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Things to do in Louisiana, United States: The Best Night Tours
Louisiana tourism is centered on New Orleans and the North Shore region in the southeastern corner of the state near the Florida border. West of New Orleans is the Great River Road, with the I-10 running to the Mississippi River port capital city of Baton Rogue. West of New Orleans along the Gulf of Mexico, the I-10 cuts through Lafayette and Lake Charles on its way past Abbeville to Texas. Central Louisiana is Lake Country, and home to cities like Alexandria and Natchitoches. In northern Louisiana, the I-20 runs west from Monroe to Bossier City, Shreveport, and East Texas. Unless Louisiana is very familiar and frequent territory, New Orleans will be the top choice for a Louisiana vacation. Though Mardi Gras, music, and the winning ways of the New Orleans Saints football team get the spotlight, there is much more to explore in New Orleans. Within New Orleans choose among Bourbon Street, Royal Street, the Upper and Lower French Quarters, the Warehouse and Central Business District, the Garden District and Uptown, and Mid-City. With street car lines linking the French Quarter to the Garden District, Convention Center, and everywhere else, it is easy for the whole family to get around. If long walks are your exercise, explore the scenic city on foot. An easy two-hour drive from New Orleans brings you to Baton Rogue, Natchitoches and Lake Country. Explore old Beauregard Town in downtown Baton Rogue, the historic homes of the Baton Rogue Garden District, and tour one or several working plantations. Walk the 33-block Historic Landmark District and tour the historic homes and churches of Natchitoches. Relive Spanish Empire history in Louisiana at Fort St. Jean Baptiste State Historic Site. Heading west from New Orleans is Cajun Country and Lafayette with its mix of French, French Canadian (Acadian), Spanish, and Caribbean cultures. Besides Cajun and Creole cookery, explore the Civil War heritage at the Lafayette Museum. Stop by Abbeville to view the courthouse designed by Hayes Town, St. Mary Magdalen Church, and have a seafood meal. With 75 annual festivals Lake Charles is Louisiana's Festival City, and home to the Creole Nature Trail Scenic Byway. Shreveport and Bossier City in northwest Louisiana are casino and entertainment centers. Shreveport is renowned for hosting the Louisiana State Fair in the fall. Plus floral centers, art galleries, and museums. Monroe in the northeast also has notable gardens.
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1. New Orleans Night Sightseeing Flight
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 11 reviews
See the bright lights of New Orleans at night on a 45 or 60 minute sightseeing flight! While listening to commentary from the pilot, relax in a small sightseeing plane that seats a maximum of four passengers. Gaze down at illuminated city attractions such as the Port of New Orleans, Mercedes-Benz Superdome, Mississippi River and more, and admire nighttime views of the French Quarter. If there is a sight that you particularly want to see, simply let the pilot know! The itinerary is flexible and can be tailored to the sights that the group want to see.
Inclusions: Professional commercial pilot certified by the FAA with 20,000 hours of combined experience, Live commentary
Exclusions: Pilot Gratuity, Hotel pickup and drop-off
Reviewed By tiffanyc211
It’s was great experience for us it’s off our bucket list to do this adventure. This was something that I thought about. Thanks
2. New Orleans City Lights Night Helicopter Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 15 reviews
Marvel at the sparkling lights and unparalleled views of New Orleans by night as you soar overhead on a helicopter tour.
Inclusions: Noise Cancelling Headsets, Window Seat for each passenger, On-site parking
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By 383chuckb
I surprised by son on a 30 mile tour around New orleans for his delayed 21st birthday trip. We had an amazing flight, the weather was clear and perfect for the trip. I want to comment the pilot and the ground person for being very knowledgeable, experienced and professional. My son is still talking about the experience and we would both highly recommend it for anyone considering a unique way to see New Orleans.
3. Night Walking Tour through Haunted New Orleans
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
We put our guides together to select the most haunted stories and locations from their years of experience. The result is a "best of" ghost tour featuring our local guides' mysterious and frightening favorites. Want to find out why NOLA is considered America's most haunted city? Our guides will take you on a tour of their favorites in paranormal activity in New Orleans: from LaLaurie Mansion and throughout the French Quarter, be prepared to be terrified and thrilled by eerie presences still lying in wait around every corner. You'll hear stories of mysterious deaths, unspeakable tragedy, and twisted history that have left the spirits of these unfortunate souls to continue to walk amongst the very places you'll visit on this tour.
