All aboard the riverboat for a ride through New Orleans! This jazz cruise will introduce you to the best of the Big Easy with unique views of the skyline from the Mississippi River. Grab a drink from the bar and flip your lid grooving to these rock-solid live jazz sounds.

If you're in the Big Easy and not making time for music, you're doing it wrong. Once you're done with above-ground graveyards and alligator po-boys, take to the surrounding waters for a truly relaxing slice of Louisiana.

This cool jazz cruise will float you up the Mississippi River, as the world-renowned 'Dukes of Dixieland' play their saxophones in a live jazz show. 

The whole journey offers unique views of the New Orleans skyline. With indoor and outdoor seating, choose your views. You can also order America's first cocktail – the _Sazerac_ - a cognac or whiskey cocktail which was born right here in New Orleans!

New Orleans: Daytime Jazz Cruise with Optional Lunch

Jazz hands primed? This evening jazz cruise sets sail every night at 7 pm and really packs on the charm! Perfect for a little romancing, this cruise aboard a steamboat chugs you old-school-style along the Mississippi River. 

Prepare your eyes for unique views of the stunning evening skyline, all to the tunes of Dukes of Dixieland, a Jazz trio who'll get your toes tapping to New Orleans music at its finest. 

Opt for a delicious buffet dinner and cocktails while you listen to the Dixieland Jazz Band.

The Steamboat NATCHEZ's decks, engine room and bars will be open for your enjoyment either before or after dinner depending upon your seating time. Note that gratuities and alcoholic drinks are not included in the price of the ticket.

New Orleans: Evening Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner

Take a historic river cruise in New Orleans. Learn about the city's 300-year history from a local historian. 

Sail downriver to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Chalmette Battlefield. 

Hear about the founding of New Orleans by the LeMoyne brothers, the city's expansion into the French Quarter, the Louisiana Purchase, and the Battle of New Orleans. 

Enjoy a one-hour shore excursion at the battlefield with a guided tour by National Park Rangers.

New Orleans: Historic River Cruise + Chalmette Battlefield Guided Tour + Lunch

Listen to a traditional New Orleans jazz band as you cruise along the Mississippi River.

Enjoy brunch in the dining room if you select the brunch option, or choose the cruise-only option and spend time on the promenade deck.

New Orleans: River Cruise + Live Jazz Music + Optional Brunch

Take a riverboat cruise on the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. 

Hear traditional New Orleans music and have a Creole buffet (optional) in the dining room. 

After dinner (optional) and dancing, have a classic New Orleans cocktail on the promenade deck. 

Feel the cool Mississippi River air as the city skyline passes by.

New Orleans: Jazz Cruise with Optional Dinner

Attend a brunch cruise featuring traditional New Orleans cuisine, including Creole dishes.

Listen to live jazz music by the Steamboat Stompers while viewing the New Orleans riverfront.

An onboard bar is available, offering crafted cocktails (at your own cost).

New Orleans: Sunday River Cruise + Buffet Brunch + Live Jazz Music

Chalmette Vista

Visit the Bywater and Marigny areas, known for historic settings, cultural displays, and distinctive houses. Tour the Esplanade Avenue area to understand its local significance. Ride along streets lined with established trees, view structures of note, observe neighborhoods such as Faubourg Tremé and Faubourg St. John, and stop at City Park. Pause for refreshments at a specified location. Travel along notable routes, including historic Bayou Road, and continue through the historic French Quarter. Examine various recommended locations such as restaurants, bars, and shops noted by the guide.

Beyond the French Quarter: Bike Tour

Get in touch with New Orleans' spooky side with the Dim Corner tour. 

Sinful stories of brothel girls on Gallatin Street, who stole hearts and wallets with equal skill, a statue of one of the most famous witches in history, and perhaps a visit to a haunted insane asylum that now functions as a vampire den. And that's just for starters.  

Rinse that taster of evil away with cold cocktails and frothy beers before the tour picks up again with a visit to a coven once run by a local magician. You'll also get the chance to learn some Louisiana vampire lore at the old Ursuline Convent, all while admiring architecture that would seem fitting for America's vampires.

The tour ends on an even scarier note than the supernatural. Learn about a pair of historic homicides that continue to haunt New Orleans natives today.

The Dim Corner Tour

Visit the Old Ursuline Convent Museum in New Orleans to learn about early American and Catholic heritage. This is the oldest surviving building in the Mississippi Valley. Explore exhibits and artifacts to understand the work of pioneering Ursuline nuns in education and healthcare.

