Tours
Quirky FunHaunted History Tours
Under $25New Orleans' original ghost tour company leading walking tours of haunted French Quarter and Garden District sites.
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French Quarter
French Quarter · New Orleans, LA
Why you should go…
The French Quarter is New Orleans' oldest neighborhood, laid out by French colonists in 1718 and rebuilt in Spanish colonial style after fires in the late 1700s. Its narrow streets mix wrought-iron balconies, historic churches, art galleries, and live music clubs within about 78 walkable blocks. Jackson Square and Bourbon Street both sit inside its boundaries.
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Good to know
General sightseeing guidance
Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.
The forecast is part of the ticket
Haze, low cloud, and rain flatten a view. Clear-day visits are worth rearranging your plans for.
Golden hour sells out first
Sunset slots at observation decks and cruises are the first to go, so book those further ahead.
Dress a layer warmer
It is always breezier up high and out on the water than it feels at street level.
Timed entry is common
Plenty of landmarks release tickets in windows rather than at the door, so check before you walk over.
What's around here?
The closest stops to French Quarter, ordered by straight-line distance. A few more like it, plus some different kinds of fun so you can build a full day.
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Preservation Hall
Under $25A no-frills French Quarter room where traditional New Orleans jazz has played nightly since 1961.
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St. Louis Cathedral
FreeThe oldest continuously active Catholic cathedral in the United States anchors Jackson Square.
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Bourbon Street
FreeNeon signs, brass bands, and go-cups fill this French Quarter strip once the sun goes down.
Steps awaySwitch it up: Nightlife
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Garden District
FreeLive oaks and antebellum mansions line the streets of this historic Uptown neighborhood.
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Gretna
FreeHistoric river town across from New Orleans with a walkable downtown and a free pedestrian ferry.
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