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1. New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Lunch or Beignet Option

2. Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans

3. Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

4. New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option

5. New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

6. Steamboat Natchez Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

7. Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

8. New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

9. New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

10. New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour After Dark

11. 45 Minute Highlights Tour of the French Quarter

12. New Orleans Airboat Ride

13. New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour Including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

14. Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup

15. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

16. Oak Alley Plantation and Large Airboat Swamp Tour from New Orleans

17. French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

18. City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

19. New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

20. Spirits - The Cocktail And Ghost Crawl in New Orleans

21. New Orleans Ghost Adventure Walking Tour

22. New Orleans Hands-On Cooking Class with Meal

23. New Orleans Small Group Airboat Swamp Tour

24. Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

25. Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans

26. New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

27. New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour

28. New Orleans French Quarter Food Adventure

29. Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

30. New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

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• Brindet S 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Jon was Amazing! Our tour guide, Jon, was amazing!!! The stories were captivating and his genuine interest in the accurate and meaningful history of New Orleans was very clear to us. We had an amazing time walking the city with him. We were fully engaged the entire tour and there at no point a lull in the stories that he told. It was also very clear that he wanted to be as accurate to the truth as possible and was very forthcoming when certain parts of the story were embellished. Highly recommend! Read more Review of: Adults Only New Orleans Ghost, True Crime, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour Written March 26, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

• Nicholas A 1 contribution 0 5.0 of 5 bubbles Top-drawer tour An excellent experience in every way. Rocky, our guide, was knowledgeable, expert, and delightful. Our alligator encounters were much more intimate than we expected. Read more Review of: Small-Group Airboat Swamp Tour with Downtown New Orleans Pickup Written March 26, 2024 This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews.

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The Best New Orleans Tours, from Cemeteries to Street Art

By Paul Oswell

One of the many great things about New Orleans is that it’s an eminently explorable city. Much of the downtown was designed in the 18th century, and so the streets lend themselves to walking; unlike most American cities, car travel is often unnecessary. This makes exploring all the Crescent City’s many facets an absolute delight, and there’s a thriving industry of tours in and around the French Quarter and the Garden District to educate you about most of them. Down here, the locals have a love affair with music, food, art, cocktails and tradition year-round, and the menu of tours celebrates all these things with a tangibly New Orleanian flavor. 

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Garden District/Lafayette Cemetery Tour Arrow

Spend two hours walking around the Garden District and one of NOLA's most grand burial grounds with guides whose love of history and New Orleans' rich culture rings out loud and clear. It's okay to geek out seeing the current and former homes of larger-than-life figures like Trent Reznor, Nicolas Cage, and Anne Rice. History buffs are much better suited for this tour than ghost hunters and Goths.

Saints and Sinners Tour, French Quarter Phantoms Arrow

Tour operator French Quarter Phantoms is one of the larger tour options in New Orleans, and this is one of their more niche tours; one that dives into the seedier side of the city’s history in a way that the regular ghost and cemetery tours don’t. Learning the origins of the more hedonistic parts of the French Quarter is an eye-opening part of the experience, from the reason Bourbon Street caters to revelers, to the local burlesque scene, to pirates, corrupt politicians, and other unsavory characters (i.e. the sinners). The saints on this tour are far and few between but include Henriette DeLille, a Black Catholic nun in the 19th century. It’s an eclectic mix, delivered entertainingly and even-handedly.

The Cocktail Tour – Drink & Learn Arrow

Drink & Learn, a walking tour, kicks off in a bar in the heart of the French Quarter. Your guide will furnish you with chilled drinks, meant to savor on the route. With the perfect blend of humor and information, Elisabeth, the guide, uses cocktails to talk about the city's history and highlights. Sugar cane, absinthe, bitters: They were all a huge part of the local economy at various times.

LGBT Queer History Tour, No Secrets Tours Arrow

This tour of New Orleans' LGBTQ+ history has an average group size of around four people; typically members of the LGBTQ+ community, although it can also be a cross-section of allies, people interested in local history, and those who just want a change of pace from the regular ghost tours. It meets in the middle of the historic French Quarter, just a block or two from Jackson Square, and is led by guides with encyclopedic knowledge of the queer history of New Orleans that weaves into modern day political and social context. It’s queer history, but it’s also a social history of civil rights and changing attitudes in the city and in the United States, from Stonewall-era NOLA riots to ‘the closet’ as a Southern phenomenon and queer culture in the city's Mardi Gras celebrations. 

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Consider this a solid way to see all the best sights in the city. Greatest part: It doesn't just focus on touristy areas like the French Quarter or Jackson Square; it also covers the cold, hard realities of Katrina and shows the current state of the 9th Ward via a 14-seater van that covers an incredible amount of ground over three hours. Only have time for one tour and never been to NOLA before? Make it this one.

New Orleans Street Art & Mural Walk Arrow

Anyone with an interest in art beyond the galleries and museums would love this tour, which demystifies street art and provides meaning to the murals that you’ll see walking around the Marigny neighborhood. There’s around two hours of walking in total, with a bathroom/refreshment break in the middle; comfy shoes are a must. Some tours like this can feel voyeuristic, but the detail and well-informed tour guides here will make you feel like you are being shown a city's ‘behind the scenes.’ It’s even-handed, well-informed, and brings to life the murals and assorted art works with respect paid to various recent current events in New Orleans history. Plus you’re in the fresh air, appreciating striking paintings with fresh eyes.

Killers and Thrillers Ghost Tour, Ghost City Tours Arrow

This adults-only tour goes deep into the city's most notorious and gruesome crimes. Guides don't go overboard on the drama, but let the history speak for itself. People who enjoy true crime and the darker side of documentaries will find much to unpack on this 90-minute tour that might make you never look at the gorgeous French Quarter in the same way again, from the iconic Pharmacy Museum to more unassuming spots like the Sultan's Palace house on Dauphine Street.

Conspiracy in the Big Easy, Strange True Tours Arrow

Lee Harvey Oswald lived in NOLA from April to September of 1963—just before the Kennedy assassination. This tour seeks to uncover just what exactly he was doing in New Orleans over about a mile of walking. People who like to ask questions and never stop learning will appreciate how compelling this tour is. Cynics and the easily bored, though, need not apply. In our opinion, this tour is so thorny and thought-provoking it's best experienced with no expectations at all.

Hermann-Grima House Urban Enslavement Tour Arrow

This new offering from the well-established Hermann-Grima House, a historic house museum in the French Quarter of New Orleans, runs five times per day with advance reservations required and group sizes capped. The tour covers the history of rural and urban slavery practices, pairing the general social and political climates of the time with deeply humanizing details of everyday existence in the very house in which the tour takes place. Visitors learn the names of those people that lived here and their familial relationships and roles in the household, and see where people slept and ate. Slavery is presented in all its brutal truth, given its full historical context, and in the end, presented as a lesson for modern day incarceration. The house itself is an interesting example of how the upper classes lived, and it has been well conserved with all the original decadent fixtures and fittings. These, if anything, underline the stark contrast at play during this dark time, and it’s a sobering, impactful tour for anyone.

New Orleans Music & Heritage Tour, Abel Tours Arrow

This is for anyone remotely interested in New Orleans' rich history of jazz, blues, and rock music. The tour starts at Louisiana Music Factory and manages to cram three centuries of musical history into a few hours. Stories include those of the Royal Orleans Hotel —a longtime favorite of Led Zeppelin, Jefferson Airplane, and The Grateful Dead—plus key songs shared on a Bluetooth speaker.

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Maximize your time in the Big Easy with these top New Orleans tours.

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Enjoy a riverboat cruise on the Mississippi River with Steamboat Natchez.

To get the full experience of a city like New Orleans , there's no better way than to follow a local's advice. With the help of traveler reviews, U.S. News tracked down some of the best guided New Orleans tours that will give you a true lay of the land – from walks through famous cemeteries and tales of haunted mansions to finding the best beignets and live street music.

Steamboat Natchez – New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise

Price: Adults from $39; kids from $16 Duration: 2 hours

Cruise down the Mississippi River on a historic, paddle-wheel riverboat during this two-hour tour. As you take in the sights along the riverbank, you'll hear commentary from the captain while live jazz music is performed. You also have the option to upgrade your ticket to include lunch. Reviewers are complimentary of the family-friendly cruise, calling it relaxing. They are also impressed by the live jazz music. However, a few travelers advise against booking the lunch option, describing the food as average.

Tickets start at $39 per adult and $16 per child ages 6 to 12. Children ages 2 to 5 ride free. Tours are generally offered Monday to Saturday at 11 a.m. An evening cruise is also available.

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Two Chicks Walking Tours – Garden District Walking Tour

Price: From $30 Duration: 2 hours

Take a stroll through one of New Orleans' most picturesque neighborhoods and soak in the area's rich history on Two Chicks' Garden District Walking Tour. On this two-hour tour, guides take you by local mansions, including Buckner Mansion (featured in "American Horror Story: Coven") while regaling you with history about the homes and neighborhood. Reviewers enjoy the storytelling and humor of Two Chicks' tour guides, as well as their vast local insight.

Tours are typically offered daily at 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets cost about $30 per person. Two Chicks' other tours include guided walks through the French Quarter .

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Witches Brew Tours – New Orleans Ghost, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

Price: Adults from $29; kids from $20 Duration: 2 hours

Get your adrenaline pumping and your ghost radar up on this two-hour walking tour through the French Quarter's most haunted areas. Guides take a maximum of 28 people along for the ride, while recounting stories of famous ghosts and local witchcraft. The tour also includes a stop at New Orleans' most haunted house (belonging to Madame Delphine LaLaurie), which was featured in the TV show "American Horror Story: Coven." Along with the beautiful scenery and architecture, reviewers love the tour guide's local knowledge and stories about the area.

Tours are available daily in the morning, afternoon and evening at various times. Tickets start at $29 for adults and $20 for kids ages 6 to 12. If you're craving more, check out the company's Voodoo, cemetery and French Quarter tour.

Destination Kitchen – New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter

Price: From $76 Duration: 3 hours

Satisfy your inner foodie (and stomach) on this three-hour food tour from Destination Kitchen. A local guide takes you to some of the French Quarter's most famous restaurants for six or seven food tastings. Some of the dishes sampled may include jambalaya, muffuletta and pralines. In addition to the eclectic tastings, travelers commend the knowledgeable guides and the history they share. Reviewers are also impressed by the generous portion sizes.   Tickets start at $76 per person and include all food tastings (cocktails can be purchased separately). Tours are available daily in the morning and afternoon. Destination Kitchen also offers a version of this tour that includes a cooking class.

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Tours with Airboat Adventures give travelers a close-up look at New Orleans' famous swamps.

Airboat Adventures – New Orleans Airboat Ride

Price: From $59 Duration: 2 hours

Experience the wild side of Louisiana on a New Orleans Airboat Ride. For nearly two hours, you'll zip through the Lafitte National Preserve and bayous while keeping your eyes peeled for the swamp's resident animals, including alligators, herons, ibises and turtles. Visitors love being close to wildlife and seeing the animals' natural habitats. They also compliment the friendly guides for their entertaining and informative commentary.

Tickets start at $59 per person on a large airboat (up to 30 passengers) and $89 per person on a small airboat (up to 10 passengers). Children ages 5 and younger and pregnant women are not permitted to ride. Tours are offered several times daily. Keep in mind: The departure point for the boat tour is located approximately 30 miles from downtown New Orleans. You can arrange your own transportation or pay extra for round-trip transportation provided by the company.

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Confederacy of Cruisers – Creole New Orleans Bike Tour

Price: From $44 Duration: 3 hours

Hop on a bike and let Confederacy of Cruisers show you a new side of New Orleans. With the help of a local expert, you'll bike 6 miles at your own pace (tours generally last three hours), cruising through the historic Bywater and Faubourg Marigny neighborhoods, down Esplanade Avenue and through Treme. Reviewers appreciate that the route takes you beyond the typical sights. Meanwhile, other participants love the tour's leisurely pace and the ease of riding the company's cruiser bicycles.

Tours are generally offered seven days a week in both the morning and afternoon, though there are no tours on summer Tuesdays. Tickets start at $49 per person, which includes the bike rental. If you plan on bringing your own bike, tickets start at $44. Tours are capped at eight people. The company also offers culinary and cocktail bike tours.

