The Most Delicious Tours in New Orleans

French Quartour Kids

★★★★★ 5 (44)

"Ya'll. I knew this was going to be fun for my kiddos. But I really underestimated how much *I* was going to love it. First things first. This tour the best thing you can do with kids in the Quarter. If your kids love history (or even if they don't) the teen tour is an absolute must! Our tour guide Richard taught us about the history of the Mighty Mississippi, the elaborate initials in Jackson Square and the savage lady they belonged to and much, much more. He entertained us and gave us pop quizzes all along the way.Secondly, if you're local and turn your nose up at this then you're missing out! If you're visiting with your kids I highly recommend this tour! Kid friendly French Quarter? That's a win-win."

Hermann-Grima House

★★★★★ 4.5 (64)

"Was in NOLA for a work trip recently and had some time to do some touring. I was very interested in seeing a historical home and this one hit all the marks. The tour guide was very knowledgeable and painted a very vivid picture on how life used to be for the people who lived in this home along with their slaves. I always thought of slaves in a plantation setting and never in city life. It was great to be able to see where they lived, cooked, did laundry and gain insight on the daily chores etc. the home was lovely and well preserved. There was also a lovely gift shop to browse as well. I truly recommend this tour for any history buffs or anyone wanting to take a glimpse into the past."

Honey Island Swamp Tours

★★★★★ 4.7 (440)

"Great, two hour tour along the Old Pearl River and it's swampy offshoots. We saw lots of alligators, birds, and raccoons. No wild hogs, unfortunately.We did see multiple alligators "jump" for marshmallows, about 2/3 of their bodies rising out of the water to snap the treat, which was both cool but also felt very staged... like a dolphin show at SeaWorld kind of. My kids ate it up, but my favorite aspect of the tour was actually hearing about growing up on the bayou, how the river has changed as a consequence of the surrounding development, and the life of people who still occupy the floating houses along the river, many of which are decrepit. The tour guide was knowledgeable and knew that area like the back of his hand. I'm not sure there was any question about those swamps he couldn't answer!One thing I'd note: the best seats in the house are definitely the ones near the guide. Also, I'm not sure if this was a fluke or if it's easier to turn the boat in one direction, but every single alligator and racoon "trick" was done on the side of the boat to the guide's right. It's not a big boat, so everyone on there could definitely see, but if you're strategically looking for the best spot for your short little kids, I would choose the seats at the back of the boat that face forward (behind the guide) or get as close to the guide as you can (and possibly aim for his right).Perhaps the most amazing thing we saw on the tour was not all the alligators, but all the people INNERTUBING on the river right next to them! I guess those guys snap up enough marshmallows every day to leave the legs of little seven year olds swimming in the water alone.Cute little gift shop - reasonably priced souvenirs. Cash only for everything."

New Orleans Jogging Tours

★★★★★ 5 (10)

"I am so glad that we decided to sign-up for this running tour for our first morning in NOLA! Our tour guide Kendrick was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city as well as modern New Orleans. We opted for the 6:00 a.m. tour so we got to see the sun come up and the city wake up. I love running in new cities because you see things from an entirely different perspective! The pace was moderate, I stopped my Garmin when we stopped at a landmark, and I had our running pace at a little under 12:00 minute mile. I typically run a little faster but not being used to the humidity, I was glad for a slower pace to be able to enjoy the run. This tour was the perfect way to start our trip to orient ourselves to the city and make room for all the delicious food we were going to eat!"

