Things to do on Good Friday in New Orleans (Updated 2026)

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Ghost Stories and True Crime Walking Tour of the French Quarter
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We couldn't decide if we loved ghost stories or true crime stories more, so we decided to do them both! You can almost feel the...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$33

Haunted New Orleans French Quarter Ghost Tour with Local Guide
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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...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$39

Private Arrival Transfer from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport

Skip the stress and confusion of finding a taxi at of New Orleans' busy airport. Instead, book a great-value private car in advance and enjoy...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$67.20

New Orleans Creole History and Culture Ride

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...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$55

St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide

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....

45 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 60 minutesFree Cancellation
45 to 60 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$6.99

Museum of Illusions New Orleans Admission Ticket

Step into the captivating realm of illusions, where reality is never exactly as it appears. Museum of Illusions is a one-of-a-kind, visual, sensory, and educational...

45 to 90 minutes
45 to 90 minutes
45 to 90 minutes
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$31

New Orleans Hands-on Brunch Class
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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...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$153.85

Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour

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

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35

The French Quarter Haunted Tour

Small Groups ✦ Hauntings ✦ History ✦ Legend Walk the 300-year old streets of the French Quarter, lit by gas lamps, and experience its rich...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35

New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

Avoid bad selfies and get professional photographs to remember your New Orleans trip with this private photo shoot with your own personal photographer. Explore the...

1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hourFree Cancellation
1 hour • Free Cancellation
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$189

New Orleans Garden District Food & History Tour (10am Everyday)

Visit three food stops that highlight New Orleans culture & history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief...

3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hoursFree Cancellation
3 hours • Free Cancellation
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$98

Freaky Tiki Bayou Boat Tour: Near New Orleans with Bathrooms
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-Our Tour(15 mins away) vs Their Tour(1 hr) -Cheaper transportation via uber - Boats have restrooms -Takes up less time of your day... Don't waste...

1 hour 45 minutes
1 hour 45 minutes
1 hour 45 minutes
4.8 (114)
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$50

Louisiana of the Creoles: Visit to the French Quarter (French)
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We invite you to spend some time in the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans. As you walk the streets of the Vieux Carré, you will...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries
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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...

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 30 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$25

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

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...

4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hoursHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
4 to 5 hours • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$75

Adults-Only True Crime, Mafia, Dark History Tour
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Some people prefer the road less traveled—and we designed this tour for those people. An alternative to our popular main route, “The Dim Corner” starts...

1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutesFree Cancellation
1 hour 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$40

Garden District Walking Tour
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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...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$35

Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY

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...

1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hourHotel pickup offeredFree Cancellation
1 hour • Hotel pickup offered • Free Cancellation
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$67.20

Brooklyn Bridge and DUMBO District Guided Walking Tour
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Discover the Marvels of the Brooklyn Bridge! Begin your adventure at the Oculus, where our expert guide introduces the tour’s themes. As you walk toward...

2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hoursFree Cancellation
2 hours • Free Cancellation
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$24

Swamp Boat Ride and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans
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This tour combines the private Manchac Swamp with Whitney Plantation. A decade ago Whitney Plantation, circa 1752, opened its doors to the public for the...

7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
7 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation
7 hours 45 minutes • Free Cancellation
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$131

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