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

Enjoy French Quarter courtyards, classic cocktails, and entertaining history! Did you know that the word “cocktail” originated in New Orleans? In a city that fosters...
$28

Delve into the history of the French Quarter on a 2-hour walking tour with a knowledgeable guide who shares the legends and landmarks of this...
$29

A Ghost tour with a twist! See haunted sites in the French Quarter on this 2-hour small-group ghost tour of New Orleans (max of 22...
$23

Destrehan Plantation Haunted Night Tour
This haunted plantation tour treats Destrehan Plantation as the backdrop for exploring diverse people such as enslaved Africans, free creoles of color, Acadians and native...
$69

Step aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS for a 75-minute, family-friendly Mississippi River Cruise! Enjoy live Captain’s narration as you glide past iconic French...
$26

This is not just another drive out to the river road to visit plantations. Your driver/guide will enlighten and educate you along the way on...
$78

New Orleans Drunk History Tour
Drink your way through one of the oldest, most cultured and historic neighborhoods in the United States on this innovative, interactive tour complete with stories...
$35

Experience the real French Quarter at Shrimp Boil Cabaret Step away from the tourist crowds and join us for a private dinner party celebrating the...
$109

New Orleans Jazz Walking Tour
Our Jazz tour is guided by local musicians, choregraphers, producers, and directors who are apart of the New Orleans Artist community. They are also Natives,...
$35

The only place we know of in the world instructs you on how to create your own signature scent. We offer all of the following:...
$109

Get ready to dive into the famous New Orleans Bourbon Street with our Bourbon Street Bar Crawl! Guided by locals who live and breathe the...
$35

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to...
$77

TOUR BENEFITS: BORN AND RAISED IN NEW ORLEANS LICENSED NEW ORLEANS TOUR GUIDE 4 AREAS COVERED: FRENCH QUARTER - 1718 • GARDEN DISTRICT - 1832...
$115

The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel...
$164

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and...
$159

Join us for this 2-hour walking tour of New Orleans Historic Garden District - home to New Orleans Rich & Famous. Our original Garden District...
$30

New Orleans City Bike Tour
This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you...
$60

The Court of Two Sisters' Live Jazz Brunch buffet showcases the best of New Orleans from the music to the atmosphere to the food and...
$50

A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the...
$38

Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans
Explore the enigmatic world of voodoo dolls in this engaging hands-on class located in the heart of New Orleans. Delve into the rich history of...
$100

