History Walking Tours in New Orleans: Our Top 11

1.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

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

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as Caroline, Angie, Shawn, or Sean. Hear stories of antebellum life, above-ground burials, famous homes, film locations, and local culture. The small-group tour lasts about two hours, with cemetery history explained from outside the closed gates.

“Caroline was great! Very knowledgeable & answered lots of questions too. We would never have known the history & details without her!”

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2.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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

Walk the French Quarter for about two hours with a local guide such as Scott, Tim, Libby, Renée, or Yvonne. Expect stories about architecture, religion, food, politics, and culture, plus practical dining and sightseeing tips. Groups are capped at 12 people, and the tour ends at Jackson Square.

“Scott was not only informative but he was polite, engaging and genuinely had so much fun telling the stories!! I’ve been to NOLA several times but learned many things by taking this tour. Great experience!”

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3.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Walk through the French Quarter with Doctor Gumbo Tours for a three-hour progressive lunch. Sample gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, and more while guides such as Beth, Meg, and Dylan explain the food and history of New Orleans.

“The Professor is a gem. Very knowledgeable and with a relaxed style, we had all our questions answered and learned a lot while trying delicious food!”

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4.New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking the French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Beth, Gary, Meg, or John, stopping for Louisiana classics at restaurants, shops, and casual food counters. Expect generous tastings, local stories, a vegetarian menu by request, and enough food to replace lunch.

“An excellent combo of New Orleans food, sites, and history. Dylan was an outstanding tour guide.”

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5.New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Spend about three hours walking one mile through the French Quarter with a local guide such as Beth, Gary, Meg, or John. Visit four bars, taste four cocktails including a Sazerac and Roffignac, and hear the stories behind absinthe, apothecaries, and New Orleans drinking culture.

“Loved learning about history of the drinks and loved drinking them. Beth was a FANTASTIC guide! Thanks for making our trip so much fun! Teresa and John”

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6.New Orleans Jazz History and Music Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 477 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $60

Walk from Louis Armstrong Park through Tremé and the French Quarter with guides such as Kristi, Adam, or Andre. Learn how African, Caribbean, Creole, and European sounds shaped jazz, then visit one or two live music venues with a complimentary drink.

“We had a great time! Adam, our tour guide was very passionate about jazz and very informative. Highly recommend the tour!”

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7.New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 175 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $23Best value

Walk through St. Patrick Cemetery #2 and two Mid-City cemetery areas with guides such as Taylor, William, Chris, or Robert. Expect about two hours of stories on above-ground burial, Irish New Orleans, yellow fever, hurricanes, and the Katrina Memorial. Small groups are capped at 10.

“Taylor gave tons of interesting facts and history. In addition, when you’re inside he gives you time to explore one of the cemeteries on your own and ask questions when everyone links back up. Take your sunscreen, hats, and umbrellas the sun beats down on you out there. He also gives you locations nearby to checkout after the tour. My wife and teens loved it”

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8.New Orleans: Drunk History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 165 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with an English-speaking guide such as Coty, Kody, Donna, or Ashli. Hear about Marie Laveau, above-ground tombs, ghosts, vampires, pirates, and the Louisiana Purchase, with optional drink stops at historic bars. Drinks cost extra.

“Coty was awesome! Realest tour guide ever, hilarious and super knowledgeable. 100/10 would recommend!”

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9.New Orleans: Haunted Drunken History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 50 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with a live English-speaking guide such as Raffle, Robert, or Wendy. Hear local history, ghostly and bawdy tales, and drink like a local. Your first cocktail is included, while later drinks are your responsibility.

“We loved our tour guide Raffel, it was so fun and he told the best history stories. I highly recommend him as your tour guide. Thank you for our tour being a great experience.”

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10.New Orleans, French Quarter: Pirate History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 45 reviews · 2 hours · from $37

Meet a costumed Captain or Quartermaster at Pirates Alley for a lively French Quarter walk focused on Jean and Pierre Laffite, smuggling, pirate customs, rum, and the Battle of New Orleans. Expect researched stories, plenty of laughs, and a halfway drink and bathroom break.

“The tour is very informative and gives a very interesting insight into the history of New Orleans. it's time well worth taking.”

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11.New Orleans: Wicked History Walking Tour with a Local Witch

★★★★★★★★★★4.3 · 29 reviews · 2h 15m · from $35

Walk through New Orleans’ French Quarter for 135 minutes with a local Witchcraft, Voodoo, or vampire practitioner. Hear uncensored stories about Marie Laveau, Jean Lafitte, vampires, murder, and the LaLaurie Mansion. Guides may include Mia, YahYah Universe, or Mistress G.

“Our guide was very personable and we had a great time on our tour. We definitely got our money’s worth.”

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