The best family-friendly activities in Louisiana for parents and kids (Updated October 2026)

Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation, a historic site in Louisiana’s sugar cane country. Known for its quarter-mile row of 300-year-old oak trees,...
$75

New Orleans a city founded in 1718 by Jean Baptist Le Moyne de Bienville. This city sets at the edge of a river in the...
$35

This walking tour combines Hollywood horror with New Orleans' haunted history. It includes ghost stories, true crime, vampire legends, and horror filming locations. Film sites...
$30

In a city known for its rich culture and layered history, the BK House stands out as one of the French Quarter’s oldest—and most storied—residents....
$15

Explore the historic St. Louis Cathedral with exclusive early access before it opens to the public. With a knowledgeable cathedral historian as your guide, immerse...
$53

Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, where New Orleans’ rich past comes to life. Nestled in the...
$10

Start your morning with beignets and coffee at the famed Morning Call while learning about the general history of New Orleans cemeteries. We venture into...
$50

Discover the fragile landscapes of southeast Louisiana on this immersive nature and wildlife boat tour. Led by knowledgeable guides, delve into the coastal restoration efforts...
$60

Give yourself a holiday treat with a fully narrated motor coach tour of New Orleans! You’ll pass the famous French Quarter and learn the history...
$55

Cool Destinations invites you to historic Felicity Plantation for an exclusive evening celebrating Louisiana’s cherished Christmas Eve bonfire tradition. For generations, communities upriver from New...
$150

Have a restaurant insider show you the food culture in New Orleans! I grew up in the French Quarter hospitality business. My family and I...
$270

NOLA Carte Food Tours are the creation of Chef Keith Abel, Food Stylist for NCIS New Orleans for all 7 seasons of the hit CBS...
$96

Day of tour guest can expect a courtesy call with details pertaining to pick up. Once all guests are aboard buckle up for an educated...
$79

This tour is actually an investigation and an in depth look into the paranormal activity that takes place in Americas most haunted city. Visit the...
$20

Picture this: You step into the historic French Quarter of New orleans,, as I—Tara, your live game-show host—handcraft an epic, one-of-a-kind adventure just for you....
$33

This tour offers the flexibility to choose between two of Louisiana’s most iconic plantations, St. Joseph or Oak Alley, allowing guests to tailor the experience...
$75

Discover the hidden marshes of Bayou Bienvenue on a guided birding boat tour that lasts 1 hour and 45 minutes. Led by a licensed captain...
$60

I offer immersive walking tours where we meander through neighborhoods from one end to the other: French Quarter history, voodoo, and vampire legends. Expect an...
$22

Enter the mystical side of New Orleans! Receive a private Tarot reading from the creator of the Marie Laveau Tarot, enter a real Voodoo shop...
$76

Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The...
$270

Explore anything and everything New Orleans in a guided walking tour. This 'New Orleans Five-in-One Extravaganza Tour' is the one and only tour that provides visitors...
$35

