New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise
From
£65
pp
6h 45 mins · 4.5 (444)
See the best of New Orleans in one unforgettable experience. This half-day sightseeing experience includes a guided walking exploration of the historic French Quarter, free time for lunch at the iconic French Market, a 75-minute Mississippi River cruise aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS, and a narrated city highlights bus journey featuring top attractions and sights throughout the city.
During the city highlights bus experience, you’ll see some of New Orleans’ most notable areas and landmarks, including the National WWII Museum, the historic Garden District, scenic New Orleans City Park, and one of the city’s iconic above-ground cemeteries, along with additional historic neighborhoods and local points of interest.
This thoughtfully planned itinerary allows you to explore at a comfortable, enjoyable pace with the perfect balance of guided highlights and free time. Ideal for first-time visitors and those wanting a complete New Orleans experience in one trip.
Free cancellation
Pickup included
What's included
- Expert local tour guide
- 75-Minute Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS Cruise
- Lunch break at the historic French Market (food not included)
- One seamless half-day New Orleans experience
- Narrated city highlights bus tour featuring top New Orleans attractions
- Guided French Quarter walking tour
What's not included
- GRATUITIES
- LUNCH
Itinerary
- Enjoy a walking tour of the famous French Quarter. (1h 15min)
- Head to historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytere museums.
- Enjoy a lunch break at the historic French Market. (45 min)
- Enjoy live captain's narration and incredible sights on a 75-minute river cruise. (1h 15min) Admission included
- Enjoy a narrated city highlights bus tour featuring top New Orleans attractions. (2h 30min)
- Learn about the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium.
- Learn about New Orleans City Park.
- Learn about the historic Garden District.
- Learn about the National WWII Museum.
Meeting & end 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.
Practical information
- Operated by
- Gray Line New Orleans
- Max group size
- 40 travellers
- Travellers per booking
- 1–15
- Languages
- en
- Confirmation
- INSTANT
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation available.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Important notes
- 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.
Frequently asked questions
This tour lasts approximately 6 hours 45 minutes. Allow a little extra time at either end if you need to transfer between the ship and the excursion meeting point.
The excursion price typically covers transport, a qualified guide, and the activities listed in the description above. Meals, gratuities, personal shopping, and any entrance fees not mentioned in the description are usually paid separately on the day.
Age and fitness guidance for this excursion is not specified in the data we hold. The tour description above is the best guide — if you have any specific concerns, contact your cruise line's excursion desk before departing the ship.