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New Orleans City & Garden Tours
Get out of the French Quarter and discover the real New Orleans with local experts.
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Historic Mansions
Bus & Walking Tours
Beyond French Quarter
2-4 Hour Tours
Bus & Walking Options
From $30/person
Explore the Real New Orleans
There's so much more to New Orleans than Bourbon Street. Let our local guides show you the neighborhoods, history, and culture that make this city special.
Family FriendlyShuttle Included
Explore NOLA Sightseeing City Tour
First-Time VisitorsFamiliesHistory Buffs
Get out of the French Quarter and explore the real New Orleans. This 3-hour city tour covers Frenchmen St., City Park, Garden District, Lake Pontchartrain, St. Louis Cemetery #3, Marigny, 9th Ward & Katrina aftermath, and Audubon Park.
About 3 hours Tour bus
- ✓See beyond the French Quarter - explore the real New Orleans
- ✓Walk through St. Louis Cemetery #3 with your guide
- ✓Beignet stop at the original Cafe Du Monde in City Park
All AgesWalking Tour
French Quarter & Voodoo History Walking Tour
First-Time VisitorsHistory Buffs
Explore the French Quarter with a master storyteller. From voodoo legends and Marie Laveau to Louisiana politics and jazz history, this daytime walking tour covers the stories that made New Orleans one of the most unique cities in America.
1 hour 40 minutes Up to 25 people
- ✓Visit the site of Marie Laveau's home and learn her real story
- ✓Walk through Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz
- ✓Stop inside Voodoo Authentica for real voodoo traditions
Family FriendlyAll Ages
Garden District Walking Tour by French Quarter Phantoms
History BuffsFamiliesFirst-Time VisitorsPhotography
The only daily walking tour that takes you inside a Garden District mansion. Tour the 1859 New Orleans Opera Guild Home, then leisurely stroll past celebrity homes, historic estates, and live-oak canopies through one of America's finest 19th-century neighborhoods.
About 1 hour 45 minutes 28 max
- ✓See opulent antebellum mansions, each with a story to tell
- ✓Spot celebrity homes and find out who lives behind the garden walls
- ✓Stroll beneath centuries-old live oaks and through lush gardens
Not Sure Which City tour is Right for You?
We've been helping visitors pick the perfect city tour since 2009. Chat with us and we'll give you personalized recommendations based on your group.
Local tour experts in the French Quarter · (504) 226-5433 · Open daily 8am - 6pm
What You'll See on Our City Tours
Garden District
Opulent mansions, celebrity homes, and lush gardens in NOLA's most beautiful neighborhood.
City Park
One of the oldest urban parks in the US, with ancient oaks and the stunning Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
Lake Ponchartrain
The massive lake that defines New Orleans' geography and played a role in Hurricane Katrina.
9th Ward & Katrina
See the neighborhoods affected by Katrina and learn about the city's resilience and recovery.
Why Choose Gators & Ghosts?
We're locals, not a faceless booking site. Every tour is curated by experts who actually live in New Orleans.
3,000+ Five-Star Reviews
Real guests, real reviews. Thousands of families and groups have trusted us with their New Orleans trip — and told their friends about it after.
Family-Owned Since 2009
Aunt and nephew team — not a corporate chain. We'll give you an honest recommendation even when it means suggesting a less expensive tour.
One-Stop Shop
Swamp tours, ghost tours, plantations, city tours — one place to compare, book, and ask questions instead of juggling a dozen browser tabs.
Talk to Local Experts
Not sure which tour to pick? Chat with us or call (504) 226-5433 — real locals who'll point you in the right direction.
French Quarter Location
Walk in, say hi, ask us anything at 728 St. Louis Street. If plans change day-of, we're right here in the Quarter — not in another state behind a 1-800 number.
Curated by Insiders
Every tour on our site is hand-chosen. We know the operators, we've done the tours, and we only sell what we'd recommend to friends.
Ready to Explore Beyond the French Quarter?
Book online or chat with us for personalized recommendations. We'll help you discover the real New Orleans.