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

New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class
Join us for a True New Orleans style brunch! The South is known for Brunch, so let us show you how it’s done in New...
$153.85

This tour lets you exercise your legs while taking in beautiful views of the French Quarter. Experience the sights, sounds, and culture of New Orleans...
$15.75

Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour
The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will...
$60

Experience the vibrant flavors of New Orleans like never before on our culinary city tour! As you ride through the historic streets of the Big...
$200

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

Participants will delve into the neighborhood's unique story, learning about the wealthy Americans who developed the area, the stunning Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and...
$30

New Orleans Guided Kayak Swamp Tour
Experience the mysterious beauty of the Louisiana wetlands on a guided kayak tour through the legendary Maurepas Swamp. Voodoo Swamp Tours offers an immersive paddle...
$49

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

New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight
See the bright lights of New Orleans at night on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight! While listening to commentary from the pilot, relax...
$189.34

Explore Louisiana history on a combo tour of St. Joseph and Felicity Plantations, two working sugarcane farms in Vacherie. See preserved plantation houses, original outbuildings...
$46

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

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

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...
$86.70

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

WEST-AFRICAN Captured for their agricultural and construction skills, their work created the Louisiana colony and influenced all segments of the newly-forming Creole culture, best seen...
$78

Discover the essence of New Orleans with a walking tour of the French Quarter, guided by a certified, multilingual local expert. Immerse yourself in a...
$49

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

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

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within...
$245

New Orleans’ food, like the city itself, is impossible to compare. On this six-hour tour, we explore the roots of Creole cuisine through neighborhood restaurants,...
$175

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...
$53.35

