New Orleans

3-day itinerary

The Perfect 3 Days in New Orleans

9 handpicked stops Route-optimized Where to eat

A balanced 3-day plan for New Orleans, built around its top-rated sights and ordered so each day flows without backtracking — with a bite to eat and travel times between every stop. Like it? Make it your own in a couple of taps.

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DAY 1

The Big Highlights

  1. Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France

    Morning

    Cathedral-Basilica of Saint Louis King of France

    The oldest continuously operating cathedral in the US, gracing Jackson Square with timeless French Quarter charm.

    1 min walk · 0.1 km to the next stop
  2. Jackson Square

    Afternoon

    Jackson Square

    Iconic park framed by the French Quarter's grandest cathedral, alive with artists and street performers daily.

    3 min walk · 0.2 km to the next stop
  3. Central Grocery

    Evening

    Central Grocery

    Birthplace of the muffuletta sandwich, this iconic deli is a must-visit New Orleans institution.

Where to eat: Brennan's Restaurant — Regional — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 2

Culture & Icons

  1. French Quarter

    Morning

    French Quarter

    Wander cobblestone streets lined with jazz, Creole cuisine, and centuries of vibrant New Orleans culture.

    5 min walk · 0.4 km to the next stop
  2. Congo Square

    Afternoon

    Congo Square

    Birthplace of jazz, where enslaved Africans once gathered to sing, dance, and preserve their culture.

    11 min walk · 0.8 km to the next stop
  3. Bourbon Street

    Evening

    Bourbon Street

    New Orleans' most iconic strip bursts with jazz, neon, and non-stop revelry every night.

Where to eat: Napoleon House — Cajun — a well-loved local spot.

DAY 3

Culture & Icons

  1. Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

    Morning

    Confederate Memorial Hall;Confederate Memorial Hall Museum

    Explore one of America's oldest Civil War museums, housing rare Confederate artifacts and poignant wartime history.

    14 min drive · 3.2 km to the next stop
  2. Marigny Opera House

    Afternoon

    Marigny Opera House

    A stunning 19th-century church transformed into an eclectic hub for opera, dance, and live events.

    22 min drive · 5.9 km to the next stop
  3. City Park

    Evening

    City Park

    One of America's largest urban parks, bursting with art, gardens, and Southern charm in New Orleans.

Where to eat: Camellia Grill — A well-loved local spot.

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