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

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

If you are a more experienced kayaker, trying to get away from the regular crowds and varying levels of experience and skill that come with...
$175

You may travel with confidence knowing that your transportation needs are being handled by professionals. Your entire travel experience will be painstakingly planned and flawlessly...
$134

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

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...
$24

Lower Garden District Food Tour
On our 3-hour Lower Garden District Walking Food Tour, you will savor foods from 5 uniquely different restaurants, mom-and-pop shops, and bakeries. We will tease...
$89

Our tour guides are New Orleanians with strong personal connections to the history and have many impressive credentials....
$25

Prepare to be transported through time as your experienced storyteller paints a detailed picture of what life was like during different eras of French Quarter...
$34.99

New Orleans is famous for its connection to ghosts, spirits, and the supernatural. With centuries of fascinating and sometimes dark history, the city has earned...
$39

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....
$8.99

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

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...
$23.93

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

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

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

A Rich Cultural and Ecological Experience of Louisiana! The Swamp Kayak Tour, Cajun Food, Plantation Tour Experience: • Transportation to and from New Orleans •...
$199

Visit three food stops that highlight New Orleans culture & history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief...
$78

