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New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

History, architecture, culture, and food all combine on this fun and fascinating tour of the famous New Orleans Garden District. Join a local guide and discover everything this historic area has to offer, from picturesque Antebellum homes to one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries.
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New Orleans Private Kickstart Tour with a Local

Receive a warm welcome to New Orleans on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with New Orleans to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest. Discover where to find main attractions like Jackson Square and Lalauri Mansion, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction. Withlocals City Kickstart Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes
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From $59.36
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New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour with Local Guide

Discover the Romance and Flavors of New Orleans on a Food and History Tour with a Local Guide. Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. Close to the St. Charles streetcar, you'll meet your host Michelle at Lafayette Cemetery and discuss the history with her. Then it's on to the food at the next 3 stops! Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of the Italian and Creole roots of the city. Next stop, Dat Dog for sausages like alligator, crawfish and duck (with vegetarian and vegan options available!). You'll finish with a Creole dessert: learn the history of chicory over cafe au lait and delicious filled beignets! • Enjoy a favorite neighborhood eatery for a taste of Italian and Creole roots • See the above-ground tombs New Orleans is known for and learn the city's unique traditions! • More traditional pork and vegetarian/vegan options available • Hosted by a New Orleans native guide
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Treasures of New Orleans: Ghosts & Voodoo Private Tour

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in New Orleans than its ghost and voodoo stories. On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about ghosts and voodoo and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in New Orleans as you visit New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, St Louis Cathedral and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see New Orleans from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day! Withlocals Treasures of New Orleans Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Explore Oak Alley Plantation Guided Tour with Transportation

Explore New Orlean's history on a guided our of Oak Alley Plantation. Learn all about plantation life from your traditionally-dressed tour guide and see antique farm machinery up close. Marvel at the long-standing and impressive 28 oak trees that line the road leading up to the main plantation house. Benefit from pick-up at your accommodation in New Orleans, and then make your way to the Oak Alley Plantation in Vacherie for your guided walking tour of its grounds. Located on the banks of the Mississippi River, Oak Alley was named after the 28 huge oak trees that line the road leading up to – and pre-dating – the plantation house. Admire the Greek Revival architecture of the main plantation house, built in the 19th century for one of the wealthiest families of the South. See original features, including antique farm machinery, and avail of amenities such as a restaurant and souvenir shop.
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Oak Alley Private Tours

This is a private tour with up to 12 passengers. You will have the chance to spend an afternoon exploring some of the most visited plantations in America, and be enlightened by a host of other attractions along the way. including a brief history lesson on Louisiana Swamp water ways and Bayous.
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Treme Music and Black History Tour of New Orleans

We are the only tour guides in New Orleans who are initiated High Priestesses of Louisiana Plantation Vodou. 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.
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Experience Full-Day Laura Plantation & Pontoon Swamp Tour w/Transportation

Take a journey through Laura Plantation, spying other historic plantations as you travel the Great River Road. View stunning architecture and sugar cane fields. The tour is a 75-minute guided tour of the Laura Plantation main house, gardens and slave quarters. Located on the West bank of the Mississippi in the heart of Plantation Country. The main house dates from 1805 and has been restored to the time when it functioned as both a family home and the office for the sugar plantation. Continue the tour on the grounds with 12 buildings on the National Register. After your plantation tour we will head down to Westwego Louisiana where you have a chance to enjoy a sit down lunch (AT OWN EXPENSE). After lunch we will take you across the Cajun Swamp where you take a 90 minutes cover pontoon low-speed boat ride. The Captains will navigate their way through the swamp. You will learn about Louisiana Wetlands, the inhabitants of the swamp, the life and habits of the American Alligators.
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From $140
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Distillery Tour and Spirits Tasting

Cajun Spirits Distillery formulates handcrafted spirits. They are dedicated to sharing unique, high quality beverages that can only be made when you start from the foundation of fermenting and distilling all products from scratch. Cajun Spirits is a distillery that prides itself on making everything from scratch, from local Louisiana ingredients. In this way, Cajun Spirits Distillery pays homage to its home; reflecting the essence of New Orleans.
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Beer By The Bywater: Food and History Tour in New Orleans

This is a tour for the beer and meat lovers (wine options available)! Visit two microbreweries and a German biergarten. The Bywater arts and food scene are the main draw to this hip neighborhood's revitalization post-Katrina. This tour offers a unique look into the new, innovative direction of the local cuisine, including Vietnamese and German fusion, cool street art and you'll also visit the site that launched a historic Supreme Court civil rights case. Eat and drink you way through this bohemian neighborhood while taking in historic sites, street art and colorful architecture. • Tour is all weather, so wear comfy walking shoes! • Stops are kid-friendly, recommended for ages 11+ • Many dietary restrictions and allergies can be accommodated if mentioned in advance • Learn about New Orleans from a native
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Expressions of America - Outdoor Sound & Light Show at The National WWII Museum

Experience the music, art, and personal reflections of the 1940s through Expressions of America, an outdoor sound and light show available exclusively at The National WWII Museum in New Orleans. A nighttime spectacular for all ages, Expressions of America brings history to life on a grand scale. Stunning visuals projected 90 feet tall transform the exterior of the Museum’s buildings as actor Gary Sinise narrates an inspiring glimpse into what life was like for the men and women who served our country in every way imaginable. Generously presented by Bob & Dolores Hope Foundation, Expressions of America combines cutting-edge technology with the real words of the WWII generation to present an experience like no other.
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Private Airboat Swamp Tour

Visiting the Louisiana Swamp is an immersive and beautiful experience, and is a short distance from the city worth driving! Although it is impossible to make 100% guarantees with wild animals, our guests have seen wild alligators on every single trip. Additionally, Louisiana wildlife is rich with both resident and migratory animals. However, their presence can vary wildly from season to season. For example, we may see bald eagles, osprey, ducks, geese, nutria rats, egrets, heron, and more. This day will give you an unforgettable experience that can only be had in Louisiana.
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From $955
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New Orleans Weekend Garden District Food & History Tour

Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. During walks between stops, hear about culture, traditions, architecture and have history fun! (PLEASE NOTE: currently, the cemetery is closed for repairs- we'll still be able to see into the cemetery and discuss the history. I supplement the walking tour to see some of the mansions and historic homes the Garden District is known for). Then it's on to the food at 3 stops- a neighborhood favorite for a taste of our Italian-Creole roots, hear Cajun history through sausage and finish with the Creole history of chicory over cafe au lait and filled beignets! All curated food, cocktails/beer, taxes & tip are included in your ticket so you can sit back and relax! Will accommodate allergies/dietary restrictions if told in advance. Menu & food stops are subject to availability. Other things to note: Tour is all weather, wear comfy walking shoes & bring a face mask.
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N’awlins Luxury: City & Cemetery Tour

Admire our history, landmark and culture on a city tour with a back drop of the Hurricane Katrina story. Explore New Orleans from the comfort of a 13-passenger mini bus. This 2-hours tour through the Crescent City, narrating on points of interest including the CBD, French Quarter, Marigny Neighborhood, Tremé, Garden District, Warehouse District, City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, Local Cemetery and more.
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New Orleans Brothels Bordellos And Ladies Of The Night Walking Tour

Explore the French Quarter's history through lens of sex work. Learn about unforgettable characters involved in the world's oldest profession. This 2-hour tour highlights the working women including well-known figures of Storyville. This experience provides bar stops where you may purchase a classic New Orleans cocktail (or your favorite beverage) in a to go cup. This tour starts near the river and concludes in the back of town.
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