The 4 Best History Walking Tours in New Orleans

1.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Caroline, Angie, or Shawn. Hear stories of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from outside its gates, study antebellum homes and film locations, and get personal tips for music, food, and drinks. The two-hour tour allows up to 15 people.

“Knowledgeable guide who also added humor and local flare to her comments. Good mix of current happenings with historical information.”

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2.New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,544 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $85

Spend about three hours walking the French Quarter with a food-focused guide such as Meg, Beth, or Dylan. Sample gumbo, hot sauces, pralines, po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, and other local dishes at several stops while learning the stories behind New Orleans cooking.

“Nice selection of restaurants with informative explanations about the food culture in NOLA. Beth was personable, attentive and funny host!”

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3.French Quarter Food History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 713 reviews · 3 hours · from $85

Meet Beth, Gary, John, Meg, Kat, or another English-speaking guide inside 3rd Block Depot for a three-hour French Quarter food walk. Expect gumbo, catfish po-boy, muffuletta, boudin, red beans and rice, pralines, dessert, and plenty of local history, with a vegetarian menu available by request.

“Gary was an excellent guide, not just explaining the culinary culture but tying it to the entire history of New Orleans!”

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4.New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 604 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $95

Meet your guide at Patrick’s Bar Vin at 5 p.m. for a three-hour French Quarter walk through New Orleans cocktail culture. You’ll taste four full-sized cocktails, including a Sazerac and Roffignac, while guides such as Beth, Meg, Gary, and John explain the drinks, bars, and city.

“Loved learning about history of the drinks and loved drinking them. Beth was a FANTASTIC guide! Thanks for making our trip so much fun! Teresa and John”

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