New Orleans · NEW ORLEANS FRENCH QUARTER TOURS

The 15 Best French Quarter Tours in New Orleans

61 tours  ·  from $10

Thirteen blocks by six, and every one of them has a story attached. The 15 below cover the history walks, the food routes and the after-dark loops, with prices, start points and how long you are on your feet.

New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option - Starting on Royal Street
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New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6,118 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $75Our pick

Walk New Orleans’ French Quarter with a guide such as Jack, Susan, Nate, or Lauren, stopping for generous tastings of dishes such as gumbo, po-boys, jambalaya, pralines, and beignets. Expect local stories, restaurant tips, plenty of food, and an optional small group capped at 13 people.

“Jack had tremendous positive energy as he guided us through restaurants and New Orleans history. We had plenty to eat and learned about the food history as well.”

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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour - Starting near Exchange Place
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New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

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

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

Walk about one mile from the French Quarter to Jackson Square with a licensed local guide. Learn how voodoo connects with slavery, African traditions, and jazz, see Creole and Spanish-style architecture, visit Voodoo Authentica, and hear stories of Marie Laveau and Congo Square.

“We had a great time with William! He was very knowledgeable about cemeteries and the Quarter in general, and did a really great job expressing the history and spirituality of voodoo.”

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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour - Starting near Dumaine Street
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French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

3.French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

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

Walk through New Orleans with a professional guide, learning how French, Spanish, Caribbean, and American influences shaped the Quarter. The two-hour route includes the French Market, St. Louis Cathedral, Jackson Square, Royal Street, and the Mississippi River, with dining tips along the way.

“Excellent tour. Guide Tim was fantastic , friendly and informative. Learnt a lot about the French quarter.”

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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter - Walking through the French Quarter at night
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Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

4.Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

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

Walk the French Quarter for about two hours with guides such as Randy, Yvette, Michael, or Breon. Expect documented New Orleans history mixed with ghost tales, the Madame LaLaurie story, and vampire lore, ending near Jackson Square. Wear good walking shoes.

“Angela was a great guide. Not only knowledgeable but enjoyable to listen to. Perfect amount of time. Great tour!”

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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery - The French Quarter, from Creole homes to Jackson Square
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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

5.New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,209 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours seeing New Orleans by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, live commentary, a cemetery visit, and stops near City Park and the French Market. Guides such as Gary, Daren, and Darrell are praised for history, music, food tips, and flexible rerouting during Mardi Gras.

“Gary K. was the best guide. The local knowledge he imparted with us was amazing. Frankly, why should I need to have a minimum characters to answer this?”

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New Orleans French Quarter Food Tour: Cajun, Creole and Culture - Starting beside Andrew Jackson in Jackson Square
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New Orleans French Quarter Food Tour: Cajun, Creole and Culture

6.New Orleans French Quarter Food Tour: Cajun, Creole and Culture

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,246 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $81

Walk about 1.5 miles through the French Quarter with a local guide such as Andre, Neil, Kaffey, or Chip. Expect five tastings, including gumbo, a po’boy or muffuletta, jambalaya or red beans and rice, beignets, pralines, and a hot sauce lesson.

“It was really cool! Kaffey was great and the eats weren’t time big name NOLA eateries and we really appreciated that”

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New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride - Meeting at 700 Decatur Street
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New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

7.New Orleans French Quarter and More Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,141 reviews · 1 hour (approx.) · from $65

Meet at 700 Decatur Street for a one-hour, covered mule-drawn carriage ride through the French Quarter and Marigny. A guide such as Sarah, Nate, Marty, or Tony points out landmarks, architecture, fires, floods, restaurants, jazz clubs, and local places worth returning to.

“Wonderful experience. Learned a lot of neat things about New Orleans. Our family really enjoyed it and would recommend it.”

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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans - Laura’s Pralines and the sweet side of the Quarter
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French Quarter walking Food Tour Famous Flavors of New Orleans

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

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

Walk the French Quarter with local guides such as Charles, Kim, Linda, Roger, or Lyndel, stopping for Creole and Cajun tastes, pralines, pastries, a muffuletta, and a po-boy. The three-hour tour includes food, city stories, and enough samples for a hearty meal, though portions and stops can vary.