Oak Alley Plantation, Restaurant & Inn

★★★★☆ 4 (598)

"The tickets are expensive to visit this plantation at around $28 per person and it is in the middle of nowhere - so you need to drive yourself if you have a car - or you'll book a tour with transportation 1.5 hours each way from New Orleans. We booked a 4.5 hour tour with transport and had 2 hours here to explore and do the tour. The ground are beautiful - the house was OK - the main star of the visit was the gorgeous Oak Alley for which the plantation was named which s about 0.5 miles to walk down some ancient oaks with a framing view of the home. Also, the cafe and restaurant and a nice gift shop were great and service/food at the restaurant was surprisingly good.Our tour of the home lasted about 25 minutes and it was decent - but I heard another guide going into far more detail about slavery and some of the artifacts in the upstairs rooms than we were told... so as with all tours like this of older historic properties, it's hit or miss. I don't think I would recommend this to someone on it's own as I just don't feel it was worth it to spend a half day and 3 hours round trip on a bus to see it. If you have your own car and can explore around or see something else and the other plantations on the same road - that's probably more worth it - but it wasn't something I felt was worth the time away from other things we could've done in the city for a half a day."

Torres'cajun Swamp Tours

★★★★☆ 4.3 (6)

"The drive out to Thibodaux was really fascinating. We saw a variety of apparently wealhy and poor homes, but almost none of them had trees or bushes between the house and the street, but instead just big swaths of grass, gravel, or cement. The lack of plants in the front yard made the houses looked naked to me, which was bizarrely intriguing. Just cars and houses and the occasional tricycle or trampoline.Once we arrived, we had a lovely tour with Captain Brian. The boat ride was relaxing and informative, through a wide and still canal, with gorgeous lush flora and fauna all around. Captain Brian was very knowledgeable about the swamps as well as the local wildlife, but he's fairly dry. He gave it a good effort and tried to make it fun, and even cracked a few jokes. Somebody asked "where's the marshmallows?" and he replied wittily that the marshmallows were holding us in anticipation, as we didn't want to have all of our fun at once. It was fun to see Brian throw marshmallows into the water and watch (and photograph) the gators snapping them up, and we definitely had plenty of opportunity before the end of the day. Interestingly, this is the only parish where it's legal to feed the alligators, and when I asked Brian why he was able to explain to me about the ethics of alligator hunting, and why this particular parish it was acceptable to feed them as long as one did it properly. It was also fascinating to learn about tagging, and how every season gator skins get cut in a certain way to identify what year they're from (without ever repeating the pattern).As we were making our way back to the dock, Brian pulled out a huge (in my eyes) alligator head and passed it around so we could all check it out. This was fun and informative to see up close, and also made for some fun photos.My recommendation: the tour would have been more interesting if they made it more personal. It would have been interesting to hear about his family's experience, and what it's like living out in the bayous of Louisiana. All the same, I can easily recommend a swamp tour. It's a fairly short tour, but I felt like short was the perfect length, as it's a little boring compared to the rest of New Orleans."

N'awlins Luxury Tours

★★★★★ 5 (27)

"I booked a tour of the Whitney Plantation with this company and had an excellent experience. The Whitney is the only plantation that focuses on slavery, and is in fact a slavery museum. This is important, because plantations are not just pretty historic houses. I don't know if the focus of the other plantations has shifted to include slavery in the last year (Laura and Oak Alley), but I think this is a distinction worth noting. Our friendly driver picked us up in a small bus with comfortable seats and large windows. The company does pickups at both hotels and sometimes Airbnb's. The plantations are all located at least an hour outside downtown New Orleans, and she kept us engaged with lots of facts and stories about the area along the way, and answered our many questions. The ride back was also comfortable.The museum itself was incredible, I recommend it to everyone who has the time to make the trip. Tours can be combined, so you can also go on swamp tours and such - check out their website!"

Carriage Rides by Robin Coffey

★★★★★ 4.7 (29)

"One of the highlights of our trip. Robin and her Mule Cadillac were great! We did a 60 minute tour all over the Quarter. She's full of personality and very informative. She knows this city inside and out. Great stories from the past were passed on. Some informative, some sad, and some creepy! Hey, it was almost Halloween! She's funny too.I would highly recommend her carriage ride to anyone. She picked us up right at our hotel. She was on time, and that hour was so much fun. The whole family had a wonderful time."

