Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar vs St. Louis Cathedral: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do St. Louis Cathedral first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 81 against 78 for Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, and it has 80 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.

Ranked experiences at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar start from $21 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.

Experiences at Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar run 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.

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

For Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar: Adults-Only New Orleans Ghost, Crime, Voodoo, and Vampire Tour (Outty Ranking 84, from $37). For St. Louis Cathedral: New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 90, from $38).