Jackson Square vs LaLaurie Mansion: 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 83 for LaLaurie Mansion, and it has 129 ranked ways to see it versus 52. LaLaurie Mansion 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 LaLaurie Mansion in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Jackson Square in New Orleans, United States

Jackson Square

LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans, United States

LaLaurie Mansion

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Jackson Square compared with LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans
Jackson SquareLaLaurie Mansion
Ranked experiences12952
Top Outty Ranking8885
Average ranking (top 10)8483
Cheapest experience$27$21
Average time needed2.2h1.8h
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 Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $38 · 1.5h

  3. 3. New Orleans Food and History Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $85 · 3h

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

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $80 · 3h

  5. 5. New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo and Culture Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $38 · 2h

All 129 Jackson Square experiences

Best ways to see LaLaurie Mansion

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

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $38 · 1.5h

  2. 2. Ghost and Vampire Walking Tour Of The French Quarter

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $21 · 2h

  3. 3. New Orleans Yellow Fever Ghost Tour

    Outty Ranking 85 · from $35 · 1.5h

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

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $37 · 1.8h

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

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $21 · 2h

All 52 LaLaurie Mansion experiences

Frequently asked questions

Jackson Square or LaLaurie Mansion: 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 83 for LaLaurie Mansion, and it has 129 ranked ways to see it versus 52. LaLaurie Mansion 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 LaLaurie Mansion in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Jackson Square or LaLaurie Mansion?

Ranked experiences at Jackson Square start from $27 and at LaLaurie Mansion from $21 per person.

How long do you need at Jackson Square and LaLaurie Mansion?

Experiences at Jackson Square run 2.2 hours on average and at LaLaurie Mansion 1.8 hours, so both fit in one day in New Orleans with a break in between.

Can you do Jackson Square and LaLaurie Mansion 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 LaLaurie Mansion 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 LaLaurie Mansion: New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour (Outty Ranking 85, from $38).

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