New Orleans Walking Tours

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Garden District

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.
Horario: Daily
Hora de inicio: 130pm
Idioma del tour: Inglés
Duración: 2 horas
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Garden District Destacados

  • Colonel Short's Villa
  • Briggs-Staub House
  • Commander's Palace Restaurant
  • Toby's Corner
  • Manning House
  • Brevard-Mahat-Rice House
  • Rosegate
  • Payne-Strachan House
  • Lafayette Cemetery*
  • and much more...

French Quarter Food Tour

Attention Foodies: Our French Quarter Food Tour combines sightseeing with food sampling. Learn about New Orleans unique food identity and much more.
Horario: Wednesdays thru Sundays
Hora de inicio: 2:00 pm
Idioma del tour: Inglés
Duración: 2 hours
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French Quarter Food Tour Destacados

  • Seafood Gumbo
  • Red Beans &Rice
  • Muffulettas
  • Jambalaya
  • Hot sauces
  • Seasonal Gulf Coast Seafood
  • PoBoys
  • crawfish/seafood boil
  • Pralines
  • Beignets

French Quarter

Visit historic New Orleans on this French Quarter Walking Tour. Tour operates on a pay-what-you-like basis, meaning all can enjoy no matter what one's budget
Horario: Thurs - Sun
Hora de inicio: 10am
Idioma del tour: Inglés
Duración: 2 horas
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French Quarter Destacados

Mardi Gras

On this tour, we combine history and how-to. We’ll share stories of the holiday’s origins, but your guide will also be a seasoned parade veteran who can help you decide which events to attend and how to have a great time. And if you’re not here for parade days, we can help you get a taste of the season anytime.
Horario: Fri, Sat, Sun
Hora de inicio: 10:30am
Duración: 1.5-2 Hours

French Quarter Ghost Tour

Be prepared to be scared on this New Orleans ghost tour by Free Tours by Foot. The French Quarter has rascals both dead and we'll show you them all.
Horario: Daily
Hora de inicio: 7:30pm
Idioma del tour: Inglés
Duración: 1.5 Hours
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French Quarter Ghost Tour Destacados

  • Pirates Alley/Torture
  • The Octoroon Mistress
  • Yellow Fever
  • The Hotel Monteleone
  • Modern True Crime Stories
  • Locations for American Horror Story Coven
  • and much more.

Voodoo Tour

This post provides details for our Voodoo walking tours, including where and when they start, sites that we visit or see, and other related content.
Horario: Thurs - Mon
Hora de inicio: 10am and 3pm
Idioma del tour: Inglés
Duración: 1.5 Hours
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Voodoo Tour Destacados

  • Congo Square
  • Slavery and the Code Noir in colonial New Orleans
  • The Haitian Rebellions
  • Marie Laveau, the “Voodoo Queen of New Orleans” *
  • New Orleans Cemeteries and the Spirits of the Dead
  • Voodoo Dolls, Vevers, and Gris-Gris Bags
  • Saint John’s Eve and other Voodoo holidays
  • Depictions of Voodoo in Hollywood popular culture
  • Depictions of Voodoo in New Orleans culture
  • The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum
  • Madame John’s Legacy
  • Voodoo Authentica and other modern temples
  • And much more.

Welcome to Free Tours by Foot, offering name-your-own-price New Orleans walking tours, including ghost, cemetery, and food tours.

Everyone should be permitted to take a guided tour for a price they feel it was worth or what they could afford - even free! 

And in this time of pandemics, we've also created a slate of free video tours, condensed versions of our live guided tours that you can enjoy anywhere and anytime.

Condensed video tour of the Garden District

Be sure to check out our tour calendar to see which public tours are offered while you are in town or read the walking tour descriptions.

Likewise, we are also offering discounted private tour options. You can contact us for a quote or take a look at our book now page.

Pay-what-you-like tours are tours for every budget.

New Orleans Cocktail Tour

NEW ORLEANS WALKING TOURS

You could browse the tours that we have by clicking the links below, by scrolling our public calendar.

Or, you could simply go to our booking page to see what we have available and to book now. 

We have over 4000 reviews with a rating of 5 out of 5 stars

We are so well-reviewed, that TripAdvisor seems to hide us from you (probably because we don't pay commissions). Read the reviews for yourself.  

