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Book NowTake a trip back in time on the steamboat Natchez. For two hours, you'll ride down the Mississippi River's beautiful crescent and learn why New Orleans was born there.
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Book NowWhile sipping on a cocktail, you'll learn about New Orleans' dark and ominous history on a walking tour. Sip on mouthwatering artisan beverages while hearing chilling tales about the city's eerie past.
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Book NowExplore the bayous of Louisiana on day trips from New Orleans. Oak Alley Plantation and the Louisiana marshes can be visited in a single day from New Orleans. While on vacation, keep an eye out for alligators and other local wildlife.
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Book NowEnjoy a 300-year-old mule-drawn carriage ride with a personal chauffeur. Explore the diverse and exciting neighborhoods of New Orleans in style. You'll learn a lot about the area from your tour guide, who is an expert in his or her field.
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Book NowOn an airboat tour over the Louisiana swamps and marshlands just outside of New Orleans, hold on to your hat and ride in a small group (up to 16 people). Alligators, snakes, and a vast variety of birds may be seen in a wildlife preserve.
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Book NowExplore New Orleans' voodoo, voodoo, and witchcraft legends on a tour of the French Quarter led by an expert guide. Listen to your guide as he or she tells you about the neighborhood's fascinating and sometimes eerie past.
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Book NowIf you have ever wanted to see how artists and architects make distinctive Mardi Gras floats year after year, this is your chance. Enjoy a complimentary downtown shuttle service.
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Book NowThe world's first zipline tour across a swamp may be found in New Orleans. It's a must-see for nature lovers and adrenaline junkies alike to check out the Maurepas Swamp Zipline and Suspension Bridge Adventure.
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Book NowSmell your way around the French Quarter on this walking tour of New Orleans. Visit four different restaurants and try four different types of food and drinks while you're here.
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Book NowTake part in a quest in one of four distinct universes. Breaking out of jail or saving the day can make you the hero of your own story.
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Book NowWith interactive displays, multimedia experiences, and hundreds of human stories, visitors may relive the American experience during World War II. A 4-D movie or a guided tour can be added as an option.
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Book NowA Garden District walking tour is a great way to see the city's most charming neighborhood. Photographs of the oldest cemetery in town, Lafayette No. 1, as well as the house where the famed Gothic author Anne Rice once lived, will leave you feeling uneasy. Mansions and tree-lined streets are to be expected.
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Book NowAs you travel around the streets of New Orleans, you'll learn about the interesting and little-known lives of some of the city's most famous residents. Liquor can be purchased at historic locations.
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Book NowThis guided bike tour in New Orleans includes a stop at Jackson Square and a tour of the French Quarter. Explore the Faubourg Marigny by taking a stroll down Esplanade Avenue.
On this New Orleans guided bike tour, you'll explore the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, and Jackson Square. Explore the Faubourg Marigny by taking a stroll down Esplanade Avenue.
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Book NowDiscover New Orleans' prominent above-ground graves, as well as historic tombs and the final resting places of famous (and infamous) residents. Your guide will tell you everything you need to know about the Cities of the Dead.
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Book NowTravel by bus to various cemeteries in New Orleans at night. As you walk around the graveyards with EMF readers and dowsing rods, your tour guides will tell you terrible stories about them.
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Book NowEmbark on a gastronomic stroll around the historic French Quarter, stopping at five different eateries along the way. Learn about the cuisine and the people of the region as you try up to nine different dishes.
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Book NowMake the most of your time in New Orleans by learning about the city's rich culinary history from an expert guide. Eat at some of the city's best-known restaurants in the French Quarter. Beignets, Creole beef brisket, and seafood gumbo are just a few of the mouthwatering dishes you may indulge in while you're here. If you prefer, you can upgrade to a small-group tour of no more than 12 people, where your guide will provide interesting tidbits about the city's history and culture.
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Book NowOn this boat adventure, go on a sunset sail aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. As the boat makes its way down the Mississippi, passengers may enjoy the sounds of an onboard jazz band and a Creole-style supper buffet. Take in the vistas from the promenade deck and drink New Orleans-inspired cocktails.
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Book NowWith a 3-hour luxury coach tour of New Orleans, you may enjoy the sights from a more relaxed vantage point. Travel through historic neighborhoods including the French Quarter and the Garden District with a knowledgeable tour guide by your side. New Orleans' rich history and the 17th Street Canal, where the canal bank was breached by storm Katrina, can be explored during a tour of the city. You don't have to worry about parking or public transportation when you take this educational tour that begins and ends right at your downtown New Orleans hotel.
