New Orleans Sightseeing Activities

Explore one of the oldest plantations in the lower Mississippi Valley and ride in a Louisiana swamp boat. Step back in time and experience the antebellum south, this 5-hour tour combines two famous Louisiana attractions into one trip!

Highlights:

• Visit the Destrehan Plantation, established in 1787
• Tour the Manchac Swamp, a privately-owned wildlife refuge
• See alligators, raccoons, snakes, and other wildlife creatures
• Experience a landscape unlike any other

The swamps are largely untouched and house an abundance of wildlife, both beneath the water and above the woody vegetation. Airboats are your best bet to view all the wildlife and Louisiana’s wetlands which span over three million acres. While swamps are a worldwide phenomenon, the mystery and brooding of the Louisiana swamps add to its appeal. Not to mention its indigenous Cajun culture and its hosting of over two million ancient alligators that roam the bayous. Fortunately, Cajun Swamp Tours are plentiful! You can choose between going on a smaller, more intimate boat tour with a group of friends/family or a more communal one that caters to a larger crowd.

Tour New Orleans oldest cemetery and find out why the graves of the deceased are built above ground. Hear tales of the past and witness these old and crackling tombs up-close! This cemetery has been active since 1833, with burials still occurring to this day! See these elaborate vaults and learn why people came to be buried here. Full of history and an eerie aesthetic, these guided tours are a perfect way to explore New Orleans’ past.

Learn the real history of New Orleans voodoo on a fun and informative walking tour. Follow your local guide through the streets of New Orleans and visit iconic places associated with New Orleans voodoo culture. Learn about the history and development of the voodoo religion in New Orleans, and gain a better understanding for the people who practice it. Voodoo tours in New Orleans take you into the mysterious world of spells and rituals!

Tour New Orleans’ French Quarter and surrounding areas on a horse-drawn carriage. This is the city’s historic heart, and famous for many sights and attractions. French Quarter carriage tours are perfect for all interests and age groups. All tours are narrated by a local guide who will keep you entertained from start to finish. Witness the city through a different perspective on a leisurely one-hour stroll!