Free Tours by Foot - New Orleans Walking ToursExcelenteFree Tours by Foot - New Orleans Walking Tours4.9 Basado en 1896 reseñas deVer todos los comentarios danos tu opinión enAsheema V.Asheema V. ★★★★★ Lily G.Lily G. ★★★★★ Sandy is great! We did the French quarter tour and she knows her stuff. I loved the dry humor and little facts about New Orleans.Diya J.Diya J. ★★★★★ Sandy gave a great tour today!! She knew lots of different unique facts about the French Quarter and was really funny and engaging.sharon W.sharon W. ★★★★★ We did the ghost tour in New Orleans lead by Roni. He knew lots about the history of NOLA and really seemed to enjoy sharing it. Was one of the highlights of our trip.Sara B.Sara B. ★★★★★ Tours by both Andrew F. and Kayla S. were amazing!! They made our trip to New Orleans. The tours were really interesting, they were adapt at answering all our questions, and they gave a ton of local tips- like the best places to eat. Highly recommend!Liane J.Liane J. ★★★★★ Sandy gave a great tour of the French Quarter. Really great history. Sassy but Respectful!!😁Darcy M.Darcy M. ★★★★★ We did the New Orleans Ghost Tour. Lisa was an amazing storyteller. Fascinating and educational but also creepy and fun!Lila D.Lila D. ★★★★★ We had the most incredible ghost tour with Lisa! She was hilarious and super on top of everything. We learned so much from her. Highly highly recommend!L GL G ★★★★★ French Quarter tour was awesome! Thank you Sandy!Mitchell D.Mitchell D. ★★★★★ Did the Cocktail tour with Sean and he was an excellent guide. Great recommendations and information. He had good rapport with the staff at the bars so you felt welcomed. Highly recommend this tour with Sean!A AA A ★★★★★ Had a very entertaining tour with Priest Robi! Learned a lot and would recommend the voodoo tour to anyone who is interested to learn more about religion.Fiona C.Fiona C. ★★★★★ Had a brilliant tour of the French Quarter with Sandy. Knowledgable, funny and a great length! Absolutely recommend to anyone going on a trip to NOLA.Amy Z.Amy Z. ★★★★★ We had our Voodoo tour with Robi and he was amazing! He debunks so many misconceptions about his religion perpetuated by Hollywood stereotypes. He was so much fun and so entertaining, too! I heartily recommend his tour! 💕Jessica D.Jessica D. ★★★★☆ Sandy was great, the tour was informative. Would definitely recommend if you are looking for a real history tour of Voodoo and the religions of NolaHeather K.Heather K. ★★★★★ I did several Free Tours by Foot when I was in New Orleans recently - French Quarter, Garden District, Voodoo, Ghost Walk + Treme. They were all AMAZING! I've done these tours all over the world but found that in NOLA the guides were especially knowledgeable and just brimming with information about EVERYTHING New Orleans. Evian did the Ghost + Treme tour and Daniel did the FQ and Garden tour - EXCELLENT guides, felt very lucky to have been allocated to their tours. One thing that was disappointing is that quite a few people took the full tour and then walked away without tipping, these guides work for TIPS and more people need to be conscious of this.Culture Lover W.Culture Lover W. ★★★★★ I travel a lot and join guided tours regularly - so I booked the Garden District Tour. It was hands down the best tour I ever did. Our tour guide Andrew F. has a vast knowledge about diverse topics related to the tour subjects (and beyond) and presented it in an engaging, fun, informative and most interesting manner. Even though the group was quite big, Andrew F. reached with each and everyone in our group.Ellie V.Ellie V. ★★★★★ Sandy was amazing on the Voodoo Tour! Her knowledge of the actual history was fascinating. Especially, when she compared the voodoo culture to other known religions. My friend from Brazil was impressed by the relevant examples to the widespread influences in modern society. Her mastery of historical references and in-depth personal conversations with topic experts added to the educational value of the tour. And she was funny as hell.Mariana G.Mariana G. ★★★★★ I took the tour in the french quarter with the tour guide Sandy and it was amazing. The tour was very ninteresting, the duration was perfect, and the guide was really knowledgeable and nice. I highly recommend it!Betty F.Betty F. ★★★★★ The Voodoo tour with Robbie was the best tour I have ever taken in New Orleans. He is one of the best tour guides in the city. Highly recommend.Justin G.Justin G. ★★★★★ C CC C ★★★★★ Honestly cannot recommend this enough! Booked the French Quarter walking tour with Sandy last minute and I am so happy I did. Sandy was incredibly knowledgeable and made all of the history FUN to learn. Will definitely be booking more tours on my trip!Emilia J.Emilia J. ★★★★★ Great tours packed with information! I did the Treme tour with Evian and the Voodoo tour with Sandy. Both had a wealth of knowledge about New Orleans to share.Vikram K.Vikram K. ★★★★★ Kayla was amazing! Very knowledgeable, passionate about her heritage and her city, funny, and down to earth.Karli J.Karli J. ★★★★★ Just did the Voodoo tour with Sandy! She was absolutely great and super informative, plus very funny. She was great at breaking down the intricacies of such a complex religion!Mona P.Mona P. ★★★★★ French Quarter walking tour was great! Sandy was knowledgeable, friendly and informative with a NOLA sense of humor. I highly recommend Free Tours by FootLindsey Michelle G.Lindsey Michelle G. ★★★★★ The Voodoo Tour with High Priest Robi was INCREDIBLE! We had an amazing time - he was so welcoming, and the tour was informative, engaging, and deeply moving. We were truly blown away by the experience - a highlight of the trip!Todd K.Todd K. ★★★★★ The walking tour of the French Quarter was superb. Our guide Sandy was phenomenal. She was full of knowledge and really funny. I highly recommend her and this tour.Bernardo P.Bernardo P. ★★★★★ Cindy had great knowledge of the city. Strong and loud voice too. Was a good tour. Very interestingSydney F.Sydney F. ★★★★★ I went on the Ghost and Voodoo walking tours and both times had Evian as a tour guide. Evian is an amazing guide and made the tours very engaging and fun. Definitely a highlight of my trip and a must do when in New Orleans!!Christopher C.Christopher C. ★★★★★ Evian was a marvellous