Explore Things to Do in Louisiana
Welcome to Louisiana - a state alive with music, flavor, and culture unlike anywhere else in America. Wander the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where jazz fills the air, Creole and Cajun cuisine delights every palate, and historic architecture tells centuries of stories. Explore the scenic bayous and swamps teeming with wildlife, discover the plantations and historic towns along the Great River Road, or immerse yourself in the lively festivals that celebrate Louisiana’s rich heritage. From the soulful rhythms and culinary traditions to outdoor adventures and warm Southern hospitality, Louisiana offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler.
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Our site gives you a fast, convenient way to explore the best tours, excursions, and experiences available for your vacation in Louisiana. With up-to-date schedules, clear descriptions, and secure booking directly with local operators, you can lock in the activities you’re excited about before your trip even begins. No more scrambling for last-minute openings - just confident planning and more time to enjoy your getaway. Let us help you turn your vacation in Louisiana into something truly memorable.
Why wait until you arrive in Louisiana to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Wild Discovery
The Enchanted Boutique
Ages 8+ | Easy/Medium Level of Difficulty, Kid friendly
Baton Rouge
Sequestered Escape Room Adventures
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Texas vs. LSU
Round trip, direct transportation from New Orleans to LSU football games
Children’s Birthday Party
All ages! • Four Hour Rental! • Fits up to 35 guests!
Lafayette
4 Hours
Private Tours
Moncus Park
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Crescent City Essentials
French Quarter, Garden District, cemeteries plus off-the-beaten-path sights around New Orleans
Mandeville
4 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour
Arthur Walking Tours
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Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters - Paranormal & Dark Psychology PRIVATE TOUR
Ages 17+ • 1 Hour 45 Minutes • Day Tour Activity!
New Orleans
1 Hour 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Spirit Empire
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FIFOLET Candle Pouring Soiree
Ages 12 and up • 1.5 Hours • Unforgettable memories!
Franklin
1.5 Hours
FIFOLET Candle Makers LLC
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Eat Like A Local - New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour
3 Hours to Eat Your Way Through New Orleans Like a Local!
New Orleans
3
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bon Moment
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Bayou Tour
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Public and Private Tour Options Available!
Violet
Private Tours
Happiness Bayou Tours
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Cocktail Class
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Learn from Master Mixologists!
New Orleans
Chris & Laura's Loveshack LLC
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kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Two Plantation Tour with Lunch & Private Transportation
7 Hours
New Orleans
7 hours
Private Tours
Premium Tours
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Frenchmen Street and Marginy Jazz Tour
Private Studio Party Package
Starting at 2 Hours • Ages 4+ • Exclusive Party Room Access!
Shreveport
Private Tours
Selfiesteem, LLC
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French Quarter & Tremé Walking Tour
2.5 hours • All ages • Up to 12 people
Whitney Plantation Self-Guided Audio Tour
Entry between 9:30am and 3pm
Marigny We Roll Along!
Grab your go-cup as Marigny we roll along through the quiet streets of the lower French Quarter
New Orleans
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Arthur Walking Tours
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Whitney Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 16 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Kids Culinary Camp (9a.m. - 2p.m.): Week 1
July 6th - July 10th, 2026 | 9am - 2pm
New Orleans
5 Hours
Kid-Friendly
The New Orleans School of Cooking
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After Dark: Creole Death & Mourning Experience (Gallier House)
Ages 21+ • 1.5 hour • After Hours Tour With Wine In the Courtyard
New Orleans
1.5 Hour
Wine
Hermann-Grima & Gallier Historic Houses
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour
All ages • 5.5 Hours
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Eco Tour, Plantation Tour
Legendary Tours
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Bike Tours Explore All
Buzz the Garden District & French Quarter Bike Tour
Ages 13+ • 3 Hours • Essence of Southern Charm!
New Orleans
3 Hours
Bike Tour
Buzz Nola Tours & Rentals
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E-Buzz the Crescent & More
Ages 16+ • 3 Hours • Electric Bike Tour!
New Orleans
3 Hours
Bike Tour
Buzz Nola Tours & Rentals
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Down by the River Bike Ride
Join us for a bike ride in Norco, LA
New Orleans
2.5-3hrs
Bike Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisiana Bucket Brigade
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New Orleans City Bike Tour
3 to 3.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Private Guided Bike Tour
Choose Your Time and Itinerary to Explore New Orleans! *Groups up to 30*
New Orleans
Private Tours
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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A Tale of Two Cities
Ages 13+ • Uptown/ Garden District Tour
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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Craft Beer + French Quarter Bike Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour
2 to 2.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Tier 2: The Signature E-Bike Tour
Explore the Backbeat of New Orleans’ Backstreets with Electric Ease
New Orleans
~2-3 Hours
Bike Tour
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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Creole Odyssey
Ages 13+ • Mid-City/ Esplanade Ridge
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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Airboat Tours Explore All
Whitney Plantation + Swamp Tour • Small Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 9 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 16 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Oak Alley Plantation + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Swamp Tour • Small Airboat Ride
Fits up to 9 passengers • 4 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
4 Hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Louisiana Swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Water Activities
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Self Drive AA Flat Boat Swamp Cruise - No Transportation
For all ages! • 1 Hour & 30 Minutes • Transportation NOT Included
Lafitte
1 Hour & 30 Minutes
Private Tours
Airboat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Whitney Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 16 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Destrehan Plantation + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Afternoon Large Airboat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Airboat Swamp Tour - Small Boat - Drive Out
48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • 1.5 hours • All Ages
Marrero
Airboat, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Steamboat Experiences Explore All
12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch Seating Steamboat NATCHEZ
All Ages • 2.5 Hour Cruise • 2nd Lunch Seating - Boarding 11am - Cruise 11:30am-1:30pm
New Orleans
2.5 Hours
Dinner Boat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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New Orleans Interactive Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Guaranteed to see a ghost on every tour!
