Tour Time

As previous posts have mentioned, there is always something to do in the city of New Orleans. Whether it's wander the streets, visit a museum, ride the streetcar, find a great place to eat, there is never a dull moment. One of the greatest things about this city is the fact there are many different ways to explore. A very popular way is by taking one of the many tours offered.

One such tour is the city tour. It takes you all over New Orleans, where you can see different French Quarter attractions, antebellum mansions in the Garden District, Katrina devastation and rebuilding efforts, plus much, much more. You can just hop on a bus and see all the sights, or if you are only interested in a specific area, try one of the many walking tours that are offered.

While New Orleans as a whole is a city that is rich with history, the French Quarter offers a few different perspectives on that. And by that I mean ghosts! Many companies sell walking ghost tours of the Quarter, hitting up some of the most famous haunted sights. Along with ghosts, there are also vampire tours, voodoo tours, and cemetery tours.

Along with the tours in New Orleans, there are also tours that take you out of the city. A fantastic way to learn the history of the South is to go on one of the many plantation tours. The most popular plantations near New Orleans are the Oak Alley and Laura Plantations. There are also the St. Joseph Plantation, Houmas House, as well as many more.

Are you more interested in natural history than city or paranormal history? Try one of the swamp tours that also run just outside of New Orleans. Get close to nature while riding along the stunning swamp on a riverboat and watch alligators eat marshmallows! It's an experience like no other.

There are many other options for tours around New Orleans. Don't be afraid to try them out! There are a few companies that are very popular, such as the Louisiana Tour Company, Cajun Encounters, and for the haunted tours, Haunted History Tours! Of course there are other companies as well, with different times for the tours too, so make sure you do your research before picking a company and make sure to remember to have lots of fun!