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πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ New Orleans β€” your itinerary

5 days Β· 11h of activities Β· $45 per person in tickets & dining

Map of New Orleans

Day-by-day plan

Day 1 β€” Arrival

2026-08-05
4h Β· $0
Light afternoon after travel β€” ease into the city.
  • 14:30
    β†’ 18:30
    Afternoon
    🎭French Quarter walking tour
    Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Royal St β€” the soul of the Big Easy.
    4h Β· Free–$25 Β· must-see

Day 2

2026-08-06
5h Β· $42
  • 09:30
    β†’ 10:30
    Morning
    🎯Frenchmen Street live jazz
    Three blocks of jazz clubs (Spotted Cat, Snug Harbor) β€” locals' alternative to Bourbon St.
    1h Β· $5–15 cover Β· must-see
  • 14:00
    β†’ 18:00
    Afternoon
    🎭National WWII Museum
    Top-rated US museum on World War II β€” multimedia, interactive, multi-day worthy.
    4h Β· $32.50 Β· must-see

Day 3

2026-08-07
2h Β· $3
  • 09:30
    β†’ 11:30
    Morning
    πŸ›οΈGarden District streetcar
    St. Charles streetcar past antebellum mansions β€” Lafayette Cemetery is hauntingly beautiful.
    2h Β· $3 day pass Β· recommended

Day 4

2026-08-08
0m Β· $0
Free time β€” explore on your own.

Day 5 β€” Departure

2026-08-09
0m Β· $0
Quick morning visit before heading to the airport.
Free time β€” explore on your own.

Budget breakdown

1 traveler Β· 5 days
CategoryPer personPer person
Attractions & activities
Entry tickets and activity fees from your plan.
$45$45
Restaurants (dinner each day)
Midpoint of cost ranges; lunch usually $10-20 extra per day.
$0$0
Lodging (estimate, mid-range)
4 nights Γ— ~$140/night
$560$560
Local transport (estimate)
5 days of metro / taxis / ride share.
$75$75
Total trip estimate$680$680

Mid-range estimates. Travel hackers can cut 30-40%; luxury 2-3Γ—. Lodging assumes mid-range hotel/Airbnb.