Things to Do in New Orleans

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For those drawn to the dark side of this historic city known for its spiritual connections, horrific tragedies and mysterious paranormal activity , this unique city bus tour is sure to be the highlight of your trip! You will visit hidden locations of the city while exploring the dark history and lore of New Orleans and the deep south. Find yourself at the verge of historic cemeteries, hear about unexplained phenomena and rituals of veiled purpose, and hear blood-curdling tales of ghosts , witches, vampires and voodoo. The Ghost bus tour is a GPS triggered audio tour with customized content. The tour is not led by a live tour guide as the tour is fully automated. Inclusions: Audioguide Tickets Exclusions: Guide Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

New Orleans is widely known in popular culture to be one of the most haunted towns in the United States. Luckily for you though, this tour concentrates on different kind of spirits, of which New Orleans also happens to have a large generous stock. You could indeed call it a history tour with a twist. Learn through your palate about the history of New Orleans’ fine dining and drinking. Taste its famous Sazerac – a modified version of your good old fashioned whiskey or cognac – or even the renowned Pimm’s Cup. Ever knocked back a chilly Hand Grenade? Or maybe you want to sip on a sweet Hurricane. Let us entertain you on this tour with the timeless tales behind some of the many unparalleled concoctions that acquired world fame here in this city and also of the eccentric characters that brought them to life. This tour will give you, in short, a different view of the city of New Orleans. A slightly blurry view, perhaps, but a very pleasant one nevertheless. You won’t be able to get enough. Languages English Inclusions: 1 cocktail Guide Exclusions: Meal Any additional expenses which are not included or detailed in the programme. Gratuities Important Info: Minimum Age: 21 years old This tour includes a reasonable amount of walking. Please ensure you wear comfortable shoes. Dress code: Casual Please note that short shorts for both men and women are not acceptable nor are tank or singlet tops. ;Umbrella Hat Redeem Info: PRINTED - Printed Voucher. Print and bring the voucher to enjoy the activity.

Explore the city that sits on the banks of the Mississippi River with this hop-on hop-off bus tour, by far the most practical way of sightseeing. Possibly the biggest advantage of the hop-on hop-off bus is the fact that you can jump off the bus at any given stop that is more interesting to you to further explore it on foot. Once you're done, all you have to do it wait at the nearest bus station and soon enough another bus will show up for you to continue the tour. Hop off at the Superdome, the world's largest fixed dome structure, or even at the Insectarium, an Asian inspired garden where you can walk through clouds of beautiful butterflies. Don't miss the National WWII Museum, the St Louis Cathedral or the picturesque French Quarter. Walk down Royal Street, inspect the French Market or wander through St Louis Cemetery. And of course travel to Mardi Gras World and Bourbon Street. All of this and much more is a mere hop away. Important information The ticket is only valid for the date of purchase and can only be used on that date. Tickets will not be accepted on any other date Languages English. Inclusions: Transport Guide Important Info: The 3 Day ticket includes the Cemetery Tour, the French Quarter Walking Tour and a guided Tour of the Garden District. Remember to bring the voucher and valid photo ID with you Redeem Info: EVOUCHER - E-voucher. Show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour City Sightseeing New Orleans’s HOP-ON HOP-OFF experience is the most entertaining, informative, and FUN City Tour travelers can find – They can see the city at their own pace with buses every 30 minutes or less to over a dozen stops. Travelers ride on our exhilarating Open-Top, Double-Decker buses and Explore 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture narrated live in English by our licensed Tour Hosts. Travelers Hop-Off at their leisure to discover the multiple attractions, restaurants, shops and more along our 1 hour and 30 minute tour of the City of New Orleans. Garden District Guided Walking Tour Explore the splendor and elegance of The Garden District - one of New Orleans’ most sophisticated, historic and elegant neighborhoods! Walk with one of City Sightseeing’s experienced, licensed, local tour guides, through tree-lined streets radiating with grace and opulence. Learn about Greek Revival, Italianate and other architectural styles that characterize the area - visit celebrity homes along the way! Beautiful stroll, great for photographers! French Quarter Guided Walking Tour Stroll the historic French Quarter with an experienced and locally licensed City Sightseeing tour guide. Marvel at the history and architecture of America’s most fascinating neighborhood. This Walking Tour (complete distance less than 1 mile) includes Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and a visit to the most classic French Quarter Courtyard. The rich and storied past of New Orleans will fascinate and entertain, framed by the unique Spanish, Caribbean, French and American influences that define the city and culture today. Inclusions: Guide Bus tickets Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Your culinary tour of New Orleans starts where it all began — the banks of the Mississippi River. From here, you’ll witness the lifeblood of this region which brought new cultures, new influences and new ingredients to the USA through its ports. As they say, breakfast is the most important meal of the day. To wake up your taste buds, we’ll indulge in New Orleans’ most iconic breakfast pastry, the beignet. While it looks hard to pronounce, it’s definitely not hard to love. Just make sure you watch the direction of the wind or else you might find yourself covered in powdered, sugary goodness! Next we will head to The French Market, the site of America’s oldest public market. Historically a place of diversity with products and people from all walks of life, today The French Market is a modern yet unique culinary space. We’ll be sure to stop for a local bite and get to know some of the colorful personalities who call this city home. From the French Market, you’ll embark on the picturesque streets of the French Quarter where your guide will take you to some of their favorite palate-pleasing spots. You’ll sample both a classic New Orleans dish, as well as a delicacy that you’ve probably never seen outside Cajun country. With an abundance of seafood, a fertile eco-system within the bayou and a history of spice trading, you’ll begin to realize why everything here tastes so good. Do you have an affinity for the spicier side? Then adopt the ‘when-in-Rome’ attitude and unleash some of Louisiana's hottest and tastiest sauces on your taste buds. This is the birthplace of Tabasco, after all. On this tour, you’ll have the chance to try a dish that sparks more controversy amongst chefs than any other in New Orleans: gumbo. Learn how hundreds of years of history has shaped this recipe and how it can vary from restaurant to restaurant. Finally, we will finish off with a sweet treat made from locally grown sugarcane and the region’s abundant pecans. No room for more? Don’t worry, they don’t call it the Big Easy for nothing. You can take your praline to-go and indulge when your sweet tooth kicks in. Before you go, don’t forget to ask your local guide for more tips on where to eat and what else to do during your stay in New Orleans. Others Please note: food options and portion sizes will vary depending on the season and where we stop that day but the total amount of food included will be equal to a full meal.

