Top Experiences in Cabildo

This adults-only ghost tour of New Orleans takes you on a 90-minute walk through the French Quarter with a knowledgeable guide. You'll visit some of the most haunted locations the Big Easy has become known for, including seedy alleyways, bars, and the sites of heinous crimes. Hear horrific tales of murder and the ghosts who continue to haunt the streets of the French Quarter. The perfect blend of True Crime and Paranormal.

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Join us on an unforgettable New Orleans history tour, led by descendants of those who lived the rich and complex history.

Founded in 1718 by a courageous teenager, La Nouvelle Orleans has been a pioneer, celebrated and notorious, for centuries.

With us, you'll learn about:

*Creation of Jazz: The soul of music
*Mardi Gras Parades: Cultural festivities
*New Orleans Firsts: From Cocktails to Cuisine
*Legalized Prostitution: A provocative past
*Natural Challenges: The battle with hurricanes and floods

We delve beyond the headlines, into the heart of New Orleans, revealing stories that go far beyond the surface. The full history is vast, filled with triumphs and trials that continue to fascinate.

Don't miss the chance to experience this heritage from those who inherited the legacy.

Book now for a vibrant, authentic, and exclusive exploration of the most spirited city in America. Let the stories come alive!

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We have over 300 years of death in our European city on American soil. There are many sorted reasons for the extreme high number of dearly departed. The souls that once lived here love communicating their stories to those who are willing to listen. On our Ghost tour you will hear about the actual events and captivating stories that reveal the details behind New Orleans history and hauntings. We will intrigue you with the colorful histories of those who chose to call New Orleans home and left us with their eerie stories and dark secrets. Walk with us among the shadows of their legends, down the uneven streets dimly lit by gas lights. Have your cameras ready. You never know what spirit might want to say hello.

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture on a 2-hour walk around the French Quarter. Enjoy a leisurely stroll with a local guide to explore the many building styles prevalent in this neighborhood, with special attention to the history and the features of French and Spanish architecture. Hear the stories of the 18th and 19th century architects and families who made their mark on this unique area. Buildings included in this tour range from Creole Colonial buildings such as the Ursuline Convent and Madame John's Legacy to the 20th Century Louisiana Supreme Court. Your group will be no more than 14 people allowing for a more intimate, personal experience.

Explore the French Quarter on this 2-3 hour walking tour in New Orleans. Wander 1.5 miles of quaint, brightly colored streets in the city's best known neighborhood with a local guide who focuses on the people, places, and historic events that comprise the city's unique culture. Discover New Orleans through open discussion and engagement while learning what makes the French Quarter special with the help of an expert, friendly local.

Please make contact with the guide BEFORE submitting a booking request to confirm availability and to discuss any remaining post-COVID limitations.

Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the history of our city through the stories of its restless dead, it’s old legends, it’s great disasters, and unsolved murders. The stories are those that define our city and it’s people and most unsettling, it all really happened! The only tour in the city to focus on the Dark History of New Orleans--the things that made us what we are, but which the city council would just as soon not have you know! Led by pre-Katrina tour guides, and the only company in the city who features people who were licensed pre-Katrina and residents for decades.
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As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the French Quarter and learn about the history of the "Vieux Carré.".Our local guides will enlighten you about the best bars, restaurants, and hidden gems to see on your visit here.

We will guide you on tour from the mighty Mississippi River, to buildings older than our country, to present-day curious and unique locales. Understand why people become captivated with our city and keep coming back for more.

Combine the ultimate tour of New Orleans with a morning walking tour of the French Quarter followed by an afternoon driving tour of areas outside the city center. This 6-7 hour, private guided tour will walk you through 1.5 miles of the best-known landmarks of the famous French Quarter, then explore surrounding areas by car to give you a comprehensive overview of the people, places, and history that define the city today. Stop for an optional lunch between the three-hour segments at a favorite local restaurant.

Discover the rich history and traditions behind the most iconic foods of New Orleans on this tasting and cultural tour of the French Quarter!

We’ll explore the oldest public market in the US, the French Market, and hear about its Native American roots and current-day role in NOLA’s culinary scene. Along the way we may sample a beignet, brought to New Orleans in the 18th century by French colonists from "the old mother country" and also by Acadians.

Your local guide will then navigate you through the French Quarter, where you’ll experience the influence of Cajun and Creole cultures on New Orleans favorites like gumbo and sausages. We’ll uncover Louisiana origins and farming traditions, which also link our African American and Caribbean communities.

Among other immigrant-inspired cuisines found here in the Crescent City, we’ll enjoy a signature sandwich, before ending with a sweet treat with ties to the city’s history and locally harvested ingredients. Bon appétit!

Oak Alley Plantation features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm equipment. Guests will tour the plantation, then spend an unforgettable 3 hours in a comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. As part of this tour, you will visit the area that was damaged when the levee broke during Hurricane Katrina and swept the residents and their homes away.

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.

Have a ball in The Big Easy and let the Sightseeing Day Pass be your key to the rich cultural gumbo pot that is New Orleans. Keep the good times rolling with access to over 20 of the care-free city’s attractions, including convenient Hop-On/Hop-Off bus tours that swing through Dixieland’s landmark quarters. Savor authentic opulence of the rich French-Creole blend of flavor, then party on with NOLA’s classic ‘laissez faire,’ jazzy nightlife.

