Top New Orleans Holidays - page 4

On this Garden District walking tour, meander down tree-lined alleys and past grand antebellum homes while learning about the historic neighborhood from your guide. Your guide shares local perspective on the posh 19th-century district and historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, the filming location for famous movies. A small-group tour offers a more personalized experience.

Immerse yourself in the best of the French Quarter, and maximize your sightseeing time, on this small-group historical walking tour. Follow your guide along the mighty Mississippi River to Jackson Square, learning about New Orleans' cultural history along the way. See notable literary and cinematic landmarks, bustling scenes of local life, and architectural gems including some of the nation’s oldest buildings.

New Orleans is known for its classic cocktails—but for first-timers, it can be hard to know where to go. Leave all the planning to your guide on this craft cocktail walking tour of the French Quarter. Visit historic bars and restaurants, and sample classics such the Sazerac. Hear stories from your guide and mixologists, and learn the sometimes-scandalous history of the city's drinking culture as you sip your way through town.

Explore New Orleans’ untamed bayou on an airboat tour that includes round-trip transportation and admission to an albino alligator exhibit. Cruise through marshes and swamps as your guide shares stories about the region’s wildlife and history that you won't get in the guidebook. Spot alligators, birds, and other native species, and stop at the remote village of Jean Lafitte, once home to the legendary 19th-century smuggler.

Waiting on rides from the airport is one of the most annoying things about a trip. Skip the time waiting for your ride to show up by prebooking this New Orleans International Airport Luxury Transfer to Downtown Hotels. You’ll get picked up at the airport and comfortably escorted to your hotel in downtown New Orleans.

Discover the historic Garden District in New Orleans on a 2-hour walking tour that starts from Lafayette Cemetery. Pass stately homes where the modern day celebrities and other famous characters have lived, and hear about the colorful history of the district.

A trip to New Orleans isn't complete without experiencing Louisiana's local wildlife. This group boat ride takes you to the swamps and bayous, where you learn about alligators, snakes, turtles, local birds, and more—while looking out for them. Your guide knows the best areas for spotting wildlife, improving your chances of seeing various species up close. Also learn about local Cajun culture through your guide’s stories.

Indulge in New Orleans liquid culture on this insider cocktail tour of the historic French Quarter, which helps you journey beyond the hubbub of Bourbon Street. Visit four historic local haunts with a cocktail included at each. At each venue, admire the mixology of bartenders, discover the origins and truths of centuries‐old spirits such as absinthe, and take away tailored tips for the rest of your time in the city.

Explore Louisiana wildlife and culture outside of the Big Easy on this full-day trip from New Orleans. Explore historic Oak Alley Plantation and learn about its history. Then Zoom across a swamp on a an open-air speedboat with ample opportunities for viewing wild animals in their natural habitat.

Immerse yourself in the rich culture and natural splendor of New Orleans’ mystifying swamps and wetlands on a New Orleans swamp tour and wetlands adventure. Relax in the luxurious interior of a New Orleans swamp tour boat as you cruise past cultural highlights like a Cajun cemetery, an Indian burial mound and a traditional fishing village. Scour the scenery for fascinating flora and fauna like snakes, turtles and alligators while listening to interesting commentary from your professional guide.

Experience Louisiana’s wild bayou country on an exciting, family-friendly airboat tour. This tour includes a ride on a small airboat (maximum 13 passengers) that zips through the tree‐lined marshes at speeds up to 45 mph (72 kph). While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from your guide as you view lush scenery and local wildlife, including alligators, nutria, and native birds. Pickup and drop-off from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels included.

Experience New Orleans with ease on a minibus tour and avoid the hassle of navigating the city on your own. Ride in air-conditioned comfort as a local guide offers insight into the city’s rich history, diverse architecture, and vibrant culture. Travel through neighborhoods including the French Quarter and Garden District, and get a comprehensive introduction that’s ideal for first-time visitors.

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

Sail down this Mississippi River on a classic Paddlewheeler boat on this New Orleans river cruise. Enjoy illuminating narration from the onboard historian and stop part-way through the trip to learn about the Battle of New Orleans. Then, get back aboard the vessel and enjoy a cash bar while admiring the views.

Visit a former plantation and ride through the swamp during this two-in-one tour. Start with a visit to Oak Alley Plantation for a tour of the antebellum mansion. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop during your free time. Lunch is available to purchase at the restaurant on-site. Next, head to the dock for your swamp tour. Search for alligators and other wildlife and stop for photo ops while aboard an airboat. Round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans.

Enjoy the convenience, comfort and safety of a private pick-up as you travel in and around New Orleans. Your professional driver will be waiting at the arrivals curbside of Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) or outside your hotel, home, or office, ready to whisk you away to your destination simply and easily.

Discover the magic of the Vieux Carré in the morning on this small-group guided walking tour. Stroll through the historic French Quarter to view signature architecture and learn about the convergence of influences on this famous neighborhood, from cloistered courtyards and intricate ironwork to po’ boys and jambalaya. If option chosen, end your tour with sugar dusted beignets and cafe au lait at the world-famous Cafe Du Monde. You will be given a voucher after the tour (included in tour price) to redeem at Cafe Du Monde for coffee and beignets at you leisure.

Tour the Oak Alley Plantation, named for the alley of centuries-old oaks leading up to the antebellum Big House. Follow the oak-shaded paths to the blacksmith shop and a souvenir shop during your free time. Alcoholic drinks and lunch are available to purchase at the restaurant on-site, with round-trip hotel transport provided from New Orleans. Upgrade your experience to include a 3-hour city tour of New Orleans with a stop to tour the above ground tombs at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.

Experience the highlights of New Orleans on this sightseeing bus tour, including an above-ground cemetery, the bustling French Quarter, the opulent Garden District, and St. Charles Avenue. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its fascinating history from your guide. Upgrade to receive admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck, after your tour.

Uncover Louisiana’s rich and complicated past on this small-group plantation tour. Travel along Lake Pontchartrain to the Whitney Plantation, where a self-guided app offers powerful insight into enslavement and history. Then explore the Creole heritage of Laura Plantation with a guided visit. Along the way, stop for photos at Evergreen and other historic sites, passing through scenic sugar cane fields and iconic oak-lined roads that tell stories of the South.

New Orleans is among the most mysterious cities in the world, with fascinating history and intriguing legends, but many of its most mysterious tales aren’t found in books or on websites. On this captivating walking tour, you’ll explore the city’s hidden corners, where stories of voodoo, mysticism, and rich culture come to life.

New Orleans is famous for its cuisine, but with so much to try, knowing where to go or what to pick can be overwhelming. This tour demystifies local culinary traditions, with the help of a guide to lead the way. Visit several classic restaurants and sample local Creole, Cajun, and French-inspired specialties such as gumbo, jambalaya, pralines, and more.

See more of New Orleans without the hassle of renting a car on this half-day bike tour that takes you around the famous French Quarter and beyond to explore neighborhoods many tourists never go. Learn about the city’s fascinating history directly from the owner of the tour company as you make stops at Jackson Square, the Garden District, historic cemeteries, Royal Street, the downtown area, and more.

Take a walk through the St. Louis #3 Cemetery with author and historian Sally Asher, who wrote about the cemetery in her book "Stories from the St. Louis Cemeteries of New Orleans." With this tour, you'll learn all about the different types of tombs and burial practices and learn about some of the people interred here.