Outdoors things to do in New Orleans

We rank 123 outdoor things to do in New Orleans, United States. The highest scoring is Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100, and prices across the category start at $3 per person. Fresh air, water, trails and skyline views.

Ranked experiences
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Outdoors in New Orleans compared

Top 10 outdoor things to do in New Orleans by Outty Ranking, price, duration and traveler rating
ExperienceOutty RankingFromDurationRating
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans88$1317.8h4.8/5 (3,542)
New Orleans Airboat Ride84$502h4.7/5 (5,247)
New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour82$553h4.9/5 (440)
New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour81$553h5/5 (229)
New Orleans Creole Odyssey Small-Group Bike Tour81$553h5/5 (283)
Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour80$902.5h4.9/5 (994)
New Orleans Zipline Swamp Tour80$891.3h5/5 (1,059)
New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour79$552h5/5 (215)
New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter79$953h4.9/5 (627)
Jean Lafitte 90-Minute Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour79$321.7h4.7/5 (892)

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?
Swamp Boat Ride and Oak Alley Plantation Tour from New Orleans is the highest ranked, with an Outty Ranking of 88 out of 100 from 3,542 traveler reviews. New Orleans Airboat Ride, New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour, New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour follow close behind. We rank 123 outdoors experiences in New Orleans in total.
How much do outdoors activities in New Orleans cost?
Expect around $91 per person on average. The cheapest we rank is New Orleans Scavenger Hunt & Highlights Self-Guided Walking Tour from $3, 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.

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