This post covers Hurricane Katrina tours, both guided and self-guided. Many people who visit New Orleans are interested in visiting areas that were affected by Hurricane Katrina, which stormed through in 2005, and to see the revitalization that has taken place since. GUIDED TOURS TIP: If you are looking to save money on New […]
We entertain many kids on our walking tours here in New Orleans and we know a thing or two about what New Orleans has to offer children of all ages. We list these items here, including a top 10 list, free activities, suggestions for places to eat, things to do at night, and tours that […]
This post covers things to do in Treme, one of New Orleans unique neighborhoods, including tips on what to see, where to eat, as well as where to dance. PLAN YOUR VISIT A visit to New Orleans would not be complete without spending some time in one of its most famous locations. As one of […]
Unlike the War of 1812, New Orleans did not see major fighting during the American Civil War. Yet, the city was the largest in the South. It was a commercial, shipping, and manufacturing center without equal in Dixie. The Union coveted the city and sent major army and naval units to complete this task. In […]
Join Free Tours by Foot on our Garden District Tour as we stroll the leafy, magnolia-shaded streets of the Garden District and a city of the dead, Lafayette Cemetery #1. This walking tour is not just mansions and manicured gardens, but stories of legends, tragedy, epidemics, lost causes, movie stars, celebrity chefs, and haunted spirits.
This post is about visiting the unique Voodoo Museum, which houses a collection of voodoo-related artifacts. You can explore it on your own or take a guided tour, all of which we explain below. Visiting the museum is just one of 25 great things to do in the French Quarter. DIRECTIONS AND TICKETS The New […]
This post will help you plan a trip to the New Orleans Jazz Museum. In addition to details such as open hours and ticket prices, we also discuss the best times to visit, what to expect when you arrive, and some of the exhibits you’ll find at this historic location. PLAN YOUR VISIT This section […]
This post will give you information about visiting Café du Monde, including popular items, the best times to visit, and a bit of history. PLAN YOUR VISIT This post focuses on the original Café du Monde location, but you could now enjoy their coffee and beignets in a few locations in New Orleans. Locations There […]
This post is about New Orleans cocktail tours, including haunted tours and general drinking tours and pub crawls, including our pay-what-you-wish tour. This New Orleans Cocktail Tour will take you past effervescent art galleries, funky street musicians, architecture spanning three centuries, and countless sights and sounds you’ve never seen or heard. And we’ll invite you […]
This post is a review of Oak Alley Plantation near New Orleans, with information on how to get tickets, what tours are available, what you will see there, and an analysis of online reviews. Oak Alley Plantation is often thought of as the most iconic plantation in Louisiana. With its massive, 300-year-old Live Oak trees, […]
This post will provide a rundown of all the most popular and interesting New Orleans night tours, including our pay-what-you-wish options. Ghost and Vampire Cemetery Pub Crawls + Drinking Tours Swamp Tours Dinner Riverboat Cruises Other Tour Options GHOST AND VAMPIRE TOURS New Orleans is often referred to as the most haunted city in America. […]
This post is a review of Houmas Plantation with info on tickets and tours. Overview Tickets Tour Highlights NOLA Plantation Tours
This post covers the New Orleans riverboat dinner buffet and jazz cruises. We include tickets, ways to save, menu items, music, reviews, and information about various lunch cruises. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See […]
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This post compares the top New Orleans airboat tours, including ticket prices, hotel pickups, discounts, as well as comparing the different types of boats. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through some of the links below at no cost to you. See the full text. OVERVIEW Airboat tours […]
This article provides ten ways to get the best musical experience out of your time in New Orleans, including free options. We cover ways to find the best music in and out of the French Quarter, indoor and outdoor, recorded and live, traditional and innovative. LIVE MUSIC CALENDARS Because we have so much live music, […]
