Top 15 Walking Tours in New Orleans

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

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

Nighttime New Orleans ghost, voodoo, and vampire walk in the French Quarter, with LaLaurie and Lafitte sites, led by local guides.

“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

Taste classic French Quarter dishes, from gumbo to pralines and beignets, on a small-group 3-hour walking tour with great local guides.

“Excellent tour with Nate v knowledgable answered all questions. Great sense of humour. Food 10/10 still feeling full hours later cannot fault at all. Would highly recommend. Big thanks Brad & Deborah for amending tickets and 100% communication.”

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3.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25

Ticketed entry to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with Marie Laveau and Delphine LaLaurie stories on an official 55-minute walk from Basin St.

“The guide for our tour was very knowledgeable and fun. The group was just the right size so that it was a good experience.”

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

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

Walk about 1 mile through the French Quarter learning voodoo culture, Marie Laveau stories, Congo Square context, and Storyville on a 2-hour tour.

“Save your time and go to the voudu museum. After leading with how Marie Leveau "started voudu in New Orleans" I made an excuse to cut out. Your time matters. Don't waste it on dumb stuff.”

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5.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

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

A 2-hour guided walk in New Orleans Garden District, from antebellum homes to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 views, plus local music and food tips.

“Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. She set a good pace and we really felt like we definitely got our money’s worth”

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

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

A 90-minute French Quarter ghost, vampire, and Vodou walking tour with LaLaurie House lore, plus stories that explain the myths, not just the scares.

“It was great. Erin was knowledgable, kind and a great host.”

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7.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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

A 2-hour French Quarter walking tour with a pro guide, small group, and stops at Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the river.

“This was a great tour, and Scott was a fantastic tour guide. He had lots of great and interesting stories about the French Quarter”

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8.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

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

A 2-hour French Quarter ghost and vampire walking tour with standout storytelling, haunted stops, and a Madame LaLaurie sidewalk scene.

“Loved it! This tour was very entertaining and informative. My whole family loved it. Great for all ages!”

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

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

Adults-only French Quarter true crime and ghost walking tour with documented dark stories, themed stops, and small-group energy.

“We had such a wonderful time on our tour with Jamie! She really presented the history of some of the crime of the French Quarter with a storyteller’s passion, without making it too over-the-top or dramatic. It was the perfect mix of information and entertainment. We would definitely do this tour again in the future!”

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10.Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,519 reviews · 55 min · from $25

Guided walk inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with Marie Laveau and Nicolas Cage tombs, plus burial-culture history.

“Will was wonderful and so informative, the tour was absolutely worth it!”

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11.French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

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

Small-group French Quarter walking tour with music on every block, landmark stops, and lively storytelling for a 2-hour NOLA start.

“Libby was brilliant, so much knowledge and passion of New Orleans and the French Quarter. She showed us many interesting places and told us things we would never have known without doing the tour. Thank you so much Libby. We highly recommend doing this tour and we also did a tour of the Garden District with the same company which we would also highly recommend.”

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12.French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

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

A 3-hour French Quarter food history walk with up to 8 tastings, covering gumbo, hot sauce, po-boys, muffuletta, and bananas foster.

“Our guide Beth was extremely knowledgeable, fun, and engaging.”

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13.Garden District Guided Walking Tour

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

Garden District walking tour in New Orleans, with Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 gate peek and a finish on Magazine Street. Local guide.

“it was great! the guide very nice and knowgeable! I enjoy it and learn a lot!”

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14.2-Hour Ghosts & Vampires Walking Tour

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

French Quarter Ghosts and Vampires walking tour with 2-for-1 hurricane drinks, small-group nighttime stories, and Lalaurie and Mad Butcher stops.

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

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15.2 or 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus around New Orleans plus Garden District and optional French Quarter walks, live guides, and great value.

“We loved the flexibility. We bought the 2 day passes and I highly recommend it. We were able to see all areas of the city.”

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