Culture & History things to do in New Orleans

We rank 531 culture and history things to do in New Orleans, United States. The highest scoring is New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
531
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$5

Culture & History in New Orleans compared

Top 10 culture and history things to do in New Orleans by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation92$535h4.9/5 (6,961)
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour88$292h4.9/5 (2,971)
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans87$697.8h4.8/5 (3,508)
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour87$352h4.9/5 (2,944)
New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal86$452h4.9/5 (3,154)
New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour85$131.5h5/5 (477)
The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans85$282h4.8/5 (2,354)
New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour84$302h4.9/5 (1,061)
The National WWII Museum Campus Pass plus 4-D Film84$4824h4.9/5 (735)
New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour84$392h4.8/5 (3,300)

Every culture & history experience we rank in New Orleans

Culture & History in New Orleans: common questions

What are the best culture & history things to do in New Orleans?
New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 92 out of 100 from 6,961 traveler reviews. New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour, Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans, French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour follow close behind. We rank 531 culture & history experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do culture & history activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $45 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter from $5, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book culture & history activities in New Orleans for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked culture & history experiences we track in New Orleans currently show same-day availability. Same-day slots are limited, so book in the morning where you can.
How does Outty rank culture & history experiences in New Orleans?
Every experience gets an Outty Ranking from 0 to 100 built from traveler sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, value against comparable culture & history options in New Orleans, operator standing and cancellation flexibility. Anything scoring 90 or above joins the Outty 90+ Club.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season.

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Last Minute 614Nightlife 165Outdoors 115Most Popular 114Food & Drink 108Family Friendly 82Most Highly Reviewed 19

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