Jackson Square vs St. Louis Cathedral: 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 81 for St. Louis Cathedral, and it has 129 ranked ways to see it versus 80. With a full day in New Orleans, pair them: plan Jackson Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Jackson Square in New Orleans, United States

Jackson Square

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, United States

St. Louis Cathedral

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Jackson Square compared with St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans
Jackson SquareSt. Louis Cathedral
Ranked experiences12980
Top Outty Ranking8890
Average ranking (top 10)8481
Cheapest experience$27$28
Average time needed2.2h2.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoYes

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 St. Louis Cathedral

  1. 1. New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 90 · from $38 · 1.8h

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

    Outty Ranking 88 · from $35 · 2h

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

    Outty Ranking 84 · from $38 · 2h

  4. 4. New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

    Outty Ranking 83 · from $39 · 2h

  5. 5. New Orleans French Quarter Architecture Walking Tour

    Outty Ranking 80 · from $40 · 2h

All 80 St. Louis Cathedral experiences

Frequently asked questions

Jackson Square or St. Louis Cathedral: 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 81 for St. Louis Cathedral, and it has 129 ranked ways to see it versus 80. With a full day in New Orleans, pair them: plan Jackson Square in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

Which is cheaper, Jackson Square or St. Louis Cathedral?

Ranked experiences at Jackson Square start from $27 and at St. Louis Cathedral from $28 per person. St. Louis Cathedral can also be visited for free; paid options add guides, skip-the-line access or transport.

How long do you need at Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral?

Experiences at Jackson Square run 2.2 hours on average and at St. Louis Cathedral 2.4 hours, so both fit in one day in New Orleans with a break in between.

Can you do Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral 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 St. Louis Cathedral 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 St. Louis Cathedral: New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 90, from $38).

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