Things to do in New Orleans
Our New Orleans homes sit in the historic neighborhoods around the French Quarter, so most of the classics are a short walk, streetcar ride, or rideshare away.
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Bookable experiences in New Orleans, via our partner Viator. We may earn a commission on bookings made through these links, at no extra cost to you.
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Whitney Plantation Tour
A guided tour of the former Whitney Plantation, told from the perspective of the enslaved people who lived and worked there — widely regarded as one of the most powerful history tours near New Orleans.
Book on Viator →Photo: Bill Leiser / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Haunted Walking Tour: Ghosts, Vampires, Witchcraft & Voodoo
An after-dark walking tour through the French Quarter's most haunted corners — ghost stories, vampire lore, and New Orleans voodoo history.
Book on Viator →Photo: Miguel Discart / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Swamp & Bayou Sightseeing Tour with Boat Ride
A guided boat tour through Louisiana swamp and bayou country, with a naturalist guide and a chance to spot alligators and native wildlife.
Book on Viator →Photo: Tobin / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Honey Island Swamp Tour
A small-boat tour of the Honey Island Swamp, one of the least-altered river swamps in the country, led by a local guide.
Book on Viator →Photo: Paul Mannix / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Lewd Spirits: Over-21 Ghost Tour
An adults-only, 21+ ghost tour of the French Quarter that pairs haunted history with stops for drinks along the way.
Book on Viator →Photo: Miguel Discart / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Local favorites
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The French Quarter
Jackson Square, Royal Street galleries, and the city's oldest architecture.
Photo: Diego Delso / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0
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Frenchmen Street
Live jazz and brass in small clubs, most with no cover.
Photo: Lisa Loving / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Café du Monde & Beignets
Powdered-sugar beignets and café au lait, a New Orleans ritual.
Photo: Jeremy Thompson / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 4.0
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St. Charles Streetcar & the Garden District
Ride the historic line past oak-lined mansions.
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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City Park & the Sculpture Garden
Ancient live oaks, museums, and paths on the edge of Mid-City.
Photo: jillian.e / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
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Bayou St. John
A quiet, local stretch of water and porches — good for a walk.
Photo: Infrogmation of New Orleans / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 4.0
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Festivals & Second Lines
Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest, and neighborhood parades fill the calendar year-round.
Photo: VeryBusyPeople / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY 2.0
Book an experience
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Cemetery Tour
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Table at a Jazz Club
Photo: Gary J. Wood / Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
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Crawfish Boil
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