4.5(356)
Steamboat Natchez Sightseeing Jazz Cruise
New Orleans
From$43.50
Under 2 hours
Quick things to do in New Orleans
Short on time? These New Orleans experiences run in under two hours, which makes them perfect for a layover, a half-day window, or anything you can squeeze in before dinner. No day-long commitments.
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Why this shortlist
We've focused on express admission, short guided tours, and single-attraction visits. All rated 4.3★ and above so you're not wasting your limited window on something mediocre.
Fast-track and skip-the-line options are marked. They're worth the small premium when your clock is ticking.
Shortlist
Quick things to do in New Orleans
4.6(145)Steamboat Natchez Sightseeing Jazz Cruise with Lunch
New Orleans
From$65
4.8(117)The National WWII Museum: Entry Ticket
New Orleans
From$38.31
4.3(62)New Orleans: Daytime Jazz Cruise with Optional Lunch
New Orleans
From$43.50
4.6(37)Steamboat Natchez Sunday Jazz Cruise with Brunch
New Orleans
From$80
4.6(20)City Sightseeing New Orleans: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour
New Orleans
From$42.50
4.8(14)St. Louis Cathedral: Exclusive Access + Guided Tour
New Orleans
From$53.35
4.2(20)New Orleans Voodoo Tour
New Orleans
From$27
4.2(18)New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner
New Orleans
From$58
4.9(10)French Quarter Live Jazz Brunch + Mimosa
New Orleans
From$50.73
4.4New Orleans City Bus Tour
New Orleans
From$50
4.6New Orleans: Airboat Adventure
New Orleans
From$59
5.0New Orleans: Hermann-Grima House Guided Tour
New Orleans
From$17
5.0French Quarter Ghost Tour by Mule Drawn Carriage
New Orleans
From$60
4.9Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium: Combo Entry Ticket
New Orleans
From$47.25
5.0New Orleans: Haunted Pub Crawl
New Orleans
From$37
4.8Old Ursuline Convent Museum: Entry Ticket + Pope Leo XIV Exhibit
New Orleans
From$10
4.0French Quarter by Mule Drawn Carriage: 60-Minute Tour
New Orleans
From$60
4.7'Walking the Devil's Empire' Tour
New Orleans
From$29
5.0Go City New Orleans: All Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions
New Orleans
From$84
5.0French Quarter Phantoms Ghost & Vampire Tour
New Orleans
From$22
4.8Audubon Zoo: Entry Ticket
New Orleans
From$31.50
4.0The Dim Corner Tour
New Orleans
From$29
4.0New Orleans: Swamp Boat Ride & Oak Alley Plantation Tour
New Orleans
From$131
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