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Royal Carriages – New Orleans History & Haunts Carriage Tour

Price: From $70 Duration: 1 hour

For a hair-raising tour of the French Quarter, consider this nighttime mule-drawn carriage ride. The one-hour tour details the city's purportedly haunted past and features landmarks like the LaLaurie Mansion, the Gardette-LaPrete Mansion and Muriel's Restaurant. Reviewers praise the guides for their humorous storytelling and say this is the perfect activity for tourists.

The small-group tours, which are capped at eight participants, are offered multiple times daily; exact departure times vary by season. Tickets cost $70 per person. You'll meet carriages in front of Jackson Square . Travelers also have the option to book private carriage rides, as well as daytime tours of the French Quarter.

City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Tour

Price: Adults from $42; kids from $10 Duration: 1.5 hours

Create your own adventure with the help of City Sightseeing's Hop-On Hop-Off tour. Along the 90-minute route, you'll stop at some of New Orleans' top attractions , including the National WWII Museum , Frenchmen Street and the Garden District, for a total of 19 stops. You're welcome to get off the double-decker bus at any stop and get on again at your leisure; buses service each stop every 30 minutes. Reviewers appreciate the convenience and ease the bus provides for touring the city and applaud the knowledgeable onboard guides, who provide commentary throughout the journey. However, a few reviewers note that the quality of the guides can vary widely.

Tours are available daily from 9:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. One-day tickets start at $46 for adults and $10 for children ages 3 to 12. Packages that include multiday hop-on, hop-off tours plus walking tours of different neighborhoods, are also available.

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Kayak-iti-Yat offers a relaxing, yet active, way to see New Orleans.

Kayak-iti-Yat Original Kayaking Tours of New Orleans – Big Easy Bayou Tour

Price: From $49 Duration: 2 hours

See Bayou St. John from the water on Kayak-iti-Yat's Big Easy Bayou Tour. If you want to relax, this is the tour for you as you'll spend most of the two-hour trip leisurely paddling by architectural must-sees and interesting landmarks, including homes built in the late 1700s. Along the way, guides will give you the rundown on local trivia and historical lore. In addition to the engaging and informative guides, reviewers also enjoy the tour's laid-back pace.

Tickets start at $49 per person. Tours are generally offered Wednesday through Monday in the morning and evening. If you're looking for more fun on the water, the company also offers a paddle of the full length of Bayou St. John.

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Wild Louisiana Kayak Swamp Tours – Manchac Magic Kayak Swamp Tours

Keep your eyes peeled for alligators, eagles, snakes, egrets, herons and owls as you paddle through Manchac Swamp on this two-hour kayak tour. The swamp, which was once used as a logging waterway, features slow-moving currents, making this an ideal trip for beginners and children. Reviewers gush about the beautiful cypress trees and many animal sightings, and say guides are experts in the swamp's history and ecology.

Tours can be booked daily at 10:15 a.m. as well as 1 and 4 p.m.; an 8:15 a.m. tour is also available in the summer months. Tickets start at $59 per person and include use of the kayaks, life vests and necessary gear. Note that the swamp is located about 30 miles northwest of the French Quarter. For an additional charge, you can use Wild Louisiana's shuttle to get to and from the city. Wild Louisiana also offers kayak fishing trips and photography tours, among other options.

Cajun Encounters – Daily Swamp Tour

Price: Adults from $32.75; kids from $21.75 Duration: 2 hours

See the Big Easy's Honey Island up close on one of Cajun Encounters' swamp tours. This two-hour tour will take you through wildlife territory on a flat-bottomed boat for up-close views of Louisiana alligators, boars, snakes and egrets – all with a minimal impact on the environment. Reviewers enjoy the adventurous feel of the tour and the company's experienced guides.

Tickets start at $32.75 for participants ages 12 and older and $21.75 for children ages 4 to 11; infants 3 and younger ride free. For an additional charge, the company also provides round-trip transportation from select locations within downtown New Orleans. Tours are offered daily multiple times in the morning and afternoon. Cajun Encounters also offers city bus tours, plantation tours and sunset swamp tours, among others.

Buzz Nola – Garden/Quarter Combo Bike Tour

Price: From $50 Duration: 3 hours

Cycle your way through the city and see the best of the Garden District and the French Quarter with the help of Buzz Nola. This three-hour guided bicycle tour takes you through two of the most popular areas of the city, with historical trivia and interesting tidbits about New Orleans' early beginnings shared along the way. The tour also includes a visit to an above-ground cemetery. Reviewers rave about their guide's storytelling, as well as how much ground they covered in a short time.

Tours are typically available daily at 10 a.m. and/or 1:30 p.m. Tickets start at $50 per person and include bicycle and helmet rental, as well as water. Riders must be at least 12 years old. Need some help riding? Sign up for the company's electric bike tour instead.

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Visitors will sample New Orleans' staple cuisine while learning about the city's history and culture on Doctor Gumbo's Food History Tour.

Doctor Gumbo Tours – Food History Tour in New Orleans

Price: From $75 Duration: 3 hours

See the role food has played in shaping New Orleans' past and present with Doctor Gumbo's Food History Tour. During this three-hour walking tour, you'll taste classic and signature dishes (think: gumbo, po'boys and muffulettas) at up to five restaurants in the French Quarter. In addition to the food, tour guides share a variety of local stories and historical trivia – a highlight for participants. Travelers are also complimentary of the venues and the dishes.

Tickets start at $75 per person. Tours are generally offered Wednesday through Sunday at 1 p.m.; private excursions run Monday and Tuesday. If you're looking to further enrich your experience (and trivia skills), Doctor Gumbo also offers a cocktail history tour, as well as a combo food and cocktail history tour.

Gray Line – New Orleans Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

Price: From $68 Duration: 2.5 hours

If you want to experience all the French Quarter has to offer in the cocktail department, allow Gray Line to assist. This 2 1/2-hour tour will take you through the famous neighborhood with stories (and samples) of three cocktails, stopping at places like the Carriageway Bar and Pirate's Alley Café & Old Absinthe House. Additional drinks are available throughout the tour for purchase. Tourgoers especially like the diversion from a traditional pub crawl and that Gray Line includes history and culture trivia.

Tickets start at $68 per person; participants must be 21 or older. Tours are offered daily at 4 p.m. Gray Line offers additional walking tours, as well as ghost, plantation and swamp tours, among others.

New Orleans Secrets – Magazine Street Foodie Tour

Price: From $125 Duration: 3 hours

During this three-hour tour, you'll venture to four savory restaurants and one dessert boutique in the Garden District. Along the way, you'll enjoy six menu items and a pint of local beer or soda. Reviewers praise the beauty and charm of the Garden District, and are not disappointed by the quality or quantity of food. What's more, tour sizes are capped at nine people, making for an intimate experience, according to reviewers.

Tours are offered Thursday through Monday at 11 a.m., with an additional 3 p.m. tour on select days. Tickets cost approximately $125 per person. New Orleans Secrets also offers history, swamp and ghost tours.

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Tours By Steven – Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour

Price: Adults from $30; kids from $22 Duration: 2 hours

Stroll by celebrity homes, famous filming locations and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 on this two-hour walking tour of the Garden District. Along the way, your guide will share information about the district's distinct architecture and history, as well as the unique burial customs of the city's famous cemeteries. Reviewers appreciate the personable tour guides and say the experience made them appreciate the district's unique architecture and history.

Tours typically run daily at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Tickets for participants ages 12 and older start at $30; children ages 6 to 11 can join for $22. The company also offers walking tours of the French Quarter and St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

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The 15 Best New Orleans Tours You Have to Book!

New Orleans is one of the most culturally diverse and historically rich cities in the US. From the charming Creole restaurants and buzzing jazz venues in the French Quarter to the beautiful swamplands and plantations on the outskirts of the city, there are a staggering number of things to do in New Orleans . So much so that it can be tough to wrap your head around! 

If this is your first visit to NOLA (or your fifth!), tagging along on a tour or two is one of the best ways to delve a little bit deeper into everything this dynamic city has to offer. Whether you’re interested in sampling all of the best foods in New Orleans or getting up close and personal with gators in a moss-laden swamp, you’ll have tons of unique tours to choose from. 

New Orleans is the perfect place to explore on a guided or self-guided walking tour. You can easily get to know the city by taking a few hours to cruise around the French Quarter or the Garden District and checking out all of the city’s most famous landmarks.

Once you’re a bit more acquainted with your surroundings, you can tap into NOLA’s Creole culture on a food tour before learning all about its boozy history on a group pub crawl or cocktail tour. Or, if it’s history you’re after, you’ll definitely want to learn about New Orleans’ complicated past at a sprawling plantation or educate yourself about voodoo culture at the city’s oldest cemeteries!

With so many things to see and do, you might not know where to begin. So we’ve compiled our list of the absolute best tours in New Orleans for you. Stick to these fun and unique NOLA tour recommendations, and there’s no doubt you’ll have an amazing time getting to know this one-of-a-kind Louisiana city.

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15 Fun and Unique Tours in New Orleans 

1. take a walking tour of the garden district.

The French Quarter might get most of the attention, but if you want to experience one of New Orleans’ most charming and historic neighborhoods, you really can’t go wrong with a walking tour of the Garden District ! 

While you can easily stroll through this lush district on a self-guided tour, it’s well worth booking a guided tour if you’d prefer to walk away with a deeper understanding of the history, culture, and architecture of the area. 

This two-hour tour will take you down oak tree-lined streets, past stately 19th-century mansions, and through beautiful gardens as your guide showers you with interesting stories and facts. Along the way, you’ll even spot celebrity homes belonging to Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, and John Goodman! 

You’ll also get to see the historic gravesites in Lafayette Cemetery, which is one of the oldest cemeteries in New Orleans, as well as the filming locations of films and television shows like Interview with the Vampire and The Vampire Diaries .

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2. Send Shivers Up Your Spine on a Vampire & Voodoo Tour

Another one of the best walking tours in New Orleans is the Ghosts, Vampires & Voodoo Tour of the French Quarter . If you’re fascinated with all things vampires, voodoo, and witchcraft, then you’re going to love this unique New Orleans walking tour!

You’ll meet up with your knowledgeable and entertaining guide on the steps of the Louisiana Supreme Courthouse. During the tour, you’ll walk to haunted New Orleans sites like Muriel’s Restaurant , the Old Ursuline Convent , and the LaLaurie Mansion, which is rumored to be the most haunted building in New Orleans. 

If that’s not enough to spook you, you’ll also have the chance to check out the famous St. Germain House, which was the home of the notorious vampire Jacques Saint Germain in the early 1900s. You’ll learn all about the mysterious antics of the age-defying Saint Germain, as well as the wild parties he once threw at his New Orleans home.

Finally, you’ll hear all about the city’s historic Voodoo queens and contemporary Voodoo culture as you make your way to the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum . 

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3. Eat Your Way Through the French Quarter on a Food Tour

One of the best ways of experiencing any new city is by taking a food tour – and that couldn’t be more true in a city like New Orleans! With its Creole, Cajun, and French influences, New Orleans has a unique culinary landscape you won’t find anywhere else. 

If you don’t know where to start your foodie journey, it’s well worth booking this French Quarter Food Tour . During this three-hour jaunt, you’ll have the chance to sample New Orleans’ most iconic dishes at six local eateries. From cheesy chargrilled oysters to classic po-boy sandwiches and praline-encrusted treats, you won’t walk away from this New Orleans food tour hungry!

Plus, along the way, you’ll chat with the local food vendors and learn all about New Orleans’ unique culinary history and culture. And the best part is, you’ll walk away having an excellent grasp of New Orleans’ best foods, meaning you’ll know exactly what to order during the rest of your trip.

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4. Marvel at the Historic Oak Alley Plantation

One of the most interesting and sobering tours in New Orleans is easily the Oak Alley Plantation Tour . Located in Vacherie, a little over an hour from the French Quarter, this stunning plantation and National Historic Landmark dates back to 1839, and it’s easily the best New Orleans plantation to visit if you’ve only got time for one plantation tour. 

If this place looks familiar, that’s because it’s one of the most photographed plantations in the US. It was also used as a filming location for movies like Interview with a Vampire and Primary Colors .

