History Walking Tours in New Orleans: Our Top 4

1.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Caroline, Angie, or Sean. Learn why Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 has above-ground tombs, admire antebellum homes and film locations, and hear stories about the people who shaped the neighborhood. Groups are capped at 15, and the cemetery is viewed from outside its gates.

“Not a ton of walking, but very informative. Learn and hear about a dozen homes and the different style of architecture. Also lots of other history about the Garden District.”

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2.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking New Orleans with a guide such as Scott, Tim, Libby, or Renee. You’ll connect architecture, religion, food, local politics, and colonial history while visiting the French Market, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River. Groups are capped at 12, with three daily departures.

“Our guide was friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. She provided insights into New Orleans history that made me think of the city in a whole new way.”

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3.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

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

Spend three hours walking New Orleans’ French Quarter with guides such as Beth, Meg, John, or Dylan. Visit five food stops for gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, and bread pudding, while your guide explains the city’s food traditions. Vegetarian meals are available, but gluten-free, dairy-free, and vegan diets cannot be accommodated.

“The tour was informative & fun. Food was a nice local mix. Our guide (Beth) really kept our attention and was open to answering any and all questions.”

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4.New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour

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

Spend about two hours walking through St. Patrick Cemetery #2, Mid-City cemeteries near City Park, and the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. Guides such as Taylor, William, Chris, Robert, and Spooky Rob explain above-ground burial customs, Irish New Orleans, yellow fever, hurricanes, and local traditions. Expect uneven pavement, grass, heat, and a maximum group of 10.

“Spooky Rob was a great guide. Whole family thoroughly enjoyed the tour! He was knowledgeable and entertaining.”

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