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

New Orleans Very Reel Game Show
Made by local artists and game designers and full of one-of-a-kind charm, this experience is especially great for parties of friends or families to play,...
$25

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...
$25

Our tour guides are New Orleanians with strong personal connections to the history and have many impressive credentials....
$25

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...
$25

New Orleans Music Tour
Explore the world’s richest musical city, starting with the legendary Preservation Hall. Visit the site of the Old French Opera House and stroll through the...
$25

Take a spooky stroll through the French Quarter on this haunted, 2-hour walking tour in New Orleans. Venture into the realm of the unknown by...
$25

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the...
$25

Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this 2-hour walking tour led by a local guide. Learn about real ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the...
$26

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a 75-minute, family-friendly Mississippi River Cruise! Enjoy live Captain’s narration as you glide past iconic French...
$26

Join the only company to take you inside one of the stunning Mansions located in the heart of the Garden District. Begin your tour and...
$26

Bring your family on the only kid friendly ghost hunt in town! Your kids will learn ghost hunting techniques as well as use ghost hunting...
$27

All of our tours are authentic places to visit while in New Orleans that tourists don’t get to see. We are proud to support local,...
$27

Get a glimpse into the history and life along the Mighty Mississippi River between Baton Rouge and New Orleans. Experience one-of-a-kind pieces such as Napoleon's...
$27

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this...
$29

Our guides are by far the most skillful and very personally connected to NOLA history and culture, and no one else is doing this exact...
$29

Go inside real haunted locations. Explore the darker side of New Orleans with this 2-hour ghost tour led by a licensed tour guide. Learn about...
$30

New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Alligator Tour
Experience an unforgettable New Orleans swamp and bayou tour as you journey deep into the scenic wetlands of South Louisiana. Board a custom-built pontoon boat...
$30

The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour
The Ghosts of New Orleans Tour will take you to New Orleans' most haunted locations. On this 90-minute ghost tour, you'll learn the secrets of...
$30

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans
Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity...
$30

New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour
Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, explore the grim and...
$30

New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour
Explore the fascinating and historic Cities of the Dead with this 2-hour tour of several New Orleans' cemeteries. This tour cover tomb architecture, history, and...
$30

