Explore Things to Do in Louisiana
Welcome to Louisiana - a state alive with music, flavor, and culture unlike anywhere else in America. Wander the vibrant streets of New Orleans, where jazz fills the air, Creole and Cajun cuisine delights every palate, and historic architecture tells centuries of stories. Explore the scenic bayous and swamps teeming with wildlife, discover the plantations and historic towns along the Great River Road, or immerse yourself in the lively festivals that celebrate Louisiana’s rich heritage. From the soulful rhythms and culinary traditions to outdoor adventures and warm Southern hospitality, Louisiana offers an unforgettable experience for every traveler.
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Our website makes it easy to discover and book unforgettable day trips, tours, excursions, and unique experiences in Louisiana - before you even start your vacation. With real-time availability, detailed activity information, and direct booking with trusted tour operators, you can secure the adventures you want without the stress of last-minute planning or sold-out experiences. Whether you’re seeking outdoor thrills, cultural discoveries, or relaxing local highlights in Louisiana, we give you a simple, reliable way to plan ahead and make the most of every moment of your trip.
Why wait until you arrive in Louisiana to book your tours - only to discover that the ones you want are already full? Click any activity below to learn more about the tour, view availability, and reserve your excursions directly with the tour operators today!
Today's Featured Tours Explore All
Taste of New Orleans: Hands-On Creole Class & Lunch
Starting at $130 | 2.5 Hours
New Orleans
National Food & Beverage Foundation
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Patriot Sportfishing Lodge
Book the entire Patriot Sportfishing Lodge! • 19 Adults or 25 People Family Style! • 1-7 Nights
St Bernard
Private Tours
Patriot Sportfishing Lodge
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Five Hour Trip
Starting at $550 • Private Charter • Up to 6 People • 5 Hours
Madisonville
Private Tours
Louisiana Tours & Rentals
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Baton Rouge Social Saturday
Two Hours • All Ages Welcome • BYO Wine!
Baton Rouge
Two Hours
The Bougie Bar
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Luxury E-Cart Rental
Required Driver Age is 25+ with Valid U.S. Drivers License • Maximum 4 Riders per Cart
New Orleans
2, 4 or 8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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Tandem Skydive
$225 Per Person • Total Time approx 3 hours • Ages 18+ • Weigh Under 215 Pounds
Abita Springs
Gold Coast Skydivers Louisiana Adventures
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VIP Guided Tour - Museum Admission Included
Immersive guided storytelling experience through the lost world of Storyville.
New Orleans
90 minutes
History Tour
New Orleans Storyville Museum
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New Orleans Private Day Tour from Biloxi MS
Pickup from Biloxi/Gulfport MS
Biloxi, New Orleans
8 hours
Private Tours
City Tour, History Tour, Sightseeing Tour, Walking Tour
Vogue Travel & Tours
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Public New Orleans: Shrimp Boil Cabaret Experience
Dinner & Live Music Celebrating New Orleans and The Gulf South!
New Orleans
90 minutes
Private Tours
Food Tour
Shrimp Boil at Mister Gregory's
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Boat Tours Explore All
Private Air Boat Tours
All ages • 1.5 Hours • Up to 20 Passengers • Hotel Pickup Available!
Westwego
Private Tours
Boat Tour
LaBiche Swamp Tours
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Bayou Pontoon Boat Tours
Ages 4+ • 1.5 Hours • Hotel Pickup Available!
Westwego
Boat Tour
LaBiche Swamp Tours
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Bowfishing Charters
All ages • Night Time Bowfishing
Chalmette
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, Environmental Attraction, Fishing, Water Activities
Beyond the French Quarter
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Steamboat NATCHEZ Evening Jazz Cruise - No Meal
All Ages • 2 Hour Cruise • Meal not included - 6pm Boarding / 7pm-9pm Cruise
New Orleans
2 Hours
Boat Tour
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Maurepas Swamp & Plantation Tour
Historic plantation visit, small-boat swamp tour and a delicious Cajun lunch!
