Family Friendly things to do in New Orleans

We rank 82 family friendly 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 $4 per person. Works with children in tow, by age policy and pacing.

Ranked experiences
82
In the 90+ Club
1
Available today
60
From
$4

Family Friendly in New Orleans compared

Top 10 family friendly 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 Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour88$381.8h5/5 (2,047)
Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans85$864.3h4.9/5 (2,083)
French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans81$803h4.9/5 (1,362)
New Orleans Airboat Ride81$502h4.7/5 (5,193)
French Quarter True Crime Walking Tour80$302h4.9/5 (350)
The Escape Game at the French Quarter in New Orleans79$431.3h5/5 (594)
Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour79$121.7h4.7/5 (877)
Laura Plantation Guided Tour: Big House & Original Slave Cabins78$321.2h4.8/5 (1,334)
Adults-Only Uncensored Ghost, Vampire, and Voodoo Walking Tour77$352h4.8/5 (491)

Every family friendly experience we rank in New Orleans

Family Friendly in New Orleans: common questions

What are the best family friendly 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 Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, Large Airboat Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans, French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans follow close behind. We rank 82 family friendly experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do family friendly activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $98 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is New Orleans Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour from $4, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book family friendly activities in New Orleans for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked family friendly 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 family friendly 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 family friendly 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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