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New Orleans Tours & Holidays

Catch some Southern sweetness in New Orleans, where good times, great food, and even better music are everywhere.

Beating to the sound of trumpets, NOLA (as it’s affectionately known) is an eclectic city made up of European, Creole, and Cajun culture in a vibrant melting pot that’s sure to satisfy your inner excitement-seeker. Take a stroll through the historic French Quarter, chow down on some boiled crawfish with your New Orleans tour group, and soak up as much of the ‘Big Easy’s atmosphere as you can in what is guaranteed to be the adventure of a lifetime. From enjoying a drink (or 10) down New Orleans’ iconic Bourbon Street or the less well-known but equally as good Frenchman Street to immersing yourself in the rhythm of the best jazz performers going round, this city has everything to offer. Why not ask your tour guide for directions to Café du Monde, New Orleans’ famous beignet café? Or seek further information about this city’s troubled past and its haunted history? However you choose to spend your time here, our New Orleans tours and holidays will leave your head full of music and your stomach full of gumbo.

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Take a cruise down the Bayou

Explore the swamps and waterways of Louisiana on a leisurely cruise where you’ll get up close and personal with alligators, raccoons, other swamp-dwelling animals, and the city’s famous Spanish Moss trees. On an adventure that’s sure to get your heart rate up when you spot those beady little eyes staring at you from the water, taking a cruise is the perfect way to learn about the history of the swamplands. Choose from a fast airboat or a slower pontoon boat to enjoy your experience and relax as the bayou unravels before you.

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Enjoy dinner on the Mississippi River

Guaranteed to be one of the most entertaining dinners you’ve ever had, hop aboard an authentic New Orleans steamboat and make your way down the mighty Mississippi River. You will be served a delicious 3-course meal. And there might not be anything better than listening to traditional jazz music while you’re sipping on craft cocktails and watching the sun go down. Relax aboard the paddle-wheeled vessel and take in the twinkling New Orleans skyline in style alongside a Creole-inspired meal to tickle your tastebuds.

people dancing, paying instruments and singing on Bourbon Street during the New Orleans Mardi Gras

Drink your way along Bourbon Street

If you think the ‘Big Apple’ is the city that never sleeps, then the ‘Big Easy’ is right behind it. Embodying the ‘party spirit’ that New Orleans is known for, Bourbon Street is a must-visit spot lined with balconies where colourful bead necklaces are often thrown to people passing below. Famous for being the place to go when you’re looking for a good time, this street features bars, pubs, and restaurants, all lit up in neon lights. Perfectly vibrant and entertaining, making your way along this thoroughfare should be high on your bucket list. You might never want to leave once you’ve had a few of the infamous ‘hand grenade’ cocktails-to-go.

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Tree line driveway leading up to Oak Alley Plantation House, Louisiana, USA

Learn about history at a plantation house

If time works out in your favour, your Southern Comfort USA trip might include a historical tour of a plantation house. You will learn about the troubled history of some of Louisiana’s most beautiful homes. There are many different plantation tours, including the famous Oak Alley, characterized by its oak-lined esplanade, Laura Plantation, Whitney Plantation, and St. Joseph Plantation. Whichever tour you decide to go on, take a journey through time, exploring manicured gardens and beautiful architecture while acknowledging and learning about the experiences of the enslaved people who lived and worked in the sugar cane or cotton fields surrounding the houses.

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Explore New Orleans’ haunted history

New Orleans has a big reputation for being a colourful party destination. Still, it’s also a city with a dark past, and there’s no better way to dig into its haunted history than on a guided walking tour. Explore the ideas of vampires, witches, and ghosts with a leader who knows all about New Orleans’ spooky past. Hear about the dark magic of voodoo queen Marie Laveau and visit some of the most haunted places in town, including the LaLaurie mansion, the home of the slave-murdering socialite, and St. Louis Cemetery #1, the most haunted cemetery in America. Whether you’re fascinated by other-worldly creatures like ghouls and warlocks or merely curious about this city’s deeply terrifying past, New Orleans welcomes everyone; the living, the dead and everything in between.

A historic building with plants hanging off it in the French Quarter of New Orleans, Louisiana

Stroll through the French Quarter

Also known as Vieux Carre, the French Quarter is the oldest neighbourhood in New Orleans, dating back to 1718 when founder Jean-Baptiste Le Moyne de Beinville developed the now-famous city around a central square. Known as the crown jewel of New Orleans, the French Quarter is characterised by its stunning French and Spanish-inspired architecture. Creole townhouses are the most recognizable features thanks to their lovely cast-iron balconies. Talking in the French Quarter by foot is a great way to get up close and personal with the history of this fascinating place. Join a leader-led tour through the district's famous landmarks, including historic churches and hidden courtyards. You can easily stroll through it on your own. This city won’t disappoint.

Best of the South: Atlanta to New Orleans

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