Things to do in New Orleans

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French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture
Bourbon Street which includes street scenes, nightlife and a city
City Park which includes a park
Frenchmen Street which includes street scenes and a sunset

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Shows & concerts

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Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 1751 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,523 per adult
Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Attractions

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Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Activity duration is 1 day
7.4 out of 10 with 55 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥11,492 per adult
Go City: New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

Wildlife & nature

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Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 111 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥5,436 per adult
Guided Louisiana Swamp Tour

Classes & workshops

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New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 40 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥6,523 per adult
New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.8 out of 10 with 24 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is ￥3,260 per adult
New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

What to do in New Orleans

Discover the most popular places to visit in New Orleans

Bourbon Street which includes a city and street scenes

Bourbon Street

4/5(8,025 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 featuring signage

Canal Street

4/5(7,943 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
Guys burger

Port of New Orleans

4.5/5(3,614 reviews)

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

Port of New Orleans
The Superdome is undeniably one of New Orleans’s most important and iconic venues – from hosting Beyoncé’s spell-binding Super Bowl XLVII Halftime show to being a place of refuge during the devasting Hurricane Katrina, it is a building that has and continues to contribute to the historical fabric of this city. #Culture #Superdome #NewOrleans #Louisiana #UrbanExplorer #Travel

Caesars Superdome

4.5/5(2,731 reviews)

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

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum which includes interior views and aircraft

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(2,529 reviews)

Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.

National World War II Museum
Tulane University

Tulane University

4.5/5(701 reviews)

Explore the campus of Tulane University, during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and great live music in this walkable area.

Tulane University
New Orleans showing heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Jackson Square

4.5/5(8,142 reviews)

This communal park in the French Quarter has a deep-rooted connection to local artists and musicians.

Jackson Square
Mardi Gras World which includes art and interior views

Mardi Gras World

4.5/5(1,178 reviews)

Get an inside view into preparations for one of the world’s most famous annual festivals.

Mardi Gras World
City Park showing a park

City Park

4.5/5(2,908 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at City Park, a lovely green space in New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and acclaimed art scene in this walkable area.

City Park

Discover the most popular landmarks and neighborhoods in New Orleans

French Quarter which includes street scenes, a city and heritage architecture

French Quarter

4.5/5(9,221 area reviews)

Historic buildings and lively atmosphere entice tourists and locals alike, offering live music, street performances, and vibrant nightlife. Must-see spots include Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Café du Monde.

French Quarter
Canal Street showing a city and street scenes

New Orleans Central Business District

4.5/5(8,219 area reviews)

Dynamic and mixed-use, this neighborhood boasts professional offices, historic buildings, and numerous restaurants and clubs. Explore museums like the National WWII Museum and Ogden Museum of Southern Art, or visit Harrah's Casino and Piazza d'Italia.

New Orleans Central Business District
Garden District which includes flowers, a garden and a house

Garden District

5/5(40 area reviews)

Well-preserved historic mansions and striking architecture define this area. Explore Colonel Short's Villa, George Washington Cable House, and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, or shop at The Rink, with easy streetcar access on St. Charles Avenue.

Garden District
National World War II Museum which includes a city, street scenes and a bridge

Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(890 area reviews)

Get to the heart of modern New Orleans and explore renovated warehouses and modern galleries in this chic district.

Arts/Warehouse District
St Louis Cemetery featuring heritage elements

Mid-City District

While you're in Mid-City District, take in top sights like Fair Grounds Race Course or Mahalia Jackson Theater, and hop on the metro to see more the city at Canal at White Stop or Canal at Salcedo Stop.

Mid-City District
Mardi Gras World showing art and interior views as well as an individual femail

Lower Garden District

4/5(482 area reviews)

Lower Garden District is highly notable for its beautiful gardens, and you might want to visit top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum. See more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop.

Lower Garden District

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