Louisiana Bow Fishing

★★★★★ 5 (1)

"Great time and super helpful guides. Definitely a fun activity to try out with a small group!"

Machu Picchu Tours

★★★★☆ 4.4 (55)

"4 stars because it wasn't clearly communicated cash was needed for the quoted price. We ended up paying 10% more because we used our card for parking. Also, Angel was a bit abrupt and talked over me when calling to get picked up from my cruise. Overall, it was a decent experience."

Wild Louisiana Tours

★★★★★ 4.8 (138)

"We just finished our private tour with captain Josh and had the most wonderful time! Captain josh was amazing and so knowledgeable. He was also really friendly and good vibes all around. We ran a little bit late and he was very patient and understanding which we really appreciated.The tour was so worth it! We highly recommend to everyone! If you happen to Captain Josh, you're lucky and in for a wonderful time! Don't forget your gratuities for the wonderful captain and his hard work!"

Old River Road Plantation Adventure

★★★★★ 4.6 (64)

"Review #1054I had Jacques as my driver. Here is how our tour (Laura Plantation and Oak Alley Plantation Tour 8:00 am - 2:00 pm, $95.4/person) breaks down:7:35 AM - pick up from Sheraton on Canal Street (actual pick up was at 7:30 AM, as the driver was a few minutes early, but so were we)8 AM - finish picking up all passengers in the city8:45 AM - brief plantation stops (photo ops) on the way there to Oak Alley Plantation9:20 AM - arrive at the main entrance, tickets distribution, and bathroom break outside of the Oak Alley gate (small stalls with running water/soap, but it is clean)9:30 AM - wait in line for the tour9:40 AM - tour of the Oak plantation (30 mins official tour by the plantation)10:55 AM - meet up at the other parking lot for pick up11:10 AM - arrive at Laura Plantation and bathroom break first (again small stalls with running water/soap but clean)11:20 AM - official tour for Laura begins12:30 PM - tour concludes, and we go straight to the bus12:40 PM - pick up passengers from Evergreen Plantation and drive back to the city1:30 pm PM - get dropped off/picked up (by a different driver) at a gas station and the rest of the bus proceeds to the lunch/swamp tour2:10 PM PM - get dropped off at our hotelWhen I researched plantation tours, I wanted to visit at least two but didn't want to take up my whole day for it. This trip was the best in terms of the trip arrangement and value. So I opted for the half day tour with Old River. It is not cheap but definitely worth it!"

Flagship Limousine

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (5)

"Can't say enough about the customer service, communication and professionalism. My elderly parents and their friends were scheduled to take a cruise on America Cruise Lines and realized they would be getting into New Orleans during the height of Mardi Gras. I was worried because they aren't seasoned travelers and my mom needs wheelchair assistance. I called Flagship, explained the situation and they were so accommodating. They didn't price gouge even though it was a pickup during a very busy Mardi Gras. They sent a confirmation to me the day before with the drivers name and cell number. I contacted him (Roger) with a question he responded very quickly. My parents were due to arrive today in New Orleans. I had not heard if they made it or if they found the driver. About an hour ago I got an email from Roger that they were on the ship safely! Thank you!!!"

Hebert Brothers Transportation

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We used HB transportation for airport shuttle to our Air BNB and they were excellent. So much fun, the bus was awesome and our driver, Eddie, was excellent! Will definitely use them again!"

