Things to do over the Martin Luther King Jr. Day long weekend in New Orleans (Updated 2026)

New Orleans, USA
The French Quarter Haunted Tour

Small Groups ✦ Hauntings ✦ History ✦ Legend Walk the 300-year old streets of the French Quarter, lit by gas lamps, and experience its rich …More

Small Groups ✦ Hauntings ✦ History ✦ Legend Walk the 300-year old streets of the French Quarter, lit by gas lamps, and experience its rich...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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New Orleans Original Seafood Tour of the French Quarter

New Orleans is the #1 food destination in the USA. The question is, are you hungry for it’s delicious seafood?! If your answer is yes …More

New Orleans is the #1 food destination in the USA. The question is, are you hungry for it’s delicious seafood?! If your answer is yes...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
Highlights of New Orleans Private Driving Tour

1. Authentic Local Experience: Experience New Orleans through the eyes of a true local. Michaela, a 7th generation Orleanian, provides an authentic insight into the …More

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1. Authentic Local Experience: Experience New Orleans through the eyes of a true local. Michaela, a 7th generation Orleanian, provides an authentic insight into the...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$495
Creole Architecture of the Marigny Tour

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture! On this 2-hour Marigny Tour,  you'll go off the beaten path to discover this culturally and …More

Discover the history of New Orleans through its architecture! On this 2-hour Marigny Tour,  you'll go off the beaten path to discover this culturally and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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New Orleans Private City Tour

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in …More

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$1,050
Small Group Local's Guide to the French Quarter Tour

As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the …More

As you stroll with us, you'll learn about the fascinating beginnings of our city that shaped this world-famous neighborhood. Discover the must-see spots in the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem Walking Tour

Step beyond the iron gates and grand façades of one of New Orleans' most famous neighborhoods. Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem reveals the remarkable …More

Step beyond the iron gates and grand façades of one of New Orleans' most famous neighborhoods. Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem reveals the remarkable...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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2026 The Creole Connection: Gumbo and Beyond in New Orleans

New Orleans’ food, like the city itself, is impossible to compare. On this six-hour tour, we explore the roots of Creole cuisine through neighborhood restaurants, …More

New Orleans’ food, like the city itself, is impossible to compare. On this six-hour tour, we explore the roots of Creole cuisine through neighborhood restaurants,...

6 hours Free Cancellation
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$175
New Orleans City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Jazz Cruise

Enjoy a fully narrated city tour of historic New Orleans, where you will visit the world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, Audubon Park and even …More

Enjoy a fully narrated city tour of historic New Orleans, where you will visit the world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, Audubon Park and even...

6 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$88
New Orleans Sightseeing Flight

Soar above New Orleans on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight, and enjoy aerial views of the southern city's showstopping sights! While aboard the …More

Soar above New Orleans on a 30 or 45 minute sightseeing flight, and enjoy aerial views of the southern city's showstopping sights! While aboard the...

30 to 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$163
Private New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans private ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, your group will …More

Take a romp through the haunted French Quarter on this famous New Orleans private ghost tour. During your 2-hour evening walking tour, your group will...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$575
French Quarter Ghost Tour

The premier Ghost Tour of the city, led by pre-Katrina storytellers. Unlike most tours of the type, you'll learn who the dead of the city …More

The premier Ghost Tour of the city, led by pre-Katrina storytellers. Unlike most tours of the type, you'll learn who the dead of the city...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New …More

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Beyond the French Quarter Bike Tour

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will …More

The tour begins with a ride through the Bywater and Marigny neighborhoods, home to history, art, and delightful shotgun houses. Your licensed tour guide will...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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Small-Group French Quarter Haunted Ghost Tour

Break free from the herd! And immerse yourself in the darkness... Join our exclusive, small group walking tour (9 guests max) for a spine-tingling exploration …More

Break free from the herd! And immerse yourself in the darkness... Join our exclusive, small group walking tour (9 guests max) for a spine-tingling exploration...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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Private VIP Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl New Orleans

Skip the crowds and experience Frenchmen Street like a true VIP. This 3-hour private live music pub crawl delivers front-row access to New Orleans’ most …More

Skip the crowds and experience Frenchmen Street like a true VIP. This 3-hour private live music pub crawl delivers front-row access to New Orleans’ most...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$54
Private Transfer in New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work

Great customer service is our focus! Our customer service is what sets us apart. Hence, we do not leave our clients hanging when problems occur …More

Great customer service is our focus! Our customer service is what sets us apart. Hence, we do not leave our clients hanging when problems occur...

30 to 45 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$60
New Orleans Round Trip Chauffeur Driven Transport

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and stress free transfer. Our professional chauffeurs are ready to take care of all your transportations needs. …More

Enjoy a safe, comfortable, and stress free transfer. Our professional chauffeurs are ready to take care of all your transportations needs....

30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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Oak Alley Or St. Joseph Plantation Plus Swamp Tour Combination

Join us for a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp exploration at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. Afterwards, …More

Join us for a unique and educational journey back to the early days of Louisiana bayou and swamp exploration at Cajun Pride Swamp Tours. Afterwards,...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$125
Pub Crawl: New Orleans' Finest Haunted Pub Tour

Don't miss out on the best bar crawl NOLA has to offer. Join your 5-star guide at Witches Brew Gallery to hear tales of New …More

Don't miss out on the best bar crawl NOLA has to offer. Join your 5-star guide at Witches Brew Gallery to hear tales of New...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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St. Roch Cemetery Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New …More

As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
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