15 Walking Tours in New Orleans to Build a Day Around

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New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

/ August 12, 2026

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

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

A 1 hour 45 minute French Quarter ghost, voodoo, and vampire walking tour with a local guide, eerie stops, and easy evening logistics.

“Our tour guide Spookey Rob was excellent, this was an informative and engaging tour. Allows to you to see some great sites and learn some history. Rob was very attentive, we even had a guest in the group who was on the tour in a wheelchair that Rob was helping out throughout the entire tour. Because as you may know, New Orleans sidewalks are a challenge for anyone, no less for someone who required wheelchair assistance.”

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

/ August 10, 2026

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

New Orleans French Quarter food walk with gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines and beignets, plus history and a small-group option.

“Extremely knowledgeable and friendly host. We loved her! Food was very good. Would have loved to see po boy on list”

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

/ August 15, 2026

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

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

Visit New Orleans City of the Dead on an official guided walk from Basin St. Station, led by top local guides for about 55 minutes.

“This was a fantastic tour. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. I appreciated learning about the cemetery, but also about US and NOLA history, while being outside and getting some extra steps in. It was a perfect excursion. Easy to get to/walk to from within the French Quarter. Highly recommend.”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

/ August 17, 2026

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

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

French Quarter voodoo and culture walking tour in New Orleans with Marie Laveau stories, Congo Square history, and key landmarks. 2 hours, $27.99.

“Our rainy tour began on Basin St with William who was excited to tell the unique stories of New Orleans. As we braved the weather with umbrellas and soaking feet, we visited the cemetery where Nicolas Cage has a mausoleum and Marie Laveau is rumored to be laid to rest (although the verdict is still out on this), Congo Square to learn about the open space where African dance and drumming celebrations took place and the development of jazz music, gave an offering by the very oak tree where people have gathered for centuries, as well as the Louis Armstrong park. We learned about the Voodoo divinities as we strolled…”

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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

/ August 17, 2026

5.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

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

New Orleans Garden District history walking tour, $35 for 2 hours with a local guide, gate views of Lafayette Cemetery, and antebellum home stories.

“The Tour Guide was very knowledgeable about the area and everything about New Orleans. Interested in learning about her own city. You meet across the street from a coffee shop incase you need something warm or cold to drink. She made sure to help us be in the sun on a cold day. We were traveling with our toddler, the streets are not good for strollers, but we made it work.”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

/ August 10, 2026

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

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

Haunted French Quarter walking tour with voodoo and vampire stories, LaLaurie Mansion, and an oddities-shop start. 90 min to 2 hrs, $32.

“Mack was an amazing tour guide! Very well spoken and great knowledge of the city and the culture! We had a great time! Would highly recommend!”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

/ August 18, 2026

7.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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

A guided 2-hour walk through New Orleans French Quarter icons and lesser-known corners, with small-group stories at $35.

“The guide was extremely informative. She has a lot of knowledge. I wished we could have covered more ground to see more sights, buildings, etc”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

/ August 20, 2026

8.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

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

Ghost and vampire tales in New Orleans French Quarter, with Madame LaLaurie from the sidewalk, a 2-hour guided walk for $21.

“Prepare to do a lot of walking. The tour was full of historical and fun facts about the French Quarter 10/10 recommend!”

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New Orleans Haunted Ghost, Voodoo & Vampire Walking Tour

/ August 10, 2026

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,259 reviews · from $33

Haunted French Quarter walking tour with ghosts, vampires, and Vodou. LaLaurie Mansion, Pharmacy Museum exterior, Lafitte's.

“The overall experience was amazing! Our guide was full of information, events, and encounters. I have yet to experience another tour in any other city that compares to this city and this touring company! If you have any hesitation, take the leap!”

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New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

/ August 26, 2026

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

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

Adults-only true crime and ghost walking tour in New Orleans. French Quarter stops, spooky stories, and a factual guide for $38.

“Jamie was amazing and made our tour unforgettable! She was fun, very informative, and we around just enjoyed the experience ☺️”

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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

/ August 10, 2026

11.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

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

New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour pairs five French Quarter stops with gumbo, po-boys, muffulettas, pralines, and hot sauce tastings.

“Beth was an awesome tour guide. Her knowledge of the background of the local food was excellent. Her sense of humor is great and kept the group engaged. The following day we went back to a couple of the places to eat or purchase goods. Definitely do this tour if you know nothing of the local food and it is great to get Beth’s recommendations.”

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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

/ August 10, 2026

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

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

Visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 on an authorized 55-minute walk. See Marie Laveau, Nicolas Cage, and unique burial customs.

“Our Guide was amazing very funny and full of knowledge had a great tour and learnt loads”

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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

/ August 30, 2026

13.New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Small-group Garden District walk with a special look at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, 19th-century mansions, and guide-led stories. 2 hrs.

“Our guide Renee was just fabulous. Very informative, very interesting, all four of us enjoyed the tour very much. One star deducted for not being a small group tour as advertised. There were thirteen plus the guide, by far the largest group we saw, and it often made it difficult to get a good view.”

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French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

/ August 10, 2026

14.French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour

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

2-hour small-group French Quarter walking tour from the jazz fountain to Jackson Square, with local storytelling, music, and major landmarks for $35.

“Lesley was a great guide who has been patient and very knowledgeful. I wouldn’t ask for anyone else . Thanks and we had a great time”

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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

/ September 6, 2026

15.French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,115 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75

French Quarter walking food tour with 5 included tastings of Creole classics, French Market history, and famous landmarks. 3 hours, $75.

“This tour was a great sampling of New Orleans cuisine. We went to 4 local restaurants to try their specialties. Come hungry! Also the guide shared lots of city history as we walked through the French Quarter. I’d go again!”

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