Tours and Attractions in New Orleans
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SUPER CITY TOURDuration: 2 hours approximately Travel through three centuries of history, legends and romance as you encounter "The City That Care Forgot." Visit one of the historic cemeteries ("Cities of the Dead") and learn about this unique above ground burial system. Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, as we make our way to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. Follow the path of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar past the homes of former Kings & Queens of Mardi Gras, stately mansions and the world-famous, exclusive Garden District. Departs: Daily from Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter |
PADDLE & WHEEL TOURDuration: 4 hours Combination Steamboat NATCHEZ cruise (Paddle) & Super City Tour (Wheel). Tap your feet to Live Jazz (seasonal) as you board one of six authentic steamboats left in the country. Let them take you back to a time when cotton was king and life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi River. Enjoy the Captain's narration of the highlights of one of the world's busiest ports. Cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans. Departs: From Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter at 9:30am |
HURRICANE KATRINA TOURDuration: 3 hours It's history! Experience an eyewitness account of the events surrounding "America's Greatest Catastrophe". Drive past actual levees that "breached" and see the resulting devastation that displaced hundreds of thousands of U.S. residents. Your tour guide will give a local's chronology of events leading up to the storm and the days immediately following the disaster. This tour travels through neighborhoods such as Lakeview, Gentilly, New Orleans East, St. Bernard, and the Ninth Ward. After this tour, you'll have a better understanding of events pre-and post-Katrina and the rebirth of New Orleans! Departs: From Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter |
RIVER ROAD PLANTATIONS TOURDuration: 6.25 hours Laura, a Creole Plantation built in 1805, offers what has been called one of the best history tour in the U.S. by detailing 250 years of true-life stories of the Creole women, slaves and children who lived and worked here. The West-African folktales of Compair Lapin (later known as Br'er Rabbit) were recorded here over 140 years ago. Tour Evergreen Plantation, the most intact plantation complex in the South with 37 buildings on the National Register of Historic Places, including 22 slave cabins. Today, Evergreen Plantation remains a privately owned, working sugar cane plantation. Come walk with us through a living history book. Cost for lunch is not included in tour price. Departs: From Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter |
SWAMP & BAYOU TOURDuration: 3.75 hours Take a thrilling boat trip with a Cajun guide to experience the timeless beauty of south Louisiana's wetlands. Native guides will reveal the mysteries of the swamps and the Cajun "joie de vivre". Observe nesting grounds of alligators, egrets, raccoons, nutria, and many species of snakes. Some wildlife is more numerous during the warmer months of the year, alligator sightings are seasonal. Learn about the efforts to preserve and restore Louisiana's vanishing wetlands. Bring your camera to capture the "bon temps" (good times) on the bayou! Departs: From Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter |
STEAMBOAT NATCHEZ CRUISES Savor the beauty and romance of New Orleans and take a journey back in time aboard the authentic Sternwheeler Steamboat NATCHEZ. Your two-hour cruise from the heart of the French Quarter takes you back to a time when cotton was king and life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi. Let us show you New Orleans, one of the world's most active ports, as it can best be seen, from the river. Visit the museum quality Engine Room to learn how steam powers this magnificent boat through the Mighty Mississippi! Meals are prepared fresh on board. Souvenirs are available for purchase at the Steamboat Gift Shop. Daytime Harbor Cruises include a live narration of historical facts and highlights of the port and calliope concerts before cruises. Boarding begins half an hour prior to departure. Evening Dinner Jazz Cruises include casual buffet-style dining with indoor and outdoor seating and feature live jazz music. Boarding begins 1 hour prior to departure. Duration: 2 hours |
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CEMETERY & GRIS-GRIS WALKING TOURDuration: 2 hours Visit St. Louis Cemetery #1 and make a wish or cast a spell at the tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen of New Orleans! Discover how she was in two places at once as your professional licensed guide recounts the back- ground of the famous and infamous people buried here. Listen to the evolution of Voodoo, still practiced today and learn how it became such a factor in the Crescent City. Find out what "Gris-Gris" means and the mysterious ingredients in your souvenir "Gris-Gris" bag. Includes climate controlled transportation to and from cemetery. Departs: From Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter |
FRENCH QUARTER WALKING TOURDuration: 2 hours Let your own local expert unravel the mysteries of one of America's oldest and most unique living neighborhoods! Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, and down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named for saints and sinners from the European past. See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer, architecture, courtyards, food, music, art and gardens. You'll discover love potions & gris-gris potions at the intriguing and unusual Pharmacy Museum. Departs: From Toulouse Street at the Mississippi River in the French Quarter |
CRESCENT CITY NIGHTS WALKING TOURDuration: 3.5 hours Enjoy an evening as a native New Orleanian and meet people from around the world on this intimate tour of dining and music in the French Quarter. Begin with dinner at the city's 2nd oldest restaurant and then stroll down world famous Bourbon Street to enjoy a cocktail while listening to the sounds of New Orleans at a jazz club. Wind down with another local tradition, cafe au lait and beignets (chicory coffee and French doughnuts). Includes licensed tour guide escort, dinner, club admission, cocktail, cafe au lait and beignets, taxes and meal/club gratuities. Bring your camera! Departs: Ground level of Jackson Brewery (inside Toulouse Street entrance) |
GHOSTS & SPIRITS WALKING TOURDuration: 2 hours Features the legends and lore of the haunted French Quarter at night. New Orleans has been referred to as "The most haunted city in America." After this tour, we'll let you be the judge! With its colorful history and unique traditions, it is no wonder so many New Orleans homes and taverns have been investigated by paranormal investigators. You'll visit several haunted sites. We don't promise you will see a ghost, but we will show you where you're most likely to meet one! Departs: Ground level of Jackson Brewery (inside Toulouse Street entrance) |
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