Best New Orleans Walking Tours in 2026

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 15.00

All of our tours are authentic places to visit while in New Orleans that tourists don’t get to see. We are proud to support local, small and minority-owned businesses in the community for an experience that only #TLE can offer. To experience via social media follow us @tremeluxuryexperience.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 25.00

Although New Orleans is heavily associated with Jazz, this tour will show how every form of American popular music is informed by New Orleans. As the outgrageous New Orleans R&B legend Ernie K-Doe said: “I'm not sure, but I'm almost positive, all music came from New Orleans.”

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 20.00

Step off the beaten path and immerse yourself in the true essence of New Orleans that most tourists miss. I’ll take you to hidden food and art spots beyond the typical tourist areas, allowing you to experience the heart of the city. “The city of New Orleans is divided into 17 wards,” and we’ll explore the real art, history, and vibrant street culture found in these iconic neighborhoods—capturing it all with style and flair on my iPhone! You’ll enjoy unlimited photos, edits, and fun IG Boomerangs to take your memories to the next level! During our tour, we’ll snap unique shots of authentic New Orleans moments, street vibes, and everyday life. I’ll also teach you how to edit your photos so they look as stunning as professional shots—with a distinct New Orleans flavor. Just know you’ll leave with both digital and tangible memories of your adventure. To see some of the spots we’ll explore and follow the experience, connect with us on Instagram and Facebook: @TremeLuxuryExperience.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 25.00

Take a spooky stroll through the French Quarter on this haunted, 2-hour walking tour in New Orleans. Venture into the realm of the unknown by touring 'America's most haunted city.' See haunted sites like the LaLaurie Mansion and the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, while listening to fascinating tales of local spirits like the Ghost of Pirates Alley, Pere Dagobert, or General PGT Beauregard. It’s a fascinating, spine-tingling adventure. These chilling stories are based in fact.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 22.00

This fast-paced tour is ideal if you are short on time and want to see as much of the city as possible, or if you have taken several longer tours and just wish to see the highlights of the Garden District. It's a fast-paced fun excursion through this unique and historic neighborhood. It is a very visual tour, with less focus on storytelling or history, but your guide will give you a brief rundown of the history and point out architectural elements. We cover all the most impressive homes in the Garden District and include a stop at Lafayette Cemetery #1. The cemetery is closed, but the gates are wide enough to see in and get some great pictures!

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 25.00

Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with the legendary Preservation Hall. Visit the site of the Old French Opera House and stroll through the Tango Belt and May Bailey’s before arriving at the Treme section.  Stroll through the Tango Belt to the New Orleans Musicians Tomb in St. Louis Cemetery #1, the use of which was donated by the musical dynasty Barbarin Family for free burial to musicians.  From the cemetery you will check out the remains of Storyville (including Frank Early’s Saloon where “Pretty Baby” was written),  turn-of-the-century red light district whose parlors presented King Oliver, Buddy Bolden, Jelly Roll Morton, Sidney Bechet and more during the time when jazz was born.  From Storyville,  venture into Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, the only place in North American where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 6.75

Discover a secret vampire speak easy, ghosts of the French Quarter and stories of Vampires that roamed these streets. This tour is 100% outside take it anytime 24/7/365. Go the the LaLaurie mansion, press play and put your phone in your pocket. From there the WalknTours app guides you turn by turn telling you the spooky stories of the French Quarter. -Tour never expires -1 purchase works on 2 phones On the solo tour you'll be guided through the streets of New Orleans and you'll see the most haunted spots in the French Quarter. You will see and hear the stories The LaLaurie Mansion, The Casket Girls, the old morgue, haunted hotels, haunted restaurants, the haunted Madame Johns Legacy and much more. And you'll get a chance to get a password on the tour and use it at the secret vampire speak easy at the end of the tour.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 24.00

Discover the Marvels of the Brooklyn Bridge! Begin your adventure at the Oculus, where our expert guide introduces the tour’s themes. As you walk toward City Hall Park, uncover the rich history of 19th-century New York and the urgent need for the Brooklyn Bridge. Learn why it was considered an engineering marvel as you walk its pedestrian path, with the Manhattan skyline unfolding before you. Explore DUMBO’s artistic energy as you wander cobblestone streets filled with boutiques, galleries, and cafes. Capture iconic photos at Washington Street, where the Manhattan Bridge frames the Empire State Building, and relax in Brooklyn Bridge Park. The tour concludes at the historic Fulton Ferry Landing with insights into DUMBO’s food and entertainment scene.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 25.00

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq and New Orleans chef Leah Chase.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 9.99

Two hundred years before the HBO television series made Tremé an emblem of the cultural richness of New Orleans, the residents of the faubourg Tremé drummed, danced, and second lined their way into history. The oldest African American neighborhood in the United States as well as the birthplace of jazz, Tremé boasts a history of civil rights activism and jazz rhythms that still inspires.  Explore the Tremé at your own pace with this highly acclaimed self guided audio tour of New Orleans. From Congo Square to Brass Band Heaven and the Tomb of the Unknown Slave, the Faubourg Tremé will get under your skin. The tour is ready whenever you feel like “Walking the Tremé.” With your smart phone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place. If you prefer, you can download the tour and use it offline as well.If you've got an hour or so and want to explore a neighborhood like no other, then this is the tour for you!  

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 22.50

If you only have a short amount of time but you want to see as much of the French Quarter as possible, this is your tour! We will move at a fast pace, but you'll be able to get all those pictures! We will see all the famous sites of the French Quarter in 45 minutes. There is not as much storytelling or history as you get on a typical two-hour tour, but your guide will follow-up with a recap of the tour and a list of recommended ways to enjoy New Orleans even more.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 22.50

This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans on this wonderful walking tour. You will hear stories about New Orleans ghosts, voodoo, and vampires. Guests will be allowed to stop in any bars along the tour route to purchase drinks. Guests will visit over fifteen locations during this French Quarter tour. The following locations have been labeled as guests favorites: The LaLaurie Mansion, The Beauregard Keyes House, The Old Ursuline Convent, Madame John’s Legacy, The Sultans Palace and Jackson Square where guests will see St Anthony’s Garden, The Cabildo, St. Louis Cathedral and the Presbytere in one stop alone! This tour will also visit celebrity homes and filming locations along the way. Learn about the spectacular architecture and the history of this gorgeous city so that you can better understand how it became so unique!

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 11.25

It is impossible to take a stroll through the French Quarter without thinking about what stories those streets could tell. This tour sets out to introduce guests to the disturbing and terrifying history hiding behind this city's colorful, charming face. Our guides are experts on all things New Orleans and trained to provide each of our guests with an unforgettable evening.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 25.00

Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs. Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours. Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton. Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.

New Orleans , Louisiana

From $ 9.99

Experience the charm of New Orleans’ Garden District at your own pace with David, a licensed tour guide eager to share his passion for the city and its history with others. On this self-guided walking tour, you will stroll picturesque streets, discovering the fascinating stories behind mansions linked to Ann Rice and Nicolas Cage. Uncover the district's Civil War history, its role in slavery, and the survival tales of its stunning architecture. Delve into landmarks like Buckner Mansion and Sandra Bullock's Swiss Chalet. Discover the first home with indoor plumbing, the Walter Grinnan Robinson House, with its unique rain collection tank on the roof. Get unlimited use of this tour before your booking date and after it. You can use the virtual tour option at home, too. Once you have booked, you will receive instructions and a unique code to download the tour. The app displays directions to the starting point; when you’re in the right place, tap start.