Be fascinated with what the city of New Orleans, LA, has to offer travelers. Everyone is welcome here since it is a melting pot of varied cultures and people. There is always something that will enthrall you everytime you set foot here. Strong French influences in architecture are on display, especially in the French Quarter. Food plays a major role in the tourism industry with thousands of restaurants serving Cajun and Creole cuisine. Among these, Commander’s Palace, built in 1893, stands tall and proud in attracting even the most finicky eaters from different parts of the world, and it is considered an institution. Jackson Square is a popular tourist destination because of its Spanish architecture, and the numerous activities going on within its property. NOLA or New Orleans, LA has a lot more to offer for every type of tourist. But if you want to do unconventional things, read through our list of the top non-touristy things to do in New Orleans below, and choose the ones that attract you.
1. Cocktail history tour (from USD 75.0)
If you think that this three-hour tour is all about drinking booze and spirits then you got it all wrong. Here, an expert in New Orleans nightlife leads you in a walking tour of the most historic drinks found in the city. You go to one bar, drink up, know the history of what you drank, and move on to the next establishment. You will come across concoctions that have made their way around the world and experience it right where it was invented. You will also be able to taste cocktails that are not that known but are specially made for some reason.
New Orleans: Early Evening Cocktail History Tour
Duration: 3.0 hour
2. Three-hour scavenger hunt (from USD 44.0)
New Orleans becomes a huge board game setting with this tour. The best part of it is that you get to see interesting sites while performing the tasks at hand. For this, you need to use your smartphone while you navigate through the city’s main attractions, and look for clues that will help you solve puzzles that are tricky and fun. Visit some of the best tourists’ spots the city has to offer like Jackson Square. This offers a unique way of exploring what New Orleans has to offer. This is definitely one of the best and most exciting ways to spend your holiday here.
New Orleans: 3-Hour Interactive Scavenger Hunt
Duration: 3.0 hour
3. Three-hour Segway tour (from USD 75.0)
When you are in the Big Easy, there is so much ground to cover, that walking through the streets will barely help you cover so much. The answer to this problem is to take the three-hour Segway tour. You get to see the city’s places of interest in an effortless manner. A local guide enthusiastically leads the way. A slew of interesting spots awaits, like the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, Bourbon Street, and the Treme Community to name a few. You get to see the city’s manicured parks and architectural wonders. It does not get any easier than this.
New Orleans: Let the Good Times Roll 3-Hour Segway Tour
Duration: 3 hour
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4. Hurricane Katrina: New Orleans neighborhood tour (from USD 55.0)
In August of 2005, Hurricane Katrina badly bombarded New Orleans and left a catastrophic trail in its path. The tour takes you to the hardest hit areas of the city like Ninth Ward, St. Bernard, New Orleans East, Gentilly, and Lakeview. You get to interact with locals who openly share their personal experiences during that time. It all starts within the French Quarter where a tour guide informs you and your group about the direct and indirect effects that hurricanes have on receding shorelines. After the tour, you will have a better understanding of why Americans have a particular concern about the effects of this massive disaster.
Hurricane Katrina: New Orleans Neighborhood Tour
Duration: 3 hour
5. Two‐hour paranormal investigation tour (from USD 26.8)
If you want a spine-chilling experience that will rock you out of your mind, this is the tour that you need to take. New Orleans is identified as the country’s most haunted city. Paranormal sightings are a common occurrence. A head-investigator leads your group to no less than ten paranormal sites. The most prominent one is a mass burial yard where apparitions and cold spots are reported to exist. The French Quarter carries most of these places since it is among the list of oldest communities in America. The tour takes you to streets, haunted mansions, bars, and of course, cemeteries.
New Orleans: 2‐Hour Paranormal Investigation Tour
Duration: 2 hour
6. One-hour New Orleans fly boarding experience
A party barge, floating on Lake Pontchartrain, serves as your base for this adrenaline-inducing activity. You and your pals get a twenty-minute instructional on how to operate a fly board. You need to fill out a waiver before you can proceed. This is certainly an exhilarating adventure waiting to happen. While you are waiting for your turn, you are free to take photos and videos of all those taking part in this. You will be able to see some of the sites along the banks of the lake. Each participant will have to bring their own swimsuits.
1-Hour New Orleans Fly-Boarding Experience on Party Barge for Up to Three People
Duration: 60 minutes
7. Crazy Dash walking adventure (from USD 9.0)
All you need to do is to turn on the app on your smartphone, and off you go. The digital tour takes you to different places of interests in the city while you look out for clues and information about these sites, and have fun. The main goal of this tour is for you to spend quality time with your family or friends. A text will be sent to your phone that involves information on how to use the app as a navigation guide and monitors your development. You are led to ten spots around the city where you need to answer a question.
Crazy Dash Walking Adventure - New Orleans, LA
Duration: 2 hours
8. Wacky Adventure walk game (from USD 9.0)
You and your buddies will certainly have so much fun doing this activity. It provides a unique way of exploring the sites located in New Orleans. With the help of your smartphone to navigate your trail, you get to learn more information about the city through the sites that your group visits. The game starts after one of you is named king or queen. This person acts as the leader of the group. At each stop, your group needs to answer a question and the non-leader members, called pawns, must perform a particular task for the leader before you proceed to the next. The game ends when you reach your starting base.
Wacky Adventure Walk Game - New Orleans, LA
Duration: 2 hours
9. Paddle the Swamp: canoe and kayak Louisiana bayou tour
Nature lovers will certainly have the time of their lives taking this tour of the marshlands at the bayou. All you need to do is rent a kayak or canoe and be on your way. The best thing about it is that you get to witness wildlife of the south up close. An expert discusses safety procedures before you begin. Life vests are provided for every visitor. You get to see sites like the Fleming Cemetery and the Jean Laffite National Historical Park. You can choose your direction after this. It is important that you be aware that alligators linger along the banks or swim in the water.
Paddle the Swamp: Canoe and Kayak Louisiana Bayou Tour
Duration: 4 hours
10. Pottery workshop (from USD 87.0)
If you would like to take part in an artistic and alternative tourist activity in New Orleans, this might excite your artistic juices. Clay will be your main medium in this pottery learning session. The whole class takes about three hours to finish. The fun part is that you can do it with your family and friends, young and old. All materials and equipment are provided for. You get to shape, fire and glaze your pot with the help of an expert guide, and it will be shipped to your home in about three weeks’ time. Shipping charges are covered by you.
New Orleans Pottery Workshop: Take A Break To Play In The Clay
Duration: 3 hours
Have fun in a unique way
If you want to spend a few days in the ‘Big Easy’ while avoiding the big crowds, it is best to take a look at these activities. Check these out and have the best time with your family and friends.
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