Walk through the courtyards and the chapel. Discover stories from French colonial times to the Battle of New Orleans. Get a deep look into the resilience and history of early New Orleans at this well-preserved landmark.

Old Ursuline Convent Museum: Entry Ticket + Pope Leo XIV Exhibit

The Audubon Zoo features lush, themed habitats showcasing animals from around the globe, including rare and endangered species. 

The Audubon Aquarium presents underwater habitats, highlighting marine life from the Gulf of Mexico and beyond. 

The Audubon Insectarium celebrates the fascinating world of bugs with interactive exhibits and live demonstrations. 

Together, these attractions offer activities and learning opportunities for visitors of all ages. This ticket grants access to all three locations.

Audubon Zoo, Aquarium & Insectarium: Entry Ticket

Featuring over 3,600 creatures from more than 250 species, the Audubon Aquarium was voted one of the top five aquariums on USA Today's 10 Best Reader poll. 

Explore different environments from the Caribbean to the Amazon Rainforest, the Mississippi River, and the Gulf of Mexico. Visit the Shark Discovery Touch Pool to interact with sharks and stingrays. Walk through a 30-foot-long tunnel in the Great Maya Reef habitat to see diverse aquatic life up close.

The Amazon Rainforest gallery showcases tropical plants, free-flying birds, and species like piranhas and pacus. Check out the 450,000-gallon Gulf of Mexico habitat, a highlight of the visit. Don't miss the indoor Butterfly Garden.

Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium: Combo Entry Ticket

Experience two days of unlimited sightseeing with a Hop-On, Hop-Off tour in New Orleans. 

Travel on classic red double-decker buses with live guides who share informative commentary. 

Stop at Stop 12 for a guided walking tour of the Garden District, where you'll learn about the area's historic architecture and see celebrity homes. 

Explore the city's top spots at your own pace, hopping on and off as you like.

City Sightseeing New Orleans: 2-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Enjoy a 72-hour hop-on hop-off tour in New Orleans. These hop-on hop-off services are already a flexible and convenient sightseeing tour of New Orleans. This flexible tour allows you to explore the city at your own pace.

The package includes two guided walking tours of popular neighborhoods: the Garden District and the French Quarter.

Explore the Garden District, one of New Orleans' most sophisticated and historic neighborhoods! Join expert local guides for a stroll through the tree-lined streets. Learn about the Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles that define the district. Furthermore, see some celebrity homes along the way.

Join a guided tour of the French Quarter covering highlights like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley, and a visit to an iconic French Quarter courtyard. Discover New Orleans' rich past and culture, brought to life by the Spanish, Caribbean, French, and American influences.

City Sightseeing New Orleans: 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus + 2 Walking Tours

Breeze your way around the _Big Easy_ and see the historic French Quarter and Garden District in a 1hr and 30min tour around the city's most iconic neighborhoods. 

Hop off at any stop when the mood strikes and explore the best parts of New Orleans. Hop back on to see more of the city; the next bus is less than 30 minutes away. This tour is the perfect way to discover New Orleans and with a live guide on the bus, you'll learn all about the city as you go.

New Orleans is a city like no other, largely due to its French and Spanish heritage. From its architecture to its music and its food, it’s always been different. 

An insightful guide will provide Southern-style commentary, pointing out all the areas of interest.

City Sightseeing New Orleans: 1-Day Hop-on Hop-off Bus Tour

Take a guided bus tour across 25 square miles of New Orleans, covering key historical and cultural landmarks.

Start at Jackson Square, travel along Esplanade Avenue, observing residential areas with Victorian architecture, and visit historic neighborhoods.

Stop at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and learn about the city's above-ground burial methods and jazz funeral traditions.

Pass Bayou St. John to reach City Park, where you can see centuries-old live oaks, museums (entry not included), and the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden, or enjoy Café Du Monde's beignets (at your own cost).

Continue by Lake Pontchartrain and down St. Charles Avenue to the Garden District. Along the way, view elegant mansions, historic universities, Audubon Park, streetcar routes, and sites linked to Mardi Gras.

Join a guided walking tour of the Garden District. Your guide will share the stories and architectural details of this well-preserved neighborhood.

New Orleans: Guided Bus Tour + Garden District Walk

Take an airboat ride through the Louisiana wetlands. 

Travel at speeds of up to 40 mph before slowing down for photo opportunities as you explore the Barataria Basin around Jean Lafitte, a historic fishing village.

Look for alligators, raccoons, native birds, and nutria as your guide shares information about the local wildlife and wetlands.

Kreuzfahrten in Chalmette Vista