One of the standout features of the Oak Alley Plantation is the picturesque canopy created by the 250-year-old oak trees that stretches for 800 feet from the mansion to the Mississippi River. 

Given this plantation’s dark and disturbing history with slavery, a visit to Oak Alley Plantation isn’t for everyone. But if you do decide to visit, you’ll get a sobering glimpse into this grim reality through a series of informative placards and exhibitions.

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5. Learn How to Make Creole & Cajun Dishes

If you’re searching for fun New Orleans tours and activities, you might consider taking a cooking class! With this Cajun & Creole Cooking Class , you’ll have the chance to check out a demonstration cooking class and sample a range of local dishes at the New Orleans School of Cooking. 

You’ll learn how to cook popular Cajun and Creole foods with the help of a professional chef who will prepare a variety of local dishes in front of you. Think gumbo, jambalaya, red beans and rice, crawfish étouffée, bread pudding, or bananas Foster, to name a few. While the chef is chopping, sizzling, and sautéing, they’ll also entertain you with useful cooking tips and fun New Orleans food history facts. 

But the best part comes at the end of the demonstration when you get to sample all the dishes yourself! Come hungry because this will be a 3- or 4-course Cajun and Creole meal, which you can wash down with a Dixie beer, iced tea, or lemonade.

After your meal, you’ll be given a coupon to the on-site general store, where you can pick up locally sourced ingredients so you can prepare each of these dishes back at home. Don’t worry if you can’t remember all the steps and ingredients because you’ll be given copies of the recipes before you leave the tour!

Book a Cajun & Creole Cooking Class experience here!

6. Spot Gators On a High-Speed Airboat Swamp Tour

You pretty much can’t go to New Orleans without taking a swamp tour. And if you’re looking for a thrill, you have to embark on a High-Speed New Orleans Airboat Swamp Tour !

New Orleans is surrounded by tons of swampland, so you won’t have to go far to see all sorts of fascinating local wildlife. These small-group tours take 6-10 passengers to the wetlands just 40 minutes outside of the French Quarter.

During the 1-hour and 40-minute boat ride, you’ll have the chance to glimpse a range of swamp creatures, from bald eagles, pelicans, and osprey to turtles, wild pigs, and alligators. Do note that you will get up close and personal with giant gators, though the guides will be sure to keep a safe distance! 

Aside from spotting gators, the most fun part is gliding through swamps, marshes, and lakes at speeds of up to 35 miles an hour. If you’re looking for the most fun tour in New Orleans, this is your best bet!

If you have your heart set on seeing as many alligators as possible, you’ll have the best chance during the summer months, as they hibernate when the weather is too cold.

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7. Get a Behind-the-Scenes Look at NOLA’s Mardi Gras Floats

While we highly recommend visiting New Orleans during the city’s (in)famous Mardi Gras celebration at least once, chances are you’re not planning to visit in late February. But that’s OK because you can still revel in NOLA’s Mardi Gras spirit by getting a behind-the-scenes look at Mardi Gras World !

One of the most unique tours in New Orleans, this one-hour self-guided tour gives you access to a huge warehouse that’s brimming with massive Mardi Gras floats and other paraphernalia. As you stroll around, you’ll be able to watch as artists and architects design, build, paint, and decorate their elaborate floats. There are over 500 floats built each year for the festivities, so you’ll have a lot of ground to cover!

After that, you can watch a fun film about New Orleans’ Mardi Gras traditions while enjoying a complimentary slice of king cake, a Mardi Gras classic. This tour also includes a free shuttle that will whisk you to and from Mardi Gras World!

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8. Take a Scenic Cruise Along the Mississippi River

One of the coolest ways to experience New Orleans is on a tranquil cruise along the Mississippi River . On this two-hour tour, you’ll board the old-fashioned Sternwheeler Steamboat Natchez and make your way down the river, past the French Quarter and the New Orleans skyline.

Along the way, you’ll learn all about the history of New Orleans and why it was founded along the Mississippi River via the live narration. You’ll also be treated to a live jazz concert, which is the perfect backdrop to the river views!

If you’re feeling peckish, the wait staff will serve you a delicious Creole lunch. Just be sure to select this option when you book your tickets. Expect traditional New Orleans dishes like Southern fried fish, red beans and rice, and jambalaya served alongside coffee and iced tea. 

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9. See Historic Tombs on a New Orleans Cemetery Tour

It might sound strange, but one of the best ways to tap into the city’s history and culture is on a cemetery tour, and one of the most highly-rated cemetery tours in New Orleans is this Cemetery Walking Tour.  

On this 90-minute tour, your super knowledgeable guide will take you to five very different cemeteries in the northern (lakeside) part of New Orleans. You’ll start at the Old Fellows Rest Cemetery and the Masonic Cemetery.

After that, you’ll learn all about the early Irish immigrants in St. Patrick Cemetery, the havoc that was wreaked by yellow fever at the Charity Hospital Cemetery, and the history behind the lavish tombs in Greenwood and Cypress Grove cemeteries. This tour ends with a sobering look at the devastating effects of Hurricane Katrina at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Cemetery.

If you’re looking for something more offbeat, there are tons of different cemetery tours on offer. From spooky nighttime ghost hunting tours to tours dedicated to the historic tombs in St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, you’re sure to find a New Orleans cemetery tour that’s perfect for you!

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10. Sip Iconic NOLA Cocktails & Snack on Award-Winning NOLA Dishes 

If you’re looking for classy but boozy New Orleans tours, you honestly can’t go wrong with the Combo Cocktail and Food History Tour . Come hungry and thirsty because this walking tour plies you with a whopping four cocktails and nine dishes and snacks! Plus, at the end of the tour, you’ll walk away with tons of knowledge about New Orleans’ food and cocktail history.

You’ll start your foodie journey at the award-winning Red Fish Grill in the French Quarter, where you’ll sample alligator sausage and seafood gumbo while learning about Louisiana’s colonial past. 

After that, you’ll mosey four blocks down the road to Pepper Palace , where you’ll get educated about the Cajun influence on New Orleans cuisine while testing your limits with everything from hot sauces and dry rubs to spicy salsas and sauces. You’ll even get a free bottle of Louisiana-style hot sauce!

You’ll then sample praline-infused confections at the iconic Leah’s Pralines before hunkering down with a muffuletta sandwich and a signature Pimm’s Cup cocktail at Napoleon House . We hope you’re still hungry for more because, after that, you’ll move on to Dickie Brennan’s award-winning Tableau for a French 75 cocktail and Creole Cookery for red beans and rice.

You’ll end the tour at the James Beard Award-nominated Cane & Table , where you’ll snack on their famous curry pork skins and sip on a classic daiquiri!

Book your New Orleans Cocktail and Food History Tour here!

11. See New Orleans’ Most Famous Landmarks on a City Highlights Tour

If this is your first trip to New Orleans, the best way to get to know the city is by booking a City Highlights Tour . We highly recommend doing this tour on the first day so you can make the most of your trip! 

The guides are always incredibly knowledgeable and entertaining and offer the perfect mix of historical facts and social commentary. On this tour, you’ll meander through the French Quarter, where you can check out all the historic buildings while learning about the important roles jazz and Mardi Gras play in New Orleans’ culture. 

You’ll also get to check out all the eclectic shops on Magazine Street and the lavish graves at New Orleans’ oldest cemetery. From soaking in the views at Lake Pontchartrain to learning about the devastating impact of Hurricane Katrina in the Lower Ninth Ward, you’ll walk away with a much better understanding of this dynamic Louisiana city and its most iconic landmarks.

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12. Take a Fascinating Tour Through Tremé

If you’re looking for unique tours in New Orleans, it’s well worth booking a spot on the African American & Creole History Tour in Tremé. This is an exceptionally fun and insightful tour, especially if you’re a fan of the HBO show Tremé . You’ll see tons of filming locations from the show throughout the tour!

But you don’t have to have seen Tremé to enjoy this tour. The tours are all led by licensed guides who are local historians, so you can rest assured that you’re in very capable hands. 

By the end of the tour, you’ll walk away with an in-depth understanding of Tremé’s African-American history, role in the civil rights movement, Creole culture, jazz and modern brass history, and so much more. You’ll also get to visit St. Augustine Church, the tomb of an unknown slave, and a laundromat that actually made its way into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame!

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13. Get Tipsy on a Haunted Pub Crawl

There’s no shortage of wild and boozy tours in New Orleans. So if you’re looking to let loose and have a good time during your trip, a Haunted Pub Crawl might be right up your alley!

You’ll meet up with your guide and fellow pub-crawlers at the Jax Brewery building on Decatur Street. With a drink in hand, you’ll explore the French Quarter while stopping off for drinks in some of the most haunted bars in the French Quarter.

Along the way, you’ll learn all about the tortured past of the haunted Lalaurie Mansion, the gruesome mass murder that took place at the Sultan’s Palace, and so much more. 

Plus, you’ll have the chance to stop off at Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop , which dates back to the 1700s and is one of the oldest bars in the United States. And, of course, it’s rumored to be haunted too!

Experience New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

14. Take a French Quarter Walking Tour

First-timers looking for the best New Orleans tours should definitely book a French Quarter walking tour. From booze-infused pub crawls to creepy ghost tours, you’ll have tons of different options to suit all tastes!

For one of the best and most highly-rated French Quarter walking tours, we recommend the French Quarter Walking and Storytelling Tour . On this two-hour walking tour, you’ll be able to tick off all of the French Quarter’s most iconic attractions, from the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square to the French Market and the Mississippi River.

As you stroll, your guide will regale you with the fascinating (and often morbid) stories behind the 18th- and 19th-century homes, shops, and businesses and the antics of their former residents, shopkeepers, and patrons. 

You’ll love getting a glimpse into the history and culture of one of the most unique places in the US. Plus, your guide will be more than happy to give you restaurant recommendations, so you’ll know exactly what and where to eat for the rest of your trip! 

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15. Go Kayaking in Manchac Swamp

If you’re looking for something a bit more nature-filled, you might consider taking the Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour . Set roughly 30 minutes from the French Quarter, you’ll have the chance to experience the natural and wild side of New Orleans as you paddle your way through the peaceful Manchac and Maurepas swamps.

Don’t worry if you’ve never been kayaking before because these guided tours are tailor-made for beginners (though experts will have a great time, too!). Your guide will give you all the practical and safety tips for a successful and fun kayaking excursion. 

One of the best parts of the Manchac Kayak Tour is that groups are capped at 12, so you know you’re getting an intimate tour experience. Plus, the guides are super knowledgeable and passionate about the local wildlife and eco-system, so you’ll learn all sorts of fascinating tidbits about New Orleans’ swamps as you paddle through thick cypress forests and serene wetlands.

As you make your way down the shallow and narrow waterways, be sure to keep your eyes peeled for small alligators and turtles swimming in the water! This is also a prime spot for bird-watching, and you’ll likely spot owls, egrets, and more during your kayaking trip!

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There you have it! The 15 best tours in New Orleans. Do you have any tours in New Orleans you’d recommend? Let us know in the comments below! 

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The Top 28 Excursions and Tours in New Orleans

Are you headed to the Big Easy? These awesome excursions and tours in New Orleans will expose you to the best sights and sounds the city has to offer!

With its spellbinding architecture, rich history, and incredible diversity, New Orleans is a great attraction for history lovers and culture vultures. Mix this with a mind-boggling array of nightlife spots ranging from old-school jazz clubs to dive bars and you have a city that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetimes!

With so many things to see, we know that planning an adventure to the Big Easy can be a bit stressful, especially when you’re juggling work and family. To make it a bit easier, we have come up with a list of the best tours and excursions to do in New Orleans. Some of these are guided tours whereas others are excursions that you can do completely on your own. 

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Excursions and Tours in New Orleans

New Orleans is truly the stuff of legends and many of the top tours and activities in and around the city focus on the complex history and melting pot of cultures that call this region home. From ghost tours to food tours, there is something here for everyone and there is bound to be the perfect tour of New Orleans waiting for you!

Don’t forget—Visiting the French Quarter and the Garden District (and taking some of the interesting tours that are offered there!) are certainly some of the things that every visitor must do, to truly understand what makes New Orleans what it’s today, you should venture out into the bayous and plantations. 

