History walks in New Orleans
Guided walks through old towns, wartime districts and ancient centres, led by guides who know what happened on each street.
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Compare at a glance
Prices run from £20 to £122 per person. 2 of 6 are private or small-group tours (12 people or fewer). Select a tour name for meeting point, stops and what's included.
| Tour | Duration | Group | From | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 12 | £27 | 4.9 (2,978) |
| New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour | 3 hours | Up to 16 | £65 | 4.9 (1,709) |
| New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter | 3 hours | Up to 20 | £73 | 4.9 (627) |
| New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour | 4 hours | Up to 16 | £122 | 4.9 (870) |
| Garden District Home and History Walking Tour | 2 hours | Up to 20 | £20 | 4.9 (566) |
| New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour | 2.5 hours | Up to 12 | – | 4.8 (654) |
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A small-group walk (12 or fewer) through the French Quarter's history, architecture and stories. Tour details: French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £27Free cancellation
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New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A food walk with a history-minded guide, from Creole restaurants to neighbourhood sandwich shops and sweet shops. Tour details: New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £65Free cancellation
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New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the French Quarter with four cocktails at four historic bars, and the stories behind the drinks. Tour details: New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter
Guided in English
From £73Free cancellation
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New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A cocktail and food history walk through the French Quarter. Tour details: New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour
Guided in English
From £122Free cancellation
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Garden District Home and History Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk through the Garden District that includes a visit inside one of its mansions, the Women's Opera Guild Home. Tour details: Garden District Home and History Walking Tour
Guided in English
From £20Free cancellation
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New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour (opens Viator in a new tab)
A walk on where jazz was born, from Congo Square and Louis Armstrong Park to Bourbon Street and live music on Frenchmen Street. Tour details: New Orleans Jazz History and Live Music Walking Tour
Guided in English
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