guide.Emily S.Emily S. ★★★★★ We highly recommend this Garden District tour with Daniel. The neighborhood is lovely, and Daniel was knowledgeable, fun, and answered all our random questions. We even reached out for restaurant recommendations the next day in a different part of town and he had great suggestions.Jackie M.Jackie M. ★★★★★ We had the pleasure and privilege to get a voodoo tour with High Priest Robi last month! The tour was very informative and easy for everyone to engage and feel welcome. He’s very funny, but above all Robi is extremely kind and was willing to share words of wisdom and encouragement to those who approached him. His tour was needed for me and was a big highlight of my first trip to New Orleans. Everyone that books any of the tours with this company should really give them props as they’re very professional AND they should tip their guides well! The youtube channel has great content too 🙂 .SueSue ★★★★★ Had a great tour with Sandy Y on 3/3/24. Enjoyed her knowledge of New Orlean’s history and her humor. Just one thought, perhaps add a few tidbits of history on the early inhabitants of NOLA such as creole versus Cajun. pirates and the introduction of voodoo to the area. Thanks for a great tour!Jen S.Jen S. ★★★★★ Our group of 5 went on two different tours with Roni during our visit to New Orleans...a food tour & a ghost tour. Both were great! His communication was awesome; I love that an he sent an email with his picture (so we could find him easily when we arrived), phone number, and a great description of what we could expect. Be prepared to bring cash on the food tour as some places only accept cash (this was thankfully explained in the email as well). I asked a couple of questions prior to the tour & he responded promptly. I definitely recommend Roni and Free Tours by Foot if you are interested in one of their available tours!Suzanne K.Suzanne K. ★★★★★ We did the French Quarter tour with Sandy - she was very knowledgeable and entertaining…. It was a bitterly cold day but she made New Orleans warmer with her passion for her subject. She also had a really good clear speaking voice. Wouldn’t hesitate to recommend a tour with Sandy. In the afternoon we did the Garden District tour with Danny - again very knowledgeable and interesting. Our 2 walking tours were a perfect way to see and hear all about two very different aspects of New Orleans. Also both guides left their mobile numbers should we need assistance or recommendations later during our stay. We always look for “Free Tours by Foot” during our travels.Hokyoak H.Hokyoak H. ★★★★★ Took my tour with Sandy. I felt she did an amazing job of breaking down the myths and the bad reputation that voodoo has been given. It was great to learn a little of the culture of West Africans and how they fought to combine and/or keep that culture through overwhelming odds. The tour was 100 percent as described. Thank you so much for the opportunity and the fantastic history lesson.Ainsley F.Ainsley F. ★★★★★ Meri was funny & told us many haunted stories on this very fun ghost tour. I did take this ghost tour with another guide a few years ago, but felt like I still learned a lot of new information & the wit definitely helped. Would recommend!Aren P.Aren P. ★★★★★ We did the voodoo tour with Sandy and let me tell you, this change my whole perspective for a lot of things. Sandy was very factual, and every stop we had she made sure to answer any questions guests had. I had a great experience on this tour and would tour with them in the future!shereen B.shereen B. ★★★★★ Daniel is a wealth of knowledge as a local. He clearly has done his homework regarding the history of the area. He is well spoken, well organized and welcomes questions. I highly recommend him!Alfredo F.Alfredo F. ★★★★★ Took the Food Tour. Our guide was Kayla. She was excellent and extremely knowledgeable of the areas history and food. At the end of tour she emailed us a list of recommended restaurants and we tried a few of them with all we trekked being excellent. Highly recommend.Nathan C.Nathan C. ★★★★★ Just finished the Voodoo walking tour with Sandy as the host. She was extremely knowledgeable, and I learned a lot about the reality of Voodoo. It was fascinating, and I would highly recommend to anyone interested in the real history.Carissa E.Carissa E. ★★★★★ Sandy was a great tour guide and made the history of voodoo super interesting. I learned a lot.Joan T.Joan T. ★★★★★ Kayla gave the French Quarter Food Tour today, they were very knowledgeable and it was interesting learning about the differences between Cajun and Creole as well as trying some fantastic ice cream. Thank you for a great tour KaylaHenry F.Henry F. ★★★★★ Absolutely loved this tour. Our guide, Sandy, was extremely knowledgeable and made the tour a blast. She separated fact from fiction and blended it all together with a high level of humor. Would definitely recommend!LaSeta P.LaSeta P. ★★★★★ I had an Amazing tour led by Evian! So informative with a Great sense of humor. He touched on the Madame LaLaurie with much respect for the enslaved victims. I had so much fun and I can't wait til my next tour. Thank you Free Tours by Foot. Evian, you're the best guide ever.Pollyane B.Pollyane B. ★★★★★ I did the Vodoo tour with High Priest Robi and it was one of the best tour I've ever been in my life. Full of historic information, Priest Robi is more than qualified to be your guide when the topic is the real Vodoo and not the stereotypical image that hollywood has constructed around the religion.Olivia L.Olivia L. ★★★★★ I really enjoyed the voodoo tour! Our guide was Sandy and she was super knowledgeable and cool. I really appreciated that she wanted us to learn the real history of voodoo and not the touristy tropes. This is a great way to learn more about the quarter than just the bars and gift shops and I totally recommend making time for this tour on your trip.Marina C.Marina C. ★★★★★ We did a garden district tour with Sean and it was absolutely amazing! He makes the tour super interesting and fun, I definitely recommend taking the tour with him as you’re guaranteed to have a good time!! He’s rly invested in the tour and makes a lot of effort to show you the history of the city with a bunch of really cool fun factsjs_loader