Tailor your trip to New Orleans to fit your ideal itinerary with an easy-to-use Sightseeing Day Pass. Select a 1, 2, 3, or 5 Day Pass, and enjoy full admission to the attractions that interest you most, saving over 50% and no fixed start date. A perfect choice for first time visitors with an open itinerary and active travelers looking to explore all of NOLA. Explore the crown jewel of Louisiana, and enjoy the colorful Quarters of New Orleans, including Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market.

Maximize your time in New Orleans with a private full-day tour tour made for you! Kick off your 3 hour city tour with highlights of the Big Easy. City Tour includes a cemetery and stop in city park. You will have enough time for a 1 hour lunch at a local seafood restaurant. Then you will spend 2 hours at the oldest recorded plantation, Destrehan Plantation. Best of all, your private tour includes hotel pick-up and transport by air-conditioned vehicle.

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this fascinating city. At a relaxed pace, take in the Mississippi River, French Market, St Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, the Presbytere, Jackson Square and more. Visit historic buildings and secluded courtyards, see famous literary and silver screen locations, and learn about Creole culture. Your entertaining guide provides a deep understanding of the forces that shaped the Big Easy.

Explore the history and culture of the Crescent City through the lens of craft cocktails on this pay-as-you-wish cocktail tour of New Orleans with a local guide!

Whether it’s our guides’ favorite local dive bars or a sophisticated speakeasy, you’ll get an appreciation for the city’s role in cocktail history while passing some top attractions in New Orleans.

At each stop, you’ll have the opportunity to learn about iconic drinks and choose the ones that really speak to your senses. You may indulge in a French 75, sip on the famous Sazerac, or enjoy another delicious libation that shows how French culture inspired the city’s bartenders and the traditions that continue to this day. Depending on your group’s interests, we can venture down Bourbon Street and try the notorious Hurricane.

Whether you’d like a tour tailored to your group’s interests or simply want to experience the essence of the city’s cocktail culture, our team is ready to show off New Orleans’ best cocktail bars!

Experience New Orleans with us on this 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and many other unique American neighborhoods. Learn about the city's fascinating history and awe in the sights and sounds of America's greatest city. On The 4PM tour enjoy exclusive access to a private cemetery.

From pirates to voodoo priestesses, this French Quarter tour will give you a new perspective of New Orleans and its fascinating – and sometimes sinister–history.

You’ll set out from Jackson Square with your tour guide into one of the oldest neighborhoods of New Orleans. Here in the Vieux Carre, you’ll hear how this Mississippi port became home to characters of all types, including criminals.

We’ll walk down Pirate’s Alley and hear legends behind its name as well as that of the Cabildo, formerly a prison site. We’ll pass by a mansion with a chilling past and one that highlights our nation’s complicated history of slavery. And no haunted tour dealing with the macabre and occult can omit the stories of voodoo and its so-called queen now interred in one of New Orleans’ famed above-ground cemeteries.

While our ghost tour tales may haunt you, you’ll also get a deeper look into the city’s heritage leading up to the American Civil War and see some top New Orleans attractions along the way!

You and your guests are going to love the opportunity to sit back and relax while your carriage driver unfolds 300 years of fun-filled history on your mule-drawn carriage ride. We cover the storied history of New Orleans, discussing everything from our resilient culture to the aging architecture. While our carriage tours cover a ton of history, they aren't boring history lectures. Aside from history, we'll chat about things like food, cocktails, nightclubs, jazz, museums, must-sees, and things to do!

New Orleans stands as one of the most unique culinary destinations in the U.S., known especially for a dish that carries with it the story of the city and its people: gumbo. On this food tour of the French Quarter, we’ll delight your taste buds with the various styles of gumbo and learn why this hearty dish captures the essence of the Crescent City.

With a local guide, you’ll be visiting beloved & lesser-known eateries serving up the best of gumbo, discovering the ingredients that go into creating the Creole,Cajun, Native American, and African influences that have evolved as immigrants shaped the city’s food scene.

This New Orleans food tour will have you soaking up rich history and the last of your bowl with some French bread, ending with a classic dessert with a story of its own.

Along the way, your tour guide will point out buildings that represent the city’s mix of cultures just as much as gumbo, including the Parisian-inspired Pontalba buildings and iconic St. Louis Cathedral.

Sightsee the best of New Orleans and save compared to buying separate attraction tickets with Go City. For one low price you'll get admission to over 25 of the most popular attractions and tours in the Big Easy.

Explore the city on-board an Adventures in New Orleans Bus tour, go on a traditional Paddlewheeler cruise, check the huge collection of artifacts and exhibits at the National WWII Museum, or discover the secrets of Louisiana cuisine with a mouth-watering New Orleans cooking school class demo. Your New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass is fully digital and comes with a digital guide complete with attraction opening times and other useful tips.

The All-Inclusive Pass includes:

• 1, 2, 3 or 5-day admission to over 25 New Orleans attractions and tours
• Top activities including Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise, Adventures in New Orleans Bus tour and more