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The Perfect 3-Day New Orleans Bachelorette Itinerary (2026)

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NOLA is the only US city where the party is the city. Open-container streets, jazz on every corner, a second-line parade for the bride. Here's a 3-day plan that hits every legendary moment.

Friday

Beignets, Brennan's, Frenchmen

  1. 2:00 PMLand at MSY. Uber to the French Quarter (25 min, $40).
  2. 4:00 PMBeignets and café au lait at Café du Monde.
  3. 7:30 PMDinner at Brennan's. Pink, gorgeous, made for the bach photo.
  4. 10:30 PMJazz on Frenchmen Street: The Spotted Cat → d.b.a.

Saturday

Brunch, parade, Commander's Palace

  1. 11:00 AMBottomless brunch at Atchafalaya.
  2. 2:00 PMSecond-line parade for the bride. 45 min, ~$500 for the whole group, the most NOLA moment money can buy.
  3. 4:00 PMWalking tour of the Garden District.
  4. 8:00 PMDinner at Commander's Palace. 25¢ martinis at lunch — make it lunch next time.
  5. 11:00 PMBourbon Street for the bride if she wants it. Frenchmen if not.

Sunday

Gospel brunch, beignets, fly home

  1. 11:00 AMGospel brunch at House of Blues.
  2. 1:30 PMBeignets one more time. Mandatory.
  3. 3:30 PMUber to MSY.

Per-guest budget

A realistic split for a 3-night weekend with 8–10 guests. Use Bach HQ to split it live.

Lodging (hotel, 2 nights, double occupancy)
$280 / guest
Second-line parade (split)
$50 / guest
Group dinners + brunches
$240 / guest
Bars, music, Ubers
$180 / guest
Total (excl. flights)
≈ $750 / guest
Split this in Bach HQ

Insider tips

  • ★Skip Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest unless you want them — prices 2–3x.
  • ★Hire a second-line parade. It's the trip's defining moment.
  • ★Bourbon Street after midnight is a choice. Frenchmen is the better jazz scene.

FAQ

Best NOLA neighborhood for a bach?

French Quarter to walk everywhere. Garden District for cute over chaos.

When should we go?

October–April. Avoid Mardi Gras / Jazz Fest unless that's the trip.

How much does a NOLA bach cost?

About $650–$1,100 per guest for 3 nights, before flights. The parade is the splurge — see breakdown above.

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