Activites, Camps and After School Classes in New Orleans, LA

Dig into a mysterious side of New Orleans with this French Quarter spirits walking tour. See if you encounter any the spirits that have decided to call the French Quarter home. Visit some of the many haunted locations throughout the neighborhood. Don't miss out on this exciting look at New Orleans with a licensed tour guide.  Guests will be allowed to stop in bars along the tour route to grab a to go drink and then the tour group heads out to the next location. Please keep in mind that some bars allow children inside however some do not. Welcome to the home of the New Orleans Drunken Tour....  Where learning is intoxicating.

This local food tour is guided by a local with over 200 years of family history with a family that's been in the food industry since the early 1800s! We will go to all the local favorite hot spots for amazing dishes (4-5) that have proven the test of time and the local taste buds you could try the muffuletta, Po-Boys, chargrilled oysters, crawfish, gumbo, beignets, pralines and many many more!

Join us for the most chilling ghost tour in New Orleans, where history comes alive through over 300 years of misfortunes, disasters, and diseases. These events have created a tapestry of tales, allowing spirits to linger among us. Walk with us as we explore why New Orleans is America’s most haunted city. Explore death-drench streets filled with eerie stories of ghostly apparitions. The atmosphere is thick with mystery as you pause at each site, absorbing the rich narratives that echo the whispers of those who came before us. The legends of the past beckon you to delve deeper into the shadows, inviting you to wander alongside the spirits that may still roam these historic sidewalks. Bought to you by guides that have over 100 years of experience combined. See why many of our guests have a true paranormal experience that sent chills down their spines.

We will begin our journey with a pedal through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, filled with beautiful architecture and locals-only hidden gems. You’ll enter St Vincent de Paul Cemetery, where your learn about our fascinating funerary customs. You'll then cruise through the historic French Quarter. Your guide will tell you stories of New Orleans and its most famous characters, as well as giving their personal recommendations for places to visit during your stay. You’ll see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Frenchmen St, and more while enjoying a leisurely ride through the oldest, most vibrant Creole neighborhoods of the city. Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

Explore the historic St. Louis Cathedral with exclusive early access before it opens to the public. With a knowledgeable cathedral historian as your guide, immerse yourself in the rich history and architecture of America's oldest continuously active cathedral. This intimate 1-hour tour allows you to capture stunning photos and explore restricted areas while learning about the cathedral's resilience through time. Perfect for history enthusiasts and those looking for a unique cultural experience in New Orleans. - Enjoy 30 minutes of exclusive access before public opening - Expert-led tour by a knowledgeable cathedral historian - Maximum group size of 20 for a personalized experience - Located in Jackson Square, easily accessible for visitors

We begin with a tour of St. Joseph’s Cemetery, where your guide will tell you of the unique burial traditions and celebrations in our “cities of the dead”. You'll then roll under the shade of the live oak trees in the Garden District. You will marvel at the beautiful mansions owned by wealthy merchants of the past and celebrities of the present. Your guide will tell you stories of not only the residents but also the people who built these amazing houses. Time permitting, we will cruise through the Irish Channel to see its colorful shotgun houses, neighborhood restaurants, and hole-in-the-wall po’boy shops. Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.

Small Groups ✦ History ✦ Architecture ✦ Scandal See the gorgeous architecture and lush gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain at the secrets and scandals that make it legendary. We bring a private tour experience to every tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing the tour for you. Hear stories of gamblers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and a rock star who caused a scene. See filming locations, & celebrity homes, on the way. Although the cemetery has been closed indefinitely to all tours by the city, we'll see tombs from the gate and discuss the place's history and burial methods. We'll discuss architecture styles popular in the neighborhood's growth, and some unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a main location from American Horror Story, Coven season. Our focus is that you get more than a great two-hour experience, but connection points to our city, and its stories, that you'll never forget.

More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation together & collect evidence. This is real hands on experience, not a curated show! Sometimes the ghosts are more active than others! Your interaction matters too! Let your disbelief dissapear as we work in a team to communicate with the other side. You'll receive free entry to the Haunted Museum on this event & repeat visitss - open 7 days a week + discounted readings. Bloody Mary's tours offers you a true insiders experience - you will enjoy paranormal tips, how-to's & haunted history. You'll also be part of a 9-year long paranormal investigation. Use our professional Para tools! Voodoo Queen Bloody Mary is the celebrity ghost hunter seen on Ghost Adventures, Paranormal Lockdown, Paranormal FIles, Buzzfeed Unsolved, Youtube, and over 2000 documentaries. Join this famous author and psychic w her ghost hunter team now! (Small groups of 8-12)

Explore the world’s richest musical city. Starting with Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, historic site of African slave gatherings, it is the only place in North America where pure West African religious ritual and musical traditions were performed. Congo Square is the wellspring of all New Orleans music and so many of world-famous songs. Visit the building which housed Cosimo Matassa’s groundbreaking J&M Studios - the true birthplace of rock’n'roll. See the New Orleans Musicians Tomb. The first burial to take place was for Lloyd Washington of the Ink Spots on October 23, 2004. The Musicians Tomb was restored and is administered by Robert Florence of NOLA Historic Tours. Learn about the Second Line & stroll down Basin Street to the remains of Storyville, fabled red light district whose parlors presented Buddy Bolden and Jelly Roll Morton. Then move through the Tango Belt to May Bailey’s and the French Opera House, ending with the legendary Preservation Hall.

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant. Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour just blocks away from the beautifully oak lined St. Charles Avenue in a varied and important community called the Garden District in New Orleans, USA.

