Things to do in Eastern Louisiana

Activities, attractions and tours

Eastern Louisiana
Louisiana featuring signage, street scenes and shopping
Louisiana showing military items and interior views
French Quarter which includes street scenes
French Quarter showing street scenes

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Tours & day trips

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 1084 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €50 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

New Orleans Seafood Bar Crawl

Activity duration is 1 hour and 20 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €13 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 25 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €32 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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New Orleans: Swamp Zipline Tour

New Orleans: Swamp Zipline Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
10.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is €76 per adult
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Classes & workshops

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New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 50 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is €36 per adult
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What to do in Eastern Louisiana

Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street which includes street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

3.5/5(120 reviews)

The birthplace of jazz is a vibrant city boulevard where the history and music of New Orleans comes to life.

Bourbon Street
Canal Street which includes signage

Canal Street

4/5(122 reviews)

Start your exploration of New Orleans with the many attractions on this buzzing pedestrianized street, which is located right in the heart of the downtown area.

Canal Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4/5(77 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the renowned jazz scene and great live music in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Caesars Superdome

Caesars Superdome

4/5(14 reviews)

Catch an event at Caesars Superdome during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the top-notch restaurants and fascinating museums in this walkable area.

Caesars Superdome
National World War II Museum which includes aircraft and interior views

National World War II Museum

4.5/5(32 reviews)

Personal accounts, films and artifacts provide a thorough and informative look at World War II.

National World War II Museum
Tulane University

Tulane University

4.5/5(6 reviews)

Explore the campus of Tulane University during your trip to New Orleans. Discover the lively bars and great live music in this walkable area.

Tulane University
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

4.5/5(126 reviews)

This communal park in the French Quarter has a deep-rooted connection to local artists and musicians.

Jackson Square
Mardi Gras World showing art and interior views

Mardi Gras World

4.5/5(18 reviews)

Get an inside view into preparations for one of the world’s most famous annual festivals.

Mardi Gras World
Tiger Stadium

Tiger Stadium

Catch an event at Tiger Stadium during your trip to Baton Rouge. Stroll along the riverfront or attend a football match in the area.

Tiger Stadium

Areas of Eastern Louisiana

French Quarter showing heritage architecture, street scenes and a city

French Quarter

4.5/5(151 area reviews)

One of New Orleans’ oldest neighborhoods is popular for an ecclectic blend of romantic history, stunning architecture, jazz and black arts.

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New Orleans Central Business District

4/5(98 area reviews)

Known for its fantastic nightlife and great live music, there's plenty to explore in New Orleans Central Business District. Check out top attractions like Canal Street and Caesars Superdome, and jump on the metro at Carondelet at Poydras Stop or Poydras Street Stop to see more of the city.

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Arts/Warehouse District

4/5(6 area reviews)

Get to the heart of modern New Orleans and explore renovated warehouses and modern galleries in this chic district.

Arts/Warehouse District
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Garden District

5/5(2 area reviews)

This historic area was named to remember the plantation lands upon which the city was built.

Garden District
Mardi Gras World featuring interior views and art as well as an individual female

Lower Garden District

4/5(13 area reviews)

Travellers love Lower Garden District for its beautiful gardens, and you can see more of New Orleans by jumping on the metro at St. Charles at St. Andrew Stop or St. Charles at Josephine Stop. You might spend time checking out top sights like Port of New Orleans and National World War II Museum.

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Uptown Historic District

4/5(4 area reviews)

Known for its abundant dining options and colourful gardens, there's plenty to explore in Uptown Historic District. Top attractions like Audubon Zoo and Magazine Street are major draws, and you can catch the metro at St. Charles at Jefferson Stop or St. Charles at Valmont Stop to see more of the city.

Uptown Historic District
New Orleans

New Orleans

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