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

New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour
Zip NOLA is New Orleans' and the World's FIRST ever fully aquatic swamp zipline! With over a half mile of ziplines and suspension bridges spanning...
$89

French Quarter Food Tour
On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In...
$89

Lower Garden District Food Tour
On our 3-hour Lower Garden District Walking Food Tour, you will savor foods from 5 uniquely different restaurants, mom-and-pop shops, and bakeries. We will tease...
$89

Experience the thrill of riding a 16-passenger airboat on a 1 hour and 40 minute New Orleans swamp tour, with informative narration provided by the captain....
$90

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour
Explore the bayous and byways of southern Louisiana, just outside of New Orleans! If you are searching for a gorgeous, natural and picturesque Kayak Swamp...
$90

Take a 2–3 hour kayak and canoe swamp tour through the historic Manchac swamp. A local Louisiana naturalist guides you through the historic Manchac Swamp...
$93

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we...
$93

New Orleans Instagram Photo Tour
Fall in love with NOLA's culture, street art, and multicolored houses. Moments will be captured in the most influential, artistic, and historical locations in New...
$95

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural...
$96

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

More than a tour - it's an event! We ghost hunt inside 2+ exclusive haunted houses. Feel the thrill as you blend intuition & investigation...
$99

Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans
Explore the enigmatic world of voodoo dolls in this engaging hands-on class located in the heart of New Orleans. Delve into the rich history of...
$100

Experience the real French Quarter at Shrimp Boil Cabaret Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a private dinner party celebrating the...
$109

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be...
$110

Explore the city of New Orleans and the famous Oak Alley Plantation on this guided, bus tour in New Orleans. First head to the Grande Dame of the...
$110

Come explore the Louisiana Oak Alley and Whitney Plantations and gain a unique perspective on history! This 8-hour tour brings you through one of the...
$111

One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New...
$115

Oak Alley Plantation, located about an hour from downtown New Orleans, features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house,...
$125

Join us for a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp exploration at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. Afterwards,...
$125

Start your journey at the powerful Whitney Plantation, the only museum in Louisiana dedicated to telling the story of enslaved people through their eyes. Walk...
$129

On this full-day tour, you'll be driven to the Oak Alley Plantation House, then see the Cajuns of the bayou living and surviving in harmony...
$130

