New Orleans · FRENCH QUARTER TOURS
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The oldest part of the city rewards a good guide. These are the best French Quarter tours ranked: cast-iron balconies and hidden courtyards, food stops, history and the odd ghost story, with prices, run times, and which ones start early enough to beat the heat and the crowds.
Taste French Quarter classics on a 3-hour walking tour with multiple tastings, landmark stops, and history told by small-group guides.
“Jack was such a wonderful guide! He was very knowledgeable, charismatic and took very good care of us. I would recommend to anyone who is considering taking this tour to request for him personally. Thank you, Jack!”
Voodoo stories, Creole architecture, and Congo Square stops on a 2-hour French Quarter walk from Witches Brew Tours.
“The guide was very nice but spoke really fast and wasn’t very clear. I only got 20% of what he said.”
Walk the French Quarter’s most famous sights in 2 hours. Small group, no entrance fees, and stories you can’t spot alone.
“We thoroughly enjoyed this tour. We had an enthusiastic and informative guide — Scott—who gave us a great deal of information regarding the history of the French Quarter and New Orleans in general. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone who is interested in a comprehensive guide to the area .”
A 2-hour ghost-and-vampire walk through New Orleans French Quarter, with Madame LaLaurie stories, real-life vampire lore, and night-mood history.
“In depth background on a few key haunted sites. Not too much walking for those worries about that. More sites would have been interesting to see.”
A 3-hour New Orleans intro by coach covering the French Quarter, Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, with pickup.
“It was very informative and fun. Gary K. Our driver was very in tune to us as passengers. I would do it again!”
Eat Cajun and Creole classics in the French Quarter with a small-group guide, plus beignets, gumbo, market stops, and hot sauce.
“A great experience. Chip was an extremely knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. Recommend it highly and would do it again.”
Relax on a covered mule-drawn carriage through New Orleans French Quarter and Marigny, with local stories, top sights, and smart food tips.
“This is a great way to learn the history and architecture around the French Quarter. Our driver, Marty, had loads of information about past fires and floods which dictate why the area is now made of brick and iron. The hour long tour was just the right length of time.”
Taste your way through the French Quarter with 5 classic stops, lunch-worthy Creole favorites, and French Quarter stories from top local guides.
“This tour was a great sampling of New Orleans cuisine. We went to 4 local restaurants to try their specialties. Come hungry! Also the guide shared lots of city history as we walked through the French Quarter. I’d go again!”
2-hour French Quarter ghost tour with an interior haunted stop. See Lalaurie Mansion, hear real stories, and take photos with licensed guides.
“What a fun and informative tour! Our guide, Pinky, was a great storyteller, and she was very knowledgeable not only about the ghost stories but also the history of New Orleans.”
Walk the French Quarter and Treme with a licensed guide, learn Marie Laveau’s story, and end at Jackson Square in 2 hours for $29.
“We had William as our guide. He was engaging, entertaining, and made the tour educational. Very interactive.”
Small-group French Quarter walking tour with 1850 House Museum entry, folklore stories, and access to a Pontalba Apartment.
“My tour guide was so knowledgeable! In addition to knowing the city and all the typical tourist questions, his restaurant recommendations were spot on.”
Taste New Orleans classics on a 3-hour French Quarter food history walk with up to 9 bites, gumbo, po-boys, Muffuletta, and dessert.
“An excellent combo of New Orleans food, sites, and history. Dylan was an outstanding tour guide.”
Mule-drawn carriage ride through New Orleans French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny with live guide narration, 1 hour for $65.
“Wonderful tour of the French Quarter! Teenage sons enjoyed it too.”
Sip 4 historic cocktails across the French Quarter, from Sazerac to Roffignac, with absinthe history and a guided 1-mile walk.
“The drinks were great and Kat was super knowledgeable, friendly and great as our guide. Would absolutely recommend this to anyone I know who will be visiting the city.”
French Quarter walking food tour with lunch-size Creole and Cajun tastings, pralines, optional to-go drinks, and guided stories in 3 hours.
“This tour was outstanding. Charles was our guide and he was A+ a great person and his history of New Orleans and New Orleans food is incredible! Would recommend to anyone interested in trying very good food and learning about New Orleans’ history!”
