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

Take a spirited journey with an expert historical guide through the shadowy streets of the French Quarter as you learn of ghosts, gris-gris, Voodoo, and...
$29

The Oak Alley plantation tour is one of the most magnificent plantation tours near New Orleans because of the 28 evenly spaced, huge Oak Trees...
$160

Combining the history of Louisiana cuisine and New Orleans-style cocktails, this event is a feast for the senses! Along with your guide you will visit...
$160

New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour
This tour provides an insider’s perspective, with opportunities to walk around on your own and take in the rich history of New Orleans. Relax in...
$54.98

New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour
Explore the fascinating and historic Cities of the Dead with this 2-hour tour of several New Orleans' cemeteries. This tour cover tomb architecture, history, and...
$30

Guided Boat Tour of New Orleans Bayou
Are you ready to experience one of the best excursions New Orleans has to offer? Adventures of Jean Lafitte offers personal Alligator Tours through Louisiana’s...
$35

Explore the New Orleans Storyville Museum, the only museum in New Orleans dedicated to retelling the fascinating history of the city's storied past and notorious...
$34.73

Few cities rival New Orleans’ nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between,...
$54.50

Oak Alley Plantation features picturesque Oak Trees, beautiful landscaping, an elegant 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and antique farm...
$185

Master Storytellers guide groups through darkened streets for a historically accurate fun-filled tour full of New Orleans ghost stories and tales of Vampires. Join the...
$21

New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot
You will have a chance to see the most famous things in French Quater, New Orleans and have the recognizable city as your background for...
$58.50

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

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets. The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and...
$37

Take a 2–3 hour kayak and canoe swamp tour through the historic Manchac swamp. A local Louisiana naturalist guides you through the historic Manchac Swamp...
$93

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...
$27

Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans
This walking tour includes a multitude of filming locations including The Originals, NCIS New Orleans, King Creole, The Princess and the Frog, Interview with the...
$30

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

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

French Quarter Shrimp Boil & Live Music
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

