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Joyce Bracey

Free Tours by Foot
Providing a host of tours with no upfront
costs, this company believes " sightseeing
doesn't have to be expensive or boring. " Options include swamp, plantation, walking
and riverboat tours, among others.
Website: http://www.freetoursbyfoot.com/
new-orleans-tours/

Voodoo Bone Lady
Haunted Tours
New Orleans is a true melting pot of diverse
cultures, and when it comes to its cuisine,
it's phenomenal in its diversity and flavor.
The food is influenced by the Spanish,
French, African and Italian immigrants, as
well as local Native Americans.

New Orleans Food 101: Creole vs.
Cajun?
Descendants of French or Spanish settlers
that were born in Louisiana were known as
Creole, and savory dishes originating from
this group are known by the same name. This
is food from the city of New Orleans, where
nearby ports provided a vast array of ingredients; the cuisine is influenced by African,
Caribbean and Italian immigrants. Some
Creole foods to taste while in New Orleans
are oysters Rockefeller, shrimp remoulade,
creole, gumbo, bananas foster and beignets.
" Cajun " refers to the French settlers who
were deported by the British from Nova
Scotia to New Orleans. Cajun food originates from the country: ingredients are traditionally either from the garden or from
the bayou. Some Cajun foods to taste while
in New Orleans are andouille, crawfish
boil, jambalaya*, alligator and Po' Boys.
*Cajuns created jambalaya but the Creole
have also adopted - true Cajun jambalaya
doesn't have tomatoes, Creole jambalaya does.

From the spooky to the creepy, the Voodoo Bone
Lady Haunted Tours will take you on ghost tours,
cemetery tours or tours of the French Quarter -
all with emphasis on the supernatural.
Website: http://www.
voodooboneladytours.com/

FreeWheelin' Bike Tours

Confederacy of
Cruisers Bikes Tours
If a fat-tire cruiser bicycle is your type of ride,
Confederacy of Cruisers Bikes Tours are for
you. They pride themselves on their laid-back,
slow-paced tours for those who not only want
a tour but want to " soak up the local color and
hear the stories " of New Orleans.
Website: http://confederacyofcruisers.com/

City Segway Tours New Orleans
Looking for a unique way to see New Orleans? Tour the city on a Segway! Offering
both day and night tours at a variety of locations, City Segway Tours has a variety of
activities at select locations.
Website: https://www.citysegwaytours.
com/new-orleans

This experience is truly all American, from its
American-made bicycles to the Louisiana born
and bred family that runs the business. So,
whether you want to rent a bike or take a tour,
FreeWheelin' has everything you need for the
perfect New Orleans two-wheeled adventure.
Website: http://www.
neworleansbiketour.com/

Ghost City Tours of New Orleans

Two Chicks Walking Tours

Doctor Gumbo Tours

Focusing on small groups, the Two Chicks
Walking Tours pride themselves on providing an intimate, storytelling experience.
Tours include the French Quarter, Garden
District and several cemeteries.
Website: http://www.
twochickswalkingtours.com/

For the culinary types, Doctor Gumbo Tours
will take you on a gastronomic journey to
experience the unique food and libations of
New Orleans.
Website: http://doctorgumbo.com/

Buzz Nola Bike Tours and Rentals
Buzz Nola has bike tours and rentals on traditional bikes or on electric bikes. Rentals can
be by the hour, day or week.
Website: http://www.buzznola.com/

For those interested in ghosts, Voodoo and
demons, check out these night tours of New
Orleans. Tours include ghost hunts, killer and
thriller tours and the ever-popular haunted
pub crawl.
Website: https://ghostcitytours.com/neworleans/ghost-tours/

Royal Carriages
For more than 75 years, family-owned Royal
Carriages has been transporting and providing tours to New Orleans visitors the traditional way - by mule-drawn carriage.
Website: http://www.neworleanscarriages.
com/

Paula M. Jacoby-Garrett is a Freelance Writer based in Las Vegas, Nevada
(paula.jacoby.garrett@gmail.com).

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