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Weekly Tours

Don't see what you're looking for, or has the tour you're looking for already sold out?

Then consider a private tour with us. We offer reasonably priced private tours, including many of our signature tours and some other specialties as well.

Or take a look at our video and GPS audio tours.


GHOST AND VOODOO TOURS

New Orleans is a top destination for ghost and voodoo tours and we are proud to offer the city's highest-rated tours.  

We offer our French Quarter Ghost Tour daily, sometimes 2x every day.  

Hear tales that will send a chill up your spine and find out what really happened when you take one of these awesome ghost tours!

Our Voodoo Tour runs daily (with the exception of Tuesdays) and runs 2x a day several times a week.  

Let us help you uncover the mysteries and secrets of this misunderstood religion and learn about the role that it's played in this city's history.

New Orleans Voodoo Video

Check out the calendar above or head to our booking page to see what is available.  

And if our tours are booked out, or if our schedule doesn't work for you, then be sure to take a look at our review of other ghost and voodoo as well as vampire tours available to you.


CEMETERY TOURS

This city is famous for its cemeteries, which for most visitors to New Orleans are unique and exotic. 

There are over 50 cemeteries in New Orleans that have all or most of the graves above ground, but there is really just a handful that is reasonably reachable for most tourists.

Read our guide to cemetery tours in the city as well as our post on visiting cemeteries on a night tour.

We offer pay-what-you-like tours that visit 3 of them.

New Orleans Cemetery Virtual Walk

Get some background on tomb styles and burial practices with our Guide to New Orleans Cemeteries.  
 


SWAMP AND PLANTATION TOURS

Unfortunately, it's not possible to offer pay-what-you-like tours of the swamps and plantations surrounding New Orleans.

Believe us, we tried. There are transportation and entry costs that make it impossible.  

However, there are some really excellent and well-reviewed companies offering swamp and plantation tours.

Some offer tickets that combine swamp and plantation as well as bus and boat tours.  

We have put together posts that compare both plantation and swamp tour companies to help you choose the best for you.

New Orleans Tours

OTHER TOURS

There are a lot of ways to explore New Orleans and the surrounding areas - swamp tours to bus tours. Find out about all of them here:

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