Below you’ll find a list of the top New Orleans excursions and tours. These include bus tours, boat tours, and walking tours and can be enjoyed by people of all ages (except for the pub crawl, the youngsters may have to sit that one out!)

The French Quarter

Nothing epitomizes the charm of New Orleans quite like a visit to the French Quarter. Created by a French engineer at the start of the 18th century and handed over to the Spanish at the end of the Seven Years’ War, this historic neighborhood is teeming with Spanish and French colonial architecture. It’s easy to lose yourself wandering amongst the many art galleries, coffee shops, bars, and restaurants that line the streets. By far the most famous street in the French Quarter is Bourbon Street, the epicenter of New Orleans’s annual Mardi Gras celebration, and the starting point for many visitors’ visits.

While one of the most fun ways to explore this fabled area is by simply wandering up and down the streets immersing yourself in the vibrant atmosphere. However, to really appreciate the incredible history and rich her of the neighborhood, it’s a great idea to take a guided walking tour where you can learn more about the many stories attached to some of the buildings.

1. The French Quarter Tour

This creatively named tour of the French Quarter is operated by the New Orleans Legendary Walking Tours which takes visitors into the historic streets of the quarter and back through 300 years of fascinating history. Along the way, you can get breathtaking views of the Mississippi River, learn about the creation and significance of Jackson Square, view a wide range of architectural styles, and see where jazz was born!

Tours last approximately two hours and start at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m from 941 Decatur Street near the French Market and Cafe du Monde. There is a discount for children under 12 so make sure to ask about that before booking. In addition to the French Quarter tours also offers tours to the City’s cemeteries and the Garden District, 

2. Free Walking Tours by the NOLA Tour Guy

Led by a local historian known as the NOLA Tour Guy , these tip-based walking tours give visitors an enthralling look at the French Quarter and the Bayou St. John. During the tour, you’ll see Pirates Alley, Jackson Square, Royal Street, the homes of Tennessee Williams and William Faulkner, and, of course, the legendary Bourbon Street. The great thing about NOLA Guy is that If you loved the tour and want to see more of the city, you can join the NOLA Tour Guy’s free cemetery tour and free Garden District tour. 

The tour begins at 768 Decatur. While it’s possible to just show up at the tour starting point, it’s a good idea to book your tour in advance via their website so they know that you’re coming. If you’re traveling with a group of six or more people, you’ll have to make a separate booking for a private tour.

3. French Quarter Jogging Tour

Run by Tours by Steven, the French Quarter Jogging Tour is the perfect option for visitors who want to get a few sneaky workouts in (not a bad idea considering that New Orleans has so many amazing foods to try!). The tour covers a six-mile route and lasts up to three hours. Along the way, you’ll hear historical facts, ghost stories, and Hollywood gossip while jogging along the Mississippi River, through Jackson Square, past the St. Louis Cathedral, and along the dazzling streets of the French Quarter itself. 

If you like to run, this is an amazing chance to cover a lot of territory within a short time and it’s a wonderful introduction to many of the most beloved areas of the city. Everyone 12 and older is welcome to join.

4. Let’s Roam French Quarter Scavenger Hunt

For a truly unique way to experience the French Quarter on foot, make sure to download the Let’s Roam App and try the New Orleans French Quarter Scavenger Hunt ! This fun-filled excursion will have you racing your travel mates through the city streets as you hit up the stops, complete clever challenges, and try to be the first to finish. It’s an excellent way to learn more about this legendary neighborhood and have a fabulous time doing it!

Uptown and the Garden District

With tree-lined streets, beautiful houses ranging from cute cottages to memorable mansions, and a slew of cafes, restaurants, and boutiques, this is one of the best areas to explore in the city. During a visit, you can take a ride on the historic St. Charles Streetcar which takes you between Uptown and Downtown New Orleans. If you want to escape the business of the city, you can also head over to the Audobon Park and Zoo which gives an intriguing look into life in the bayou. 

The Garden District is a lovely place to stroll around thanks to the fascinatingly eclectic mixture of architectural styles and the relaxing vibe. However, if you really want to learn the in-depth history of the area, you may want to join another walking tour. Most of the companies that offer French Quarter tours also run Garden District tours which make it easy to stick with one company if you enjoyed an earlier tour with them.

5. Grand Garden District Tour

When it comes to Garden District tours, we personally love Two Chicks Walking Tours where you can learn some truly unforgettable stories about The Big Easy. Their Grand Garden District Tour focuses on this lush neighborhood and provides a quick overview of the state’s history before pointing out some of the architectural highlights there. This is a great way to gain an understanding of how the slave trade and the wealthy merchants impacted the city.

The tour will also pay a quick visit to the gates of the historic Lafayette Cemetery where you can learn more about the local burial traditions before finishing off with the Buckner Mansion, one of the filming locations of American Horror Story. The tour begins at 2140 Magazine Street and lasts roughly two hours. 

6. Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour

This fantastic tour run by Tours by Steven takes visitors back into the past as they listen to the many stories and legends about the city’s history. During the tour, you’ll get to see the old Southern homes that line the idyllic streets, get insider tips on the best bars and restaurants nearby, and stop by the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery to see the elaborate above-ground crypts and graves.

7. Hop-on hop-off bus tours

With so much to do in the Crescent City and not enough hours in the day, it may start to feel really hard to choose which tours to take. If you’re short on time and want to see as much as possible, a good choice may be a hop-on hop-off bus tour New Orleans City Tour. Operated by City Sightseeing, these tours can be found all around the world and are generally of a fairly consistent quality everywhere you go. 

During a hop-on-hop-off New Orleans bus tour , you’ll see top attractions like the French Market, Bourbon Street, Jackson Square, and the Garden District as the live tour guide on the bus gives some interesting information about each location. The best part about these tours is that you can get on and off as often as you please which makes it easy to get to all of the tourist hotspots without having to mess around with parking a car or navigating your way around via the public transport system. Although they offer just one route here, it makes planning easy and you can be confident that you’re getting on the right bus! 

Cemetery Tours and Ghost Tours

Thanks to New Orleans’ long history, there are countless ghost stories and legends attached to it. This haunted history is creepy enough to send chills down anyone’s spine and to top it off, the French Quarter is rumored to be one of the most haunted square miles in the entire country. During haunted tours, you can see some of the quarter’s haunted buildings, and the homes of some of New Orleans’s most illustrious characters including Marie Laveau and Madame LaLaurie, a New Orleans socialite/serial killer who used her mansion on Royal Street as a place to torture and murder slaves. 

Meanwhile, cemetery tours give you a closer look into New Orleans’s most famous (infamous) cemeteries. The two most visited cemeteries include the St. Louis Cemetery in the French Quarter and the LaFayette Cemetery in the Garden District. While many of the Garden District and French Quarter tours stop outside of the cemetery gates, you need to join a cemetery tour if you want to see what lies inside. During cemetery tours, you can walk between some of the city’s most historic tombs and learn more about the people who helped shape the city into what it is today. You’ll also learn more about the unique burial customs that people practiced here 

**Please note that at the time of publication, the Lafayette and St. Louis Cemeteries are currently closed. Please check directly with your chosen tour company for updated information. 

8. St. Louis Cemetery Tour

If you’re a fan of the macabre, you’ll certainly want to stop by the St. Louis Cemetery. This tour run by Save Our Cemeteries aims to reserve this fascinating cemetery and proceeds from the tours go to restoration efforts. During the tour, guides will take visitors through the cemetery highlighting the tombs of important historical figures, as well as the final resting places of some of New Orleans’s earliest European residents. The guides are extremely knowledgeable and it’s a great way to learn the intriguing history of the cemetery. 

Tours last around 90 minutes and depart throughout the day and there is a special discount for kids six and under. If the St. Louis Cemetery is closed when you visit New Orleans, don’t worry! Save Our Cemeteries also runs tours of the beautiful Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery and the St. Roch Cemetery. 

9. Cemetery Voodoo Tour

If you’re interested in something a bit less spooky and a bit more historical, Historic New Orleans Tours runs a Cemetery Voodoo Tour. This interesting daytime tour focuses on the above-ground burial practices associated with the graves and stops at some of the most famous graves including that of the Voodoo Queen herself Marie Laveau. Here, your expert guide will tell you about how ancient West African religious beliefs crossed with Roman Catholicism to create voodoo and how this new religion had an impact on daily life in New Orleans. 

While in the cemetery, you can also view the graves of New Orleans’s first African American mayor, and civil rights pioneer Homer Plessy, along with the family tomb of painter Edgar Degas. Tours depart in the afternoon which gives you a lovely chance to get some great photos of this beautifully haunting place.

10. Nightly Cemetery Bus Tour

As the burial site of so many people, it’s unsurprising that New Orleans cemeteries are full of ghost stories. During a nighttime cemetery and ghost tour run by NOLA Ghost Riders , you’ll visit multiple cemeteries while learning more about the people buried there and the history behind the cemetery as well. If you’re lucky (unlucky?), you may even be able to meet one of the resident ghosts in person! If you prefer a different kind of spirit, riders 21 and over are also welcome to bring their own alcohol along for the ride. 

NOLA Ghost Riders also offer cemetery walking tours and ghost walking tours if you prefer to go at a slightly slower pace or focus a bit more deeply on just one cemetery or neighborhood.

11. French Quarter Ghosts and Legends Tour

Again, while it’s possible to Google some of the most famous stories and then wander around on your own trying to find the locations, it’s much more interesting to simply join one of the many guided ghost tours available. One of our favorite of these is Haunted History Tours , which offers a spellbinding French Quarter Ghosts and Legends Tour, a two-hour historical tour where you can hear about local ghost sightings and tales of local hauntings from a local guide as well as a Cemetery Tour that visits a collection of historical cemeteries located along Canal Street. 

12. French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tour

If you’re something a little spookier, you should check out the French Quarter Phantoms Ghost Tours which takes you through some of the mysteries and legends surrounding the quarter. They offer an incredibly long list of ghost tours ranging from a Voodoo Tour to a Saints and Sinners Tour where you can discover the sordid tales of New Orleans sinners and its saints. 

13. Let’s Roam New Orleans Ghost Tour

If you would love to try something a bit more interactive than a normal ghost walk, you can try a thrilling Let’s Roam New Orleans Ghost Tour Scavenger Hunt , which should give you plenty of spooky spots to discover as you make your way through the city streets. Why are glasses flying around Jackson Square? Who is haunting the Bourbon Orleans Hotel? You can learn all this and more on this fun, interactive scavenger hunt!

New Orleans Food Tours

New Orleans is famous around the world for its unique, Cajun-style cooking. There are tons of dishes that you can try but one of the easiest ways to do this, without gaining 10 pounds in the process, is by joining one of New Orleans’ food tours. During a tour, you can try deep-fried beignets, po’ boys overflowing with roast beef or fried seafood, and rich and hearty gumbo. 

14. French Quarter Cocktail and Foodie Crawl

One of the best of these is Destination Kitchen which offers two and three-hour walking tours of the French Quarter and Garden District complete with tastings at locally-owned restaurants as well as a French Quarter Cocktail and Foodie Crawl. This cocktail tour gives you the chance to try some of the best food in New Orleans along with some of the most impressive cocktails their barmen have to offer. If you want to learn how to make your own New Orleans-inspired dishes, you can also join one of their combination walking tours and cooking classes.

15. Lower Garden District Food Tour

Started by two friends who wanted to share their love of local food with visitors, Sidewalk Food Tours of New Orleans is another great option focusing on ethnic eateries and mom-and-pop businesses in the French Quarter and the Garden District. During a tour, you can sample everything from freshly shucked chargrilled oysters to Louisiana-style Tex-Mex at some of New Orleans’s award-winning restaurants while learning more about the history of the city. The team behind Sidewalk Food Tours wants to ensure that everyone has a great experience and they even go out of their way to offer vegetarian substitutes which means that everyone can join in on the fun!

16. Sunset Food and History Tour

One final suggestion is Tastebud Food Tours and Experiences of New Orleans . This family-owned company was started 12 years ago and their Taste of New Orleans du Jour gives you the chance to taste all of New Orleans’ classic dishes. They also offer a unique Prohibition Experience and a Sunset Food and History Tour which is kind of like having the best of both worlds and if you want to up your skillset a bit, you can take one of their mixology classes. 

