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 […]
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, […]
This post tells you about how to visit the historic neighborhood of Algiers Point, New Orleans' second oldest neighborhood. We include information on taking the famous ferry, what to see there, and suggestions for places to eat and drink. HOW TO GET TO ALGIERS POINT Just across the river from the French Quarter, Algiers Point is […]
This post demonstrates how to ride the New Orleans streetcars with tips on choosing the right ticket, seeing the best sights, and understanding the streetcar’s history. It's brought to you by us, your local tour guides from Free Tours by Foot. You could also watch the video version below, brought to you by Tour Guide […]
This post covers the best things to do in New Orleans in June, updated for 2024 including festivals, annual events, free things to do, nighttime activities, and family-friendly options. Be sure to read our master post on things to do in New Orleans for even more ideas. Disclosure: While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may […]
This post covers the differences between Cajun and Creole foods and where you can find restaurants in New Orleans that specialize in either style or both. INTRODUCTION Louisiana is the birthplace of two of the world’s most unique and sought-after cuisines, Cajun and Creole. While these two cuisines are often confused and linked together as […]
This post explains how to get from the Cruise Ship Terminal at Julia Street to the top neighborhoods, listed below, in New Orleans. We provide directions via public transportation and walking. We also suggest the best locations to meet an Uber or Lyft if you decide to use those services. Be sure to read our […]
This post is a guide to Lafayette Cemetery #1 in New Orleans' Garden District. I include tips on how to get here, a self-guided tour, as well a brief history. To write this post, I relied on the extensive experiences that I and my fellow local tour guides have of the cemetery. We lead dozens […]
Welcome to Free Tours by Foot, offering dozens of daily, pay-what-you-wish New Orleans walking tours. You can book our tours by browsing our tour calendar below. We offer tours at no upfront costs. You determine what you think the tour was worth or what you could afford after the tour is over; This […]
This post covers some of the best things to do in New Orleans in May, updated for 2024, including free, family-friendly fun, and nighttime events and attractions. 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. […]
This is a comparison post of the best New Orleans ghost tours, including vampire, voodoo, haunted houses, and haunted pub crawl tours in New Orleans. Disclosure: We think you should consider our free tours, but we have also provided other options. While our recommendations are always unbiased, we may receive a small share of sales through […]
Free Tours by Foot is proud to now offer our free New Orleans food tours. Learn about the city's great foods, including gumbo, jambalaya, po-boys, beignets and so much more. While on these tours, you'll learn about what to eat in New Orleans, including all the must-eat food to try in the Crescent City. Searching […]
