New Orleans History Tours
Step back in time with a history tour of New Orleans, where every corner of this city tells a story. Learn about the French, Spanish, and Creole influences that shaped the culture, explore historic sites like St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square, and get the inside scoop on the origins of the city’s unique vibe. Whether you’re exploring the haunted streets or the birthplace of jazz, New Orleans history is full of surprises.
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New Orleans: Marie Laveau Voodoo Queen Tour
4.9(28)
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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New Orleans: Drunken History Walking Tour
4.9(9)
2 Hrs.
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!
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Laura Plantation: Louisiana's Creole Heritage Site Tour with Transportation from NOLA Hotels & B&Bs
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5 Hrs.
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!
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New Orleans Historic French Quarter Walking Tour
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2 Hrs.
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!
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New Orleans Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery #1 Walking Tour
4.7(9)
2 Hrs.
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!
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Whitney Plantation Tour with Round Trip Transportation
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6 Hrs.
Step back through time and learn of the untold history of Whitney Plantation on this plantation tour with transportation. The Whitney Plantation is the only plantation museum in Louisiana with an exclusive focus on the lives of enslaved people. Visit Whitney’s memorial and restored buildings to enter the world of Louisiana sugar plantation and to remember those who built and worked this property. Escape busy New Orleans for a scenic drive along the fertile farmland of the Mississippi on the way to the plantation for a self-guided tour. Book your experience today!
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Garden District Walking Tours
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2 Hrs.
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!
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost & History Tour
4.1(9)
2 Hrs.
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!
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New Orleans: Felicity Plantation Tour
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1.5 Hrs.
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!
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Saints & Sinners: Dirty Little French Quarter History Tour
5.0(2)
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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Oak Alley & Whitney Plantation Combo Tour with Transportation from NOLA
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7 Hrs.
Step back through time to learn of the untold history of Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations, on this combo plantation tour. Escape busy New Orleans for a scenic drive along the fertile farmland of the Mississippi on the way to stunning Oak Alley for a guided tour of the grand mansion. Then, learn the harsh realities of slave life on Whitney Plantation, as guests tour the home, grounds, authentic slave cabin, and memorial. Reserve your spot now!
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Oak Alley & Laura Plantations Combo Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels & B&Bs
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7 Hrs.
Take a step back in time with an Oak Alley & Laura Plantations Combo Tour with Transportation from guests' New Orleans hotel or bed & breakfast. Relax and enjoy a scenic drive through plantation country, on the way to the antebellum mansion Oak Alley, for a guided tour and time to explore the grounds. Then journey to the famously Creole Laura Plantation where the guided tour is sure to be an eye-opening experience. Book this tour and get whisked away to two historical treasures, and visit Oak Alley and Laura Plantations today!
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