Explore Things to Do in Louisiana
Welcome to Louisiana - a state alive with music, flavor, and culture unlike anywhere else in America. Wander the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where jazz fills the air, Creole and Cajun cuisine delights every palate, and historic architecture tells centuries of stories. Explore the scenic bayous and swamps teeming with wildlife, discover the plantations and historic towns along the Great River Road, or immerse yourself in the lively festivals that celebrate Louisiana’s rich heritage. From the soulful rhythms and culinary traditions to outdoor adventures and warm Southern hospitality, Louisiana offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Louisiana - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Louisiana, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in Louisiana to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Bayou Tour
2 Hours • All Ages Welcome • Public and Private Tour Options Available!
Violet
Private Tours
Happiness Bayou Tours
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Tap In! Craft Brewery Tour of New Orleans
2 Hours • 3 Breweries & 1 Food stop
New Orleans
2
Brewery, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bon Moment
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The Diner
Ages 8+ | Easy/Medium Level of Difficulty, Kid friendly
Baton Rouge
Sequestered Escape Room Adventures
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Platinum VIP (Film + Music)
The best Film and Music VIP Experience!
MS State vs. LSU
Round trip, direct transportation from New Orleans to LSU football games
Glory Days of the Garden District
Return to the glory days of the Garden District
New Orleans
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Arthur Walking Tours
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Moncus Park Led Field Trip
Enjoy a guided activity with your school group or camp at Moncus Park!
Airboat Tours
High-Speed Swamp Adventure • 90 Minutes • Ages 5+
FIFOLET Candle Pouring Soiree
Ages 12 and up • 1.5 Hours • Unforgettable memories!
Franklin
1.5 Hours
FIFOLET Candle Makers LLC
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Sips with Sloths
Plantation Tours Explore All
Destrehan Plantation + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Whitney Plantation Private Tours
5 Hours • All ages welcome!
New Orleans
5 Hours
Private Tours
Guided Tour, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Destrehan Plantation | Airboat Tour Combo
From $165 • Ages 5+ • 5 Hours
Luling
5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Bus Tour, Plantation Tour
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
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Destrehan Plantation + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All Ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Laura Plantation Tour
5.5 Hours • All Ages
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Plantation Tour, Transportation
Legendary Tours
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Oak Alley Plantation + 3 Hour New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All ages • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Plantation + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Plantation + Large Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Destrahan Plantation & City Tour
Private Luxury Transportation Provided!
New Orleans
Private Tours
City Tour, Plantation Tour
Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours
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Double Plantation Tour • Oak Alley & Laura
7.5 Hours • Ages 9+
New Orleans
7.5
Kid-Friendly
Airboat, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Bike Tours Explore All
New Orleans City Bike Tour
3 to 3.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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E-Buzz the Crescent & More
Ages 16+ • 3 Hours • Electric Bike Tour!
New Orleans
3 Hours
Bike Tour
Buzz Nola Tours & Rentals
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Heart of the City
3 Hours • Historic Core of New Orleans Tour
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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Tier 2: The Signature E-Bike Tour
Explore the Backbeat of New Orleans’ Backstreets with Electric Ease
New Orleans
~2-3 Hours
Bike Tour
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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Down by the River Bike Ride
Join us for a bike ride in Norco, LA
New Orleans
2.5-3hrs
Bike Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisiana Bucket Brigade
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Tier 1: The Heritage Pedal Tour
Since 2010 • New Orleans' Original, Iconic Bike Tour
New Orleans
~2-3 Hours
Bike Tour
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour
2 to 2.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Craft Beer + French Quarter Bike Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour
2 to 2.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour, Cemetery Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
3 to 3.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Boat Tours Explore All
The Party Queen
Party Boat in the swamp with alligator and wildlife sightings. Up to 22 guests. 1 hr 45mins
New Orleans
1 hour and 45 minutes
Bike Rental, Boat Cruise, Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Booze Cruise, Cruise / Large Boat, Party Boat, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
New Orleans Party Barge
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Louisiana Swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Water Activities
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Private Small Boat Swamp Tour
Call to book • Starting at $275 • All Ages • Custom Duration
New Orleans
2 hrs
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour, Swamp Tour
Wild Louisiana Tours
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Private Air Boat Tours
All ages • 1.5 Hours • Up to 20 Passengers • Hotel Pickup Available!
Westwego
Private Tours
Boat Tour
LaBiche Swamp Tours
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Bachelorette & Bachelor Yacht HQ
It’s a Sail-a-Bration for up to six!
