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 website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Louisiana - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Louisiana, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
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
Brick Talbot Bishop: Tarot Readings, Cartomancy, Conjure, Mediumship, and Ordained Clergy
1 Person Per Booking • 15-30 Minute Sessions • Specializing in Readings and Attunement Massage
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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Manchac Swamp Wildlife Kayak Tour
2-2.5 Hours • 8+ years old • A natural, engaging way to experience the Louisiana swamp!
New Orleans, Ponchatoula
2–2.5 hours
Kayak
New Orleans Kayak Swamp Tours
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Half Day Charter
Ages 6+ • 6 Hours • Up to 5 People
St Bernard
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Reel Southern Fishing Charters
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Catch, Clean & Cook
Coastal Wetland Charter Fishing and Culinary Experience
Chalmette
4-5 Hour Charter, 7-8 Hour Total Tour Time
St. Bernard Eco Tourism
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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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New Orleans Historic Donut & Beignet Tour
One of our Newest! • 2 Hours • Offered Many Days Throughout the Week
New Orleans
2 hours
Food Tour, History Tour, Transportation
Underground Donut Tour
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Sips with Sloths
Cocktail History Tour (21+)
3 Hours • Ages 21+ • Craft Cocktails, Incredible History and More!
New Orleans
3 hours
Cocktail Tour, Food Tour, History Tour
Doctor Gumbo Tours
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Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation
All ages • 5 Hours • Great for friends & family!
Hammond
5 Hours
Guided Tour
See Nola Hospitality
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Swamp Tours Explore All
Airboat Swamp Tour - Large Boat - Pickup
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 4 hours with drive
Marrero
Pickup Available
Airboat, Alligator Tour, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour, Wildlife
Louisiana Tour Company
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Airboat Swamp Tour - Small Boat - Pickup
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 4 hours w drive
Marrero
Pickup Available
Airboat, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Airboat Swamp Tour - Large Boat - Drive Out
48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • About 1.5 hours • All Ages
Marrero
Airboat, Alligator Tour, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour, Wildlife
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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3 Hour City/CemeteryTour + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, City Tour Bus, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Destrehan Plantation + Large Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 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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3 Hour City/Cemetery Tour + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from NOLA! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Swamp Tour by Tourboat - Drive Out
For all ages! • Great for families! • 1 hour and 40 minutes • Meet at our dock
Marrero
Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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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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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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Walking Tours Explore All
3 Hour City/Cemetery Tour + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from NOLA! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Creole Louisiana Walking Tour (in English)
2 Hours • All Ages • Tour in English • Learn and explore in the Vieux Carré
New Orleans
Walking Tour
Tours by Marguerite
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Haunted Ghost Tours
For all ages! • Great for families! • Less than a mile of walking • Approx. 2 hours
New Orleans
City Tour, Ghost Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Ghosts, Legends and Lore of New Orleans
New Orleans #1 boutique Haunted tour.
New Orleans
2 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Walking Tour
Strange True Tours
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Spooky Ghost Hunt
1h 30m • Ages 4+ • Best for the youngest ones!
New Orleans
Walking Tour
French QuarTour Kids
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Garden District Walking Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours • Up to 15 People
New Orleans
2 hours
Walking Tour
DuPont & Company Tour Experiences, LLC
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CityWide Driving Tour with a Local Jazz Musician
4 Hours • All Ages • Tailored to your Interests • Drive Around the Big Easy to Off the Beaten Paths
New Orleans
Private Tours
Driving Tour, Walking Tour
Big Easy Walking Tours
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Haunted Ghost Tour: go inside a haunted location
2 Hours · Don't settle for the streets · Go Inside a Haunted Location
New Orleans
1.5-2 hours
Kid-Friendly
Ghost Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Tour Orleans
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Beyond Storyville
2 Hour • ADULT ONLY Tour
New Orleans
Walking Tour
Two Chicks Walking Tours
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French Quarter Private Walking Tour
Beat the crowds and explore the old city up close and personally on this private tour.
New Orleans
2 Hours
Private Tours
Walking Tour
Arthur Walking Tours
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Bike Tours Explore All
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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Tier 1: The Heritage Pedal Tour
Since 2010 • New Orleans' Original, Iconic Bike Tour
New Orleans
~2-3 Hours
Bike Tour
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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Buzz the Crescent Bike Tour
Ages 13+ • 3 Hours • Tour Famous Landmarks!