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel welcomed into our kitchens by the Chefs themselves. From the moment you arrive until you roll out the door our Chefs are friendly, personable and entertaining. Not to mention their culinary skills are impeccable. Our minimum class size is 2 people. A solo traveler may join an already scheduled class. Call us to hear about the available classes. For parties of 8 or more, you will have to contact us directly to book. We have questions.

This fast-paced tour is ideal if you are short on time and want to see as much of the city as possible, or if you have taken several longer tours and just wish to see the highlights of the Garden District. It's a fast-paced fun excursion through this unique and historic neighborhood. It is a very visual tour, with less focus on storytelling or history, but your guide will give you a brief rundown of the history and point out architectural elements. We cover all the most impressive homes in the Garden District and include a stop at Lafayette Cemetery #1. The cemetery is closed, but the gates are wide enough to see in and get some great pictures!

The Court of Two Sisters' Buffet Brunch boasts is a sumptuous display of hot and cold dishes. They use only the freshest ingredients so the buffet's selections change according to season and time of day. In the morning, a typical selection of hot dishes includes made-to-order omelets, ham, sausage and bacon, grits and grillades, and Gumbo. The afternoon's sampling includes Creole jambalaya, turtle soup, pork ribs, duck a l'Orange, fried catfish, and shrimp etouffee amongst many others. Additionally, one complimentary glass of house wine, champagne or mimosa is included.

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will take you up Esplanade Ave, once known as “Creole Millionaires Row”. We’ll ride the oak lined avenue and marvel at the architecture, passing by Faubourg Treme and into Faubourg St. John. After a leisurely pedal through City Park, we’ll stop for a well-deserved break. Riders will have the opportunity to purchase beignets and café au lait at Cafe Du Monde. We then follow the trail of one of the oldest roads in the US - Bayou Road, the very reason New Orleans exists. Lastly we’ll pedal our way back through the historic French Quarter and the Marigny, admiring the sights along the way. Tour length: Approximately 9 miles Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. We live, work, and play in these neighborhoods; we'll show you hidden gems you'll want to revisit later.

Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories of New Orleans history, dark history, legends of ghosts, voodoo, vampires, comedy, and, of course, drinks. A real EMF Meter - Ghost/Paranormal Detector will be used during this tour. Follow the guide through the magical streets of the Vieux Carre (French Quarter) and visit historic and cultural landmarks. This informative and entertaining experience is centered around New Orleans' history and the detailed events of it's past. Learn how New Orleans has developed into the magnificent city that it is today from a knowledgeable local guide. Boozers, history buffs, and paranormal enthusiasts alike are sure to have a blast on the drunk history of New Orleans walking tour, surely a memorable experience. Rewrite history by putting your own spin on some of New Orleans most talked about historical events and haunted locations.

Let’s Roam is the #1 app-led scavenger hunt company. Walk to all the best landmarks and hidden gems, answering trivia questions and solving challenges. Work with your team or compete against them, as you learn new facts and create memorable experiences. Let’s Roam Scavenger Hunts are great as an everyday activity, or for bachelorette parties, birthday parties, corporate team building events and more! Each player chooses an interactive role, with challenges varying by person.

On this 5 1/2-hour food tour of Treme, the French Quarter and beyond, we will visit neighborhood restaurants, food shops and much more to discover the roots of Creole cuisine and meet the people in the city’s kitchens who are upholding its traditions, by the spoonful.

New Orleans is a city full of history, mystique, and intrigue with many characters who helped develop and shape who and what New Orleans is today. You will find most stories focus on the debauchery and villainous tales that are intertwined into New Orleans history. But what about the highlights? The rags to riches stories? The tales of success and remarkable achievements? Welcome to our tour celebrating such successes. But, we aren’t just celebrating any and all successes, we are celebrating the successes of some of the powerful women who helped shape New Orleans. These are the SHE-roes of New Orleans. This journey will highlight the stories of women who have shattered barriers, challenged norms, and inspired generations. Join us to explore their legacies in hopes that their resilience, innovation, and courage will continue to empower and motivate us today.

Enjoy a safe and reliable private round-trip transfer in New Orleans. Benefit from air-conditioned vehicles that are regularly maintained to high hygiene standards. Travel in a comfortable, air-conditioned vehicle with a professional driver, making your entire experience simple and easy. 

Discover the spooky side of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided audio tour. Using just your phone, delve into the city’s haunted history filled with chilling tales and ghostly sound effects. Available in six languages—English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese—this tour offers a unique way to experience the eerie vibes of the French Quarter and beyond. No app or login is needed, making it easy to explore whenever you want. - Experience New Orleans’ haunted history through an audio tour - Enjoy chilling stories complemented by eerie music and stories - Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Hindi, Chinese, and Japanese - Easy access—just use your phone and headphones, no app or login required

Take a peek beneath the surface with a visit to the reimagined, state-of-the-art Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium in New Orleans. Marvel at more than 3,600 animals from over 250 species in an AZA-accredited aquarium voted one of the top five aquariums in the USA Today 10 Best reader poll. Explore a vast underwater world spanning the Caribbean and the Amazon Rainforest to the waters that give New Orleans its lifeblood: the Mississippi River and the Gulf of Mexico. Touch sharks and stingrays in the Shark Discovery Touch Pool, and enter a 30-foot-long tunnel to admire aquatic creatures of all shapes and sizes as they swim through the Great Maya Reef habitat. In the Amazon Rainforest gallery, discover lush plant life, free-flying birds, stunning aquatic species such as piranhas and pacus, an anaconda snake, and much more. Feel amazed by the array of aquatic life in the aquarium’s largest exhibit, the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat.