Things to do in New Orleans Be sure not to miss the spectacular jazz, cajun-tastic cuisine, and bustling French Quarter in the Big Easy. Enter your dates to find available activities Check availability Water activities Food & Drinks Guided tours Nature & Adventure Entry tickets Day trips Top activities explore all GUIDED TOUR New Orleans: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night Duration: 2 hours 4.4 (268 reviews) From € 44.17 From € 30.92 per person WATER ACTIVITY New Orleans: Day Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez Duration: 2 hours 4.4 (1,205 reviews) From € 33.57 per person GUIDED TOUR New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour Duration: 2 hours 4.5 (520 reviews) From € 23.84 per person Get free cancellation up to 24 hours before your activity starts for a full refund. Top sights in New Orleans 1. French Quarter 82 activities 2. Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve 8 activities 3. Riverwalk, New Orleans 7 activities 4. S.S. Natchez 3 activities Mississippi cruises Explore all WATER ACTIVITY New Orleans: Day Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez Duration: 2 hours 4.4 (1,205 reviews) From € 33.57 per person WATER ACTIVITY New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez Duration: 2 hours 4.4 (880 reviews) From € 44.17 per person WATER ACTIVITY New Orleans: Creole Queen History Cruise with Optional Lunch Duration: 2.5 hours 4.3 (206 reviews) From € 46.82 per person WATER ACTIVITY New Orleans: Steamboat Jazz Cruise with Optional Brunch Duration: 2 hours 4.2 (218 reviews) From € 33.57 per person Vampire, voodoo, & ghost tours Explore all GUIDED TOUR New Orleans: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night Duration: 2 hours 4.4 (268 reviews) From € 44.17 From € 30.92 per person GUIDED TOUR New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour Duration: 2 hours 4.5 (520 reviews) From € 23.84 per person GUIDED TOUR New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour Duration: 2 hours 4.5 (55 reviews) From € 35.34 per person GUIDED TOUR New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl Duration: 2 hours 4.7 (135 reviews) From € 23.85 From € 17.89 per person Top 10 things to do in New Orleans A slow-brewed Gumbo of cultures with a seemingly immortal music scene, New Orleans still drips with the Southern charm chronicled by Tennessee Williams and other famous sons. Here are the best things to see and do in one of the US' most characteristic cities! 1. S.S. Natchez There's no better way to cruise the Mississippi than by steamboat! The original Natchez was destroyed in a fire, but the current S.S. Natchez offers dinner and live Jazz tours of Old Man River. 2. French Quarter Boasting many of the city's most elegant buildings and monuments, from the 1850 House to Jackson Square, if you miss the French Quarter then you've missed New Orleans! 3. Lake Pontchartrain Having once suffered from careless overdevelopment, the Lake Pontchartrain are now a great place to swim and picnic, particularly by the Mardi Gras fountain. 4. Garden District New Orlean's rich and famous still gravitate towards this district's 19th-century mansions. Book a Garden District tour to see the best bits, but it's also a great area just to wander and ponder! 5. Bourbon Street Though it's now known primarily for its bars and clubs, by day, Bourbon Street remains one of the best places to tour New Orleans' colonial past. 6. The Cabildo The governing-offices-turned-courthouse called Cabildo at Jackson Square is where the Louisiana Purchase was signed. Its blend of Spanish and French colonial architecture is now a museum. 7. Audubon Butterfly Garden and Insectarium The Audubon Institute runs a zoo and aquarium too, but as family attractions go, this is one of the best in the US. There's even a creepy-crawly snack bar – Bug Appétit! 8. Mardi Gras World Discover what goes into making Mardi Gras' most breathtaking carnival floats at the giant Mardi Gras World warehouse. It's open 7 days a week, closing only for major holidays. Oh, and Mardi Gras! 9. Louisiana State Museum Louisiana may have a short history but it's one that warrants 9 state museum buildings! The Cabildo is one, but their flagship is just across Jackson Square at The Presbytère. 