things to do in Violet, LA

Explore historic neighborhoods, live oaks, and New Orleans stories by car and on foot

Cover the French Quarter, Garden District, and a cemetery on a 2.5-hour private tour

Tour Oak Alley Plantation, then ride a 9-passenger airboat swamp tour

Mix a boat party with bayou wildlife watching aboard the operator's biggest boat

Uncover Voodoo history and hidden stories on a French Quarter walk

Watch Cajun and Creole favorites cooked, then enjoy the meal

Pair a custom chef’s brunch with a guided Bayou Bienvenue cruise

Ride a 1.5-hour airboat tour with a small group of up to 10

Taste gumbo, jambalaya and more at French Quarter favorites

Paddle Bayou Bienvenue at your own pace, minutes from the French Quarter

Hear ancestral witchcraft stories from descendants on a guided French Quarter walk

See New Orleans neighborhoods beyond the French Quarter in 2.5 hours

See New Orleans neighborhoods in air-conditioned comfort

Explore New Orleans’ historic red-light district with all-day museum admission

Enjoy a narrated swamp boat tour with roundtrip transport and comfortable covered seating

Cruise Bayou Bienvenue on a tiki party boat with sound, lights, and possible wildlife sightings

Walk the French Quarter with a storyteller and dig into New Orleans history

Cook, learn, and eat classic Cajun and Creole favorites

Chase the Bayou Slam, then savor a chef-prepared Cajun lunch

Ride a large airboat and explore Louisiana wetlands from Luling

Savor local bites and a welcome cocktail while exploring the Garden District’s grand homes and history.

Paddle deeper into Manchac Swamp and reach the mouth of Lake Maurepas

See how water, storms, and rebuilding shaped New Orleans

Visit a private cemetery at night and hear haunted tales on a guided bus tour