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8 Days in the Big Easy!

Devan Pailet

18 Jan 2024

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Embark on an unforgettable journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans. Immerse yourself in the rich jazz heritage, explore historic landmarks, and indulge in mouthwatering cuisine. Get ready for an adventure like no other!

Trip to New Orleans

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Jazz, History, and Culture

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$0

New Orleans Jazz National Historical Park

National park dedicated to jazz featuring concert & exhibit spaces plus workshops.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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French Quarter Visitor Center

Center run by the National Park Service, with history exhibits, a gift shop & guided walking tours.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Museums and Voodoo Mysteries

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$32

New Orleans Jazz Museum

Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$10

8 - 12 min

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New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum

Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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$9

11 - 16 min

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Backstreet Cultural Museum

Small museum exploring New Orleans traditions, with exhibits on brass bands, jazz funerals & more.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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$13

Day 3Historic Landmarks and Architectural Wonders

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$20

The Cabildo

The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$8

2 - 3 min

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St. Louis Cathedral

Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Gallier House

Built in 1857, this opulent, furnished house provides a glimpse into the life of an affluent family.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$13

Day 4Exploring the Heart of the French Quarter

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$10

Jackson Square

Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

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Old Ursuline Convent Museum

This convent-turned-museum is the city's oldest building & features French colonial architecture.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$10

Day 5Lighthouses and Artistic Delights

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$32

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$ 2

New Canal Lighthouse

Replica of the original lighthouse established in 1839 featuring a museum & education center.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$13

12 - 15 min

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New Orleans Museum of Art

More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$19

Day 6Dark Tales and Musical Enchantments

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$38

Museum of Death New Orleans

Macabre collection featuring mortuary equipment, crime scene pictures & displays on serial killers.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$19

7 - 10 min

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Preservation Hall

Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$19

13 - 20 min

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New Orleans African American Museum

Cultural exhibits spanning multiple historic houses, plus a walking tour of the Treme community.

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 7A Journey through History

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$47

The National WWII Museum

Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$37

2 - 3 min

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Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

Elaborate stone building housing the second-largest collection of Civil War artifacts in the world.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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$10

Day 8Savoring Southern Flavors and Mixology

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$13

Southern Food and Beverage Museum & Museum of the American Cocktail

Unique museum with exhibits spotlighting the food, drink & culture of the South, along with events.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$13

Budget breakdown: $192 In total

Activities & Food:$190

Transport:$2