Bourbon Street vs Jackson Square: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do Jackson Square first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 84 against 80 for Bourbon Street, and it has 129 ranked ways to see it versus 54. Bourbon Street is the cheaper entry at $16, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in New Orleans, pair them: plan Jackson Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Ranked experiences at Bourbon Street start from $16 and at Jackson Square from $27 per person. Bourbon Street can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

Experiences at Bourbon Street run 4.3 hours on average and at Jackson Square 2.2 hours, so both fit in one day in New Orleans with a break in between.

Yes. Book the longer visit for the morning when crowds are lighter, and keep the afternoon for the other. 100% of Bourbon Street options and 100% of Jackson Square options offer free cancellation, which makes it easy to adjust.

For Bourbon Street: New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 85, from $85). For Jackson Square: French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 88, from $35).