New Orleans is nearly as famous for the lively bars of Bourbon Street as it’s for its rich history. Although Bourbon Street is technically part of the French Quarter, it’s effectively its own tourist attraction as flocks of visitors are drawn here by the mind-bogglingly array of bars and nightclubs. It’s such a popular place for a night of debauchery, it’s even one of the top destinations in the country for bachelorette parties . To learn more about New Orleans’ nightlife, make sure to check out this list of the 20+ Best Bars in New Orleans . 

Unsurprisingly, bar crawls are an extremely popular way to get to know the city’s nightlife. Not only do you get to check out some of the city’s hottest nightlife spots but you can also make some new friends along the way!

17. Sunday Funday Crawl

Crawl New Orleans is probably one of the biggest pub crawl operators in the city. Besides the normal evening bar crawls, they also offer a Sunday Funday crawl if you’re in the mood for some daytime drinking. During the crawl, guests can have VIP access, free drinks, and amazing offers on cocktails at some of New Orleans’s best day clubs, balconies, and brunch spots. Sounds like a pretty great way to spend the day!

18. New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour

For something a bit more sophisticated, try the New Orleans Original Craft Cocktail Walking Tour operated by Grayline Tours. This tends to pull in a slightly older crowd than Crawl New Orleans which makes it ideal for people who want to find the best cocktails in the city without the hectic party atmosphere. Tours leave at 4 p.m. daily and last roughly two and a half hours, leaving you with plenty of time to carry on to the next bar!

19. New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

If you want to kill two birds with one stone, you can even do a New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl which is basically a ghost tour that focuses on the French Quarter’s most haunted bars. Since you’re allowed to have open containers, you can even grab a “road soda” from one of the many bars along Bourbon Street and bring it along with you. Just remember that bathroom stops may be few and far between.

20. Let’s Roam New Orleans Ballin’ Pub Crawl

While we love nothing more than a night out on the town, we know that big organized pub crawls aren’t for everyone. If you’re looking for something a bit more low-key, it can sometimes get overwhelming if you’re planning a great night out but aren’t exactly sure where to start! 

To help, we’ve created an exciting New Orleans pub crawl that will take you to some of the hottest spots in the city. This makes it easy to figure out your next step and cuts down on the likelihood of everyone wanting to go to different spots. With this, the decision is made for you!

This swampy region of the Mississippi River in the southeastern United States is home to a rich array of flora and fauna as well as a tranquil atmosphere that makes it’s an enthralling place to visit. Luckily, it’s easily accessible by both car and boat tour from New Orleans which makes it a great day trip.

21. National Park Service Self-Guided Tour

One of the must-visit locations within the bayou is the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve . Strangely named after a French-American pirate who smuggled goods through the swamp from New Orleans in the early 19th century, these wetlands include the 9,000-hectare Barataria Preserve. Here, you can wooden boardwalks perched above the wetlands where you can meander by bald cypress trees, live oaks, and perhaps an alligator or two.

Another interesting stop is the Wetlands Acadian Cultural Center located in the town of Lafayette. These descendants of French-Canadian refugees who moved here in the late 18th century settled into the bayous where they made a living hunting and fishing. The National Park Service offers a wide array of self-guided and virtual tours of this stunning area.

22. Best of New Orleans Swamp Tour

Run by Bayou Swamp Tours , the Best of New Orleans Swamp Tour gives visitors an incredible introductory look into life in the bayou as you glide through the swamps on an airboat. Since the airboat hovers just above the water, it makes it easy for them to penetrate deep into the swamp and zip in between the trees as you explore this fascinating ecosystem. If you’re lucky, you may even be able to spot some alligators lounging in the sun or lurking just below the waterline, as well as local birds soaring through the air.

They offer pick-up service from the French Quarter and have a wide array of boats to choose from ranging from small airboats holding just six to 10 people to large pontoon boats. Tours are just under two hours long and run throughout the day.

23. Daily Swamp Tours 

Another solid, long-standing operator for bayou tours is Cajun Encounters which offers daily swamp tours as well as VIP tours. Their standard two-hour tours have a capacity of 22 people on a flat bottomed boat while the VI tours accommodate just 8-10 people. You can either meet them at the boat launch or they are happy to arrange a pick-up in New Orleans. 

They also offer city tours and plantation tours so this is basically a one-stop shop for all of your New Orleans tour needs and you may even be able to score some discounts if you book multiple tours with them. 

24. Kayak Swamp Tours

If you want a really unique way to explore the bayou rather than the common airboat tours, you may want to look into Plantation and Kayak Swamp Tours . Specializing in eco-friendly activities, this tour operator offers daily guided swamp tours that allow you to experience the bayou in a whole new way. It’s also possible to do a combination plantation and kayaking tour.

Plantations

Just outside of New Orleans, you can find an impressive array of plantations that were once the economic powerhouses of the American south. These Antebellum-era homes and elaborate gardens were the image of prosperity and excess, but it’s important to also learn about the enslaved workers who maintained the properties during a dark time in American history.

Some of the most accessible and interesting plantation homes in the area include the Whitney Plantation, the Oak Valley Plantation, and the Laura Plantation, The Oak Valley, and the Laura Plantations are located near one another and you can visit both on one day trip. Otherwise, you can choose from one of the many guided plantation tours on offer which generally include a few stops at other interesting spots along the way.

25. Guided tour of the Oak Valley Plantation

The Oak Valley Plantation is perhaps the most famous of New Orleans’ plantation homes due to the double row of 28 oak trees that form an elaborate, ¼ mile-long archway over the driveway up the house. Thanks to its picture-perfect location and architecture, it has been featured in a handful of Hollywood shows and movies, most notably Interview with a Vampire and as you make your way up to the main house, you may momentarily feel like you’re in Gone with the Wind.

Originally called the Bon Sejour Plantation , Oak Valley was built in 1839 on the bank of the Mississippi River to produce sugar cane. It’s built in a Greek revival style with elaborate architecture and landscaping and is now a listed National Historic Landmark. While visitors are free to wander around the grounds, it’s a great idea to take an entertaining tour of the house complete with scandalous stories of the family that lived here. Besides the main house, you can also visit Slavery Alley to see how the enslaved people were forced to live. 

26. Oak Alley & Laura Plantation Combo Tour

Built in 1805, the Laura Plantation is also a National Historic Landmark with 12 standing buildings on the National Register. Before being renamed for Laura Locoul in the late 19th century, the plantation was originally called l’Habitation Dupark after its former owner and features a manor house built in a raised Louisiana Creole style with bright colors and a unique U-shape design. It was the family home of a Creole family and was run by four generations of women (which is pretty impressive!)

On this combo tour run by Cajun Encounters, visitors can see two very different plantations and discover more about life at both of them. Tours last around seven hours and provide excellent value for money for anyone hoping to gain a wider perspective on the Antebellum era.

27. Gray Line’s Whitney Plantation Tour

Another plantation that’s well worth a visit is the Whitney Plantation . Located just seven miles away from Oak Valley, the Whitney Plantation was restored thanks to the generosity of a New Orleans lawyer and is dedicated to telling the story of the enslaved people there. The plantation was originally called the Habitation Haydel after the German family who built it and is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 

Operated by Gray Line sightseeing tours, the Whitney Plantation Tour includes an in-depth visit to this harrowing museum where you can view the many museum exhibits, restored buildings, memorial artwork, and the hundreds of narratives left behind by the people enslaved there. Tours last roughly seven hours including travel time from the French Quarter. If you’re having trouble deciding which plantation tour is the right one for you, It’s also possible to visit Whitney Plantation and Oak Valley as part of Gray Line’s Double Plantation Tour . 

28. Combination Bayou and Plantation Tours

Another great way to explore some of the plantations is with Beyond the Bayou Tours . Like many of the operators on this list, they are a jack-of-all-trades when it comes to tours, offering tours of all the city’s most popular areas and attractions. One of their most interesting tours is the Last Wilderness Swamp and Plantation Tour. This full-day tour is a 10-hour extravaganza that includes round-trip transportation from New Orleans, an audio tour of the Whitney Plantation, a Cajun lunch, and a boat eco-tour of the Atchafalaya Basin. As you travel, you’ll hear heart-wrenching and heroic stories of the enslaved people who lived there.

Along with their Swamp and Plantation Tour, Beyond the Bayou also offers a 12 Hours in Cajun Country Tour which allows you to get an even deeper look at life in the bayou complete with authentic Cajun food and an interesting musical experience. The trip includes round trip transportation from New Orleans and a boat ride on Lake Martin.

As mentioned previously, we also love Plantation and Kayak Swamp Tours as you get a truly unique experience compared to some of the other plantation bus tours. This is a great option for outdoor enthusiasts who want to make every minute of their trip count. During the trip, you have the opportunity to paddle through the bayous surrounding some of the region’s most gorgeous plantation homes, giving you plenty of time to immerse yourself in these gorgeous landscapes.

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We hope that this list has left you inspired to discover everything that New Orleans city and its surrounding areas have to offer! If you need more information, make sure to check out our guide to the Best Things to Do in New Orleans . As always, we would love to hear your feedback and please let us know if we’ve missed any hidden gems!

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From Cemeteries To Cocktails — 6 Amazing Tours To Experience In New Orleans

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Whenever I visit a new-to-me city, I schedule a tour with a local tour company. There’s no better way to get the lay of the land than to grab your shoes and hit the streets. And with a local leading you around town, you’ll learn way more, way faster than you would on your own. I have a particular fondness for culinary tours. There’s nothing better than enjoying great, local food and getting to know the stories behind it.

On my recent visit to New Orleans, I was lucky enough to experience a fabulous food tour that took us through the foods of the French Quarter. While there are lots of great food tours to choose from in NOLA, the city offers tours on almost any subject you can think of. From cemeteries to cocktails, there’s a tour (or two) for everyone. Here are some of the most amazing tours to experience in New Orleans.

1. New Orleans Food Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

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When you visit a food-centric city like New Orleans, a food tour is a must. A tour with Destination Kitchen Food Tours is perfect if you’re looking for a locally-led, small food tour, with lots of stops at unique places in the French Quarter. Our tour leader, Susan, led our group of 13 on a 3-hour walking food crawl all through the Quarter.

One of the first things she pointed out is that New Orleans is a city on the brink of a party — pretty much at all times. After all, the city is quickly sinking, and tomorrow is promised to no one. So it’s always drink-o’clock in NOLA. And with that, we were off to sample all the wonderful dishes (and cocktails) New Orleans is known for. At the top of my list are the boudin on a stick, the po’ boy, and the Southern fly cocktail.

Honestly, I think it’d be tough to find bad food or drink in New Orleans. Gastronomy is what they’re known for here. So while you can find good food on your own, you can’t learn about the history and culture of the people and the city unless you do a tour. Destination Kitchen provides expert, local tour leaders that know their stuff.

They’re a local, small business that’s based in New Orleans, not a gigantic tour company with offices in every city. The folks here are either native New Orleanians or have been here long enough that they’re the next best thing. This personal connection is what makes their tours a cut above.

Check out our top choices for New Orleans hotels in the French Quarter .

2. New Orleans Garden District Tour

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If you want to learn about the Garden District, one of the most exclusive areas of New Orleans, a walking tour is the way to go. Two Chicks Walking Tours offers a great walking tour through the Garden District. See incredible homes and learn about the neighborhood’s history on this 2-hour tour.

Two Chicks Walking Tours is a small, locally owned tour company that’s been doing tours for about 10 years. We spent a couple of hours with our tour leaders, walking through the neighborhood viewing gorgeous homes, grand gardens teeming with all sorts of flowers and plants, and hearing fascinating tidbits about the history of the Garden District. Our Two Chicks tour guide was a wealth of knowledge about the area and the city of New Orleans in general.

We learned a lot about why the city has a “French” quarter, along with information about the original American sector of town. You’ll see magnificent homes built in a wide range of architectural styles including my favorite, the Greek Revival style. Known for its historic mansions and a range of architectural styles, the Garden District is one of the most fabulous areas in New Orleans.

We liked Two Chicks because they have insider information about famous people who have lived in the Garden District. Most of these historic homes have at least some intriguing history attached to them. Two Chicks will give you the low-down.

