Nightlife things to do in New Orleans

We rank 165 nightlife and evening things to do in New Orleans, United States. The highest scoring is New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $13 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
165
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$13

Nightlife in New Orleans compared

Top 10 nightlife and evening things to do in New Orleans by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure89$151.7h4.9/5 (2,254)
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour88$292h4.9/5 (2,971)
New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour85$352h4.9/5 (1,582)
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation83$404h4.8/5 (1,288)
New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour82$351.5h4.9/5 (1,436)
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour82$381.5h4.8/5 (3,516)
New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour82$853h4.9/5 (1,673)
Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot81$212h4.9/5 (316)
Pub Crawl: New Orleans Lewd Spirits Haunted Tour with Bar Stops80$302h4.8/5 (890)
The Escape Game at the French Quarter in New Orleans79$431.3h5/5 (594)

Every nightlife experience we rank in New Orleans

Nightlife in New Orleans: common questions

What are the best nightlife things to do in New Orleans?
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 89 out of 100 from 2,254 traveler reviews. New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour, New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation follow close behind. We rank 165 nightlife experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do nightlife activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $45 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise from $13, and prices climb for small-group departures, skip-the-line access and evening slots.
Can I book nightlife activities in New Orleans for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked nightlife 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 nightlife 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 nightlife 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 614Culture & History 531Outdoors 115Most Popular 114Food & Drink 108Family Friendly 82Most Highly Reviewed 19

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