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New Orleans bachelorette party packages, in four lines
What to check before comparing quotes.
- The benchmark
- $980 a headRevelwick's New Orleans estimate for nine people over two nights
- Party bikes
- BannedThe city bans pedal pubs; a bike package should be a guided bike tour
- A second line
- Permit and escortA city parade permit, a police escort and at least 15 days' notice
- Rentals
- Permit numberShort-term rentals need a city permit, and listings must show it
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What a New Orleans bachelorette weekend costs, line by line
Revelwick's estimate per head at nine people over two nights. Hold any package quote against it.
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What New Orleans bachelorette packages can include
The parts groups book, with operators that publish their own terms.
A French Quarter hotel
Hotel Monteleone on Royal Street with its Carousel Bar and rooftop pool, The Pontchartrain on St. Charles, or Virgin Hotels New Orleans with its rooftop Pool Club.
A cooking class
New Orleans School of Cooking offers demonstration and hands-on classes and private events; The Mardi Gras School of Cooking runs hands-on Cajun classes.
A swamp adventure
Zip NOLA runs a swamp zipline with bachelorette parties listed and optional transport from downtown; nobody rides after drinking.
A ghost tour or pub crawl
Haunted History Tours sells a haunted pub crawl, with cocktails and tips not included; Nightly Spirits runs a private Booze and Boos tour.
A bar package
Cat's Meow on Bourbon Street sells a bachelorette package, balcony open drink packages and buyouts, booked 48 to 72 hours ahead.
Brunch with music
Commander's Palace serves a weekend brunch with live music and a business attire dress code.
A traditional music show
Preservation Hall sells tickets in advance for a 45 minute performance.
A cocktail tour
Sazerac House offers tours and tastings for guests of legal drinking age.
A second line parade
A brass band leads the group through the streets; the band company usually handles the permit.
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More New Orleans bachelorette ideas to add
Fun experiences beyond the package.
Shopping on Magazine Street
Boutiques and shops in the Garden District area.
Jackson Square and the French Quarter
Art, street music and photos by St. Louis Cathedral.
A burlesque or dance class
A private class for the bride and her friends.
A spa day
Massages before a night out.
Dueling pianos
Pat O'Brien's has a piano lounge alongside its patio.
Frenchmen Street
Live music, often free at the door; tip the band.
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Top list of local New Orleans experiences
Free and paid activities to take the trip beyond a package.
Louisiana food
Beignets, gumbo, po-boys and a stop at a local restaurant featuring Creole cooking.
A walk through the French Quarter
Free to explore, with street music and art around Jackson Square.
Boutique shopping
Visit shops on Magazine Street for local style and a souvenir.
A burlesque show or dance class
Catch a show, or book a private dance class for the group.
A streetcar ride
Ride the St. Charles line past Garden District homes.
A last night out
Have a ball on Frenchmen Street and share one more round.
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Planning tips before you book a package
What to consider so the whole group can enjoy the experience.
Pick a home base
A French Quarter or Warehouse District room keeps activities walkable.
Look at the calendar
Festival weekends change prices and crowds.
Plan one activity a day
Leave time to feel the city rather than rushing between bookings.
Share costs early
Collect deposits before booking anything.
Make it perfect for the bride
Build the plan around what she is looking for.
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A sample New Orleans bachelorette package itinerary
One way to put the parts together over two nights.
Check in
Hotel Monteleone and a drink at the Carousel Bar.
Ghost tour and crawl
Haunted History Tours pub crawl.
Karaoke
Cat's Meow balcony package.
Jazz brunch
Commander's Palace.
Cooking class
New Orleans School of Cooking.
Second line
A brass band walks the group to dinner.
Music
Frenchmen Street or Preservation Hall.
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How to compare New Orleans bachelorette party packages
The division, the rules and the calendar.
New Orleans bachelorette party packages bundle parts of a NOLA trip: a French Quarter hotel, a cooking class, a swamp adventure, a ghost tour or bar crawl, a bar package, jazz brunch and sometimes a second line. Divide any quote by the people actually coming and compare it with Revelwick's estimate of about $980 a head.
Check what is included
Ask which parts are inside the price, whether drinks and tips are extra, what happens if someone drops out, and the cancellation terms.
The rules that change a package
The city bans pedal pubs. Glass is banned on French Quarter streets, and bars cannot let you leave with an open glass or can, though go-cups are allowed. A go-cup counts as an open container in a car or rideshare. A second line needs a parade permit, a police escort and at least 15 days' notice. Short-term rentals need a city permit, and none are allowed in the Garden District.
When to go
Mardi Gras is February 9, 2027, the French Quarter Festival April 8 to 11, 2027, and Jazz Fest April 22 to May 2, 2027. New Orleans & Company says low season hotel deals run June through September, which falls in hurricane season.
Divide the quote, ask about tips, and skip anything sold as a party bike.
The package ruleBefore paying
$147
The night out, per head, as a Revelwick estimate
Many Frenchmen Street clubs charge no cover, so check what a nightlife package really includes.
New Orleans & Company says many Frenchmen Street clubs do not charge a cover, though tipping the band is expected. Some venues do sell real extras: Cat's Meow offers line passes, a bachelorette package and balcony packages with an open bar.
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New Orleans bachelorette party packages, answered
What the group asks before paying a deposit.
What do New Orleans bachelorette party packages include?
Often a hotel, a cooking class, a swamp or ghost tour, a bar package, jazz brunch or a second line.
Ask exactly which parts are in the price.
Is a New Orleans party bike package legal?
No. The city bans pedal pubs; choose a guided bike tour instead.
A pedal barge on the bayou is a boat, not a bike.
How much does a second line cost?
The band plus a city parade permit and a police escort, booked at least 15 days ahead.
The band company usually files the permit.
Can you drink on the street in New Orleans?
In a go-cup, yes; glass is banned on French Quarter streets.
Not in a car or rideshare.
How do we tell if a package is good value?
Divide it by the group and compare with about $980 a head.
Add drinks and tips it leaves out.
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What to read next
The New Orleans guide, party buses, Mardi Gras and who pays.
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Where this comes from
The costs are Revelwick estimates. The operators and rules are as published in September 2026.
What the figures are
Every cost on this page is a Revelwick editorial estimate for a group of about nine over two nights. It is a starting point for a budget conversation rather than a quote, so check current prices before you book.
The operators named here
Every operator and hotel on this page is named by at least three independent sources, at least one of them authoritative, and its terms are as published on its own website in September 2026. Revelwick has not used them, does not rate them and is not paid by them.
Where the rules come from
Rental, glass, open container, pedal carriage and parade rules are from the New Orleans City Code and city permit pages, club and hotel season notes from New Orleans & Company, and event dates from their organizers.