Inclusions: 2 hour walking tour of the best ghost stories of the city., In person english speaking tour guide.
Exclusions: Gratuities, Parking Fees
Reviewed By Mstoneking7
Randy was amazing. Great storyteller, very animated. He had a wonderful knack for starting at the end of a story and then giving the buildup to that point, which was a nice change of pace. Great sense of humor and he had some personal anecdotes/connections to share that made it fun.
4. New Orleans Drunk Spirits Pub Crawl Tour
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
Combine the insatiable nightlife of the French Quarter with the storied past that hangs over our city. Our uniquely qualified, experienced guides will unearth for you what only the locals know but dare not speak. Hear tales of the broken-hearted and murderous, the forlorn and the strong on this 2-hour excursion through New Orleans' oldest neighborhood. … And if you think vampires are merely the lore of superstitious imagination, think again. The vampiric culture, its customs, and strange potions await the brave and the foolish alike. We will take you on a journey back in time to experience the carnage of pirates. This is your chance to delve into the ancient stories that plague New Orleans to this day through the eyes of local concoctions. 21 and over only. Guided tour included. Drinks not included. Tour may be modified due to COVID-19.
Inclusions: Licensed, Local Tour Guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By K4761SNryanc
So fun! Jody was awesome! We enjoyed every moment! We learned a lot about New Orleans. Highly recommended!
5. Cemetery Bus Tour in New Orleans
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 16 reviews
Enjoy a 2-hour cemetery bus tour while local historian guides share with you the amazing history of New Orleans. Explore these cities of the dead under moonlight and be on lookout for paranormal activity! Feel free to bring a drink for the ride and don't forget your camera.
Inclusions: Driver and Guide, Live commentary on board, Air-conditioned vehicle, Use an EMF reader to search for ghosts!
Exclusions: Gratuities
Reviewed By ballenta1121
This pub crawl was awesome! Coby was our tour guide, and he was very knowledgeable about the ghost history in New Orleans and surrounding areas. The tour was very well organized. Coby took us to multiple bars of different varieties, and we got to try the famous Voodoo Daiquiri and Hurricane drinks! Coby has a history in paranormal investigations and is a local from the area. Loved his accent! He gave us plenty of time at each stop to take pictures and ask questions. We learned about some really spooky New Orleans history on this tour, and I would highly recommend!! It is a walking tour, so make sure to wear comfy walking shoes!
6. Haunted Crawl: New Orleans Exclusive Haunted Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 42 reviews
New Orleans is infamous for it's savage and tumultuous past which allegedly has left much of the historic French Quarter, haunted. The Haunted Crawl takes you on a 90-minute tour through the most haunted neighborhood in America, taking you to REAL buildings and homes where these horrors took place. Your tour guide will answer any questions about the stories and hauntings of the eerily creepy history of the oldest sector of the city. You will hear the REAL story and timeline behind the Lalaurie Mansion, Marie Laveau and everything that wasn't explained in American Horror Story. As a bonus, you will find out which celebrities have and still own homes in the French Quarter, where the scenes from famous movies were filmed and who loves this city so much they purchased a mausoleum to be buried in. We have ONE guide and he has over 3,000 tours under his belt and we're confident you will love his stories. This is a boutique haunted tour, we believe in QUALITY, not quantity.
Inclusions: Experienced guide
Exclusions: We encourage you to bring a beverage on the CRAWL, after all it's New Orleans and you can have your drink outside! However, drinks are not included in the price of the CRAWL.
Reviewed By austim
I had just done a photo tour earlier in the week for 3x as much money and had to wait 2 days to get the photos. While I got a couple good shots, I could have everything from the shots I got on this tour. The locations the angles, inspiration for poses. It also felt very collaborative, the guide knew exactly what to do to get the best Instagram shots but was also 100% open to my ideas. On the website there is a private tour option. If you can, I would highly recommend it. What is even better, if you know how to edit or what your preferred filters are, you will be ready to post the same day, not having to wait.
