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

New Orleans, USA
After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the …More

A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the...

45 minutes Free Cancellation
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Voodoo Doll Class in New Orleans

Explore the enigmatic world of voodoo dolls in this engaging hands-on class located in the heart of New Orleans. Delve into the rich history of …More

Explore the enigmatic world of voodoo dolls in this engaging hands-on class located in the heart of New Orleans. Delve into the rich history of...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$100
French Quarter Food Tour: 5 Classic Bites and NOLA Stories

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to …More

Dig into the rich and varied flavors that make New Orleans one of the USA’s top foodie destinations. From the most famous local haunts to...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR - NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS!

One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New …More

One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New...

2 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$120
Spooky Family-Friendly Ghost Tour in New Orleans

Taking the whole family on vacation to New Orleans? We offer a kid-friendly and just-scary-enough Ghost Tour of NOLA. Our spooky city isn’t just for …More

Taking the whole family on vacation to New Orleans? We offer a kid-friendly and just-scary-enough Ghost Tour of NOLA. Our spooky city isn’t just for...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
New Orleans Cocktail History Walking Tour in the French Quarter

Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals …More

Savor tasty cocktails in the French Quarter of New Orleans on a walking tour with an expert local guide. Visit hidden gems enjoyed by locals...

3 hours Free Cancellation
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$95
New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets. The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and …More

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets. The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
New Orleans City, Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be …More

Spend an unforgettable 3 hours on our comfortable air conditioned Mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. No trip to New Orleans would be...

7 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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$110
New Orleans Treme' Walking Tour

Treme' (pronounced Tre-May) sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. Treme' is a vibrant area steeped …More

Treme' (pronounced Tre-May) sits adjacent to the French Quarter and is the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States. Treme' is a vibrant area steeped...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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New Orleans Evening Small-Group Haunted Walking Tour

We put our guides together to select the most haunted stories and locations from their years of experience. The result is a "best of" ghost …More

We put our guides together to select the most haunted stories and locations from their years of experience. The result is a "best of" ghost...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
Nola Voodoo Walking Tour with High Priestess Guide in New Orleans

The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage …More

The majority of the Voodoo tours in the city are offered by those who are either non-initiates, or those who do not have the lineage...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$40
Movie and TV Show Tour of New Orleans

This walking tour includes a multitude of filming locations including The Originals, NCIS New Orleans, King Creole, The Princess and the Frog, Interview with the …More

This walking tour includes a multitude of filming locations including The Originals, NCIS New Orleans, King Creole, The Princess and the Frog, Interview with the...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$32
Gallier House Tour in New Orleans

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not …More

Built in 1861, by local architect James Gallier, Jr. as his private family residence, this Victorian French Quarter townhouse exemplifies architectural features that are not...

1 hour Free Cancellation
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New Orleans Large Airboat Swamp Tour

The departure location for this tour is only 35 minutes from New Orleans but a world apart in flora and fauna. Your tour will be …More

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The departure location for this tour is only 35 minutes from New Orleans but a world apart in flora and fauna. Your tour will be...

1 hour 40 minutes Free Cancellation
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$65
French Quarter Food Walking Tour with Tastings

Explore with us why New Orleans' Cajun and Creole cuisine is one of the most desired in the country. Sample the French Quarter's famously delicious …More

Explore with us why New Orleans' Cajun and Creole cuisine is one of the most desired in the country. Sample the French Quarter's famously delicious...

Free Cancellation
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$42
New Orleans Haunted Pub Crawl

Our Haunted Pub Crawl of the French Quarter combines some of our most infamous haunted locations along with the most haunted bars in the country …More

Our Haunted Pub Crawl of the French Quarter combines some of our most infamous haunted locations along with the most haunted bars in the country...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
New Orleans Music Heritage Tour

Dig into the musical history of New Orleans with this 2-hour music and heritage tour. Listen to songs and the stories behind them as you learn more …More

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Dig into the musical history of New Orleans with this 2-hour music and heritage tour. Listen to songs and the stories behind them as you learn more...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$30
Voodoo Queen of New Orleans Walking Tour

Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn …More

Explore some of New Orleans' fascinating voodoo history with this 90 minute walking tour. Stop by an authentic voodoo shop and see a voodoo temple, learn...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
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$26
Beyond Storyville -Adults only evening tour in the French Quarter

Our unique answer to the night explores the fascinating underworld of brothels and bordellos. We follow the footsteps of streetwalkers through the French Quarter’s 300+ …More

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Our unique answer to the night explores the fascinating underworld of brothels and bordellos. We follow the footsteps of streetwalkers through the French Quarter’s 300+...

2 hours Free Cancellation
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$37
New Orleans True Crime and Coffee Walking Tour: Adults Only

Do you like to start your mornings with murder and mayhem? Do you prefer to walk with the dead at the crack of dawn? As …More

Do you like to start your mornings with murder and mayhem? Do you prefer to walk with the dead at the crack of dawn? As...

1 hour 45 minutes Free Cancellation
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$42
Whitney Plantation (Guided Tour) with Bus Ride To & From N. O.

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...

5 to 6 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
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