3. Treme/Storyville/Cemetery/Voodoo Tour

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If you’re looking for a combo tour that highlights multiple areas of the city and covers history, culture, and religion, book the Treme/Storyville/Cemetery/Voodoo Tour with Nola Historic Tours. A provider of educational and entertaining tours in the city since 1995, Nola Historic Tours does unique tours that you won’t find anywhere else, and their guides are some of the best. 

According to NOLA Historic Tours President Robert Florence, they look for guides that have impressive credentials on paper, but more importantly, they hire tour guides that have great communication skills, charisma, warmth, and a sense of humor.

As part of the cemetery tour, you’ll tour St. Louis Cemetery #2 , the historic above-ground cemetery where many notable African American historical figures and musicians are buried. Among those buried here are Henriette Delille, founder of the Sisters of the Holy Family, the nation’s second oldest order of African American nuns; Jordan Noble, the free military drummer who drummed commands in 4 different wars; and early civil rights publishers Jean Baptiste Roundanez and Paul Trevigne.

If you’re into voodoo, this is the tour for you! You’ll visit Our Lady of Guadalupe Church, New Orleans’ oldest surviving Catholic Church, and learn about the connection between West African spiritual beliefs and Roman Catholicism. This is one tour offers a little bit of a lot of subjects that will appeal to a diverse group. So if your group can’t agree on just one tour, do this one with NOLA Historic Tours.

Pro Tip: If you want to visit St. Louis Cemetery #2, you need to go on a tour because it’s closed to the public due to recurrent vandalism issues.

4. New Orleans Streetcar Cocktail Crawl

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A self-guided cocktail tour through the Big Easy is a fun way to spend an afternoon. Did you know that New Orleans has a streetcar system that’s easy to navigate? To help promote the streetcar system and the local watering holes, the city has created a tour that allows you to experience both.

Jump on the St. Charles Streetcar and begin your New Orleans Streetcar Cocktail Crawl . This low-commitment tour allows you to plan your stops, using the framework of the streetcar stops. For only a few dollars you can ride the streetcar all day. The route goes from South Carrollton Avenue to St. Charles Avenue, and then into downtown. Stop at any or all of these restaurants and bars for a drink.

Cooter Brown’s is a sports bar where you can grab a cold beer and freshly shucked oysters. The Delachaise , a French wine bar, offers frog legs and frites with wine. To get a look at the New Orleans skyline, head to the Pontchartrain Hotel rooftop bar, the Hot Tin , where the views are amazing.

5. Burlesque NOLA Or NOLA Literary Craft Cocktail

A salon tour is a unique splurge experience for people who are interested in history and culture and want to actually experience what life was like in the city’s early years. These Salon experiences combine a live, interactive experience and make the history and culture of New Orleans come alive.

NOLA Historic Tours offers several Salon Experiences , or you can create your own. Listen to readings from New Orleans literary greats like William Faulker, Ernest Hemingway, and Truman Capote and indulge in a cocktail they enjoyed.

Or, take in a live burlesque show as many did back in the day when New Orleans was a burlesque hot spot, and learn the stories of some of the most famous dancers. If you’d rather create your tour NOLA Historic Tours can customize a once-in-a-lifetime salon experience for just about any subject you may be interested in.

6. Our Favorite Ghosts

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Are you looking for spooky fun after dark? If you’re into paranormal activity, the Our Favorite Ghosts tour from Unique NOLA Tours may be just what you’re after. After all, New Orleans is known far and wide as one of the most haunted cities in the United States. In fact, many of the famous ghost-chasing series like Ghost Hunters , Ghost Adventures , and even American Horror Story have all filmed in New Orleans.

More specifically, the French Quarter is said to be a hotbed for ghosts and goblins. This 2-hour tour winds through the French Quarter, going to the highly haunted spots, where you’ll learn the history of all the ghostly activities that took place here. At one French Quarter stop, the St. Louis Cemetery, you may even catch one of the city’s most well-known ghosts, Marie Laveau, a Creole woman who was quite fond of practicing voodoo. Legend has it that she enjoys hanging around her tomb!

Pro Tip: This ghost tour commences in the evening when it’s dark and creepy!

Enjoying a local tour with a local tour operator is the best way to learn about a new city. These New Orleans tour guides are professionals and they know their stuff. No matter which tour you decide to try, you’re practically guaranteed to learn something new and have some fun.

Related Reading:

• 8 Fantastic Walking Tours To Experience In New Orleans
• How To Spend A Long Weekend In Fabulous New Orleans
• 12 Fabulous Reasons You Need To Visit New Orleans Again

SJ is a professional travel writer based in the Midwest. She has a background in credit card points and miles, having spent years working on loyalty campaigns for various financial institutions. She has a B.A. in history and is a member of the North American Travel Journalists Association, the International Food Wine and Travel Writers Association, and the International Travel Writers Alliance. SJ specializes in writing about travel, food, and wine.

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GENERAL DISCLAIMER

Collette monitors security situations around the world as well as government travel advisories. Conditions may require Collette to change or even cancel trips.  You accept the risks involved in travel, both foreign and domestic, and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions.  Guests may be required to review and sign a participation agreement prior to engaging in certain activities on the trip. 

Neither Collette Travel Service, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, shareholders, officers, directors, successors, agents, and assigns (collectively “Collette”), own or operate any person or entity which is to or does provide goods or services for these trips. You agree to be bound by the conditions of carriage for all transportation providers. Collette does not maintain control or operate the personnel, equipment, or operations of these suppliers it uses and as such Collette assumes no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience, or irregularity which may be occasioned by reason of (1) any wrongful, negligent, willful or unauthorized acts or omissions on the part of any of the suppliers or other employees or agents, (2) any defect in or failure of any vehicle, equipment, or instrument owned, operated or otherwise used by any of these suppliers, or (3) any wrongful, willful or negligent act or omission on the part of any other party.

Client shall indemnify and hold harmless Collette Travel Service, Inc., its affiliated entities and its and their employees, agents, shareholders, officers, successors and assigns (collectively “Collette”), from all suits, actions, losses, damages, claims or liability for any personal injury, death, property damage or other loss, accident, delay, inconvenience or irregularity which is occasioned by any negligent acts or omissions of Collette arising out of any goods or services provided for this or these trips.

Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes. Other risks may arise such as, but not limited to, hazards of traveling in foreign countries including undeveloped areas, the hazards of travel by aircraft, bus, van, train, automobile or other motorized vehicle, differing safety standards, sickness, criminal acts committed by others, allergic reactions, and/or animal encounters.  You are voluntarily participating in the tour and Collette, and as lawful consideration for the agreement to travel with Collette, you agree not to make a claim against Collette, its related companies, officers and employees for injuries, death, or any other claim and agree to release Collette, its related companies, officers and employees from any such claim.  This release is binding on all members of your traveling party, as well as your Estate and heirs and this provision shall be enforceable even after your trip has ended. If you make your own air reservations, Collette is not responsible and shall provide no refund if your flight schedule changes so that you are not able to enjoy the entirety of your tour. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if Collette deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. Collette reserves the right to withdraw any tour announced. Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the Tour Manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. If you are traveling with children, you are solely responsible for their behavior and monitoring them throughout the tour. Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times.

Collette is not responsible, and will not be bound by, representations made by third party representatives, travel agents, unaffiliated websites, or any other party.

Participants may be photographed for the promotional purposes of Collette. In addition, any comments that you submit as a review or your social media posts may be used for Collette’s promotional purposes.

Payment of the deposit to Collette constitutes acceptance of these terms and conditions. Collette reserves the right to modify these terms and conditions at any time, without notice.

FORUM SELECTION AND CHOICE OF LAW THIS AGREEMENT SHALL BE GOVERNED AND INTERPRETED PURSUANT TO THE LAWS OF THE STATE OF RHODE ISLAND BY MUTUAL AGREEMENT OF THE PARTIES HERETO AND THE FEDERAL AND STATE COURTS IN RHODE ISLAND SHALL HAVE EXCLUSIVE AND SOLE JURISDICTION OVER ANY DISPUTE, CONTROVERSY OR SUIT ARISING RELATIVE TO THIS AGREEMENT.

DISPUTES/CLASS ACTION WAIVER

YOU AGREE THAT YOU WILL ONLY BRING CLAIMS AGAINST COLLETTE IN YOUR INDIVIDUAL CAPACITY AND NOT AS A PLAINTIFF OR CLASS MEMBER IN ANY PURPORTED CLASS ACTION OR REPRESENTATIVE PROCEEDING. COLLETTE SHALL NOT IN ANY CASE BE LIABLE FOR OTHER THAN COMPENSATORY DAMAGES, AND YOUR PAYMENT OF A DEPOSIT ON A TOUR MEANS THAT YOU AGREE TO THESE CONDITIONS OF SALE AND EXPRESSLY WAIVE ANY RIGHT TO PUNITIVE DAMAGES.

ERRORS AND OMISSIONS

While every effort is made to ensure the accuracy of information in our brochures, on our website or communicated by our reservation staff, errors or omissions are possible and Collette is not responsible for such error. If a mistake is made in billing, we reserve the right to correct the invoice and you will be responsible for proper payment.

SEVERABILITY

In the event that any clause in this agreement is determined to be invalid, the remaining provisions are valid and enforceable. The invalid provision shall be replaced by Collette by a clause as similar as practicable.

Consumer Protection Plans

Collette is a member of the following organizations: the National Tour Association, the United States Tour Operators Association, the Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario, and the Association of British Travel Agents. Some of these associations operate a consumer protection plan to cover deposits placed with any tour operator member. 

Collette is proud to be a member of USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), an association that represents the tour operator industry. The USTOA logo on our brochures signifies that Collette is a member in good standing and is backed by their $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Collette, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Collette customers in the unlikely event of Collette’s bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 million posted by Collette may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Collette.  Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by email to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com . Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients.

Collette’s Travel Protection Plan

For anyone who traveled prior to December 31, 2022 and purchased a Travel Protection Plan, click here for plan details:  www.tripmate.com/wpF430C For anyone traveling on or after January 1, 2023, click here for plan details:  https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/365ZA-0123

The following is an outline of the Non-Insurance Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver, Insurance Benefits and non-insurance assistance services that make up the Travel Protection Plan.

Part A Waiver Only provided by Collette Travel Service, Inc.: The Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver is provided by Collette, is not an insurance benefit and is not underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company. Payment of a per person Travel Protection Plan fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Travel Protection Plan fee itself, made to Collette for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Cancellation Fee Waiver only reimburses airline tickets you have purchased from Collette.

Exception: If you originally purchased Instant Purchase airline tickets, this Part A Travel Protection Plan does not provide a refund for the airline tickets, taxes or fees, in the event of a cancellation. This air ticket may be covered by Collette’s Travel Protection Plan under Part B if you cancel your trip for covered reasons (see Part B for more details).

The Part A Waiver portion of Collette’s Travel Protection Plan protects you from penalties in the event you have a need to cancel your entire inclusive tour package up to the day prior to departure. The Part A Waiver portion of the Travel Protection Plan does not indemnify you from penalties if you choose to cancel partial tour components or air. If you choose to partially cancel your tour, you will be responsible for a revision fee as well as any penalties that are incurred at the time of the cancellation.

For Residents of MN, MO, NY and WA Only: The Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver (Part A) can be purchased separately without the purchase of the Travel Protection Plan. Contact Collette at 1-800-832-4656 in order to purchase the Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver separately.

Collette’s Part A Waiver portion of the Travel Protection Plan does not reimburse any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (However, the Part B Benefits referenced below include a single supplement benefit for certain covered reasons, as detailed in Part B.) Division of this charge between the two passengers involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement.

Your Payment for the Travel Protection Plan (if chosen) must be received by Collette with your deposit. The fee is nonrefundable, nontransferable and valid for each applicant only.

Collette can assume no responsibility for and cannot be held liable for any wrongful, negligent or unauthorized acts or omissions of any travel agent or travel agency other than that of Collette Travel Service, Inc. itself, and its own employees. 

Where to Present Part A Claims

To request a refund under the Part A Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver portion of the Travel Protection Plan, please call Collette and send any unused airline tickets to:

Collette ATTN: Customer Service Department 162 Middle Street, Pawtucket, RI 02860

If cancellation occurs prior to departure, contact the Collette Reservations Department. When a client cancels prior to departure, any refunds are processed through the booking agent.

