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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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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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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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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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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Tour Tremé: The Cultural Heartbeat of New Orleans

1 rating
2 Hrs.
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!
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Garden District Walking Tour

4 ratings
2 Hrs.
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!
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour

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45 Min.
Embark on a captivating St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour in New Orleans, Louisiana. This tour provides an exclusive opportunity to visit the city of the Dead, where limited daily access ensures an immersive experience into the fascinating stories and iconic figures that have shaped New Orleans' marvelous history. Explore the final resting places of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and historic figure Homer Plessy, delving into the city's rich history. Led by an expert guide, discover unique burial customs, meandering through remarkable above-ground crypts and below-ground sites. Do not miss out on this unique tour! Book your experience today!
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Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters - Paranormal & Dark Psychology Tour

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1.5 - 2 Hrs.
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!
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Garden District Walking Tours in New Orleans

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2 Hrs.
Come see New Orleans's most ostentatious mansions on this Garden District Walking Tour. Only a few miles from the French Quarter lies an area of opulence so grand that it attracted presidents and stars. Learn of the history of this famous neighborhood as guests stroll its streets and view its ornate mansions and grand gardens. Experience the magic of the Garden District on a Garden District Walking Tour by Magic Walking Tours. Book 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!
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Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour

15 ratings
2 Hrs.
Take a short street car ride to the end of Canal Street and start your adventure through the haunts and history of New Orleans. Join this cemetery tour that combines visits to many notable area cemeteries and historical sites. Take a leisurely stroll under the shade trees of New Orleans and pay your respects to those lost. Immerse yourself in this comprehensive New Orleans cemetery experience, spots fill up fast, book your tour today!
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Frequently 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.

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