Maurepas
9 hours
Private Tours
Boat Tour, Self-Guided Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Beyond the Bayou Tours
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Destrehan Plantation + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All Ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Private Small Boat Swamp Tour
Call to book • Starting at $275 • All Ages • Custom Duration
New Orleans
2 hrs
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour, Swamp Tour
Wild Louisiana Tours
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The Party Queen
Party Boat in the swamp with alligator and wildlife sightings. Up to 22 guests. 1 hr 45mins
New Orleans
1 hour and 45 minutes
Bike Rental, Boat Cruise, Boat Rental, Boat Tour, Booze Cruise, Cruise / Large Boat, Party Boat, River Cruise, Sternwheeler/Riverboat
New Orleans Party Barge
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Oak Alley Plantation + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Antebellum Plantation
5.5 hours • All Ages Welcome • Most Beautiful Plantation!
New Orleans
Boat Tour, Plantation Tour
N’awlins Luxury Tours
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Guided Tours Explore All
Eat Like A Local - New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour
3 Hours to Eat Your Way Through New Orleans Like a Local!
New Orleans
3
Kid-Friendly
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Walking Tour
Bon Moment
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Laura Creole Plantation
5.5 hours • All Ages Welcome • The Best History Tour in the US!
New Orleans
Guided Tour, History Tour, Plantation Tour
N’awlins Luxury Tours
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Glory Days of the Garden District
Return to the glory days of the Garden District
New Orleans
2 Hours
Guided Tour
Arthur Walking Tours
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Louisiana Swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Water Activities
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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New Orleans: Garden District Architecture Walking tour
All Ages · 2 Hours
New Orleans
Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Universal Tour Guide US
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New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour (Up to 24 passengers)
Ages 3+ • 2.5 Hours
New Orleans
Pickup Available, Private Tours
City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
VIP City Tours
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Nature and Wildlife Tour
All ages - Nature-Based Tour near New Orleans
Chalmette
1 Hour 45 min
Boat Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, Photography Tour, Water Activities, Wildlife
Beyond the French Quarter
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Self Guided Tour
Self-Guided Tour of the Home
St Francisville
Guided Tour, Self-Guided Tour
The Myrtles Plantation
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New Orleans Voodoo & French Quarter Cultural Walking Tour
A Voodoo Experience • All Ages Welcome • 1.5-2 hours
New Orleans
1.5-2 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Cemetery Tour, Guided Tour, Walking Tour
Witches Brew Tours
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New Orleans French Quarter Cocktails & History Tour
3-4 Hours • 3 Bar Stops & 1 Food stop
New Orleans
3
Food Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Pub Crawl, Walking Tour
Bon Moment
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Bus Tours Explore All
Whitney Plantation Audio Tour + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Southeast Louisiana swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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3 Hour City/CemeteryTour + Small Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 9 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, City Tour Bus, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Oak Alley Plantation + 3 Hour New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • All ages • Approx. 9 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tours
All Ages • 3 Hours • French Quarter, City Park, Cemeteries, Garden District & More!
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Bus Tour
DBA Adventures in New Orleans
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Whitney Plantation Audio Tour with Transportation
6 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
6 hours
Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Highlights of New Orleans Tour
Private Luxury Transportation Provided!
New Orleans
3 hours
Private Tours
Bus Tour
Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours
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3 Hour City/Cemetery Tour + Covered Boat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from NOLA! • All ages • 40 passenger boats • Approx. 7.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, History Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation, Walking Tour
Louisiana Tour Company
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Haunted Cemetery Bus Tour
2 Hours • Ages 6+
New Orleans
Bus Tour, Cemetery Tour, City Tour, Ghost Tour
Nola Ghost Riders
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Whitney Plantation Guided Tour with Transportation
6 Hours • Guided Tour
New Orleans
6 Hours
Bus Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Museum, Self-Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Louisiana Swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Water Activities
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Bike Tours Explore All
Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
3 to 3.5 Hours • Fun for All Ages
New Orleans
Bike Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Creole Odyssey
Ages 13+ • Mid-City/ Esplanade Ridge
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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Buzz the Crescent Bike Tour
Ages 13+ • 3 Hours • Tour Famous Landmarks!
New Orleans
3 Hours
Bike Tour
Buzz Nola Tours & Rentals
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Heart of the City
3 Hours • Historic Core of New Orleans Tour
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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E-Buzz the Crescent & More
Ages 16+ • 3 Hours • Electric Bike Tour!
