See the best of New Orleans! With Its famous nickname, the "Big Easy," New Orleans is known for its round-the-clock nightlife, vibrant live-music scene and spicy, unique cuisine reflecting its history as a melting pot of French, African and American cultures. The festive spirit of the city is captured every year in Mardi Gras, the late-winter carnival famed for raucous costumed parades and street parties. Beyond the celebratory atmosphere, there is a rich history that you do not want to miss.
Whether you are looking for an adventure before or after your cruise, or simply in town exploring, the New Orleans Sightseeing excursion comes highly recommended if you want to experience the best. You will absorb the sights and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytery Museums.
You will meet directly at a centrally located spot where your guide will be waiting for you. Then you will set out to explore the highlights. Visit one of historic cemeteries, referred to as "Cities of the Dead," and learn about this unique above ground burial system. Here you will 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. Here you will view the longest bridge over water in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Next, follow the path of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously operating passenger railway system in the world, past the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras, stately mansions, and the world-famous, exclusive Garden District. You will notice Tulane and Loyola Universities across from Audubon Park, home to one of the top five zoos in the nation, The Audubon Zoo.
This beautiful city on the water is beckoning you to explore its neighborhoods, traditions, and rich culture. If you are looking to gain an overall flavor of New Orleans, this is the excursion for you! At the end of the excursion, you will make your way to your hotel or cruise ship at your leisure and own expense.
A voucher will be sent in a separate email than your e-ticket. Please read the voucher for any special information or requirements. This voucher must be printed and present it to the local operator. Without the voucher in hand, you will not be allowed to do the excursion.
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