Best 411 things to do in New Orleans, LA

Explore New Orleans' gay history with three bar stops and cocktails

Taste New Orleans classics with a drink and a guided French Quarter stroll

Cycle from the French Quarter to City Park and Bayou St. John with a small group

Bike through New Orleans’ historic neighborhoods with a small group guide

Hear French Quarter hauntings, true crime, and Voudou history with a local guide

Discover scandals, stories, and real history in the French Quarter

Walk haunted French Quarter streets on a tour tailored to your interests

Live jazz, river views, and captain’s narration aboard a classic paddle-wheel riverboat

Live jazz, Creole brunch, and Mississippi River views aboard a paddle-wheel riverboat

Live jazz, Creole brunch, and a decorated table on the Mississippi River

Hear the captain's stories while taking in French Quarter landmarks from the river

Ride a ghost bus to haunted sites and cemeteries with a licensed guide

Explore celebrity homes and film locations in the Garden District

Hear French Quarter vampire legends on a 1.5-hour night walk with a licensed guide

Prepare iconic Jambalaya, barbecue shrimp, and dessert in a hands-on French Quarter kitchen.

Cook Creole classics with a chef in the French Quarter

Make shrimp and grits, eggs Benedict, and praline bacon in a hands-on brunch class

Master gumbo, étouffée, and Bananas Foster in a fun, hands-on kitchen

Cook vegetarian Cajun and Creole favorites in a hands-on French Quarter class

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District mansions and the gates of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

Mississippi River sights with live New Orleans jazz

Glide across bayous at high speed, spotting alligators and native wildlife with an expert captain.

Zoom across Louisiana wetlands on a small airboat to spot alligators and native wildlife up close.

Sip 3 classic cocktails on a small French Quarter walking tour