NOLA Black Car

★★★★★ 4.9 (28)

"Nola Black Car is the BEST Limousine service in New Orleans... Customer-Service is thru the roof...This Past Thanksgiving Holiday .. I flew from LAX to New Orleans .. And my driver .. Mohammed .. Picked me up at the airport in New Orleans And drove me to Mobile, Alabama .. He returned Saturday after Thanksgiving & drove me back to the airport .. To board my return flight to LA...Thank-You Mohammed for your continued service...Mohammed is professional & always on time... Great conversation .. Might I add .. The Denali SUV'S are immaculate...Happy-Holidays Mohammed...See you next year...Thank-You!-Grateful-ms. glen"

Riverboat City of New Orleans

★★★★☆ 3.6 (38)

"A group of us recently experienced the evening jazz cruise while in town. The boarding process was very easy and since we didn't purchase the dinner package we were sent up to the 3rd and 4th decks. The 3rd deck has indoor and outdoor space while the 4th deck is all outdoor. Before starting our tour we were given some facts about the boat and the river and then we were off. The cruise heads down the river 6 miles and then turns around to head back. We enjoyed how quiet and peaceful sitting outside on the decks were. Some of our group had a great time dancing to the band who sounded great. The bar never had a big line and had a nice selection of drinks and snacks to choose from. Overall we had a good time and would like to visit again during the day to try a sightseeing tour."

Insta-Gator Ranch & Hatchery

★★★★★ 4.8 (96)

"We have been here three times with the kids, once for a tour and twice for baby alligator hatching. This is such a unique and fun thing to do with kids, and it's also interesting for adults too! This is a family, run business, and they are all so kind and knowledgeable. Tours happen year-round, but hatching baby alligators only happens in August. If you are looking for a fun and unique thing to do with kids, I would definitely recommend it"

The Concierge Connection

★★★☆☆ 3.4 (7)

"Highly recommend this company! Jesse and keila truly went above and beyond to make sure we had an amazing experience in New Orleans. Concierge connection was a surprising perk to our Airbnb booking. They provided reasonably priced, safe luggage storage, transportation to and from the airport, and would help make recommendations and book tours during your stay. Their building also had a nice little lounge with a bathroom, bar, and small shop with snacks and toiletries so you have everything you need while you wait to check in! Above all else, Jesse and keila were so friendly and accommodating! When they saw that we'd rented a studio for two people to save money, they upgraded us to a one bedroom apartment! They made us feel so welcome, always greeting us with a smile or high five. Airport transport was clean, safe, and efficient. Also, cheaper than an Uber!! Will definitely be back on my next visit to New Orleans!"

Gray Line New Orleans

★★★★☆ 4.2 (449)

"We booked our tour via Viator as they had a good cancelation policy. You could give them 24 hours notice and get a full refund. The other tour groups are non refundable and due to the ever changing winter weather you never know. As it turns out there was no rain on the forecast. It was just going to be cold so we bundled up.The tour was done by Grey Line Tours. It was fabulous. We were instructed to meet at the Natchez dock at the lighthouse. We checked in at the lighthouse and were told to go to stand in lane 1. Note, go to the bathroom before showing up. There isn't one close by and none in the bus.The process was easy to check in. You were given a QR code, but they just checked off your name instead.The bus was heated and not too hot. It was very comfortable and I was able to take off my jacket and I was ok wearing my sweater.The tour guide used a mic and talked the whole time. It was a lengthy ride. Pointing out other plantations and other roadside finds. He gave us history and background. Everything could be heard clearly too. That was a big plus with such a large group.When we got to the plantation and swamp he let those guides take over and he just waited around till we were done. If we had questions he was available and some took him up on that offer.I would highly recommend this tour company. It exceeded our expectations."

Cajun Critters Swamp Tour

★★★★★ 4.7 (51)

"Captain James is what makes this tour authentic and fun! After Tiffany Haddish talked about her Groupon and swamp tour experience on a late night tv show, I knew I had to go on a swamp tour when I had a chance to visit NOLA. There were quite a few swamp tours on Groupon. I chose this one because of the reviews and the boat is covered. I purchased the Groupon and then called the number. I left a voice message. Captain James called me back within a couple hours. I told him I had purchased a Groupon. He asked for the voucher code so I provided it to him. He said he had me plus a guest down for the tour. When we arrived to the building (light blue and a bit worn), we saw a man. It turned out to be Captain James. We told him our names and he confirmed we were on his list. While we waited for the others, he told us some stories about himself, which were very interesting and informative. We left at the scheduled time. Thankfully, it was overcast so it wasn't too hot even though it was around 1:30 PM. We saw a gator not even 5 minutes into the tour. Captain James said they love the marshmallows he gives them so they know his schedule better than he does. During the tour, we saw multiple alligators. We also saw birds and Captain James told us about the trees and plants we saw. It was a very fun and interesting tour. With the Groupon, you cannot beat this deal for such a great experience. I highly suggest this swamp tour!"

