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New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
1 week in New Orleans
Jazz, Creole food and one big party. Here's how to spend 1 week in New Orleans: a realistic day-by-day plan you can copy and tweak. The best time for this 1 week New Orleans trip is March, April and October. Budget roughly $150/person/day before flights.
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Length
1 week
Best time
March, April, October
~Cost/day
$150
Currency
USD
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Your 1 week New Orleans itinerary, day by day
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Day 1
09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
State Palace Theatre (New Orleans)
State Palace Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located at the uptown lake corner of Canal Street and Rampart Street. The Saenger
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
2
Day 2
09:00
Oil and Gas Building~$5
The Oil and Gas Building, or Oil & Gas Building, is a 14-story building, completed in 1959, at 1100 Tulane Avenue in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, in the
12:30
Tulane University School of Social Work~$5
Tulane University School of Social Work is the social work school of Tulane University. The school is located on Tulane's Downtown New Orleans campus at 127 Elk Place. TSSW is full
16:00
Bust of John McDonogh~$5
A bust of John McDonogh was installed in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States in 1938, as part of the Federal Art Project. It was created by Angela Gregory, a New Orleans native,
3
Day 3
09:00
Tulane Medical Center~$5
The Tulane Medical Center is an Emergency Department located in New Orleans, Louisiana. The Tulane Medical Center has centers and clinics covering nearly all major specialties of m
12:30
1010 Common~$5
1010 Common, located at 1010 Common Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 31-story skyscraper. The building, designed by Skidmore, Owings & Merril
16:00
Orpheum Theater (New Orleans)~$5
The Orpheum Theater is a theater in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana.
4
Day 4
09:00
Tulane University School of Medicine~$5
The Tulane University School of Medicine is the medical school of Tulane University and is located in the Medical District of the New Orleans Central Business District in New Orlea
12:30
Saenger Theatre (New Orleans)~$5
Saenger Theatre is an atmospheric theatre in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana, which is on the National Register of Historic Places. Once the flagship of Julian and Abe Saenger's th
16:00
WWOZ~$5
WWOZ is a non-profit community-supported radio station in New Orleans. It is owned by the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Foundation. The station specializes in music from or relating
5
Day 5
09:00
New Orleans Exchange Centre~$5
New Orleans Exchange Centre, formerly known as Chevron Place, located at 935 Gravier Street in the Central Business District of New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 21-story, 238 feet (73
12:30
Southern Railway Terminal (New Orleans)~$5
The Southern Railway Terminal, originally officially "New Orleans Terminal", in New Orleans was constructed by the Southern Railway in 1908 on the neutral ground of Basin Street at
16:00
Charity Hospital (New Orleans)~$5
Charity Hospital was one of two teaching hospitals which were part of the Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans (MCLNO), the other being University Hospital. Three weeks after
6
Day 6
09:00
Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine~$5
The Tulane University School of Public Health and Tropical Medicine is the public health school of Tulane University, a private university in New Orleans, Louisiana.
12:30
The Roosevelt New Orleans~$5
The Roosevelt New Orleans in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a 504-room hotel managed by Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts. The hotel was originally built by Louis Grunewald, a German im
16:00
Local food tour of New Orleans~$25
Taste the signature dishes of New Orleans.
7
Day 7
09:00
New Orleans Public Library~$5
The New Orleans Public Library (NOPL) is the public library of the city of New Orleans, Louisiana, United States. Succeeding earlier libraries in the city, it opened in 1897. Three
12:30
State Palace Theatre (New Orleans)
State Palace Theatre is a performing arts venue located in downtown New Orleans, Louisiana. It is located at the uptown lake corner of Canal Street and Rampart Street. The Saenger
16:00
Central market & street-food lunch~$12
Grab lunch where locals do.
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What 1 week in New Orleans costs
What this trip costs
$1,674
Flights$45027%
Stay$40524%
Activities$18911%
Food$31519%
Local transport$1268%
Shopping$845%
Buffer$1056%
$239/day
Estimates for planning, so check live prices before you book.
Have more or less time in New Orleans?
1 week in New Orleans: FAQ
Is 1 week enough for New Orleans?+
1 week is a comfortable amount of time to explore New Orleans, with room for day trips and a slower pace. The plan above balances the must-sees with time to wander.
What should I do on day 1 in New Orleans?+
Start with New Orleans Public Library, State Palace Theatre (New Orleans) and Central market & street-food lunch. The full first day is mapped out above.
How much does 1 week in New Orleans cost?+
Budget around $150 per person per day for a mid-range trip (stay, food and activities), before flights, so roughly $1,050 per person for 1 week. The cost breakdown above splits it by category.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?+
The best months to visit New Orleans are March, April, October and November, when the weather suits sightseeing best.