Jackson Square vs Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar: 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 79 for Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, and it has 131 ranked ways to see it versus 60. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is the cheaper entry at $21, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in New Orleans, pair them: plan Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Jackson Square in New Orleans, United States

Jackson Square

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar in New Orleans, United States

Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

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Jackson Square compared with Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar in New Orleans
Jackson SquareLafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar
Ranked experiences13160
Top Outty Ranking8883
Average ranking (top 10)8479
Cheapest experience$27$21
Average time needed2.2h2.1h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoNo

Best ways to see Jackson Square

  1. 1. French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $35 · 2h

  2. 2. New Orleans City Tour: History, City Park, Cemeteries, Food tips.

    Outty Ranking 86 · from $47 · 2h

  3. 3. New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $38 · 1.5h

  4. 4. New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $85 · 3h

  5. 5. French Quarter Walking Food Tour: Famous Flavors of New Orleans

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $80 · 3h

All 131 Jackson Square experiences

Best ways to see Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar

  1. 1. Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $21 · 2h

  2. 2. Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $40 · 1.8h

  3. 3. New Orleans Premier Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 82 · from $38 · 1.8h

  4. 4. New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

    Outty Ranking 81 · from $30 · 2h

  5. 5. New Orleans City Bike Tour

    Outty Ranking 78 · from $60 · 3.5h

All 60 Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar experiences

Frequently asked questions

Jackson Square or Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do Jackson Square first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 84 against 79 for Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, and it has 131 ranked ways to see it versus 60. Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar is the cheaper entry at $21, so it is the better pick on a tight budget. With a full day in New Orleans, pair them: plan Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Jackson Square or Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar?

Ranked experiences at Jackson Square start from $27 and at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar from $21 per person.

How long do you need at Jackson Square and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar?

Experiences at Jackson Square run 2.2 hours on average and at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar 2.1 hours, so both fit in one day in New Orleans with a break in between.

Can you do Jackson Square and Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar on the same day?

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

What is the best tour of each?

For Jackson Square: French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 88, from $35). For Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar: Ghost Tour and Haunted Pub Crawl Party with Free Shot (Outty Ranking 83, from $21).

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