Haunted History Tours
Offering a broad range of tours, including voodoo tours, ghost tours, garden tours, and cemetery tours, Haunted History Tours is quickly becoming one of the most popular tourist stops in the city. The voodoo tour is one of the favorites, and it runs on Saturday evenings for about 1 1/2 hours, starting at 7:30 p.m. Garden District tours take place daily, visiting gorgeous places in the historic Garden District of the city, to view spectacular gardens and architecture. Starting at 11:30 a.m., this tour lasts for about two hours, with a senior and discount student prices. Another popular tour is the New Orleans Cemetery History Tour, which takes place twice daily every day except Sunday, and offers an in-depth exploration of the city's oldest cemetery, as well as a viewing of the tomb of the famed voodoo queen, Marie Laveau. Tour start times are 10 a.m. and 1:15 p.m., and last about two hours. Reservations are required for all of the Haunted History Tours.
Haunted History Tours
97 Fontainebleau Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
504-861-2727
hauntedhistorytours.com/
Magic Tours
Garnering industry recognition for the quality of its tours, featuring licensed guides with a genuine love of local culture and lore, Magic Tours offers a variety of New Orleans tour options. The French Quarter Tour explores the original settlement area of the city, taking place daily at 4 p.m., and lasting two hours. A Garden District tour, which includes a visit to the Lafayette Cemetery, takes place twice daily, at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. This tour lasts two hours, taking visitors through what was the most luxurious part of the city to see the gorgeous mansions and gardens. Starting at 8 p.m. and lasting two hours, the Ghosts, Haunts and Voodoo tour is a great favorite, enjoyed by locals and tourists alike. Discount prices for seniors, military and students are available. Reservations are required.
Magic Tours
500 Saint Peter St.
New Orleans, LA 70116-3321
504-588-9693
magictoursnola.com/
Le Monde Creole Tours
This exploration of the Creole culture that has had such an impact on the history of New Orleans has earned national and international attention. In a fascinating tour based on the history of a prominent New Orleans Creole family, visitors will visit beautiful courtyards and historic sites. It tells the tale of five generations of the Locoul family, including its Creole and African branches. The rich cultural history of this family mirrors that of the city itself, making this one of the most popular tours of the city as it wanders its way through all of New Orleans' most famous qualities, including its voodoo heritage, unique cuisine, music and way of life. Starting at 10:30 a.m. daily and lasting two hours, it offers discount rates for students and children. Children under 10 are free, and group discount rates also are available. Reservations are required.
Le Monde Creole Tours
1000 Bourbon St. Suite 332
New Orleans, LA 70130
504-568-1801
www.mondecreole.com/
