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 1090 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$75 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 1090 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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Adventure & outdoor

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New Orleans: Swamp Zipline Tour

New Orleans: Swamp Zipline Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$114 per adult
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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 51 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$54 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

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

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

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

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

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

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

National World War II Museum

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

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.

Tulane University
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

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

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

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.

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Uptown Historic District

4/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.

Uptown Historic District

 

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