New Orleans
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
New Orleans Yacht Experience
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Bowfishing Charters
All ages • Night Time Bowfishing
Chalmette
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, Environmental Attraction, Fishing, Water Activities
Beyond the French Quarter
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Bayou & Wildlife Alligator EcoTour
$50/person • 2 hour cruise • Private available • Bathroom onboard
New Orleans
2 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Wildlife
New Orleans Party Barge
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Private Sunset Sail with Fireworks on the Lake
New Orleans
2 Hours (7:15p-9:15p)
Private Tours
Boat Tour
New Orleans Yacht Experience
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Sunset Social
2 Hours • Friday Night Sunset Social. Ages 21+ Never more than 6 Guests!
New Orleans
2 Hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour
New Orleans Yacht Experience
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Airboat Swamp Tour - Large Boat - Drive Out
48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • About 1.5 hours • All Ages
Marrero
Airboat, Alligator Tour, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour, Wildlife
Louisiana Tour Company
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Airboat Tours Explore All
Destrehan Plantation + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Louisiana Swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Water Activities
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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3 Hour City/CemeteryTour + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, City Tour Bus, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Destrehan Plantation + Large Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Small Airboat Ride
7.5 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Airboat Swamp Tour - Small Boat - Drive Out
48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • 1.5 hours • All Ages
Marrero
Airboat, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Plantation + Large Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Ragin' Cajun Large Airboat Tour
From $65 / person • Ages 5+ • Self drive or pick up • 1.5hrs
Luling
1.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Airboat, Driving Tour
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
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Airboat Swamp Tour - Large Boat - Pickup
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 4 hours with drive
Marrero
Pickup Available
Airboat, Alligator Tour, Boat Tour, Driving Tour, Swamp Tour, Wildlife
Louisiana Tour Company
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Whitney Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 16 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Steamboat Experiences Explore All
6pm-7:15pm 1st Dinner Seating Steamboat NATCHEZ
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • 1st Dinner Seating - 6pm Boarding / 7pm-9pm cruise
New Orleans
2 Hours
Dinner Boat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Small Airboat Swamp Adventure Tour
Ages 5+ • 3 Hours & 45 Minutes • 6-12 Passengers • Thrilling Family Wildlife Fun!
Lafitte, New Orleans
3 Hours & 45 Minutes
Airboat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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UPGRADED EXPERIENCE - New Orleans Craft Cocktail Walking Tour
Ages 21+ • 2.5 Hours • 3 Cocktails Included!
New Orleans
2.5 Hours
Cooking Class
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Evening Jazz Cruise w/ Dinner: 6pm - 7:15pm Dinner aboard Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • 1st Dinner Seating
New Orleans
2 Hours
Boat Tour
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Steamboat NATCHEZ Party Package w/ Lunch
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • Includes Meal, 3 Cocktails, Party Package - 11am or 2pm
New Orleans
2 Hours
Dinner Boat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Great River Road Museum & Gardens
Hours of Operation: 8am- 4pm • All Ages • Buy your tickets online!
Darrow
The Great River Road Museum
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Self Drive AA Flat Boat Swamp Cruise - No Transportation
For all ages! • 1 Hour & 30 Minutes • Transportation NOT Included
Lafitte
1 Hour & 30 Minutes
Private Tours
Airboat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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2pm-3pm Lunch Seating Steamboat NATCHEZ
All Ages • 2.5 Hour Cruise • 1st Lunch Seating - 2pm Boarding / 2:30pm-4:30pm Cruise
New Orleans
2.5 Hours
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Jazz Cruise Seasonal Party Package w/ Brunch CITY of NEW ORLEANS
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • Includes Meal, 3 Cocktails/Adult, Lagniappe Items & A Treat
New Orleans
2 Hours
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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12:15pm-1:15pm Lunch Seating Steamboat NATCHEZ
All Ages • 2.5 Hour Cruise • 2nd Lunch Seating - Boarding 11am - Cruise 11:30am-1:30pm
New Orleans
2.5 Hours
Dinner Boat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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City Tours Explore All
3 Hour City/Cemetery Tour + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from NOLA! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Private Tour
All Ages • 2 Hours
New Orleans
Private Tours
City Tour
DuPont & Company Tour Experiences, LLC
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Ghosts, Legends and Lore of New Orleans
New Orleans #1 boutique Haunted tour.
New Orleans
2 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Walking Tour
Strange True Tours
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Garden District Secrets & Scandals
Small Groups ✦ Gorgeous Architecture ✦ Scandalous History
New Orleans
2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Cemetery Tour, City Tour, Distillery, History Tour
Spectral City Tours
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Destrahan Plantation & City Tour
Private Luxury Transportation Provided!
New Orleans
Private Tours
City Tour, Plantation Tour
Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours
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Frights, Camera, Action!
2 Hours • Up to 16 Participants
New Orleans
City Tour, Ghost Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Hollywood South Tours LLC
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Vampire Tour
Legends of Vampires in the city's streets • All ages! • 1.5 to 2 hours
New Orleans
Tours run 1.5-2 hours, which usually includes a
City Tour
Jonathan Weiss Tours
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Combo: Oak Alley or Laura Plantation and City Tour
8 Hours • Ages 4+ • An all day adventure to Oak Plantation combined with our famous city tour!
New Orleans
City Tour, Plantation Tour, Walking Tour
Southern Style Tours
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Dark History Tour #1
Most Popular! • All ages! • 1.5 to 2 hours
New Orleans
1.5–2 hours
City Tour, Ghost Tour, History Tour
Jonathan Weiss Tours
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Oak Alley Plantation + 3 Hour New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All ages • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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