Things to do in New Orleans

Activities, attractions and tours

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French Quarter featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes
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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 1076 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$75 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$19 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 23 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$48 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
8.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$116 per adult
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Water activities

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New Orleans: Swamp Tour on Covered Pontoon Boat

New Orleans: Swamp Tour on Covered Pontoon Boat

Activity duration is 3 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 8 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$84 per adult
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What to do in New Orleans

Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street which includes a city and street scenes

Bourbon Street

3.5/5(120 reviews)

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Canal Street which includes signage

Canal Street

4/5(122 reviews)

Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4/5(77 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the great live music and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

4/5(14 reviews)

Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art galleries in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum featuring interior views and aircraft

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(32 reviews)

A rare collection of artefacts, memorabilia and documents piece together the story of America’s involvement in the Second World War.

National World War II Museum
Tulane University

Tulane University

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Tulane University
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

4.5/5(126 reviews)

Chill out Southern-style in this freewheeling park with a fascinating past.

Jackson Square
Mardi Gras World featuring interior views and art

Mardi Gras World

4.5/5(18 reviews)

See how the floats for New Orleans’ world-famous annual fiesta are put together in this museum with a difference.

Mardi Gras World
Frenchmen Street

Frenchmen Street

4.5/5(84 reviews)

You can find out about the history of New Orleans with a trip to Frenchmen Street. Take in the great live music in this walkable area.

Frenchmen Street

Areas of New Orleans

French Quarter featuring heritage architecture, a city and street scenes

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

This historic neighbourhood encapsulates the soul of New Orleans and has become one of the city’s most iconic attractions.

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New Orleans Central Business District

4/5(98 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

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Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(6 area reviews)

Disused warehouses have made perfect homes for trendy art galleries and restaurants in New Orleans’ rejuvenated centre.

Arts/Warehouse District
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Garden District

5/5(2 area reviews)

This green and pleasant district is an idea place for a stroll among magnificent mansions and beautiful parkland.

Garden District
Mardi Gras World showing interior views and art as well as an individual female

Lower Garden District

4/5(13 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.

Lower Garden District
St Louis Cemetery showing heritage elements

Mid-City District

If you're spending time in Mid-City District, check out sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District

 

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