New Orleans
3 Hours
Bike Tour
Buzz Nola Tours & Rentals
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Tier 1: The Heritage Pedal Tour
Since 2010 • New Orleans' Original, Iconic Bike Tour
New Orleans
~2-3 Hours
Bike Tour
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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Craft Beer + French Quarter Bike Tour
3 Hours • Ages 21+
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Paved Paradise New Orleans Bike Tours
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Buzz the Garden District & French Quarter Bike Tour
Ages 13+ • 3 Hours • Essence of Southern Charm!
New Orleans
3 Hours
Bike Tour
Buzz Nola Tours & Rentals
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Down by the River Bike Ride
Join us for a bike ride in Norco, LA
New Orleans
2.5-3hrs
Bike Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Louisiana Bucket Brigade
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A Tale of Two Cities
Ages 13+ • Uptown/ Garden District Tour
New Orleans
Bike Tour
Flambeaux Bicycle Tours
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Airboat Tours Explore All
Laura Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
7.5 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Louisiana Swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation, Water Activities
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Destrehan Plantation + Large Airboat Swamp Tour
We pick you up from downtown! • 48" minimum height • 16 passenger boats • Approx. 6.5 hours w drive
New Orleans
Pickup Available
Airboat, History Tour, Museum, Plantation Tour, Swamp Tour, Transportation
Louisiana Tour Company
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Whitney Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 16 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Laura Plantation + Swamp Tour • Small Airboat Ride
Ages 18+ • 7.5 Hours • Seats up to 9 people
Hammond
7.5 Hours
Airboat
See Nola Hospitality
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Laura Plantation + Swamp Tour • Small Airboat Ride
7.5 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Small Airboat Ride
7.5 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Swamp & Bayou Alligator Tour
For all ages! • 3 Hours & 45 Minutes
New Orleans
3 Hours & 45 Minutes
Private Tours
Airboat
New Orleans Steamboat Company
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Whitney Plantation Audio Tour + Swamp Tour • Tour Boat
Southeast Louisiana swamps • 7.5 Hours • All ages!
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat, Boat Tour, Bus Tour, Eco Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour, Shuttle, Sightseeing Tour, Transportation
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Oak Alley Plantation + Swamp Tour • Large Airboat Ride
7.5 Hours • Ages 18+
New Orleans
7.5 hours
Airboat
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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kid-Friendly Tours Explore All
City Bus Tour
2.5 Hours · Every Must-See Neighborhood in NOLA!
New Orleans
2.5 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Bus Tour, City Tour, Guided Tour, History Tour
Tour Orleans
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Fly Fishing
Ages 6+ • Accommodates 2 People • 6 Hours
St Bernard
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Fishing
Reel Southern Fishing Charters
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Walk In Candle Making - Baton Rouge
Walk-In Candle Making | DIY Candle Bar in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge
45 minutes
Kid-Friendly
The Bougie Bar
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Bowfishing Charters
All ages • Night Time Bowfishing
Chalmette
6 Hours
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour, Environmental Attraction, Fishing, Water Activities
Beyond the French Quarter
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Covered Boat and Oak Alley or Laura Plantation Combo Tour
From $130 • Ages 5+ • 7 hours
Luling
7 hours
Kid-Friendly, Pickup Available
Ragin Cajun Airboat Tours
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Private Small Boat Swamp Tour
Call to book • Starting at $275 • All Ages • Custom Duration
New Orleans
2 hrs
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Boat Tour, Swamp Tour
Wild Louisiana Tours
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Luxury E-Cart Rental
Required Driver Age is 25+ with Valid U.S. Drivers License • Maximum 4 Riders per Cart
New Orleans
2, 4 or 8 Hours
Kid-Friendly
FreeWheelin’ Bike Tours
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Airboat Tour
Ages 3+ • 90 Minutes • See our nations largest freshwater swamp-by AIRBOAT!
Henderson
90 Minutes
Kid-Friendly
Boat Tour
Atchafalaya Basin Landing & Swamp Tours
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Double Plantation Tour • Laura & Whitney Audio Tour
7.5 Hours • Ages 6+
New Orleans
7.5
Kid-Friendly
Airboat, Plantation Tour
Crescent City Tours & Transportation
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Victorian Seance: Private
Connect & Channel “Seance experience" Private group 2 locations to choose!
New Orleans
90 min - 2hours
Kid-Friendly, Private Tours
Bloody Mary's Tours
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