Culture & History things to do in New Orleans

We rank 574 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 93 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $5 per person. Museums, landmarks and stories behind the streets.

Ranked experiences
574
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 Transportation93$765h4.9/5 (7,156)
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour90$372h4.9/5 (2,971)
New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery88$403h4.8/5 (2,852)
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans88$1317.8h4.8/5 (3,545)
French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour88$352h4.9/5 (2,975)
New Orleans Demonstration Cooking Class with Meal87$452h4.9/5 (3,216)
New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour86$251.5h5/5 (486)
New Orleans Food Walking Tour of the French Quarter with Small-Group Option86$853h4.8/5 (6,798)
Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter85$52h4.7/5 (2,560)
New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour85$392h4.8/5 (3,340)

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 93 out of 100 from 7,156 traveler reviews. New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour, New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery, Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans follow close behind. We rank 574 culture & history experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do culture & history activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $48 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.

Browse things to do in New Orleans by type

Last Minute 657Nightlife 177Outdoors 123Food & Drink 117Most Popular 108Family Friendly 87Most Highly Reviewed 16

Top attractions in New Orleans

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