Best Walking Tours in New Orleans: 12 Worth Booking

1.New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 12,856 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $27Our pick

Meet your English-speaking guide at 311 Exchange Place and walk through the French Quarter after dark. Hear stories tied to the LaLaurie Mansion, Casket Girls, Pharmacy Museum, Jackson Square, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop, and Voodoo Authentica. Guides such as Spooky Rob, Lisa, Logan, and Juju mix documented history with spooky storytelling. Wear sturdy shoes.

“William was a great guide. He made sure to stop and wait up for people, to answer questions of all kinds, and knew everyone we passed by on the street. His stories were great and he made sure to keep us all engaged in the tour.We got to meet the current owner of Marie Leveaus home and go into a beautiful private courtyard who’s owner came home as we were passing by.”

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2.New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Top rated

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter for about three hours, stopping at local restaurants and specialty shops for gumbo, oysters, po’boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Guides such as Jack, Susan, Nate, Lauren, and Kristi add food history and neighborhood tips. Choose the regular group or upgrade to a maximum of 13 people.

“Walking, tasting, and learning was a super fun way to spend time checking out the city with my husband and another couple as well as 7 other tour participants. Our tour guide, Jack, was an excellent guide. Knowledgeable about the history of the city, its diverse people, and food, Jack was also fun, affable, and kept us engaged the whole time with just the right amount of information while answering any questions we had. Would highly recommend this tour and any tour with Jack.”

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3.New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,961 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Walk about one mile from Witches Brew Gallery through the French Quarter, Jackson Square, Louis Armstrong Park, Congo Square, Voodoo Authentica, and old Storyville. Licensed guides such as William, Logan, and Jimmy explain voodoo, slavery, jazz, architecture, and Marie Laveau in a relaxed, not-too-scary format. The tour ends at Jackson Square.

“Our tour guide was entertaining and knowledgeable….just wished for more “Voodoo exposure”!…thank you!”

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4.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours with a local guide in New Orleans’ Garden District. You’ll study antebellum homes, hear stories about former residents and film locations, and learn why the city uses above-ground tombs. Guides such as Caroline, Angie, Shawn, and Carol are praised for lively storytelling. Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 is viewed from outside its gates.

“Our guide, Caroline, was very knowledgeable, funny, and engaging. I would have taken another tour from her if I had the time. The homes we saw were well chosen and the stories were entertaining. If standing still makes your back ache then load up on pain meds but it is worth it.”

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5.New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,731 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Start at Witches Brew Gallery in Exchange Alley, then follow an English-speaking guide through the French Quarter for 90 minutes to two hours. Hear the LaLaurie Mansion story, learn about Vodou, pass Muriel’s and the Old Ursuline Convent, and finish near Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop. Guides such as Logan, Morgan, Mack, and Spooky Rob are known for lively storytelling.

“We had such a great time on the New Orleans ghost tour! Logan was an awesome tour guide—funny, engaging, and full of interesting history. He shared fascinating stories about vampires, voodoo, and ghosts throughout the French Quarter and kept the group entertained the entire time. You could really tell he loves what he does, which made the experience even better. Highly recommend this tour, especially if you get Logan as your guide!”

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6.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,724 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend about two hours walking through New Orleans with a local guide such as Scott, Tim, Libby, Renee, Lesley, or Yvonne. You’ll visit Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River while learning how French, Spanish, Caribbean, and American influences shaped the city. Expect stories, questions, and practical dining tips.

“Our guide, Renee was very knowledgeable. Gave suggestions for places to visit while there. Recommend doing this tour as soon as you arrive.”

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7.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,406 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $21Best value

Walk through New Orleans with guides such as Randy, Yvette, Mikey, and Breon as they mix documented history, ghost tales, and vampire lore. The two-hour route begins near North Rampart Street and ends at Jackson Square, with a LaLaurie Mansion stop and a mid-tour bathroom break. Expect some standing, uneven city sidewalks, and groups of up to 28 people.

“Randy was a great guide. Informative, fun. Did not enjoy meeting place as bartender was rude and gave vague directions. Didn't want drink so she became ill with us and acted like we were an inconvenience to her overall. . Need more info on site for how to "check in"”

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8.New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,666 reviews · 1 hour 45 minutes (approx.) · from $38

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with a local horror-storian for 1 hour and 45 minutes of documented crime, grisly murders, ghost lore, and dark local history. Guides including Jamie, Christo, Lucy, and Anja lead small groups of up to 28 people to sites near St. Louis Cathedral, the BK House, Exchange Place, and the Louisiana Supreme Court.

“Cristo was amazing!! I was so impressed at his knowledge and he was very informative! He made the tour very fun and entertaining!!!”

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9.French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1,251 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk from the French Market’s jazz fountain to Jackson Square with an English-speaking guide such as Scott, Libby, Tim, or Lesley. In two hours, you’ll connect French Quarter architecture, slavery, music, Creole culture, and local characters while seeing St. Louis Cathedral, the river, courtyards, and the French Market.

“Punctual meeting, size of party, very informative. Saw parts of NOLA that we would have certainly missed and also missed the significance of it. Covered many aspects ie slavery, history, architecture and stories relevant to time and location. Just the right length of time for the tour.”

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10.French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 713 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Spend three hours walking the French Quarter with guides such as Beth, Gary, John, and Meg, stopping for up to eight Louisiana food samples. Try gumbo, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin balls, red beans and rice, pralines, and banana bread pudding, with a vegetarian menu available by request.

“Gary was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and told great stories that connected the food and people to the traditions and culture of Nola. Very enjoyable experience.”

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11.Garden District Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 514 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as James, Renee, Libby, or Yvonne. Hear the stories behind the mansions, learn how the neighborhood grew after the Louisiana Purchase, and look through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, currently closed to the public. The tour ends near Magazine Street for food and shopping.

“Libby was a fabulous guide! Her vast knowledge of New Orleans history, architecture and culture made the tour fly by! Her pride in her city was evident and she made what could’ve been a dry recitation of NOLA’s Garden District history into a lively, fun and engaging experience.”

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12.2-Hour Ghosts & Vampires Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 465 reviews · 1h 27m · from $22

Walk the French Quarter for 87 minutes with an English-speaking storyteller and hear dark tales of Madame Lalaurie, the Mad Butcher, convent vampires, and the Octoroon Mistress. Guides such as Kathryn, Raven, Angela, and Niki mix documented New Orleans history with folklore. Arrive early at the Voodoo Lounge for a 2-for-1 hurricane.

“Perfect level of history and creepy! Teenagers loved it!”

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