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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Heart of the City
3 Hours • Historic Core of New Orleans Tour
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour
2 to 2.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour, Cemetery Tour, Guided Tour, History 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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Craft Beer + French Quarter Bike Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+
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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Guided Tours Explore All
Urban Culture City Tour
All ages • 2.5 - 3 Hours • Great for friends & family!
New Orleans
2.5 - 3 Hours
Guided Tour
See Nola Hospitality
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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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Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour
2 to 2.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour, Cemetery Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Eat Like A Local - New Orleans Best of Bywater Food, Art & History Tour
All Ages Welcome • 3 Hours • Experience Local Food, Art, and Culture!
New Orleans
3
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bon Moment
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New Orleans French Quarter Cocktails & History Tour
3-4 Hours • 3 Bar Stops & 1 Food stop
New Orleans
3
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Pub Crawl, Walking Tour
Bon Moment
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Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation
All ages • 5 Hours • Great for friends & family!
Hammond
5 Hours
Guided Tour
See Nola Hospitality
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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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Nature and Wildlife Tour
All ages - Nature-Based Tour near New Orleans
Chalmette
1 Hour 45 min
Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Photography Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Beyond the French Quarter
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City Bus Tour
2.5 Hours · Every Must-See Neighborhood in NOLA!
New Orleans
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Tour Orleans
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New Orleans: Garden District Architecture Walking tour
All Ages · 2 Hours
New Orleans
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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Airboat Tours Explore All
Double Plantation Tour • Oak Alley & Whitney Audio Tour
7.5 Hours • Ages 6+
New Orleans
7.5
Kid-Friendly
Airboat, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Fits up to 16 passengers • 4 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
4 Hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Afternoon Small Airboat Swamp Tour + Oak Alley Plantation
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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Ragin' Cajun Large Airboat Tour
From $65 / person • Ages 5+ • Self drive or pick up • 1.5hrs
Luling
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Airboat, Driving Tour
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
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Standard Airboat Tour - Up to 10 Passengers
From $85 / person • Ages 5+ • Self drive or pick up • 1.5hrs
Luling
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Airboat, Driving Tour
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
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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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Whitney Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
7.5 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Swamp Boat Cruise & Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans
Combo Tour - Best Offer! For all ages! • 7 Hours & 45 Minutes
New Orleans
7 Hours & 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Airboat, History Tour
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Double Plantation Tour • Oak Alley & Laura
7.5 Hours • Ages 9+
New Orleans
7.5
Kid-Friendly
Airboat, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Large Airboat Swamp Adventure Tour
Ages 5+ • 3 Hours & 45 Minutes • 15-27 Passengers • Thrilling Family Wildlife Fun!
Lafitte, New Orleans
3 Hours & 45 Minutes
Airboat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
Ghost Hunt Experience (inside haunted locations)
Paranormal Investigation • Ghost Hunt
New Orleans
3 hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
City Tour, Ghost Tour
New Orleans Paranormal Society
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The Haunted French Quarter Tour
Small Groups ✦ Incredible History ✦ Epic Hauntings
New Orleans
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
City Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Spectral City Tours
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St. Louis Cathedral: Official Self-Guided Audio Tour
Includes iPads and Headphones
New Orleans
1 Hour
Kid-Friendly
TourPatron
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Go to the Crossroads: Empower & Transform
Power Sites Deluxe VIP full Day Intensive just for you - Custom, Readings, Rituals & Spirits
New Orleans
8–12 hours
Kid-Friendly
Bloody Mary's Tours
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The French Quarter History Tour
Small Groups ✦ Epic History ✦ Fun Stories
New Orleans
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
History Tour
Spectral City Tours
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Fluid Art
Deposit Only • 1 Hour
Gretna
1 hour
Kid-Friendly
Be Creative, LLC
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Airboat Tour
Ages 3+ • 90 Minutes • See our nations largest freshwater swamp-by AIRBOAT!
Henderson
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Atchafalaya Basin Landing & Swamp Tours
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New Orleans Voodoo & French Quarter Cultural Walking Tour
A Voodoo Experience • All Ages Welcome • 1.5-2 hours
New Orleans
1.5-2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Cemetery Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Witches Brew Tours
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Double Plantation Tour • Laura & Whitney Audio Tour
7.5 Hours • Ages 6+
New Orleans
7.5
Kid-Friendly
Airboat, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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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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