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

An airboat tour through Louisiana’s famous swamps is the perfect way to experience the untamed side of New Orleans. Aboard a small airboat (Maximum 13...
$130

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

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

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

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

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 Cool Havana's Top Things to Do in New Orleans, our New Orleans in a Day Tour offers the best of the city in...
$84

New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We...
$35

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