The following is an outline of the Non-Insurance Travel Assistance Services and Insurance Benefits provided in Part B.

Part B Insurance Benefits are provided by Zurich American Insurance Company: On tour, insurance benefits can be provided if you: must interrupt your trip or return home early for a covered reason; incur medical expenses for a covered sickness or injury; need to be evacuated due to covered medical reason; suffer a baggage loss or delay of more than 24 hours; are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more for a covered reason.

*This benefit is only applicable to Instant Purchase air tickets and any single supplement penalties you are assessed if your Family Member or Traveling Companion has his/her Trip Canceled. This does not cover any other land, air or water Travel Arrangements.

PART B Insurance Benefit Exclusions & Limitations

Unless otherwise stated in the plan, this plan will not pay for any loss arising directly or indirectly out of, or as a result of, or from, or that occur to, or are as a result of the actions of, the Insured or the Insured's Family Member, or Traveling Companion, or Business Partner for the following:  

1. suicide, attempted suicide, or intentionally self-inflicted injury, while sane or insane (while sane in CO and MO); 2. mental, nervous, or psychological disorders; 3. being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed by a Physician; 4. Normal Pregnancy, resulting childbirth, and elective abortion; 5. participation as a professional in athletics while on a Covered Trip; 6. Participation in organized amateur or interscholastic athletic or sports competition or related practice events; 7. riding or driving in any motor competition; 8. off-road driving, whether as a driver or as a passenger; 9. declared or undeclared war, or any act of war; 10. civil disorder; 11. service in the armed forces of any country; 12. Nuclear reaction, radiation or radioactive contamination; 13. operating or learning to operate any aircraft, as pilot or crew; 14. mountain climbing, bungee jumping, snow skiing, skydiving, Parachuting, free falling, cliff diving, B.A.S.E. or base jumping, hang gliding, parasailing, travel on any air supported device other than on a regularly scheduled airline or air charter company, or extreme sports; 15. mountaineering where ropes or guides are commonly used including ascending and descending a mountain requiring specialized equipment, including but not limited to anchors, bolts, carabineers, crampons, lead/top-rope anchoring equipment and pick-axes; 16. scuba diving if the depth of the water exceeds 75 feet; 17. The Insured’s commission of or attempt to commit a felony; 18. elective medical or holistic treatment or procedures; 19. Failure of any tour operator, Common Carrier, other travel supplier, person or agency to provide the bargained-for travel arrangements/services; 20. a loss that results from a sickness, disease, or other condition, event or circumstance, that occurs at a time when this Policy is not in effect for the Insured; 21. Epidemic or Pandemic; 22. a diagnosed sickness (if insurance is purchased after such diagnosis) from which no recovery is expected and that only palliative treatment is provided and that carries a prognosis of death within 12 months of the  effective date of the applicable coverage under this Policy; 23. sickness, injury or death if the plan is purchased after entering a hospice facility or receiving hospice treatment; 24. any Trip taken outside the advice of a Physician; 25. or a Pre-Existing Condition including death that results therefrom (within the stated lookback period within your insurance policy. Does not apply to the Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation benefit.) Additionally, this plan will not pay for any loss arising directly or indirectly out of, or as a result of, or from, or that occur to, or are as a result of the actions of, the following that occur to the Insured: any amount paid or payable under any Worker's Compensation, disability benefit or similar law; a loss or damage caused by detention, confiscation or destruction by customs, or; medical treatment during a Covered Trip, or arising from a Covered Trip undertaken for the purpose or intent of securing medical treatment. The following additional exclusion applies to Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits: We will not pay for loss caused by or resulting from sickness of any kind.   

Excess Insurance Limitation: The insurance provided by this Plan shall be in excess of all other valid and collectible Insurance or indemnity.

The Part B Insurance Benefits are underwritten by: Zurich American Insurance Company, a New York domiciled company with its principal place of business at 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (NAIC # 16535).

Non-Insurance Services

Non-Insurance Services are not insurance benefits underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company. Travel Assist Services are provided by: Zurich Travel Assist 

INFORMATION YOU NEED TO KNOW:

This is intended as a general description of certain types of insurance and services available to qualified customers through the companies of Zurich in North America, provided solely for informational purposes.  Nothing herein should be construed as a solicitation, offer, advice, recommendation, or any other service with regard to any type of insurance product underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company, 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196. Your policy is the contract that specifically and fully describes your coverage, terms and conditions. The description of the policy provisions gives a broad overview of coverages and does not revise or amend the policy. Coverages and rates are subject to individual insured meeting our underwriting qualifications and product availability in applicable states. If you have questions about coverage available under our plans, please review the policy found at https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/365ZA-0123 or contact us. Travelex Insurance Services Inc. 810 N 96th Street, Suite 300, Omaha, NE 68114. Toll Free 844.246.8481. Email: [email protected]. Consumers in California may also contact: California Department of Insurance Hotline 800.927.4357 or 213.897.8921. Travelex Insurance Services, Inc. CA Agency License #0D10209. Consumers in Maryland may contact: Maryland Insurance Administration 800.492.6116 or 410.468.2340. Insurance coverages underwritten by individual member companies of Zurich in North America, including Zurich American Insurance Company (NAIC # 16535).    Any inquiry regarding claims may be directed to Zurich Travel Assist at [email protected], P.O. Box 968019, Schaumburg, IL 60196-8019; 1-888-700-0925. Inquiries regarding new, existing or denied claims and any other claims questions may also be directed to this address.  

Travel Retailers Disclaimer: The purchase of this product is not required in order to purchase any other travel product or service. Your travel retailer might not be licensed to sell travel insurance and will only be able to provide general information about the product. An unlicensed travel retailer may not answer questions about the terms and conditions of the insurance offered and may not evaluate the adequacy of your existing insurance coverage. The products being offered provide insurance coverage that only applies during your covered trip. You may have insurance coverage from other sources that provide similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon the coverage. You may wish to compare the terms of the travel policy offered through Travelex with any existing life, health, home and automobile insurance policies you may have. If you have questions about your coverage under your existing insurance policies, contact your insurer or insurance agent or broker.

Collette’s Travel Protection Plan Pricing (per person)

The cost charged is for the full Travel Protection Plan, which includes a Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver Provided By Collette Travel Service, Inc., insurance benefits underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company, as well as non-insurance assistance services provided by Zurich Travel Assist and Travelex. Individuals looking to obtain additional information regarding the features and pricing of each travel plan component, please contact Travelex.

Land Only Clients:

• $149 adult/$149 child for all domestic escorted tours under 6 days
• $299 adult/$199 child for all domestic escorted tours of 6 days or more
• $399 adult/$249 child for all international tours (not otherwise listed below)
• $449 adult/$299 child for all Canadian Rockies train tours
• $499 adult/$349 child for all cruises, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South Africa & Egypt tours
• $499 adult/$349 child for Galapagos tours
• $949 adult/$499 child for Antarctica tours

When purchasing pre- and post-night accommodations, including optional extensions, the number of days will be added to the total number of tour days, and may subsequently alter your Travel Protection Plan cost. Please confirm with your reservation agent at time of booking.

Air-Inclusive Clients (Collette Flex Airfare is purchased through Collette)

• $199 adult/child for all domestic tours under 6 days
• $349 adult/child for all domestic tours of 6 days or more
• $449 adult/child for all international tours (not otherwise listed below)
• $499 adult/child for all Canadian Rockies train tours
• $599 adult/child for all cruises, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, South Africa & Egypt tours
• $599 adult/child for Galapagos tours
• $999 adult/child for Antarctica tours

Collette’s Travel Protection Plan for air inclusive clients can only be purchased by individuals who have purchased Collette Flex Airfare or Instant Purchase air through Collette. Instant Purchase air and its associated taxes, fees and surcharges require full payment at time of reservation and are 100% nonrefundable. This air ticket may be covered by Collette’s Travel Protection Plan under Part B if you cancel your trip for covered reasons. Tickets may only be changed for a fee up to $300 plus any difference in airfare for travel in the following 12 months; specific fees and policies may vary by airline.

To review full plan details online, go to https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/365ZA-0123 .

Private Touring Information

Land rates are per person, double occupancy, unless otherwise noted. Land rates are guaranteed at time of deposit. Tiered pricing for private tours is based on a minimum tier of 10 guests. All names and deposits are required at time of booking. Private tour reservations cannot be converted to published standard packages at standard prices. Additional guests may be added later subject to availability. If your party size increases or decreases to the next tier level the surcharge will be adjusted accordingly.

Private touring is not available on the following tour products: Ocean & River Cruises, Canadian Rockies tours, National Parks itineraries, Special Event tours inclusive of all Oberammergau 2022 Departures, Albuquerque Balloon Fiesta, Edinburgh Military Tattoo.

• A $1000 non-refundable deposit is due with your reservation.
• A $1300 non-refundable deposit is due with your air inclusive reservation.
• If you have selected Instant Purchase Air, the deposit required is the full cost of the airfare plus a $1000 deposit, all of which is non-refundable

Should you decide to purchase our per-person Travel Protection Plan, you must do so at the time of booking. This Plan includes the Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver which protects you from penalties in the event you have to cancel your entire tour package for any reason up to the day prior to departure (see Part A for more details). If you originally purchased Instant Purchase airline tickets, Part B of the Travel Protection Plan reimburses airline tickets, taxes, or fees in the event of a cancellation for a covered reason (see Part B for more details).

Unless otherwise noted, the balance is due 90 days before departure on all tours, except cruises and trains. Payment may be made by charging to clients’ Mastercard, Visa, American Express, or Discover (card imprint and signature required) or by sending a check or money order. All land rates are guaranteed upon deposit. Payment may also be made online at https://reservations.gocollette.com/payment.aspx .

Cancellations of confirmed bookings and transfers to new travel dates both result in penalties and fees assessed by travel suppliers. If you need to transfer or cancel for any reason prior to tour departure, the following cancellation fees will be assessed on your land or cruise product. If the number of guests in the private group changes prior to final payment the tour price for all passengers will be adjusted accordingly. Once all final payments are made the guest canceling would be responsible for their own cancellation fees plus the increased cost to the remaining passengers. If a cancelation results in a passenger in a single room a single room supplemental charge will be deducted from any refund due to the canceling passenger. Air is 100% nonrefundable once paid in full. If canceled prior to being paid in full, the following cancellation fees will also apply to air.

• More than 90 days prior to departure: a nonrefundable deposit will be retained.
• 90 - 61 days prior to departure: 30% of land price
• 60 - 31 day prior to departure: 50% of land price
• 30 - Day of departure and after: 100% of land price

* Instant Purchase air and its associated taxes, fees and surcharges are 100% nonrefundable at time of reservation.

For your convenience, we offer airfare for purchase with all tour packages. If you purchase an air-inclusive program, your airfare will be quoted inclusive of all fuel, taxes and fees. Your rates are subject to change until paid in full. Seats are limited and may not be available on every flight or departure date.

Instant Purchase Airfare includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers (excluding pre- or post-days and extensions). Instant Purchase airfare requires full payment at the time of booking. If you purchase the Travel Protection Plan, the Instant Purchase airfare may be reimbursed, if you cancel your trip for a covered reason (see Part B for more details). Tickets will be issued immediately and once issued are nonrefundable, and may only be changed for a fee up to $300 plus any difference in airfare for travel in the following 12 months; specific fees and policies may vary by airline. These tickets include an administration fee and roundtrip airport-to-hotel transfers, of which both hold no airline reissue value. Once issued, there can be no fluctuation in price due to an increase in government taxes or in airline fuel surcharges. Therefore, any such fees or airport-to-hotel transfers are not refundable under any circumstances.

You must report any disability requiring special attention to Collette at the time the reservation is made. *Collette will make reasonable efforts to accommodate the special needs of tour participants. Such participants, however, should be aware that the Americans with Disabilities Act is inapplicable outside of the United States and facilities outside the United States for disabled individuals are limited. It is strongly recommended that persons requiring assistance be accompanied by a companion who is capable of and totally responsible for providing the assistance. Neither Collette nor its personnel, nor its suppliers, may physically lift or assist clients into transportation vehicles. If a traveler thinks he or she might need assistance during a trip, he or she should call Collette to determine what assistance might reasonably be given. Collette cannot provide special individual assistance to tour members with special needs for walking, dining or other routine activities.

