New Orleans 3-Day Itinerary

  • Day 1: Start your day with beignets and coffee at Café Du Monde. Walk around Jackson Square and visit St. Louis Cathedral. Enjoy the unique architecture of The French Quarter. For lunch, head to the Central Grocery for a muffuletta sandwich. In the afternoon, take a leisurely stroll down Magazine Street for shopping and one-of-a-kind vintage finds. In the evening, head to Frenchmen Street for live music at the Spotted Cat Music Club.
  • Day 2: Start your day early and take the St. Charles Avenue streetcar to see the beautiful historic homes. Get off and visit the Audubon Zoo and Aquarium of the Americas in the morning. For lunch, head to Commander's Palace for classic New Orleans cuisine. In the evening, take a haunted history ghost tour through the city to learn more about the historic and spooky past of New Orleans.
  • Day 3: Start off with brunch at Brennan's, don't miss the famous bananas foster. Take a riverboat tour down the Mississippi River and see the beautiful scenery. In the afternoon, visit the National WWII Museum for a unique history lesson. For dinner, check out Emeril's for upscale Louisiana-style dining.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Café du Monde: 30 minutes, $5
  • St. Louis Cathedral: 1 hour, Free
  • Central Grocery: 45 minutes, $15
  • Magazine Street: 2-3 hours, varies
  • Spotted Cat Music Club: 2-3 hours, cover charge varies
  • St. Charles Avenue streetcar: 1.5 hours, $1.25 each way
  • Audubon Zoo: 2-3 hours, $24.95
  • Aquarium of the Americas: 2 hours, $29.95
  • Commander's Palace: 2 hours, $50
  • Haunted History Ghost Tour: 2 hours, $25
  • Brennan's: 1.5 hours, $50
  • Mississippi Riverboat tour: 2 hours, $30
  • National WWII Museum: 3-4 hours, $29.50
  • Emeril's: 2 hours, $75
  • Total Estimated Cost: $328.65
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Transportation

To get around New Orleans, visitors can take the streetcar, bus, taxi, or ride-sharing services. The St. Charles Avenue streetcar is a popular choice for visitors and costs $1.25 each way. Taxis and ride-sharing services like Uber and Lyft are available, and a trip from the airport to the French Quarter costs around $36. Visitors should also be aware of the many one-way streets in New Orleans and plan their route accordingly.

Links to Key Attractions and Points of Interest

Tips

If you have more time, consider taking a day trip to visit the Oak Alley Plantation. If you have less time, consider skipping the riverboat tour or WWII Museum.

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Itinerary created by AI-assisted, human-reviewed