The 11 Best Tickets & Entry Passes in New Orleans

1.The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,202 reviews · 2 to 3 hours (approx.) · from $37Our pick

Visit New Orleans’ National WWII Museum at your own pace with general admission. Follow the American story from the Home Front to Berlin and Tokyo, see wartime aircraft and artifacts, and add Beyond All Boundaries or Final Mission for an extra charge.

“Go early and plan to spend the whole day, at the very least. There is so much to see! The museum is curated excellently. Definitely worth the price of admission.”

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2.The National WWII Museum Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 704 reviews · 1 day · from $37

Spend a full day at the National WWII Museum in downtown New Orleans, following the American experience from Pearl Harbor to Berlin and Normandy. See restored aircraft, wartime vehicles, D-Day landing craft, and home-front exhibits. Add the Beyond All Boundaries 4-D film or a guided Campaigns of Courage tour.

“The WW11 is a must and should be on everybody's list.”

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3.Vue Orleans Observation Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 132 reviews · 90 minutes - 2 hours · from $32

Atop the Four Seasons Hotel, Vue Orleans combines 360-degree city views with touchless exhibits on Irma Thomas, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Katrina, local dishes, and jazz. Ride immersive elevators 33 stories up, use interactive Vue Finders, then visit the rooftop café and bar.

“I really enjoyed learning about the people who influenced New Orleans and the info on Katrina”

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4.Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 93 reviews · 5 days · from $63

Visit the Audubon Aquarium beside the French Quarter and see more than 3,600 animals from 250 species. Touch sharks and stingrays, walk through the Great Maya Reef tunnel, explore the Amazon Rainforest, and add the Insectarium or Audubon Zoo for five-day savings.

“They can’t scan the tickets you sent me online. Still had to stand in line to get tickets.”

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5.Vue Orleans: Observation Deck Entry Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 87 reviews · 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.) · from $32

Spend about 90 minutes exploring Vue Orleans, from touchless exhibits on jazz, food, and local culture to a thrilling 33-story elevator ride. Choose standard, combo, or all-inclusive entry, with an alcoholic drink included in the higher ticket options. Guides such as Billie and Leeana may add local insight.

“Visiting from the Westbank the Best bank! The experience was awesome and drinks were amazing!!! I would come back”

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6.Audubon Zoo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 75 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $37

Spend about three to four hours at Audubon Zoo, exploring 50-plus acres of natural habitats and more than 1,700 animals. See lions, orangutans, jaguars, black bears, bobcats, and a white alligator. Mobile entry is included, while food, the train, and virtual reality cost extra.

“Clean, well spaced out exhibits Enjoyed our day at the zoo. Fans at seating areas a plus. Thank you.”

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7.New Orleans Storyville Museum All Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 73 reviews · 1 to 2 hours (approx.) · from $27

Step into a re-created Storyville, New Orleans’ former red-light district. Your self-guided all-access ticket covers exhibits on gambling, prostitution, brothels, and early jazz. Allow one to two hours, read at your own pace, and note that entry is limited to adults 18 and older.

“Great little museum with easy to understand history of the city! Great spot to spend an hour or so if it’s cold/raining, easily accessible location.”

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8.Audubon Zoo or Combo Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 64 reviews · 1 - 5 days · from $31

Visit Audubon Zoo for 1,700 animals across 50-plus acres, including orangutans, jaguars, lions, and Louisiana wildlife. Add the Aquarium and Insectarium for extra days of sightseeing. Expect daily animal-care talks, natural habitats, family activities, and a separate-location warning for combo ticket holders.

“La propreté du parc est exceptionnel . Mais ils peuvent prévenir quand même que quand tu viens tôt certain animaux ne sont pas encore dans leur enclos car il le nettoie”

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9.New Orleans Pelicans Basketball Game Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 15 reviews · 2h 30m · from $15Best value

You’ll watch the New Orleans Pelicans play live at Smoothie King Center for about 150 minutes. Choose budget, regular, or premium seating, receive your digital ticket separately, and enjoy arena music, lighting, concessions, and game-day entertainment.

“Supertolles Erlebnis, Tickets vom Veranstalter problemlos erhalten. Erkundigt euch unbedingt vor Ort über die Anfangszeit, ging eine Stunde eher los.”

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10.New Orleans Saints Football Game Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 13 reviews · 3h 30m · from $2,400

Attend a New Orleans Saints NFL game at Caesars Superdome with a mobile ticket sent to your phone. Expect about three and a half hours of football, chants, halftime entertainment, local food, and a choice of budget, regular, or premium seating.

“La situation des places étaient très bien. Par contre match avancé à 12Hh00 au lieux de 15H30 et pas d'avertissement de Get your guide. Heureusement nous avions vérifié l'heure du match.....”

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11.Storyville Red-Light District Museum: All Access Ticket

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $35

Step into New Orleans Storyville Museum for a self-guided look at the city’s former red-light district. See recreated Basin Street scenes, brothel interiors, sex-crib displays, artifacts, and exhibits on gambling, prostitution, vice, and early jazz. Admission is for adults 18 and older.

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