Is New Orleans easy to walk?

If you're staying in the French Quarter, you're within a 20-minute walk of popular places like Bourbon Street, St. Louis Cathedral, and Jackson Square. New Orleans' neighbourhoods are easily accessible via public transportation, especially streetcars.



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Don't just take our word for it: the Downtown neighborhoods of the French Quarter, the Central Business District and the Warehouse/Arts/Convention District are each considered a Walker's Paradise by WalkScore.com. When visiting New Orleans, your guests save on transportation costs and commute time.

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July and August are the hottest, muggiest, and rainiest months of the year, with temperatures around 92 degrees Fahrenheit and humidity near 100 percent.

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Vigilance is always key, anywhere in the world Bourbon Street is best explored after sunset, as its many bars, nightclubs, and live music joints stay open until the early morning. However, walking alone at night often invites opportunistic criminals looking for unsuspecting victims.

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With small, compact neighborhoods, New Orleans is easily navigated on foot. What's more, there are plenty of top-notch walking tours to help you make the most of your time exploring. Make sure to pack your walking shoes and hydrate properly, especially in the summer months.

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With just a little background knowledge and sticking to the popular areas of the city, New Orleans can be an extremely safe and rewarding place for visitors. If you're planning a trip to New Orleans, be sure to visit the cities top attractions with a Go New Orleans pass.

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Navigate New Orleans easily Still, New Orleans' streetcar system is a charming way to explore the city, and you can easily rent bikes, hop a bus, take a ferry, or call a pedicab, a taxi or a limo service whenever you need to.

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How many days in New Orleans is enough? I personally could see myself living in New Orleans, so to me there's never enough time! But, for the average traveler 3 or 4 days is perfect. I recommend taking a long weekend to visit so you have two full days and two half days (on each end of the trip).

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NOLA is a wonderful city, and like all cities, stay alert and don't wander down dark empty streets. You'll have a wonderful time. I walked all over the French Quarter alone while my husband was in a conference during the daytime. No problems of any kind.

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Public transportation is regarded as safe in New Orleans and the city's historic Streetcars make for a fun way to see the city if you need a break from exploring on foot. There are four main lines that take in the city's historic sites, with the St Charles Line being a popular tourist attraction in itself.

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