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

Enter the former Metairie Race Course, an earthly venue for the “quick,” now elegantly transformed into a glorious “City of the Dead” - where no...
$10

Step into the shoes of a newly-minted detective, tasked by Commander Mahoney to solve a gripping case... murder on the streets of New Orleans, LA....
$15

Meet the bold, scandalous women who left their mark on New Orleans’ darkest history. On this one-of-a-kind walking tour through the French Quarter, you’ll uncover...
$35

Take a private pedicab tour of New Orleans. Enjoy a ride through the French Quarter on a licensed pedicab! Pass sights including Jackson Square, Royal...
$150

Covered Boat Swamp Tour
Experience the Louisiana Bayou! Join us on a fun filled slow boat tour led by a professional Captains. Learn all about the unique swamp wildlife,...
$36

Because I am a long-term resident of the French Quarter, i can afford guests an insider's perspective of this unique neighborhood. My goal is to...
$40

Hear 300 years of history of vice and red light districts in New Orleans, and all that's not fit for print! » Small groups: 15...
$35

As you board the luxury passenger van, you will be instantly treated like a celebrity. Leather seats and a comfortable ride await you. As we...
$137

New Orleans Very Reel Game Show
Made by local artists and game designers and full of one-of-a-kind charm, this experience is especially great for parties of friends or families to play,...
$25

Enjoy a haunted excursion that covers ghosts, vampires, New Orleans history, culture and architecture, as well as its cemetery which is a mass burial ground...
$35

Have a restaurant insider show you the food culture in New Orleans! I grew up in the French Quarter hospitality business. My family and I...
$270

Hands-on Cajun Traditions Cooking Class
The Mardi Gras School of Cooking does small, intimate hands-on classes in the French Quarter. Classes are more like a dinner party with friends. Feel...
$164

SEMI-PRIVATE - Just 9 People or Less! Indulge in an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Get out of the French Quarter and join...
$149

"Your winning trip starts with the right ride. Book with us today and travel in comfort and style.” Our team of pros are available whenever...
$299

Ghosts, Gods, & Gangsters of New Orleans
“★★★★★ I’ve taken quite a few walking tours in New Orleans and the several I’ve taken led by Edward Simon were hands down the most...
$27

Our Twilight Tour was created for upper elementary aged kids- those ready for deeper questions, critical thinking, and curiosity about the "what-ifs". Like our Spooky...
$30

New Orleans Swamp Boat Tour
This tour is done on a privately owned wildlife refuge, so what that means for our guests is that there are no other boats. We...
$35

Step into the enchanting world of New Orleans with our captivating walking tour. Immerse yourself in the city's rich history and embrace the allure of...
$26

Step inside America's original Sin City and most notorious red-light district known as Storyville— and let our master storytellers bring it back to life. This...
$55

Experience a pilgrimage back in time to the Antebellum South on this small-group van tour. Pass by 4 Plantations and enjoy in-depth guided tours of...
$279

