Things to do over the New Year's Day long weekend in New Orleans (Updated 2026)

Step into the darker side of New Orleans on a haunted pub crawl through the French Quarter, where ghost stories, true crime, and historic bars...
$34.99

Take a 3-hour walking food tour with Destination Kitchen, enjoying some of the most famous and most visited eateries in the quarter while learning about...
$117

Garden District Walking Tour
The Garden District is known for its grand mansions. It is a place where opulence meets allure. Towering Oaks shade the streets and vibrant Mardi...
$35

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we...
$137.19

New Orleans is rumored to have a strong presence of ghosts and spirits. Some say it's America's most haunted city. The city’s reputation for its...
$39

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we...
$86.70

Avoid the stress and hassle of waiting for taxis or bus transfers to New Orleans' busy airport. Instead, ensure peace of mind with a great-value...
$67.20

We want to share with you the New Orleans that made us who we are, as we bike through the historic and colorful neighborhoods of...
$55

Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions....
$6.99

New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We...
$35

New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class
Join us for a True New Orleans style brunch! The South is known for Brunch, so let us show you how it’s done in New...
$153.85

1. Authentic Local Experience: Experience New Orleans through the eyes of a true local. Michaela, a 7th generation Orleanian, provides an authentic insight into the...
$495

See New Orleans at the holidays and welcome Christmas with a guided stroll through the French Quarter on this festive, 2-hour 'Jingle Bells and Beer'...
$55

Dark History Tour In New Orleans
Ghosts, legends, and dark history – this is our most popular tour – a walk through the streets of the Old French Quarter, hearing the...
$30

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...
$25

Our guides are by far the most skillful and very personally connected to NOLA history and culture, and no one else is doing this exact...
$29

Uncover the History of Slavery at Whitney Plantation Journey down the historic River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated...
$75

Combine aerial views of New Orleans with champagne and chocolate or with wine and cheese on this romantic VIP sightseeing flight! The 30 or 45...
$197.34

For travelers who appreciate the hospitality, Burton provides transportation and concierge services. The experience with Burton is different because of seamless reservations, luxury options, and...
$47.86

Small Groups ✦ History ✦ Architecture ✦ Scandal See the gorgeous architecture and lush gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain...
$35