Big Easy Swamp Adventures

★★★★★ 4.5 (31)

"A must when exploring Louisiana! Our tour guide was wonderful and very informative. This tour on the air boat has made it to my favorite excursion ever. I held a baby alligator. Totally recommend!"

Tours by Isabelle

★★★★★ 4.6 (244)

"This review is for the "Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans" optionOne of the highlights of my trip to New Orleans last weekend. Seems like there are several options for swamp tours but THIS is the one I highly recommend, and so happy I ended up with. As a solo traveler, I booked this one mainly because I was seeking hotel pick-up and a help with securing a small group airboat booking. Glad I did it- I received texts prior and day-of to ensure I was clear on pick-up and logistics.Driver was Dexter who was efficient with pick-up of all those in our group. Upon arrival, everything went smoothly with check-in (getting waivers signed, assigning you to specific airboats via kitschy-sounding "boarding pass" names). These guys are pros for sure, and "family-owned" you can tell throughout the establishment and workings (including their house cat who roams the premises, ha!) We were able to survey the shop/merch, decor, and had fangirl moment when we encountered the founder, Randy, who was so kind and happily took photos with us.The tour itself was so fun/exciting. You get it all- history of the swamp (including flora/fauna), Q&A re: alligators, alligator sightings, high-speed airboat treks, list goes on.Our operator was Dalton who was AMAZING. SO engaging, sweet, funny, and just so great with our eclectic group from all over the country. Highly recommended.More details/photos with the specific operator here: https://yelp.to/ce1lfFCbUo"

Soul of NOLA Tours

★★★★★ 5 (6)

"Although I have been to NOLA many times it was my husbands first trip. I booked a tour through Grey Line before we left. Thirty minutes before our tour I called to verify our pick up location and was informed our tour had been cancelled. Nobody bothered to call to let me know, and I was informed that there were no other tours scheduled.I spoke to the staff at our hotel and he recommended Cassandra. When I spoke to Cassandra I told her the main areas I wanted my husband to see and some of our interests. She informed me of the length of the tour and a very reasonable price. In fact, it was exactly what I was gonna pay for a generic group bus tour!Cassandra put together a personalized tour that fit our needs perfectly. We absolutely loved Cassandra. We saw everything we wanted.Even with the many tours I have been on in NOLA I learned so much more from Cassandra. Her knowledge and passion for the city is unmatched! The vehicle was very nice, comfortable and cool. I will never book through a big company again. Cassandra will be my go to for any future tours in NOLA!"

Southern Style Tours

★★★★☆ 4 (237)

"I would not recommend this tour. Honestly this is not who I wanted to tour with but the hotel I stayed at "highly recommend " Southern Style Tours after my original scheduled tour cancelled on me twice because they didn't have enough people. August is not considered tourist season in NO.Our driver Bob was very kind, however he is a story teller and telling a story outside in almost 100 degree weather at a cemetery for almost 30 minutes is unacceptable. On top of that he closed the bus while giving his 30 minute tour of the cemetery. An elderly lady literally had to sit on a tombstone while someone with her went and get water at the gas station up the street. Me personally, I stood under a tree talking to a nice lady that sells homemade pralines outside the cemetery. I watched two tour busses come and go within 10 minutes. To make matters worse the check engine light was on and the AC wasn't working properly, nor was his microphone. The whole tour was a hot mess. I've been on a different tours here in New Orleans so I had something to compare it to, this was a strong no for me."

