Things to do in New Orleans

What to expect in New Orleans

This Things to Do catalogue is led by Tours, Cruises, Museums, Zoos & aquariums and Attraction passes, giving a mix of guided experiences, river and bayou sails, cultural stops and multi-attraction tickets that suit different budgets. That spread means you can stitch together short museum visits or longer guided tours and cruises depending on your pace and interests. Demand rises towards December and falls into the late northern summer: December is the busiest month and August is the quietest, so availability and choice tighten in December and are much easier in August.

Choosing what to book in New Orleans

A key decision is whether you want the broadest range of options or something reliably simple: Cruises offer the widest range, from an entry-level AUD 66 typical price to upper-end AUD 160, so they suit travellers who want choices across budget and premium experiences. For straightforward, consistently low-cost visits, Zoos & aquariums represent the most affordable way in, with a typical price of AUD 49, while Attraction passes sit at the upper end with a typical price of AUD 223.

If you need flexible, gap-filling options, the cheapest category is handy for short stops, while Tours cover a wide span of mid-to-upper prices — a typical Tour runs at AUD 97 — and Museums tend to have a narrow range so shopping around gains less. Consider whether you prefer the widest selection of formats or the simplicity of an affordable single-entry choice.

When travellers from Australia book

Most travellers book quite close to arrival, with bookings typically made 3 days ahead, and the earliest planners booking around 17 days out. That short lead time means you can often decide on activities within the week before travel, but aim to secure bookings for December — the peak month — a little earlier if you need guaranteed dates.

How New Orleans activities compare on price

The table below shows how the city’s top categories compare on price so you can place a budget before choosing.

Typical price is the median paid on Klook; the usual range covers the middle half of bookings, so cheaper and pricier options exist outside it; prices are shown with their currency code. Based on Klook booking data, August 2025 – July 2026.