Unique things to do over Thanksgiving in New Orleans (Updated 2026)

New Orleans, USA
60-minute Tremé Walking Tour & Photo Experience

All of our tours are authentic places to visit while in New Orleans that tourists don’t get to see. We are proud to support local, …More

All of our tours are authentic places to visit while in New Orleans that tourists don’t get to see. We are proud to support local,...

60 to 90 minutes
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$27
The Escape Game at the French Quarter in New Orleans

Our New Orleans location is in the famed French Quarter near plenty restaurants and bars, perfect for pairing an escape room with dinner and post-game …More

Our New Orleans location is in the famed French Quarter near plenty restaurants and bars, perfect for pairing an escape room with dinner and post-game...

1 hour 15 minutes Free Cancellation
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$43
New Orleans City Park: Self-Guided History Puzzle Walk

Explore one of America's largest urban parks in this self-guided puzzle adventure through New Orleans City Park. Across 13 stops, uncover 800 years of history …More

Explore one of America's largest urban parks in this self-guided puzzle adventure through New Orleans City Park. Across 13 stops, uncover 800 years of history...

1 hour 10 minutes Free Cancellation
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$8
Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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

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

35 minutes Free Cancellation
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$10
Murder Mystery Detective Experience in New Orleans LA

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. …More

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....

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$15
New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. …More

Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot....

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$63
The Bad Broads Tour of New Orleans - Rebels, Scandals & Secrets

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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
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 …More

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“★★★★★ 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...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$27
New Orleans Pedicab French Quarter Tour

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 …More

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...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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$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, …More

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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,...

1 hour 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$36
French Quarter Walking Tour: LGBTQ History, Literary History, and Voodoo

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 …More

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...

90 to 120 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
The Badly Behaved Women Who Made New Orleans Tour

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 …More

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...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
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, …More

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,...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$25
Storyville Museum VIP Daily Guided Tour | Admission Included

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$55
French Quarter Haunted Excursion In New Orleans

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 …More

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...

1 to 2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
New Orleans Walking Tour: Garden District Stories

Discover one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods – the Garden District. Wander past grand antebellum mansions, see the Lafayette Cemetery and explore …More

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Discover one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods – the Garden District. Wander past grand antebellum mansions, see the Lafayette Cemetery and explore...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$15
Historic Garden District Walking Tour

Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as …More

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Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$35
Full Day Plantation and Swamp Tour in New Orleans

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 …More

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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...

7 to 8 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$137
New Orleans Ghost Tour for Tweens Ages 8–12

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 …More

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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$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 …More

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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...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$35
New Orleans Private Vehicle City Tour

Discover the best of New Orleans on this private, 3-hour city tour. Ride in a luxury sedan or SUV with a professional chauffeur and tour …More

Discover the best of New Orleans on this private, 3-hour city tour. Ride in a luxury sedan or SUV with a professional chauffeur and tour...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$750
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