New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise

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About this activity

Inspired by Viator's Top Things to Do in New Orleans, our New Orleans in a Day Tour offers the best of the city in one unforgettable half-day tour! This curated sightseeing experience includes a guided exploration of iconic neighborhoods like the French Quarter and Garden District with "scroll-stopping" photo stops along the way at top attractions and city highlights, including free time for lunch to sample classic New Orleans cuisine. End your perfect day aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS on a relaxing 75-minute Mississippi River cruise featuring captain's narration, open bars and panoramic views from four decks.

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At a glance

Duration: 6 h 45 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line New Orleans

Ages: Infants (0–5 years) · Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Expert local tour guide
Included: 75-Minute Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS Cruise
Included: Lunch break at an iconic New Orleans establishment with classic New Orleans cuisine for purchase
Included: Narrated city highlights bus tour featuring top New Orleans attractions and iconic neighborhoods
Included: Photo Ops Galore
Included: A half day curated New Orleans sightseeing experience

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Lunch
Not included: Tea and coffee: Optional beignets and coffee at Cafe du Monde

Itinerary

French Quarter

30 min

See iconic sites in the New Orleans French Quarter.
Jackson Square

30 min

Head to historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytere museums.
Stop 3

1 h 15 min Admission included

Enjoy live captain's narration and incredible sights on a 75-minute river cruise.
City Park

one hour

Learn about New Orleans City Park.
Garden District

30 min

Learn about the historic Garden District.
The National WWII Museum

30 min Admission not included

Learn about the National WWII Museum.
Stop 7

30 min

Purchase beignets and coffee at the famous Café Du Monde.
New Orleans

2 hours

Enjoy the best of the New Orleans in one unforgettable half-day tour!

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

This tour meets outside of Cafe Beignet in the JAX Brewery Building (600 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130). Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time. If you have any questions, please contact us at (504) 569-1401.

End point

This tour meets outside of Cafe Beignet in the JAX Brewery Building (600 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130). Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time. If you have any questions, please contact us at (504) 569-1401.

Pickup points

Using your ticket

This tour meets at Cafe Beignet in the JAX Brewery Building (600 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70130). Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (504) 569-1401.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point, just a short stroll from most downtown hotels
Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the coach. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
Coaches are unable to accommodate motorized scooters. If customers are able to get off the scooter, they can board bus and leave their scooter at the ticket office.