Witches Brew Gallery & Haunted Sanctuary

★★★★☆ 4.3 (3)

"I feel bad to give three stars to this cute little shop. Unfortunately they are connected to the haunted tours that are definitely not up to par compared to the others in the city. I would suggest you stop in and take a look at what the shop has to offer, it's quite unique and the gentleman who runs the counter is full of knowledge. The tour is on the other hand are full of something..."

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen

★★★★☆ 4.3 (924) • $$$

"Thank You - Captain Al & Captain Bert, Captain Brian and Captain Gordon, And Your Wonderful Team, for making a Visit to New Orleans Beyond Memorable.Our Tour Groups are Always Delighted by the Jazz Dinner Cruise.....The Food -The Views -The Music & The Hospitality.... Exceptional!!!Don't Miss the Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Creole Queen while In New Orleans!!!"

St Alphonsus Art and Cultural Center

★★★★★ 5 (2)

"We were wandering by in-between brunch and a bloody mary run when we happened to pass by the open doors of St. Alphonsus. As a Jewish recovering Catholic (I know, don't ask), I don't often find myself in churches, but this one seemed so beautiful and welcoming that I asked my friend if we could check it out.An extremely friendly man whose name I feel terrible for forgetting greeted us and gave us a tour. He explained a bit about the history of the church, how Ann Rice used to come to service here as a child, how it was abandoned in the 80's and then restored and re-opened by preservationists and community activists. Now it functions as an event/concert space and cultural center, with a small museum in the back and art sprinkled throughout. We got to walk up to the altar and stand in the confessionals. This is definitely worth a visit if you're nearby, even if it's just to have a chat with a friendly, knowledgeable local in a beautiful setting."

Friends of The Cabildo

★★★★☆ 4.2 (41)

"Just went on the annual Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour (Dec 27-29) and it was amazing. Appreciated the very rare opportunity to tour inside a number of these historic French Quarter residences with a focus on holiday traditions of the early Creoles in New Orleans.We visited Beauregard-Keyes House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House,1850 House, and Spring Fiesta. Each location had its own speakers giving interesting remarks, telling stores, and taking questions. Our favorite location was Spring Fiesta with a beautiful Christmas tree and brighter lighting in the parlor."

Destrehan Plantation

★★★★☆ 4.2 (113)

"We had beautiful weather for our 2:00 tour at the plantation. Ann was our guide and she was excellent! The tour was informative and educational and interesting. I was surprised to learn about indigo as the original crop and then sugar cane being grown later. Thomas Jefferson's and Napoleon's connection with the Louisiana Purchase and Destrehan was very interesting also. The grounds and buildings included in the tour are also informative. There is an area that hosts a talk about the slave revolt of 1811. It is incorporated throughout the tour how terrible slaves were treated and their living conditions and the roles of enslaved people in running the plantation so I don't quite understand the one star from a previous reviewer. That being said, this is a worthwhile trip if you want to spend a few hours learning some local and country history"

Segway Nation Tours

★★★★★ 4.9 (18)

"We booked our tour online on their website after finding it by doing an internet search.The office itself is on Canal St about 10-15 minute walk from the French Quarter where our timeshare was. The Segway itself was in good condition. Helmets are provided. And there's a small backpack attached to the Segway where you can put some personal belongings.As there were eight of us it made it into a private tour. Of the eight, six of us had previous Segway experience.Kim was our Segway guide. He was very patient with the newbies. He provided hands on Segway instruction for the newbies and a review for the rest of us. We went on a tour of the French Quarter. We covered a lot of ground via the Segway. Our two hour tour was extended which was great of Kim. Anytime we wanted to stop and take a breather, it was o.k.Kim made sure there were photo ops on Bourbon St and the Riverwalk area. Our first stop was the St Louis Cemetery # 2 & #1. Kim explained the history of the cemeteries. From there we made other stops that are typically included in a walking tour of the French Quarter.He being a chef also made some foodie suggestions at the conclusion of our tour."