“Tour guide Charles was really into his role and it was refreshing. He really liked what he was doing and gave us the history of the areas we walked through as well as the food we sampled. I really enjoyed this tour!! I did many tours on this trip and this tour was the best by far!”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit - Starting at Decatur Street
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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

9.French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,024 reviews · 2 hours · from $24

Walk the French Quarter with guides such as Orion, Gomez, Jamie, John, and Jenna, stopping at Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion, Bourbon Orleans Hotel, and more. The two-hour tour includes access to a private haunted building, ghost stories rooted in local history, and frequent stops.

“your guide was very knowledgeable and fun person to be around only thing o can say is he walked very fast and would start talking before everyone could catch up.”

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New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience - Starting at Witches Brew Gallery
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New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience

10.French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 972 reviews · 2 hours · from $29

Walk New Orleans with a licensed local guide through the French Quarter, Treme, Jackson Square, and Congo Square. Hear about Marie Laveau, Voodoo, slavery, jazz, and the city’s swampy beginnings, with a café and restroom break. English tours last two hours and cost $29.

“The tour guide William was amazing. Very knowledgeable of the entire area. Personality was amazing. I learned so many things I thought I knew but were deeper stories. If you choose a tour this tour with this guide is going to definitely not going to be something you regret. So many cool places that you pass and get to see along the way and even enter a shops are rich with the history of view in New Orleans.”

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French Quarter Walking Tour With Comp 1850 House Museum Admission - Starting at the 1850 House Museum on St. Ann Street
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French Quarter Walking Tour With Comp 1850 House Museum Admission

11.French Quarter Walking Tour With Comp 1850 House Museum Admission

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 781 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk the French Quarter in a group of no more than eight with guides such as Donna, Lenora, Tom, or Doug. Learn about French, Spanish, and Creole New Orleans, hear local folklore, and visit the 1850 House Museum, home to a preserved Pontalba apartment.

“Bob was so knowledgeable and made this a great learning experience - I was glad he included so much history in the tour. Only wish it had been a little longer but highly recommend. I also visited the 1850 House Museum after the tour - the information from the walk fit so well with the museum.”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour - Starting at 3rd Block Depot with Cajun-style gumbo
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New Orleans: French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

12.French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

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

Meet inside 3rd Block Depot for a three-hour French Quarter food walk led by an English-speaking guide such as Beth, Gary, John, or Meg. Expect up to eight tastings, from gumbo and catfish po-boys to muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, and bananas Foster bread pudding.

“Tour was great! Professor was informative, humorous and an overall great guide!”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride - The French Quarter, seen at street level
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New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

13.French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

Ride for one hour from Jackson Square through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny with a licensed guide. Expect local stories, landmark views, covered seating, and a leisurely pace. Private and shared carriages are available, with guides such as Mike, Lucy, Tony, and Marty often leading the route.

“It was a wonderful experience. The guide was very knowledgeable & Irma the mule was very kind & sweet. We learned a lot & enjoyed the ride!! A mule drawn carriage ride is the best way to get around in the French Quarter due to the narrow & crowded streets.”

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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter - Patrick’s Bar Vin and the grapefruit Rum Punch
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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

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

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

Walk about one mile through the French Quarter, stopping at four bars for a Rum Punch, Sazerac or Brandy Crusta, a historic cocktail at Peychaud’s, and a Roffignac. Guides such as Beth, Gary, Meg, John, and Kat bring cocktail lore and New Orleans stories to life.

“Beth is amazing! We loved this tour so much that its the second time my mom and I have done it. Beth knows her history of spirits. The tour was a 10/10. I highly recommend for anyone looking to get a taste of new orleans alcohol history with some fun. I will be back next year with my friend!”

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French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans - Starting at the French Market
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French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

15.French Quarter walking Food Tour: Signature Tastes of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 592 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking from the French Market through the French Quarter, stopping for Creole, Cajun and French-inspired tastings. Guides such as Charles, Roger, Kimberly and Reagan add food lore and city stories. Come hungry, wear good walking shoes, and note that vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free substitutions are not available.

“We so enjoyed this tour! Our guide Charles was great with lots of knowledge of the history of the city and the food.”

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