Nightlife things to do in New Orleans

We rank 177 nightlife and evening things to do in New Orleans, United States. The highest scoring is New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $20 per person. After dark: bars, shows and evening cruises.

Ranked experiences
177
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$20

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 Garden District History Walking Tour90$372h4.9/5 (2,971)
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure87$351.7h4.9/5 (2,323)
New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour86$352h4.9/5 (1,631)
New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour85$381.5h4.8/5 (3,583)
New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour84$853h4.9/5 (1,705)
New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour84$251.5h4.9/5 (1,454)
New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation84$604h4.8/5 (1,351)
Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot83$212h4.9/5 (331)
The Escape Game at the French Quarter in New Orleans82$431.3h5/5 (595)
Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans81$271.8h5/5 (156)

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 Garden District History Walking Tour is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 90 out of 100 from 2,971 traveler reviews. New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour, New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour follow close behind. We rank 177 nightlife experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do nightlife activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $50 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is New Orleans French Quarter Photo Shoot from $20, 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 657Culture & History 574Outdoors 123Food & Drink 117Most Popular 109Family Friendly 87Most Highly Reviewed 16

Top attractions in New Orleans

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