French Quarter Walking Tour by National Park Service

★★★★★ 4.5 (14)

"Another 5 stars for Ranger Jim and his free 1-hour walking tour. Jim is wonderfully engaging -- the kind of guy you just want to sit back and listen to no matter what the heck he might be talking about. He paints a rough sketch of New Orleans history for those without a clue. It's a nice level of detail, though I would have loved even more.One cautionary note: this is no longer a true French Quarter tour -- the Park Service has apparently been strong-armed by the commercial tour services, and the tour is now limited to the peripheries. That doesn't mean you shouldn't do it; it just means you may want to supplement with a paid tour. Jim recommends the one by the Friends of the Cabildo for $15.Other tips: the gate opens at 9am and the tour starts at 9:30. Sometimes it fills up fast (25 spots total, I think), so you might consider getting there right at 9 or even a few minutes before. Once you pick up your ticket to lock in your spot, you can run over to Cafe Du Monde, get your bag of beignets, and get back to the tour by 9:30. Don't forget to make a donation to the Park Service."

Southern Seaplane Inc

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"I just got back from attending their sea plane training program. I can't begin to state how much fun and how rewarding the experience was. My few day's there have definitely made me a better pilot. I suspect their bayou based location made the training more enjoyable and more real-world-practical than just flying circles in and out of a large lake. I was very happy with quality of the instruction material, instructor professionalism, and the level of detail they covered. I would go back there again in a split second. I have already recommended them to members of my local pilot club. My only regret is I wish Yelp would allow me to rate them with more than 5 stars!My biggest thanks to everyone on the Southern Seaplane staff!Ken K"

Crescent City Helicopters

★★★★★ 5 (3)

"I have taken two tours from Crescent City Helicopters. Once on my own in 2010 and when I came back with the rest of my family I made sure we went up again. The view from above New Orleans is wonderful: the packed crowds of the Jazz Festival, the Mississippi River's winding turns through the city and swamps, the city skyline and the Superdome. On my solo helicopter tour they removed the door to the copter so I could get even better photos. When my wife went along the doors stayed on. Our pilots were informative, friendly and we felt safe the entire time. They operate their helicopters out of New Orleans Lakefront Airport (KNEW) from the Flightline First's gate."

Grey Line Tours

★★★★☆ 4.3 (79)

"This is a well-oiled machine! I booked our tour through Get Your Guide which I've used all over the world (Paris, Germany, Turkey, USA) and we easily found the meeting spot based upon the instructions and emails. Check-in was a breeze, the bus was nice and new and spotless, and we left right on time. Our driver/guide was Alton and he was exceptional. We really enjoyed some of the history and information about New Orleans and the surrounding areas as we drove past on our 1.5 hour drive to Oak Alley plantation for a 2-hour tour. We departed right on time back to the city and all was as planned. No complaints from me!"

The Atchafalaya Experience

★★★★☆ 4.3 (13)

"Hurricane Gustav came ashore yesterday and stormed straight up through the Atchafalaya basin hitting the heart of Acadiana, Cajun country. This beautiful unique part of Louisiana has a population of over 1/2 million people. The hurricane's eye came ashore just east of Atchafalaya Bay in Terrabonne Parish. TV coverage was focused elsewhere and completely missed any mention of the storms impact on this area. I wonder how much damage has been done? NPR showed a wonderful documentary this week called "Atchafalaya Houseboat." In the 1970s, Gwen Carpenter Roland was about to start work on her doctorate when she decided instead to live off the land -- and water of the Atchafalaya River Basin Swamp. Gwen's lovely voice narrates a journey back to that amazing ten years of her life. Much more is available on this amazing lady including her book and photos by C.C. Lockwood. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5367035Even though our vacation of July is over and we are back home it seems like the Atchafalaya is still calling to us. Thanks again Kim for taking us into the truly unique American wonderland wilderness.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Atchafalaya_Basin"