Top 10 Cultural Tours in Louisiana

Destination: New Orleans.
“★★★★★ I’ve taken quite a few walking tours in New Orleans and the several I’ve taken led by Edward Simon were hands down the most interesting, surprising, thoughtful, hilarious, deeply creepy, and absolute BEST. - Michael Cerveris, Star of 'Mindhunter' Wanna get weird? Walk with us, fam. Curated by parapsychologist Dr. Edward Simon, this adults-only walking tour time machine transports you back through the ill-fated settlement that famed occultist Aleister Crowley referred to as the “Quartier Macabre,” a city lost between life and God. One night, we’ll uncover Gallatin Street's scandalous past as a bustling red-light district, or we may find ourselves at the doorstep of the city’s first witch coven, whispering legends of magick rituals before getting stirred by vampire lore at the Old Ursuline Convent. Wherever the road travels, you’ll be led and engaged by a master storyteller tasked to make your stay in our city one you won’t soon forget. Book fast, or forever rue, boo.
Known For: New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Crime Tours, New Orleans New Product, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Ghost Tours, New Orleans Carnival, New Orleans Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Support a local, family-owned small business! Uncover the magic of New Orleans with my signature La Vie NOLA Historical tour that provides a genuine, insider's view of the city from a native, multi-generational guide. This experience is not just for first-time visitors; even if it's your 10th visit, there's always something new to discover! From the famed French Quarter to the historic districts of Faubourg Marigny and Treme, and our renowned "Cities of the Dead," delve into the hidden treasures and deep history of New Orleans with me. Cruise down St. Charles Avenue, take in the Garden District, and soak up the distinctive culture and lively spirit of this captivating city with a private tour just for you. Allow me to make your trip to New Orleans an unforgettable one! And if you've visited before, let's explore unseen places and untold stories! We will create a memory you'll always treasure!
Known For: New Orleans Historical Tours, New Orleans Half-day Tours, New Orleans Ports of Call Tours, New Orleans Shore Excursions, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Port Pickup, New Orleans Luxury Car Tours, New Orleans Carnival, New Orleans Bus Tours, New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours, New Orleans Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as the Garden District. Comprised of a close network of several plantations which were parceled, sold and broken into smaller lots in which various ethnic neighborhoods consisting of the American sector, the Irish Channel, and an elite Jewish community to name a few would call home. There was also very large African American & Creole neighborhoods adjacent to the others and together were all a part of the city of Lafayette.
Known For: New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Likely To Sell Out, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Likely to Sell Out, New Orleans Excellent Quality, New Orleans Historical Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
This is a private tour, feel safe touring safe only with the people you are traveling with. We begin in the French Quarter, the most emblematic New Orleans neighborhood. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made our fabled city in the swamp. Next we’ll head upriver in a mini van to the Garden District. As we proceed through the oak-lined streets we will take in the grandeur of historic mansions and gardens and discuss the political landscape that gave birth to the Garden District. Lafayette Cemetery #1, one of the iconic New Orleans’ above ground “cities of the dead”. From outside the cemetery walls,(all cemeteries are currently closed) we will discuss the unique burial traditions of the Crescent City. We'll have transportation, but some walking, in areas like the Jackson Square & the cemetery, is ideal. This excursion features the highlights of the French Quarter and uptown neighborhoods.
Known For: New Orleans Historical Tours, New Orleans Bus Tours, New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Half-day Tours, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Ready to embark on a journey through the haunted streets of the French Quarter? Welcome to the most haunted city in the nation! (If you wanna argue about it, that’s even more fun for us!) Walk by some of the most haunted locations in the quarter while being regaled with the tales of those who have gone before. Learn about the vampire community here in New Orleans, both past and present as you stroll by the site where our local Fangsmith crafts dental quality sharpened canines for anyone who dares to get fitted for them. Learn the truth behind the famed LaLaurie Mansion, from the 1800s to present day. Hear the stories of the most beloved (and most loathed) characters from New Orleans history. Get your creepy fix with the true stories of Crescent City hauntings.
Known For: New Orleans Ghost Tours, New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
As culture-bearers for the city of New Orleans, all of our guides are actively involved in participating and/or performing in various productions and venues that showcase our artistic preservation of Louisiana BBIPOC heritage. We have a unique perspective that goes deeper than what can be found in books (though we’re thorough researchers as well), and we look forward to sharing the rich and blended cultures that make up New Orleans.
Known For: New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Likely To Sell Out, New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Historical Tours, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Likely to Sell Out, New Orleans Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 2 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Our most popular 3 hour driving tour is an overview of New Orleans, traveling in the comfort of our luxurious Honda Odyssey minivan. We'll start in the French Quarter, where the city’s colorful history began. We’ll continue to the Marigny and the Bywater, two charming downriver neighborhoods, and get a sense of their changing history through the centuries and in the 14 years since Hurricane Katrina. We’ll proceed up mansion-lined Esplanade Avenue towards Bayou St. John and to City Park, one of our nation’s oldest urban parks and home to the world’s largest stand of mature live oak trees. We will continue upriver along iconic St. Charles Avenue through the University area into the fabled Garden District. Approaching Canal Street, we’ll pass through the Warehouse Arts District, by the World War II Museum and the Central Business District. A condensed presentation, this tour is great for hot summer months, (we’re in air conditioning the whole time!) or for visitors short on time.
Known For: New Orleans Historical Tours, New Orleans Bus Tours, New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Ports of Call Tours, New Orleans Shore Excursions, New Orleans Port Pickup, New Orleans Half-day Tours, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Bring your family on the only kid friendly ghost hunt in town! Your kids will learn ghost hunting techniques as well as use ghost hunting tools in this 90 minute, unforgettable adventure. You'll visit the places where legendary, 19th century residents lived, stayed, and worked, including the Old Ursulines Convent, Jean Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop, St. Louis Cathedral, and the old state building, the Cabildo. You'll learn about the people who lived here: French Creoles, enslaved workers, free people of color and, of course, pirates!
Known For: New Orleans Carnival, New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Kid-Friendly, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Ghost Tours, New Orleans Excellent Quality.
Duration: Around 1 hour and a half.

