Top New Orleans Classes & Workshops

Connect with your creative side in New Orleans during a pottery workshop at the historic French Market. Take a rest from sightseeing and the heat of the day in a shaded outdoor studio at the edge of the French Quarter, where you’ll learn basic hand-building techniques in a casual environment. Remember your visit to New Orleans with a handmade, one-of-a-kind souvenir, which will be fired, glazed, and shipped home to you after the class.

New Orleans’ French Quarter is known for its amazing food, and this Cajun and Creole cooking class centered in the French Quarter provides you with the tips you need to be able to make three dishes in your own kitchen. This private experience can be booked for up to ten people, and you’ll get quality time with your group as you make gumbo, etouffee, and bananas foster all from scratch.

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.

Experience the Lower Mississippi Valley’s oldest documented plantation home with this excursion at Destrehan mansion. Learn about the plantation’s social, political, and economic history, explore an exhibit dedicated to the slave revolt of 1811, enjoy a folk-life demonstration and a picnic lunch on the beautiful grounds, and stop by the gift shop for locally-made crafts.

New Orleans may be notorious for its ghost stories, but the city is also home to a host of shocking true crime that's too grisly to make up. On this adults-only evening tour, roam through the lively French Quarter with a guide who shares the gruesome details of crimes ripped straight from headlines and police reports. From the beastly LaLaurie and Trunk murders to the Katrina Cannibal, these tales are not for the faint of heart.

Take a trip to either Oak Alley or Laura Plantation on this 4-hour tour from New Orleans. Explore the creole Laura Plantation, known for its historic representation of slave plantations. Or head further down to Oak Alley Plantation and stroll around the 300-year old oak trees that cover the plantation grounds with a 40-minute guided tour. See the ‘Big House,’ slave quarters, and beautiful architecture and gardens on either tour.

Discover the grandeur and complex history of New Orleans’ antebellum south on this guided tour of Houmas House Plantation. Experience the authenticity of place as costumed guides narrate the history of this landmark sugar plantation, leading through the mansion’s elegant rooms before you head off for a private stroll through the estate’s stunning gardens. Houmas House is located one hour from New Orleans and 30 minutes from Baton Rouge. Please allow adequate time for travel. Should you miss your scheduled tour, do not worry. Your ticket is good all day and can be used for any of the remaining tour times on the same day.

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat! Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural splendor of New Orleans’ mystifying swamps and wetlands on a 2-hour New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure. Relax in the luxurious interior of a New Orleans swamp tour boat as you cruise past cultural highlights like a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound and a traditional fishing village. Scour the scenery for fascinating flora and fauna like snakes, turtles and alligators while listening to interesting commentary from your professional guide.

Add magic and romance to your New Orleans vacation with an unforgettable VIP sightseeing flight! Choose between champagne and chocolate or wine and cheese as you glide by small plane over urban New Orleans and the surrounded wetlands. On the 45-minute flight, hear colorful tales of the city from your experienced pilot and enjoy aerial views the French Quarter, the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, the winding bayous and more. Sightseeing requests are welcome!

Savor your New Orleans experience with a professional photographer to show you around the French Quarter and capture high-quality photos of the excursion. The local photographer not only knows the top photo spots in the city but can also share other details about the sights throughout the tour. This enables you to maximize your time and take home photos.

Enrich your visit to New Orleans with a half-day cooking class. Learn to prepare authentic Louisiana cuisine with a professional chef and a small group of like-minded foodies. After completing your lesson, sit down to enjoy the meal and receive a complimentary wine and local beer, a souvenir apron, and a collection of recipes included in the cost of the course.

The New Orleans Hard Rock Cafe brings classic cuisine to the Big Easy with a prix-fixe menu that highlights the city's musical heritage. Choose a 2- or 3-course menu with your preferred musical theme. No matter what meal you choose, your appetite will be quenched at this transcontinental cultural icon.

Visit one of the smallest (but most eclectic!) distilleries in Louisiana, while getting a first-hand account of the rum-making process. You will discover the art and chemistry behind the fermentation, distillation, and aging processes, and the specific techniques employed in our process to make such a distinctive rum. You will try a sample a variety of award-winning rums and discover your favorites! All are carefully hand-crafted on-site and harness the vibrant sugar cane industry of Louisiana.Actual rum makers who will guide you through the tasting and answer any questions you have.

What is the hunt like? The games are little compressed engines that explode into all kinds of different possibilities. This non traditional scavenger hunt isn't just for little kids, though kids do great on an adult led team. They are active, challenging and inspire you to CONNECT AND TALK TO PEOPLE you would ordinarily walk by, do CREATIVE CHALLENGES and act as DETECTIVES to find stories. This game is a co-creation between you & your interactive host who is customizing and interacting as you play. Specific correct answers get additional stories and facts from your host who is in your pocket on Whats App. Come ready for an exhilarating and unique adventure. Bring your A game. THE BEST FIT IS PEOPLE UP FOR SOMETHING NEW AND OPEN TO BEING CREATIVE AND PLAYFUL.

Welcome to New Orleans, famous worldwide for its cuisine! Get a taste of its flavors and learn to make them yourself on this New Orleans tour with a 3-hour cooking class and dinner. Finish your experience with a tour and tasting at a local rum distillery. This experience supports and provides exposure for local businesses and highlights local food and drink heritage. We donate 1% of our sales to a local nonprofit working for the well-being of its community.