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

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

New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour
Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot....
$63

Covered Boat Swamp Tour
Experience the Louisiana Bayou! Join us on a fun filled slow boat tour led by a professional Captains. Learn all about the unique swamp wildlife,...
$36

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

Because I am a long-term resident of the French Quarter, i can afford guests an insider's perspective of this unique neighborhood. My goal is to...
$40

Our Twilight Tour was created for upper elementary aged kids- those ready for deeper questions, critical thinking, and curiosity about the "what-ifs". Like our Spooky...
$30

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

Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground...
$35

Discover one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods – the Garden District. Wander past grand antebellum mansions, see the Lafayette Cemetery and explore...
$15

Explore New Orleans in four hours with a Grammy-nominated musician—beignets and photos included! Join a small-group or private citywide driving tour through the city’s neighborhoods,...
$83

Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as...
$35

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Pass by 4 Plantations and enjoy in-depth guided tours of...
$279

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...
$137

Pirates of the Quarter Tours
Explore the vibrant French Quarter with a Pirate and discover its rich history and fascinating tales. These incredible storytellers are going to explain what life...
$38

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

We want to share with you the New Orleans that made us who we are, as we bike through the historic and colorful neighborhoods of...
$55

Our New Orleans French Quarter tour is a downloadable audio tour that can be taken at any time and pace. Download the app to your...
$15

Inspired by City Helicopter Tours's Top Things to Do in New Orleans, our New Orleans in a Day Tour offers the best of the city...
$84

Learn the history & architecture of the beautiful Garden District & Magazine Street. Your guide will take you to see residences of Anne Rice, Sandra...
$37

We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will...
$35

Discover and explore the French Quarter's history and culture with a Master Storyteller.. This tour will make your New Orleans visit more meaningful and will...
$21