7. Adults Only Ghost, Voodoo, Vampire & Horror Tour
Overall Ratings
4.8 based on 446 reviews
Let's embark on a journey together as we unearth New Orlean’s most sinister figures. Listen to the haunting whispers of a tragic lover and sink into the madness of vampirism. Partake of Elixirs, leave offerings of baubles and beads, and pray it's enough to keep the demons at bay. Raven’s Omen will pull you into the seductive spirits of murder, suicide, and the paranormal. Every tour is unique and brought to you by a member of our community that is well-versed in the dark history of New Orleans. This tour is strictly for 18 and over. Please be advised, we do not enter any buildings. This is an outdoor walking tour. Please arrive at the check in location 30 minutes prior to departure. Late arrivals will not be guaranteed a spot on tour.
Inclusions: Narrated walking tour with licensed 5-star tour guide
Exclusions: Please be advised, we do not enter the locations mentioned
Reviewed By K4761SNryanc
So fun! Jody was awesome! We enjoyed every moment! We learned a lot about New Orleans. Highly recommended!
8. New Orleans Premium VIP Bar & Club Crawl
Overall Ratings
4.7 based on 44 reviews
Drinks and Drink Specials Our guides will get you set up with the best drink specials and VIP entry at every club! Imagine yourself walking by every person waiting to get in the club and then you get a free shot when you walk in! You're definitely VIP. Party Games! When you join our crawl there are drinking games right from the start! Our guides will get you and your friends set up for a Flip Cup Tournament with everyone else on the crawl. The best part? The alcohol is FREE! Most Exclusive Venues There are HUNDREDS of bars in New Orleans and you'll have the inside scoop on the BEST spots in town while you're on the crawl! Just show up and we’ll take care of EVERYTHING else. Your Best Night in New Orleans Our Professional Party Hosts make sure you’re having a great time, meeting other people just like you from all over the world who love to PARTY! Our Team has experience running parties in Las Vegas, Miami and Ibiza - we'll make sure you have a CRAZY night in New Orleans!
Inclusions: Some drinks and drink specials are provided through the event. These may vary depending on the event you select.
Exclusions:
Reviewed By austim
I had just done a photo tour earlier in the week for 3x as much money and had to wait 2 days to get the photos. While I got a couple good shots, I could have everything from the shots I got on this tour. The locations the angles, inspiration for poses. It also felt very collaborative, the guide knew exactly what to do to get the best Instagram shots but was also 100% open to my ideas. On the website there is a private tour option. If you can, I would highly recommend it. What is even better, if you know how to edit or what your preferred filters are, you will be ready to post the same day, not having to wait.
9. New Orleans Haunted Ghost Tour
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 31 reviews
Explore the haunted side of New Orleans with this two-hour ghost tour led by a local historian. Learn about real ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property; this is not about theatrics. This is the only historically accurate tour.
Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Professional guide
Exclusions: Drinks, Gratuities, Transportation to/from attractions
Reviewed By ballenta1121
This pub crawl was awesome! Coby was our tour guide, and he was very knowledgeable about the ghost history in New Orleans and surrounding areas. The tour was very well organized. Coby took us to multiple bars of different varieties, and we got to try the famous Voodoo Daiquiri and Hurricane drinks! Coby has a history in paranormal investigations and is a local from the area. Loved his accent! He gave us plenty of time at each stop to take pictures and ask questions. We learned about some really spooky New Orleans history on this tour, and I would highly recommend!! It is a walking tour, so make sure to wear comfy walking shoes!
10. Haunted Pub Crawl in New Orleans
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 200 reviews
Explore the intoxicatingly haunted side of the New Orleans French Quarter with this two hour Haunted Pub Crawl led by a local licensed guide. Learn about real haunted ghost stories at haunted locations throughout the French Quarter which have been verified by historical research done at each property. This tour is all about fun and we make sure to stop by the best haunted bar locations in the city. You will have time to get drinks along the way at one or more of these stops. You must be 21 years of age to go on this tour.
Inclusions: Local guide, All Fees and Taxes
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
Reviewed By 835kayleeb
Had a great time during the tour we got to view a cemetery that only our tour group was granted permission to see. The guide was super friendly and knowledgeable, as well as entertaining. Also, enjoyed the break to get some beignets and coffee.
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