Destination: New Orleans.
Biking, talking and eating. It's what we love and what we do. If our company ceased to exist, you would find us still biking, talking, and eating, without missing a beat. We are lucky to be in a place where that is a full life, in fact, even just the eating part is a full life, and a filling one. Our food, is not just a defining part of out city’s identity and culture but of all of ours as people. How we all make our gumbo, which meat we choose to put in our red beans, what spices are in our seafood boil, or which sno-ball stand is best. This is how we get to know one another in New Orleans. Come hungry, we will take care of the rest. We know the scenic streets, we know the tastiest food and you will finish full and inspired take in more of the city’s food, drink, and music, all of which we have a ton of advice for because you can always count on the kindness of strangers with bikes.
Known For: New Orleans Half-day Tours, New Orleans Likely to Sell Out, New Orleans Food & Drink, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Mountain Bike Tours, New Orleans Likely To Sell Out, New Orleans Bike Tours, New Orleans Street Food Tours , New Orleans Small Group, New Orleans Carnival, New Orleans Excellent Quality, New Orleans New Product.
Duration: Around 3 hours.

Destination: New Orleans.
Soul of NOLA will take you on a private walking tour of the French Quarter/ Vieux Carré, and just inside the adjacent Treme neighborhood. These neighborhoods were originally settled by Creoles and Free People of Color, they are some of our oldest and are steeped in vibrant cultural history. We will bring this fascinating past to life by sharing the stories of the people that walked these streets & made its colorful history. We'll discuss the varied architecture, and the significance of the French Quarter’s location. In the Treme we’ll talk about music and how New Orleans became the birthplace of jazz. Wear your walking shoes! Walking is the best way to explore the French Quarter. Tailored to your tastes, as are all our excursions. We’ll be walking up to 2 miles, breaks as needed. Let us know if we need to adjust, we’re flexible!
Known For: New Orleans Historical Tours, New Orleans Private and Luxury, New Orleans Walking Tours, New Orleans Cultural Tours, New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours.
Duration: Around 2 hours and a half.