Museum visits and personal shopping time may be disrupted due to unforeseen circumstances or many religious, state and local holidays observed throughout the world.

Maps shown on tour pages are current at the time of printing and may not reflect actual tour routing should the tour change. Photos shown on tour pages are reflective of the area(s) visited, but may not be included in the actual tour itinerary and the conditions you experience may be different than depicted in the photograph(s).

Although every effort is made to handle passengers’ luggage as carefully as possible, Collette is not responsible for and does not assume liability or accept claims for loss of or damage to luggage due to breakage, theft or wear and tear through hotel and group carrier handling. It is recommended for your own self-interest and protection that you have adequate insurance to cover these eventualities.

There are limitations by coach and air carrier as to the number and size of bags which can be carried onboard and in bulk storage. Be sure to ask your travel professional about such restrictions before departing for your tour.

All rates published are per person as indicated and are based on double occupancy when only one rate is shown. Reservations will be accepted subject to availability at the time of request and will be considered confirmed only upon receipt of a minimum deposit. Child land rates are available and are valid for ages 5-12, sharing a room with two full-paying adults.

Collette monitors security situations around the world as well as government travel advisories. Conditions may require Collette to change or even cancel trips. You accept the risks involved in travel, both foreign and domestic, and accept responsibility for your own travel decisions. Guests may be required to review and sign a participation agreement prior to engaging in certain activities on the trip.

Additionally, responsibility is not accepted for losses or expenses due to sickness, lack of appropriate medical facilities or practitioners, weather, strikes, theft or other criminal acts, war, terrorism, computer problems, or other such causes. Other risks may arise such as, but not limited to, hazards of traveling in foreign countries including undeveloped areas, the hazards of travel by aircraft, bus, van, train, automobile or other motorized vehicle, differing safety standards, sickness, criminal acts committed by others, allergic reactions, and/or animal encounters. You are voluntarily participating in the tour and Collette, and as lawful consideration for the agreement to travel with Collette, you agree not to make a claim against Collette, its related companies, officers and employees for injuries, death, or any other claim and agree to release Collette, its related companies, officers and employees from any such claim. This release is binding on all members of your traveling party, as well as your Estate and heirs and this provision shall be enforceable even after your trip has ended. If you make your own air reservations, Collette is not responsible and shall provide no refund if your flight schedule changes so that you are not able to enjoy the entirety of your tour. All services and accommodations are subject to the laws of the country in which they are provided. Collette reserves the right to make changes in the published itinerary whenever, in their sole judgment, conditions warrant, or if Collette deems it necessary for the comfort, convenience, or safety of the tour. Collette reserves the right to withdraw any tour announced. Collette reserves the right to decline to accept any person as a member of the tour, or to require any participant to withdraw from the tour at any time, when such action is determined by the Tour Manager to be in the best interests of the health, safety, and general welfare of the tour group or of the individual participant. If you are traveling with children, you are solely responsible for their behavior and monitoring them throughout the tour. Neither does Collette accept liability for any carrier’s cancellation penalty incurred by the purchase of a nonrefundable airline or other ticket to the tour departure city and return or otherwise. Baggage and personal effects are the sole responsibility of the owner at all times.

Collette is a member of the following organizations: the National Tour Association, the United States Tour Operators Association, the Alliance of Canadian Travel Associations, the Travel Industry Council of Ontario, and the Association of British Travel Agents. Some of these associations operate a consumer protection plan to cover deposits placed with any tour operator member.

Collette is proud to be a member of USTOA (United States Tour Operators Association), an association that represents the tour operator industry. The USTOA logo on our brochures signifies that Collette is a member in good standing and is backed by their $1 Million Travelers Assistance Program. Collette, as an Active Member of USTOA, is required to post $1 million with USTOA to be used to reimburse, in accordance with the terms and conditions of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program, the advance payments of Collette customers in the unlikely event of Collette’s bankruptcy, insolvency or cessation of business. Further, you should understand that the $1 million posted by Collette may be sufficient to provide only a partial recovery of the advance payments received by Collette. Complete details of the USTOA Travelers Assistance Program may be obtained by email to [email protected] or by visiting their website at www.USTOA.com . Collette is pleased to give this additional protection to our clients.

Part A Waiver Only provided by Collette Travel Service, Inc.:  The Pre-Departure Cancellation Fee Waiver is provided by Collette, is not an insurance benefit and is not underwritten by Zurich American Insurance Company. Payment of a per person Travel Protection Plan fee guarantees a full refund of all payments (including deposit), except the Travel Protection Plan fee itself, made to Collette for travel arrangements in case of cancellation of your travel plans for any reason prior to the day of departure. The Cancellation Fee Waiver only reimburses airline tickets you have purchased from Collette.

Collette’s Part A Waiver portion of the Travel Protection Plan  does not reimburse any single supplement charges which arise from an individual’s traveling companion electing to cancel for any reason prior to departure. In this case, the single supplement will be deducted from the refund of the person who cancels. (However, the Part B Benefits referenced below include a single supplement benefit for certain covered reasons, as detailed in Part B.) Division of this charge between the two passengers involved is solely their responsibility. If insufficient funds are deducted from the canceling client, the traveling client will be charged the remaining portion of the single supplement.

The following is an outline of the Non-Insurance Travel Assistance Services and Insurance Benefits provided in Part B. 

Part B Insurance Benefits are provided by Zurich American Insurance Company:  On tour, insurance benefits can be provided if you: must interrupt your trip or return home early for a covered reason; incur medical expenses for a covered sickness or injury; need to be evacuated due to covered medical reason; suffer a baggage loss or delay of more than 24 hours; are delayed on tour for 12 hours or more for a covered reason.

This benefit is only applicable to Instant Purchase air tickets and any single supplement penalties you are assessed if your Family Member or Traveling Companion has his/her Trip Canceled. This does not cover any other land, air or water Travel Arrangements.

Unless otherwise stated in the plan, this plan will not pay for any loss arising directly or indirectly out of, or as a result of, or from, or that occur to, or are as a result of the actions of, the Insured or the Insured's Family Member, or Traveling Companion, or Business Partner for the following:   

1. suicide, attempted suicide, or intentionally self-inflicted injury, while sane or insane (while sane in CO and MO); 2. mental, nervous, or psychological disorders; 3. being under the influence of drugs or intoxicants, unless prescribed by a Physician; 4. Normal Pregnancy, resulting childbirth, and elective abortion; 5. participation as a professional in athletics while on a Covered Trip; 6. Participation in organized amateur or interscholastic athletic or sports competition or related practice events; 7. riding or driving in any motor competition; 8. off-road driving, whether as a driver or as a passenger; 9. declared or undeclared war, or any act of war; 10. civil disorder; 11. service in the armed forces of any country; 12. Nuclear reaction, radiation or radioactive contamination; 13. operating or learning to operate any aircraft, as pilot or crew; 14. mountain climbing, bungee jumping, snow skiing, skydiving, Parachuting, free falling, cliff diving, B.A.S.E. or base jumping, hang gliding, parasailing, travel on any air supported device other than on a regularly scheduled airline or air charter company, or extreme sports; 15. mountaineering where ropes or guides are commonly used including ascending and descending a mountain requiring specialized equipment, including but not limited to anchors, bolts, carabineers, crampons, lead/top-rope anchoring equipment and pick-axes; 16. scuba diving if the depth of the water exceeds 75 feet; 17. The Insured’s commission of or attempt to commit a felony; 18. elective medical or holistic treatment or procedures; 19. Failure of any tour operator, Common Carrier, other travel supplier, person or agency to provide the bargained-for travel arrangements/services; 20. a loss that results from a sickness, disease, or other condition, event or circumstance, that occurs at a time when this Policy is not in effect for the Insured; 21. Epidemic or Pandemic; 22. a diagnosed sickness (if insurance is purchased after such diagnosis) from which no recovery is expected and that only palliative treatment is provided and that carries a prognosis of death within 12 months of the  effective date of the applicable coverage under this Policy; 23. sickness, injury or death if the plan is purchased after entering a hospice facility or receiving hospice treatment; 24. any Trip taken outside the advice of a Physician; 25. or a Pre-Existing Condition including death that results therefrom (within the stated lookback period within your insurance policy. Does not apply to the Emergency Medical Evacuation and Repatriation benefit.) Additionally, this plan will not pay for any loss arising directly or indirectly out of, or as a result of, or from, or that occur to, or are as a result of the actions of, the following that occur to the Insured: any amount paid or payable under any Worker's Compensation, disability benefit or similar law; a loss or damage caused by detention, confiscation or destruction by customs, or; medical treatment during a Covered Trip, or arising from a Covered Trip undertaken for the purpose or intent of securing medical treatment. The following additional exclusion applies to Accidental Death and Dismemberment Benefits: We will not pay for loss caused by or resulting from sickness of any kind.    

Excess Insurance Limitation:  The insurance provided by this Plan shall be in excess of all other valid and collectible Insurance or indemnity.

Zurich American Insurance Company, a New York domiciled company with its principal place of business at 1299 Zurich Way, Schaumburg, IL 60196 (NAIC # 16535).

• $299 adult/$199 child for all domestic escorted tours of 6 days or more 
• $399 adult/$249 child for all international tours (not otherwise listed below) 
• $949 adult/$499 child for Antarctica tours 

Air-Inclusive Clients  (Collette Flex Airfare is purchased through Collette)

• $449 adult/child for all international tours (not otherwise listed below) 
• $999 adult/child for Antarctica tours 

To review full plan details online, go to  https://policy.travelexinsurance.com/365ZA-0123 .

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Maze featuring Frankie Beverly ‘Wanna Thank You’ New Orleans for ‘One Last Time’ tour

N EW ORLEANS ( WGNO ) — After a more than 50-year career, singer, songwriter and producer Frankie Beverly has announced his retirement.

The “We Are One” singer announced Monday, March 18 that the band will hit the road for its “One Last Time” tour before he retires in June.

The tour kicks off on March 22 in Atlanta, Georgia and will make a stop in New Orleans on May 25 at the Smoothie King Center.

For decades, Beverly, along with his group Maze, has graced stages across the world with their mix of R&B, funk and soul music, becoming a crowd favorite at New Orleans festivals including Jazz and Heritage Festival and Essence Festival.

While the group, originated in Philidelphia, it became an integral part of the Crescent City. In 1981, they released their “Live in New Orleans” album where they performed original hits “Joy and Pain,” “Happy Feelin’s,” “Golden Time of Day” and “Southern Girl.”

One of the group’s biggest hits, “Before I Let Go,” has been sampled by artists of many generations, including Beyoncé. The song can be heard at weddings, parties, outings and across radio waves.

Joining the group on what will also be their final farewell tour are The O’Jays.

The legendary group featuring Eddie Levert, Walter Williams and Eric Nolan Grant will say goodbye to a more than 60-year career on their “The Love Train” tour.

“I was thinking that I would quietly retire, but our fans and my body weren’t having it. The love and physical benefits of performing keep us on the younger side of our age. This tour is a celebration of all of our lives and the struggles and joys that got us to today,” Levert said in an official statement, according to VIBE. “It is time for us to say goodbye and we would like to do it in person. Please come join us as we play the music we have shared together over the past 60 years, one last time.”

Williams said he wants the tour to be a chance to say goodbye to their friends, families and fans and to ride The Love Train one last time.

The O’Jays stepped on the scene in 1958 releasing their first album in 1965. From there, they went on to release hits such as “For the Love of Money,” “Use Ta Be My Girl,” “Family Reunion,” “Backstabbers” and “Stairway to Heaven.”

Another well-known group joining the tour is The Whispers, a California-based group that for over 55 years has released some dance favorites. Their songs include R&B hits such as “And the Beat Goes On,” “Rock Steady,” “It’s a Love Thing” and “Lady.”

Through the years they have been recognized as some of the leading romantic singers of their generation, earning a gold album and 46 Billboard hits.

Tickets for the “One Last Time” tour are set to go on sale on Friday, March 22 at 10 a.m. on the Ticketmaster website .

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