10. The Old US Mint Here's another branch of the Louisiana State Museum worth visiting. No longer used to mint coins, the Old US Mint is now a huge Jazz museum, exhibiting old recordings, photos, and live music! Frequently asked questions about New Orleans What top attractions are a must-see in New Orleans? The must-see attractions in New Orleans are: S.S. Natchez French Quarter St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Marie Laveau Tomb Lalaurie Mansion See all must-see sights in New Orleans What are the top things to do in New Orleans this week? The top things to do in New Orleans are: New Orleans: Day Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour New Orleans: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night Explore the best things to do in New Orleans on GetYourGuide Which tours in New Orleans are taking additional COVID-19 precautions? These experiences in New Orleans are taking additional COVID-19 precautions: New Orleans: Day Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour New Orleans: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night See all New Orleans tours on GetYourGuide Planning Your Visit When to go? The height of summer (June-August) can get intolerably hot, but it's worth checking what events are happening the rest of the year before settling on dates. The famous Mardi Gras carnival takes place the day before Ash Wednesday (in February or March). If you want to sample some traditional street food though, arrive for November's Oak Street Po-Boy Festival to try the best Po-Boy sandwiches in town! How long to stay? For sightseeing, four days should be enough time to cover the French Quarter and Garden District, however, New Orleans is a city full of life and culture that penetrates deep beneath its surface. Book a few extra days if you can, keep your itinerary loose, and be prepared to get drawn into a few pleasant surprises! How to get around? Walking is by far the best way to see New Orleans, but when it's raining you can easily hail one of the city's many reasonably priced taxis. (Bear in mind though, that most cabs are more expensive and harder to come by on special event days.) There is also a well-connected bus network, but why not opt for the streetcars for which the city is famous? The St. Charles Avenue route, between downtown and Uptown, is a National Historic Landmark! Good to know Language English Currency American Dollar ($) Time Zone UTC (-06:00) Country Code +1 Best time to visit Spring, fall and winter tend to be more pleasant times to visit the city, not only to avoid the heat, but also to experience Mardi Gras, or one of the city's famous festivals. Check event calendars while planning your trip! Top Attractions in New Orleans 1 S.S. Natchez 2 French Quarter 3 St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 4 Marie Laveau Tomb 5 Lalaurie Mansion 6 National World War II Museum 7 Mardi Gras World 8 Bourbon Street 9 Mercedes-Benz Superdome 10 Garden District, New Orleans 11 Audubon Zoo 12 Lower Ninth Ward 13 St. Louis Cemetery Number 3 14 Riverwalk, New Orleans 15 Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 16 New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum 17 Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve 18 Anne Rice's House 19 Jackson Square 20 Aquarium of the Americas Things to Do in New Orleans 1 New Orleans Cruises & Boat Tours 2 New Orleans Ghost & Vampire Tours 3 New Orleans Cemetery Tours 4 New Orleans Tours 5 New Orleans River & Harbor Cruises 6 New Orleans Horse & Carriage Tours 7 New Orleans Night Tours 8 New Orleans Walking Tours 9 New Orleans Airboat Tours 10 New Orleans Bus & Minivan Tours 11 New Orleans Air & Helicopter Tours 12 New Orleans Hop-on Hop-off Tours 13 New Orleans Day Trips 14 New Orleans Halloween Activities 15 New Orleans Dinner & Lunch Cruises 16 New Orleans Plantation Tours 17 New Orleans Family-friendly Activities 18 New Orleans Activities 19 New Orleans Sightseeing Tours 20 New Orleans Food & Gourmet Tours Cities in United States 1 Boston 2 Chicago 3 San Francisco 4 Las Vegas 5 Miami 6 New York City 7 Charleston 8 New Orleans 9 Savannah 10 San Diego 11 Miami Beach 12 Los Angeles 13 Hilton Head Island 14 Moab 15 Gettysburg 16 Salem 17 Honolulu 18 Washington, DC 19 Niagara Falls, USA 20 Atlantic City Other Sightseeing Options in New Orleans Want to discover all there is to do in New Orleans? Click here for a full list. What people are saying about New Orleans Overall rating 4.6 / 5 based on 12,438 reviews Mac was excellent! He full of fantastic history, dad jokes and spooky vibes. I would recommend him to anyone visiting NOLA. He was loud enough for everyone to hear and was a compelling story teller of haunts. New Orleans: Ghosts, Vampires, & Voodoo French Quarter Tour Reviewed by Emma, 10/31/2021 Mike and Aaron were awesome last night! Very informative and made our group view the city a completely different way. They took us to great spots and even stopped us at Morning Cafe! Definitely recommend! New Orleans: 2-Hour Haunted Cemetery and City Tour at Night Reviewed by Kayla, 10/30/2021 Trish was an amazing guide, very knowledgeable and informative. New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour Reviewed by Angela, 10/31/2021 Sandra D was fun, knowledgeable, energetic and friendly New Orleans: Adults Only Haunted Ghost Tour Reviewed by Lisa, 10/30/2021 Very informative and fun! Guide Coty was awesome!!!! 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