New Orleans
2 Hours
Walking Tour
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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6pm-7:15pm 1st Dinner Seating Steamboat NATCHEZ
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • 1st Dinner Seating - 6pm Boarding / 7pm-9pm cruise
New Orleans
2 Hours
Dinner Boat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Steamboat NATCHEZ Party Package Upgrade w/ 6pm - 7:15pm Dinner Seating
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • 1st Dinner Seating, 3 Cocktails & Upgrades - 6pm Boarding / 7pm-9pm
New Orleans
3 Hours
Dinner Boat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Swamp & Bayou Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours & 45 Minutes
New Orleans
3 Hours & 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Airboat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Sightseeing Jazz Cruise Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • Meal not included
New Orleans
2 Hours
Boat Tour
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour
All Ages • 5 Hours & 25 Minutes
New Orleans
5 Hours & 25 Minutes
History Tour
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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75 - Minute CITY of NEW ORLEANS Riverboat Cruise
All Ages • 75-Minute Cruise • Family-Friendly Mississippi River Tour!
New Orleans
75 Minutes
Boat Tour, Water Activities
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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New Orleans School of Cooking
Ages 21+ • 1.5 Hours • Enjoy a day filled with food!
New Orleans
1.5 Hours
Cooking Class
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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New Orleans in a Day includes 75-minute Cruise at 3:30pm
Powered by Google’s Top Things to Do in New Orleans • All Ages • 6 Hours & 30 Minutes
New Orleans
6.5
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Private Tours Explore All
Hands-On: Louisiana Meat Pie, Veal Des Allemands, Creole Ratatouille, Chocolate Pecan Pie
Sunday 4PM
New Orleans
2.5 hours
The New Orleans School of Cooking
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Frights, Camera, Action!
2 Hours • Up to 16 Participants
New Orleans
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Hollywood South Tours LLC
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Day Trip Tubing
Ages 5+ • 2-4 Hours Floating • Shuttle Included
Bogalusa
2 & 4 Float Trips
River Tube
Bogue Chitto Tubing Center
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Spinnaker Workshop
On the Water Spinnaker Workshop
New Orleans
2
Kilroy Sail Training
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Voodoo Queen Tour
1.5 Hours · See the site of Marie Laveau's former home.
New Orleans
1.5 hours
Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Tour Orleans
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Pelican
1-7 nights • King Room • Your Perfect Oasis in the Heart of New Orleans
New Orleans
1-7 nights
Lodging
Blue Crawfish Hotel
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Eras of New Orleans: History Lovers Walking Tour
2 Hours • All Ages
New Orleans
City Tour, History Tour, Museum, Theater, Walking Tour
Witches Brew Tours
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French Quarter History Walking Tour
Adults $15.99 | 2 Hours
General Admission
Explore the history of America's Original Sin City & Notorious Red-Light District.
New Orleans
Stay As Long As You Like • Last Entry 5:15pm ?
History Tour
New Orleans Storyville Museum
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Garden District Tour
2 hours • All Ages • Perfect for Families
Plantation Tours Explore All
Destrahan Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
$120 per Adult, $92 per Junior & $ 75 per Child Under 5 free • 7,5 hours • CALL TO BOOK
New Orleans
Boat Tour, City Tour, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Destrehan Plantation + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Afternoon Large Airboat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Whitney Plantation Private Tours
5 Hours • All ages welcome!
New Orleans
5 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Afternoon Covered Boat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation
We pick you up from downtown! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Daily History Tour
45 Minute Tour • All Ages Welcome • Entertaining, interesting and educational!
St Francisville
History Tour, Plantation Tour
The Myrtles Plantation
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Oak Alley Plantation + Large Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Destrehan Plantation | Airboat Tour Combo
From $165 • Ages 5+ • 5 Hours
Luling
5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Bus Tour, Plantation Tour
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
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Evening Mystery Tour
1 Hour Tour • All Ages Welcome • Most Popular!
St Francisville
1 hour
Ghost Tour, Plantation Tour
The Myrtles Plantation
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Destrahan Plantation & City Tour
Private Luxury Transportation Provided!
New Orleans
Private Tours
City Tour, Plantation Tour
Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours
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