Claude Trip Planner

Easy Eats Week in New Orleans, John Doe

Hi John Doe, here's a balanced 11-day food-focused plan for two in New Orleans, starting 4 November 2026.

Assumption: the $50 covers food, local transport, and activities. Lodging is not included, so book it separately.

Day 1: Wednesday, 4 November 2026

• 09:00 Arrive and check in. Walk to the French Quarter for coffee.
• 12:00 Beignets and café au lait at Café du Monde.
• 15:00 Stroll Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral.
• 19:00 Live jazz on Frenchmen Street, with a drink.
• Food: Gumbo at a casual Quarter spot.
• Est. cost: $45 per person

Day 2: Thursday, 5 November 2026

• 09:00 Ride the St. Charles streetcar to the Garden District ($1.25).
• 11:00 Self-guided walk past the mansions and Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
• 14:00 Lunch at Parkway Bakery & Tavern, Mid-City.
• 17:00 Relax back at the hotel.
• Food: Roast beef po'boy, the signature Parkway order.
• Est. cost: $40 per person

Day 3: Friday, 6 November 2026

• 09:00 French Market for fresh produce and pralines.
• 12:00 Muffuletta at Central Grocery, which invented the sandwich.
• 15:00 Riverfront walk along the Mississippi.
• 19:00 Quick look at Bourbon Street, then dinner away from the crowds.
• Food: Jambalaya at a Creole kitchen in the Quarter.
• Est. cost: $48 per person

Day 4: Saturday, 7 November 2026

• 09:00 Take the Algiers Point ferry across the river ($2) for skyline views.
• 11:00 Explore the historic Algiers Point houses.
• 14:00 Back across the river for a rest.
• 19:00 Dinner and music in Bywater.
• Food: Fried chicken at a neighborhood spot.
• Est. cost: $38 per person

Day 5: Sunday, 8 November 2026

• 09:00 Walk around City Park and the New Orleans Museum of Art grounds.
• 12:00 Creole brunch at Dooky Chase's, a city landmark.
• 15:00 Coffee and a relaxed afternoon.
• Food: Fried chicken and gumbo at Dooky Chase's.
• Est. cost: $50 per person

Day 6: Monday, 9 November 2026

• 09:00 Stroll Magazine Street, browsing shops and galleries.
• 12:00 Lunch at Cochon Butcher, a charcuterie sandwich shop.
• 15:00 Coffee and pastries at a local bakery.
• 18:00 Happy-hour oysters.
• Food: Oysters and a charcuterie sandwich.
• Est. cost: $47 per person

Day 7: Tuesday, 10 November 2026

• 09:00 Visit the National WWII Museum (check current ticket prices; this may run above budget, so budget the rest of the day lightly).
• 13:00 Lunch near the museum, then a short break.
• 17:00 Walk along the Warehouse District galleries.
• Food: Cajun crawfish boil at a casual spot, if in season, or shrimp boil otherwise.
• Est. cost: $52 per person

Day 8: Wednesday, 11 November 2026

• 09:00 Coffee at a café in the Central Business District.
• 11:00 Walk the Garden District's quieter side streets.
• 14:00 Lunch at a low-key Vietnamese spot (New Orleans has a strong Vietnamese food scene).
• 19:00 Live music in the Marigny.
• Food: Banh mi or pho.
• Est. cost: $40 per person

Day 9: Thursday, 12 November 2026

• 09:00 Self-guided walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 (follow posted rules and visit with a guide if you prefer).
• 12:00 Lunch in the Tremé neighborhood.
• 15:00 Quiet afternoon at a café.
• Food: Red beans and rice.
• Est. cost: $42 per person

Day 10: Friday, 13 November 2026

• 09:00 Audubon Park and the riverside walk.
• 12:00 Picnic lunch from a local grocery.
• 15:00 Ride the streetcar downtown for an afternoon nap.
• 19:00 Final big dinner.
• Food: Picnic plus a Creole dinner.
• Est. cost: $48 per person

Day 11: Saturday, 14 November 2026

• 09:00 Last breakfast and a farewell beignet.
• 11:00 Check out and head to the airport.
• Food: Breakfast at a cafe near your hotel.
• Est. cost: $25 per person

Off the beaten path

1. Algiers Point (Day 4): Historic houses and river views with far fewer tourists.
2. Bywater murals: Street art and tiny cafés on the riverside.
3. Dooky Chase's: A Creole institution with a long civil rights history.
4. Vietnamese food in New Orleans East: Local pho and banh mi spots.
5. Marigny jazz bars: Smaller venues where locals go.

Budget table

The total is within the $550 per person budget ($50 × 11 days), leaving a $75 cushion for the unexpected.

Packing checklist

• Light layers (November days are mild; evenings can be cool)
• Light rain jacket or umbrella
• Comfortable walking shoes
• Sunscreen and sunglasses
• Reusable water bottle
• Portable phone charger
• Copies of reservations and ID
• Small bag for markets and shopping