Few cities rival New Orleans’ nightlife thanks to its thrilling music scene. From authentic dixieland to big brass and every other jazz style in between, live music options are endless in the city that gave birth to the coolest genre in music. Hear about the origins and culture of jazz before making your way to the 19th century neighborhood that boasts the best music and bars in town. We’ll visit a few of our favorite local clubs, enjoy a drink and discover the talents of some of the city’s best local musicians. There’s nothing quite like a night out in ‘The Big Easy.’ Highlights Discover the origins of jazz in New Orleans as you take a scenic stroll around the beautiful Louis Armstrong park Go on a historic journey through lesser-visited neighborhoods Learn about the history of Congo Square – one of the earliest officially-designated areas in New Orleans for slaves and free people of color to congregate, play music, and socialize. Enjoy a drink on us while enjoying the talents of some of the city’s best musicians Follow your guide to their favorite watering hole frequented by locals and tourists alike. Local Impact: How you will help the local community by joining this tour: By joining this tour, you will be helping to contribute to the livelihoods of local musicians in the jazz clubs we visit, allowing them to earn a decent wage and continue doing what they love to do. Our music tour of New Orleans begins just outside the French Quarter at the historic and beautiful Louis Armstrong Park in the Tremé neighborhood. Within the park, we will talk about the historical origins of jazz and discuss one of the jazz greats, Armstrong himself. Starting underneath the park’s famed lighted arched entrance, we’ll explore the area originally known as Congo Square – one of the first locations in the city where enslaved people and free people of color were allowed to gather and socialize. You’ll hear about jazz’s origins, resulting from a rich mix of cultures in a single city, which combined West African and Caribbean sounds with European musical influences – giving us this uniquely American artform. From here, we will head into the Vieux Carre, or the French Quarter, and you’ll hear about the origins and culture of jazz while making your way through the oldest neighborhood in NOLA, all while seeing some notable historic sites. Your guide will have chosen a special route for you that evening- to ensure the best music is heard. Along one possible route, we’ll share the history of Bourbon Street and the residential and commercial places where blues and jazz collaborators came to make incredible music. We may pass by Preservation Hall, a venue that brought people of all backgrounds together, even in times of segregation. We may even catch a busker performing at the historic French Market! Or your guide may chose to head to the famous Frenchmen Street, the largest concentration of live music venues in the city. Whatever path is taken, you’ll find yourself at a great Jazz/Music Spot, and your guide will take you inside to listen and enjoy the local scene. Either way, by being with a local, you’ll learn all about the neighborhood, how to make the most of your time here, and the music culture and how it operates in the Clubs and venues. And to top it off, you will receive a drink on us at one of the stops and you’re very welcome to purchase additional beverages as and when you want them. In New Orleans, there’s always the opportunity for an element of surprise. We’ll be on the lookout for impromptu street performances, which always make the night special. If (well, let’s be honest, when!), at the end of the tour you're still craving more, your guide will point out other great recommendations for the rest of your evening! We reserve the right to change both the route and places visited within the tour.

