of the French Quarter. Guest will visit Congo Square in the beautiful Louis Armstrong Park. Book this tour today!
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Voodoo Queen Tour
28 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
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!
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Ghost, Hauntings, Vampire and Voodoo Walking Tour
25 ratings
2 Hrs.
This one of a kind Ghost, Hauntings, Vampire and Voodoo Walking Tour takes you through the antiquated streets of the French Quarter as a local expert storyteller goes over all of the Crescent City’s darkest lore. From murders and mysteries to voodoo and even vampires, New Orleans is regarded by many as being the most haunted city in the United States. You’ll learn the stories of how our history’s most feared villains and beloved heroes emerged from the bygone days of Creole society. Along the way, we will stroll by Madame Lalaurie's House and enter the Axeman's favorite hangout!
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Haunted Spirits French Quarter Bar Crawl
16 ratings
2 Hrs.
Let the spirits of NOLA's haunted bar scene take you on with a Haunted Spirits French Quarter Bar Crawl! Grab your favorite cocktail to-go and have yourself some frightful fun in "America's Most Haunted City". Let your expert guide take you on a tour that is a seamless blend of cocktail history and haunted stories. Don't miss your chance to experience the must see LaLaurie Murder Mansion, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Pirate Bar, and other ghastly locations on this Haunted Spirits French Quarter Bar Crawl. Book today!
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French Quarter Vampire Walking Tour
40 ratings
1.5 Hrs.
The French Quarter Vampire Tour in New Orleans, offers a combination of fiction and reality. Fictional history includes that of Anne Rice, Bram Stoker, and visiting the, "Interview with the Vampire" movie site. The tour also takes participants to sites of actual "vampire-type" killings taken from police records, city archives, diaries, and personal interviews. As seen on A&E, Discovery, Fox Network, The History Channel, MTV, Sci-Fi, and recommended by The Travel Channel as "The #1 Tour In New Orleans," this tour is sure to fang-tastic! Book today!
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5 in 1 Ghost & Mystery Tour of the French Quarter
90 ratings
2 Hrs.
This mysterious 5-in-1 tour is like nothing travelers have ever experienced! Follow your licensed guide into the dark alleys and secret courtyards of the French Quarter to learn about ghosts, vampires, witches, voodoo, and unexplained mysteries; all together in one tour! As seen on A&E, Discovery, Fox Network, The History Channel, MTV, Sci Fi, and recommended by The Travel Channel as, "The #1 Tour In New Orleans," this tour is sure to be bone-chillingly delightful! Book today!
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Haunted Pub Crawl Tour
32 ratings
2 Hrs.
Go on a Haunted Pub Crawl Tour and get loaded on ghost stories while remaining under the influence in NOLA! Phantoms and spirits are abound on this tour, as many participants have experienced "sensitivity" to certain locations on the nightly walks through the Vieux Carre. Bring a camera, because guests never know when there will be paranormal activity on this tour! As seen on A&E, Discovery, Fox Network, The History Channel, MTV, Sci Fi, and recommended by The Travel Channel as, "The #1 Tour In New Orleans," this pub crawl is sure to be one for the books! Book now!
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French Quarter Walking Ghost Tour
86 ratings
2 Hrs.
The ghost tour of the French Quarter takes participants to several locations associated with actual documented hauntings. Phantoms and spirits also enjoy the tour, as many participants have experienced "sensitivity" to certain locations on the nightly walks through the Vieux Carre. As seen on A&E, Discovery, Fox Network, The History Channel, MTV, Sci-Fi, and recommended by The Travel Channel as "The #1 Tour In New Orleans," this tour is sure to be bone-chilling and thrilling! Book now!
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Adults 18+ Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire Tour
21 ratings
2 Hrs.
Come along on a chilling and revealing experience you won't soon forget on the haunted Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire Tour. This walking tour unearths New Orleans' most sinister figures and tragic tales. Explore stories of the paranormal, learn the city's dark lore, and brave the shadows on a stroll like no other. From vampires to voodoo, if you enjoy a good fright this is the dark-history tour for you. Book today!
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Ghosts & Spirits & Spirits Tour
9 ratings
2 Hrs.
Dare to embark on the only interactive ghost tour in New Orleans with access to the ghoulish grand ballrooms at the French Quarter’s most haunted hotel! Guests will visit several haunted sites featured by both 'The History Channel' and 'The Discovery Channel.' Each guide specializes in a particular spirit of the Vieux Carre, so no two tours are exactly alike! Tour now includes stops at 1-2 bars for a “spirited” experience! Book your spot today!
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Saints & Sinners: Dirty Little French Quarter History Tour
2 ratings
2 Hrs.
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!
Read moreFrequently Asked Questions
1. Are New Orleans walking tours safe?
Yes, walking tours are one of the safest ways to explore New Orleans on foot. With a local guide who knows his way around the area, you and your group are in good hands.
2. Do I need to bring anything with me?
When it comes to New Orleans walking tours, less is more. Carrying a bunch of unnecessary items around the French Quarter on a hot Louisiana day can be daunting. It is recommended to wear comfortable walking shoes and weather appropriate attire. The one thing you want to make sure to bring along, however, is a camera to capture all of the fun!
3. What types of walking tours are offered?
There are so many different types of walking tours to choose from in New Orleans! Daytime and nighttime tours are both offered, as well as kid-friendly and adult-only tours. Walking tours also cover many topics including: voodoo, vampires, witchcraft, ghosts, hauntings, the French Quarter, history, crime, cocktails, pirates, the Garden District, and more!
4. Are walking tours handicap accessible?
Unfortunately, due to the uneven sidewalks of the French Quarter, most walking tours are not recommended for guests in wheelchairs. If you need help booking a tour that meets your accessibility needs, simply call one of TripShock’s helpful and friendly customer service representatives.
5. Are walking tours kid friendly?
It is important to read the restrictions and cancellation policy prior to booking any walking tour, as some tours are adult-only. Kid-friendly walking tours are available, however, and are a great way to share New Orleans’ unique history and culture with the little ones.