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Shows & concerts

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 1020 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $77 per adult
Evening 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 CA $103 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 CA $49 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 CA $59 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 CA $29 per adult
New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl

Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street which includes street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

4/5(527 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of New Orleans during your trip to a well-known site like Bourbon Street. Experience the area's great live music and renowned jazz scene.

Bourbon Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4.5/5(373 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
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

4.5/5(595 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Jackson Square, a lovely green space in New Orleans. Discover the great live music and shops in this walkable area.

Jackson Square

New Orleans sightseeing tours & attractions

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