Oak Alley Plantation is one of the most sought-after plantation tours in the South. For the true Antebellum plantation experience, you simply can’t miss out on the mansion that has been dubbed the “Crown Jewel” of the River Road Plantations. Thanks to its pristine setting and photogenic line of live Oaks leading to the entrance, Oak Alley plantation is frequently featured in movies and TV series. From the moment you set foot on the grounds, you’ll see why: the home itself has been beautifully renovated, and furnished with period furniture and decorations. The original trees, older even than the structure itself, still grace the property. And recreated slave cabins house photographs, informational guides, and memorials to the many slaves who worked the plantation. When you experience the house, slave cabin exhibits, and grounds, you’ll get a firsthand experience of a traditional Antebellum plantation . Take your time enjoying the Oak Alley tour and exploring the Big House, grounds, slave cabins, exhibits, and cafe. Inclusions: Tickets Pick-up available from the meeting point. Guide Exclusions: Meal Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Hear the truth, rumors, and legends that make New Orleans a destination for history buffs and ghost hunters alike. Haunting tales from the Andrew Jackson Hotel, Ursuline Convent and other centuries-old homes. See where scenes from the hit TV series American Horror Story were filmed, and if you dare, come and hear the terrifying, true story of Marie Delphie La Laurie. Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Drinks Meal Drop off at the hotel. Pick-up available from the hotel. Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Enjoy a tour of two very different plantations, Oak Alley: An Antebellum Plantation, and Laura: A Creole Plantation. When you arrive at the Laura plantation, you can expect a 75-minute tour from a passionate, highly knowledgeable guide. Your tour will take you through the basement of Laura, and up to the living quarters as you hear about the family’s troubled past. As you walk through the house, your guide will take you on a journey through four generations of this Creole family, both free and enslaved. After exploring the house, you’ll be guided through the mansion’s beautiful gardens and banana grove to the original slave quarters. Laura Plantation has taken great care in not only renovating the grounds, but also uncovering the true (and at times, devastating) history of the plantation’s family and slaves. You’ll hear all sides of the story, thoughtfully and respectfully recounted on this 200 year old sugar farm. Oak Alley Plantation is one of the most sought-after plantation tours in the South. For the true Antebellum plantation experience , you simply can’t miss out on the mansion that has been dubbed the “Crown Jewel” of the River Road Plantations. Thanks to its pristine setting and photogenic line of live Oaks leading to the entrance, Oak Alley plantation is frequently featured in movies and TV series. From the moment you set foot on the grounds, you’ll see why: the home itself has been beautifully renovated and furnished with period furniture and decorations. The original trees, older even than the structure itself, still grace the property. And recreated slave cabins house photographs, informational guides, and memorials to the many slaves who worked the plantation. When you experience the house, slave cabin exhibits, and grounds, you’ll get a firsthand experience of a traditional Antebellum plantation. Inclusions: Guide Pick-up available from the meeting point. Tickets Exclusions: Drinks Meal Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Hop-On Hop-Off Tour City Sightseeing New Orleans’s HOP-ON HOP-OFF experience is the most entertaining, informative, and FUN City Tour travelers can find – They can see the city at their own pace with buses every 30 minutes or less to over a dozen stops. Travelers ride on our exhilarating Open-Top, Double-Decker buses and Explore 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture narrated live in English by our licensed Tour Hosts. Travelers Hop-Off at their leisure to discover the multiple attractions, restaurants, shops and more along our 1 hour and 30 minute tour of the City of New Orleans. Garden District Guided Walking Tour Explore the splendor and elegance of The Garden District - one of New Orleans’ most sophisticated, historic and elegant neighborhoods! Walk with one of City Sightseeing’s experienced, licensed, local tour guides, through tree-lined streets radiating with grace and opulence. Learn about Greek Revival, Italianate and other architectural styles that characterize the area - visit celebrity homes along the way! Beautiful stroll, great for photographers! French Quarter Guided Walking Tour Stroll the historic French Quarter with an experienced and locally licensed City Sightseeing tour guide. Marvel at the history and architecture of America’s most fascinating neighborhood. This Walking Tour (complete distance less than 1 mile) includes Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and a visit to the most classic French Quarter Courtyard. The rich and storied past of New Orleans will fascinate and entertain, framed by the unique Spanish, Caribbean, French and American influences that define the city and culture today. Inclusions: Bus tickets Guide Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Take a New Orleans swamp tour of the famous Honey Island Swamp by Cajun Encounters. You’ll glide through gator territory on a small, flat-bottomed boat and hear all about the swamp and its natural inhabitants from our local, expert captains. We offer pickup services from many French Quarter hotels and visitor centers for your comfort and convenience. We have found the top experts in the field to give you an authentic tour of one of America’s most unique ecosystems. Many of our captains have lived on the water for most of their lives and have earned field degrees to give you the best experience possible. Cajun Encounters is a proud member of the Louisiana Nature Conservancy , and we believe that we have a responsibility to protect the environment around us. We’re dedicated to providing an intimate look at the swamp without impacting the environment or the many diverse species that live there. On every tour, you’ll have the chance to see alligators, wild boar, raccoons, snakes, owls, egrets, and more – all in their natural habitat, and just a few feet from your boat! If you choose the option with transfer: Collection Times: 8am,

