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Take a bike tour of New Orleans (Photo: Zack Smith)
There’s so much to explore in New Orleans – from the city’s food scene to its history to the natural wonders surrounding it, it’s hard to know where to start. That’s where tours come in: tours are a great way to learn more about a particular subject in a limited amount of time. They’re also great for exploring a new side of New Orleans because there’s always more to discover. Take our quiz below and see which New Orleans tour should top your itinerary, then discover more about tours here.
1. What’s at the top of your New Orleans bucket list?
Mardi Gras Day (Photo: Cheryl Gerber)
2. Which classic New Orleans food are you?
Beignets from Café du Monde (Photo: Justen Williams)
3. What’s your favorite New Orleans attraction?
Giraffes at the Audubon Zoo (Photo: Paul Broussard)
4. Which NOLA neighborhood are you?
Take the Canal Streetcar in Mid-City (Photo: Paul Broussard)
5. You’re in a souvenir shop. Which item are you bringing home?
Miette (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
6. What is your preferred method of touring?
The French Quarter is the perfect neighborhood in New Orleans to bike (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
7. Which unique New Orleans event piques your interest?
Red Dress Run (Photo: Paul Broussard)
8. Which holiday do you want to spend in New Orleans?
The Berger Residence on St. Charles Avenue is a must-see during the month of October (Photo: Paul Broussard)
Which New Orleans Tour Should You Take?
Swamp Tour
Just a few miles from the city of New Orleans lies the Louisiana swamp lands. Kayak and air boat tours are the best way to get up close and personal with the region’s wildlife. Learn about the tranquil wetlands that protect our environment and, if you’re lucky, you could even get to feed an alligator or two.
Which New Orleans Tour Should You Take?
Haunted Tour
Explore the supernatural side of NOLA with a haunted tour. Most haunted tours are offered in the French Quarter and range from ghost tours to Voodoo history, cemetery tours and more. Don’t be spooked out of skipping these tours.
Which New Orleans Tour Should You Take?
Culinary Tour
If you’d like to eat your way through NOLA, then culinary tours are for you. Hop around from one savory spot to the next and experience the diverse cuisine that New Orleans is known for. Sample cocktails, learn from a chef and indulge in an array of desserts with culinary tours.
Which New Orleans Tour Should You Take?
History Tour
Exploring New Orleans’ history can come in the form of visiting museums, eating at restaurants or simply conversing with locals. For a guided tour, there are plenty of options for diving into the city’s history, including Black history tours, music history tours, LGBTQ history tours, neighborhood tours and tours of the surrounding river parishes. There’s a history tour for everyone.
Which New Orleans Tour Should You Take?
Mardi Gras Tour
From seeing how floats are built to learning about the New Orleans Mardi Gras Indian tradition, there are plenty of ways to experience Mardi Gras in New Orleans year-round. Mardi Gras World offers tours of their warehouse where floats are designed in real time, plus history of New Orleans’ largest festival. The Backstreet Cultural Museum, dedicated to the Mardi Gras Indians, social aid and pleasure clubs and other African American traditions, is a great resource for exploring the history of Mardi Gras.
Mardi Gras Day (Photo: Cheryl Gerber)
Beignets from Café du Monde (Photo: Justen Williams)
Giraffes at the Audubon Zoo (Photo: Paul Broussard)
Take the Canal Streetcar in Mid-City (Photo: Paul Broussard)
Miette (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
The French Quarter is the perfect neighborhood in New Orleans to bike (Photo: Rebecca Todd)
Red Dress Run (Photo: Paul Broussard)
The Berger Residence on St. Charles Avenue is a must-see during the month of October (Photo: Paul Broussard)
