LaLaurie Mansion vs St. Louis Cathedral: which should you do first?

If you only have time for one, do LaLaurie Mansion first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 83 against 81 for St. Louis Cathedral, and it has 52 ranked ways to see it versus 80. With a full day in New Orleans, pair them: plan LaLaurie Mansion in the morning, as it is the shorter visit on average.

LaLaurie Mansion in New Orleans, United States

LaLaurie Mansion

St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans, United States

St. Louis Cathedral

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LaLaurie Mansion compared with St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans
LaLaurie MansionSt. Louis Cathedral
Ranked experiences5280
Top Outty Ranking8590
Average ranking (top 10)8381
Cheapest experience$21$28
Average time needed1.8h2.4h
Free cancellation100% of options100% of options
Free to visitNoYes

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

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

LaLaurie Mansion or St. Louis Cathedral: which is better?

If you only have time for one, do LaLaurie Mansion first. Its top ten experiences average an Outty Ranking of 83 against 81 for St. Louis Cathedral, and it has 52 ranked ways to see it versus 80. 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, LaLaurie Mansion or St. Louis Cathedral?

Ranked experiences at LaLaurie Mansion 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.

How long do you need at LaLaurie Mansion and St. Louis Cathedral?

Experiences at LaLaurie Mansion run 1.8 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 LaLaurie Mansion 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 LaLaurie Mansion 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 LaLaurie Mansion: New Orleans Adults-Only Ghost, Voodoo and Vampire Tour (Outty Ranking 85, from $38). For St. Louis Cathedral: New Orleans Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour (Outty Ranking 90, from $38).

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