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Book NowA trained guide will lead a small party on an airboat tour of the fabled swamplands of New Orleans. Switch between fast speeds that are thrilling and slow speeds that are relaxing as you pass interesting plants and animals. Capture stunning images of alligators in their natural environment, and experience the intimate ambiance of a small-group tour, limited to only nine travelers. Enjoy the ease of round-trip transportation by luxurious, air-conditioned coach from your accommodation in downtown New Orleans.
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Book NowTaking a bus tour of New Orleans is the best way to see the city. The Garden District, Treme, and the 9th Ward are all worthwhile side trips from the French Quarter. Take a stroll around Frenchmen Street, Esplanade Avenue, and more to learn about the area's history and culture.
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Book NowTake a trip down memory lane in an 18th-century mule-drawn carriage to some of New Orleans' most iconic attractions. On this tour, you'll travel around the French Quarter at night with a group of no more than eight people, and you'll learn about a dark history of horrible crimes, natural disasters, and paranormal sightings. A tour guide will tell you all about the city's darkest past while you ride your bike through wrought-iron balconies, dark lanes, and southern mansions steeped in legends.
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Book NowThis two-hour Eerie Pub Crawl with a local certified guide will take you deep into the French Quarter's seductively haunted side. Learn about authentic haunting ghost stories at haunted spots across the French Quarter, which have been validated by historical research done at each property. This trip is all about fun, and we make sure to stop by the most haunted bar in the city. At least one of these stops will feature a bar where you can get a drink. To participate in this tour, you must be at least 21 years old.
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Book NowOne of the city's top-rated haunted tour providers, Hottest Hell, offers a terrifying, adults-only tour of the city's most notorious haunts. There are two unique routes through the most haunted locations in the French Quarter and beyond that take you through the most horrific true-crime stories, voodoo folklore, and ghostly frights.
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Book NowExplore the Cajun and Creole cultures of New Orleans on a full-day excursion to the swamps and plantations outside the French Quarter. Your high-speed airboat adventure will take you deep into the bayous, where you'll get to see alligators and pelicans in their natural habitat. Take a tour of Houmas House and Laura Plantation to see their gorgeous architecture and hear about their rich history. The package includes a gourmet lunch buffet at Houmas House, which is available for an additional cost.
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Book NowThe National WWII Museum in New Orleans can teach you about a significant period in the city's history by teaching you about World War II. One of the top museums in the country is housed in this world-class facility. There is a lot to see and learn about military history and relics in the museum.
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Book NowTake a half-day cooking lesson while you're in New Orleans to make the most of your trip. With the help of a professional chef and a small group of like-minded foodies, you can learn how to make authentic Louisiana cuisine. When the class is over, enjoy a complimentary glass of wine or beer, a commemorative apron, and a collection of recipes included in the course fee.
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Book NowZip NOLA is a first-of-its-kind, fully submerged swamp zipline in both New Orleans and the world. Nola ziplines and suspension bridges span about a half-mile across the Maurepas Swamp. It's ideal for thrill-seekers and nature lovers alike. The lovely swamp habitat and wildlife can be observed from the moss-covered cypress treetops.
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Book NowExplore the Jean Lafitte National Park and Preserve on a pontoon tour with a local guide. You may be picked up from your hotel for a little additional fee, and then enjoy a scenic boat ride through the cypress swamps of Southern Louisiana, looking for gators and egrets, all while learning about the unique ecology of the region. With the 10 a.m. departure, you'll be able to set your own schedule and enjoy a delicious meal at Restaurant Des Familes.
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Book NowTake a ride on this New Orleans bus tour and you'll be whisked around the French Quarter. Learn about the city's darkest corners from your guide, who will tell you tales of gruesome murders and the mysteries of the supernatural. It's a good idea to bring your camera and look for ghosts while you explore the area.
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Book NowThis hands-on Cajun and Creole cooking class is located in the heart of New Orleans' French Quarter and teaches you how to prepare three traditional New Orleans meals. Getting to know each other better while learning to cook Creole delicacies like gumbo and bananas foster is an excellent way to spend time with friends.
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Book NowTo save money on your trip from your hotel or port to the New Orleans International Airport, take advantage of shared transportation services. With this package, you’ll enjoy round-trip shared transportation in a comfortable car equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. Compared to private cabs or public transit, this service offers the ease of a private ride with the lower cost of a shared transfer.
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Book NowThis 90-minute walking tour takes you through some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo heritage. You may learn about the legends about Marie Laveau's final resting place by visiting a real voodoo shop and a voodoo temple. See the place where she grew up and learn about the history of Congo Square from her parents.
