United States · 4-day plan

4-Day New Orleans Itinerary

Beignet mornings, jazz clubs at night, river boats that keep their own time. A 4-day rhythm of bookable Viator experiences — each day themed, each slot stamped with reasoning and an affiliate-tracked reserve link.

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Day 1

Settling into New Orleans, United States

A light first day. Walk, eat, sleep early.

  1. Morning

    Settle in. A walking tour to map your neighborhood and a long table for dinner.

    New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

    1h 45m · 4.5★ · 14k reviews

    New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

    • 4.5★ · 13541 reviews
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $36 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

    2h · 4.9★ · 1.1k reviews

    New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $30 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

    2h · 4.9★ · 3k reviews

    New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $37 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

    3h · 4.9★ · 1.7k reviews

    New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $85 a personReserve on Viator

Day 2

Eating your way through New Orleans, United States

  1. Morning

    Eat the city — markets, the table, the family kitchen.

    New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

    3h · 4.1★ · 8k reviews

    New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise with Dinner Option

    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $58 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

    3h · 4.7★ · 2.6k reviews

    New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $40 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

    1h 40m · 4.8★ · 2.2k reviews

    New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $35 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District: Group of Nine or Less

    3h · 5.0★ · 120 reviews

    Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District: Group of Nine or Less

    • Top-rated · 5.0★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $129 a personReserve on Viator

Day 3

New Orleans, United States at speed

Earned by yesterday’s long lunches.

  1. Morning

    Push your legs, your stomach, your nerve. Reset by evening.

    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

    2h 30m · 4.4★ · 2.1k reviews

    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $47 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

    1h 56m to 2h 26m · 3.9★ · 7 reviews

    New Orleans French Quarter: Stolen Art Puzzle Adventure

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $7 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

    2h · 4.3★ · 5.8k reviews

    New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $37 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Airboat Ride

    2h to 4h · 4.7★ · 5.2k reviews

    New Orleans Airboat Ride

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $59 a personReserve on Viator

Day 4

One last slow day

Loose ends only. Nothing that requires logistics.

  1. Morning

    Walk, taste, photograph. Nothing that requires a reservation.

    Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour

    1h to 1h 15m · 4.2★ · 34 reviews

    Ghosts of New Orleans: Self-Guided Haunted Audio Walking Tour

    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    • Private tour
    From $7 a personReserve on Viator
  2. Midday

    Complement to the day.

    Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

    2h · 4.7★ · 2.5k reviews

    Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

    • Top-rated · 4.7★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $21 a personReserve on Viator
  3. Afternoon

    Complement to the day.

    Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

    2h · 4.8★ · 140 reviews

    Pub Crawl: Haunted New Orleans Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

    • Top-rated · 4.8★
    • Free cancellation
    • Instant confirmation
    From $40 a personReserve on Viator
  4. Evening

    Complement to the day.

    New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

    5h · 4.9★ · 6.5k reviews

    New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation

    • Top-rated · 4.9★
    • Bestseller
    • Free cancellation
    From $76 a personReserve on Viator

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