Outdoors things to do in New Orleans

We rank 115 outdoor things to do in New Orleans, United States. The highest scoring is New Orleans Airboat Ride with an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $4 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
115
In the 90+ Club
0
Available today
60
From
$4

Outdoors in New Orleans compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in New Orleans by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
New Orleans Airboat Ride80$532h4.7/5 (5,193)
New Orleans Creole Odyssey Small-Group Bike Tour80$553h5/5 (278)
New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour79$553h4.9/5 (436)
New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour79$553h5/5 (225)
Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour79$121.7h4.7/5 (877)
Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour78$902.5h4.9/5 (993)
New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter77$953h4.9/5 (625)
New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour77$891.3h5/5 (1,043)
New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour76$552h5/5 (208)
New Orleans City Bike Tour75$603.5h4.9/5 (165)

Every outdoors experience we rank in New Orleans

Outdoors in New Orleans: common questions

What are the best outdoors things to do in New Orleans?
New Orleans Airboat Ride is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 80 out of 100 from 5,193 traveler reviews. New Orleans Creole Odyssey Small-Group Bike Tour, New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour, New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour follow close behind. We rank 115 outdoors experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do outdoors activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $76 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 outdoors activities in New Orleans for today?
Yes. 60 of the 60 top-ranked outdoors 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 outdoors 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 outdoors 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 531Nightlife 165Most Popular 114Food & Drink 108Family Friendly 82Most Highly Reviewed 19

Top attractions in New Orleans

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