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Book NowOn this small-group tour from New Orleans, you'll explore the history of slavery and the plantations of Louisiana. Whitney Plantation's Louisiana Museum of Slavery may be accessed via the Mississippi River and Lake Pontchartrain. Tour the museum and renovated structures to learn about the enslaved people who labored there and on plantations around the South. Visit the St. Joseph Plantation, which has a Creole flavor and is where the movie "12 Years a Slave" was filmed.
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Book NowWith this special access pass to Mister Gregory's French Quarter Shrimp Boil, you may enjoy a classic NOLA dining experience like a VIP. Begin with a muffaletta sampling and local blue crab and alligator tail appetizers while appreciating views of Armstrong Park. Watch as the chefs prepare the boil, then bite into this traditional New Orleans dish—don't forget to spare space for dessert. Local performers keep you entertained throughout.
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Book NowExplore Louisiana’s unique history and ecosystem on this combined day tour from New Orleans. Travel along the oak-lined River Road to Destrehan Plantation, where you can visit the 1787 sugar plantation home, grounds, and slave quarters while learning about life in the antebellum South and the site’s shifting significance during the Civil War. Then, journey into the bayou on a narrated swamp cruise through untamed wetlands that are home to turtles, otters, snakes, and legendary Louisiana gators.
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Book NowA small-group kayaking tour of the Manchac and Maurepas marshes takes you beyond New Orleans into the wilds of Louisiana's bayous. Climb into a tandem kayak and paddle through a verdant environment of cypress forests and wildlife-filled marshes. No previous kayaking experience is required, since a guide will teach you everything you need to know to enjoy this Southern-style trip.
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Book NowDiscover the grandeur and rich history of New Orleans’ antebellum south on this guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Experience the authenticity of the place as costumed guides describe the history of this famous sugar plantation, leading you through the mansion’s beautiful rooms before you walk off for a private stroll into the estate’s stunning gardens. Getting to Houmas House from either New Orleans or Baton Rouge will take you around an hour and a half. Please plan your trip ahead of time. Do not worry if you miss your booked tour. Your ticket is valid the whole day and can be used for any of the remaining tour times on the same day.
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Book NowExplore New Orleans through the eyes of a resident on this hyper-authentic tour of the Crescent City. From the Bywater to Bayou Saint John, venture off the main track and explore corners of New Orleans privy to local knowledge. Learn about the city's rich culture and history as you travel, and get tips from locals on how to make the most of your trip.
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What are guided tours?
It’s common for guided tours to be all-inclusive group trips that are led by a local guide and follow a set itinerary for a specific tourist attraction or local thing to do. It’s possible to go on a guided sightseeing tour, buy a ticket to skip the line at popular attractions, go on a group tour, try food or wine, and even get a ride to the airport.
Should I use guided tours on my vacations?
Explore and experience your destination like a local.
Take in everything there is to offer! To get the most out of your vacation, research for guided tours ahead of time and while you’re there. Get a feel for where you’re going by spending time with the locals. Go in search of precious gems that have been buried!
Avoid scams and pay better prices
Pay the best possible price! To avoid being ripped off by dishonest tour agents during your vacation, book your guided tours ahead of time.
I have a tight budget, can I still buy a guided tour?
Whatever your budget is, there is probably a guided tour out there for you with the large selection of guided tours available.
Save time, Get the most out of your trip.
Don’t waste a moment on your trip! Memories aren’t made while standing in line. Book ahead and skip the lines at the world’s biggest attractions.
If you have a pre-planned trip itinerary, you know precisely what you’ll be experiencing on each day of your holiday.
Check reviews before buying a guided tour
Spoilt for choices and not sure which guided tour to choose? Check out past reviews and decide on which activities suit you better.
No risk to you. Free cancellation
For the majority of guided tours, you can change your mind and cancel your ticket without incurring any fees up to 24 hours before the activity’s start date. This is really beneficial if your travel plans change at the last minute.
Meet people all over the world, make new friends on your next vacation
It’s great to meet folks from all around the world on your guided trips!
Types of guided tours available for your vacation
Depending upon the city you are taking a trip to, there are practically any guide trips and activities for everybody. There are outdoor guided tours, water activities, Nature tracks, Music celebrations, Local food tours, Workshops and Classes, Arts Performances, Hidden Gems exploration, beer or red wine drinking and tasting tours, special TV & Movies trips, romantic couple trips, children’ activities, tours to Parks and Gardens, Island expedition tours, check out well-known landmarks, Museum guided tours and tickets, Airport transfer services, Memorials for you to check out to under the local culture and history, go up Towers & viewing platforms to get a birds-eye view of the landscape, shopping trips, theaters and concert halls, visit ports and harbors, sightseeing cruise, bikes for rental, helicopter flights, ferry tickets, Jeep and SUV for rental, luxury yacht services and sailboat leasing.