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On the tourism posters, New Orleans is described as “24 4/7 Since 1718” and this fantastic introduction to one of the world's most fascinating cities will provide unique insight into the energy kick behind a unique melting pot of cultures. On your private tour of the Big Easy, you will: - Discover New Orleans' most popular highlights of the city of jazz; - Explore Jackson Square, home to iconic landmarks such as the St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo, and the Presbytere in the heart of the French Quarter; - Walk down Bourbon Street, stretching thirteen blocks from Canal to Esplanade Avenue known for its lively nightlife and rich in historic sights and iconic venues; - See Cafe du Monde, the legendary cafe that has been serving up hot, sugary pastries since 1862; - Hear local musicians playing their own tunes, and enjoy the sounds of jazz spilling onto the streets, from street performers to jazz clubs, you'll experience the city's unique musical culture firsthand; - Visit notable locations in the life of jazz legend, Louis Armstrong, and his contributions to the city's live music scene. - Enjoy a light snack and drink at a local spot, off the beaten track, recommended by your local guide. Enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful, storied city, seeking out the friendly characters, historic spots and gorgeous architecture that is New Orleans. Visit the oldest neighbourhood in the city, the beautiful French Quarter to learn about the diverse colonial heritage, and the notable literary and cinematic landmarks, including where greats like William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams wrote some of their famous works among the nation’s most historic buildings. Your guide will introduce you to Dixie jazz, of course, the annual Mardi Gras when over a million partygoers descend on New Orleans for the world's best street parade (an event that brings an incredible $ 160 billion into the local economy). Then, immerse yourself in the neighbourhood where one of jazz music's greatest talents grew up. Today, Armstrong’s birthplace is long gone, though there are plenty of ways New Orleans has sought to commemorate their greatest musical son. The airport, a downtown park, and an annual “Satchmo” summer festival are all named for Louis Armstrong - there are also plenty of sites and sounds that owe much to the city’s most famous musical talent. At the end of your tour, pop into a local hot spot off the tourist drag, where your guide will recommend more ways to immerse yourself with the real locals of the Big Easy. Inclusions: Snack Guide A local beer, house wine, or refreshing coffee per person Exclusions: Transportation between sites Hotel pick-up and drop-off Entrance fee Important Info: We suggest you wear comfortable clothes and shoes for the time of the year. Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Fall for the Southern charm of the Garden District’s most elegant mansions and tree-lined streets. See breathtaking mansions, many owned by famous celebrities, and learn all about this area’s architectural magnificence. Witness the homes that played a part in the Civil War and are still standing today. See the above-ground tombs of Lafayette Cemetery , one of the most historic cemeteries in New Orleans and resting place of historic local legends. With one look up at the immense mansions and a view down the picturesque tree-lined streets, you’ll see why the Garden District draws tourists and celebrities year after year. Inclusions: Guide Exclusions: Meal Drop off at the hotel. Pick-up available from the hotel. Drinks Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.

Come explore the Louisiana Whitney Plantation and gain a unique perspective on history! This 5-hour tour brings you through one of the oldest plantation sites in Louisiana and provides insight into the lives of slaves and the troubles they faced. Pick-up starts at 12:30pm, so please allow 30 minutes for arrival. Dress comfortably according to the weather, and make sure to bring along a bottle of water, as well as sunscreen to protect yourself from the Louisiana sun. This is an educational experience that will stay with you for years to come. Hear first-hand accounts from those who lived and worked on the plantation, giving you an in-depth look into this important part of American history. As you tour the grounds, you will learn more about what life was like for slaves during that era – their work, their hardships, and their hopes for freedom – as well as how experts are working today to preserve these stories forever. Inclusions: Audioguide Pick-up available from the meeting point. Tickets Exclusions: Guide Drinks Lunch Important Info: N/A Redeem Info: VOCUHERLESS - Printed voucher or E-voucher. Print and bring the voucher or show the voucher on your mobile device to enjoy the activity.