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New Orleans tours & holidays

Beyond Bourbon Street

There’s a distinct energy to New Orleans – jazz spilling into the streets, Cajun and Creole food made with love, BIPOC culture that shaped the city and a party that goes far beyond Mardi Gras. But it’s one thing to experience this magic as a visitor and another to see the city through the eyes of a local. Hear their stories, get their best food recs and go beyond Bourbon Street to get to know this eclectic city at its heart. Whether you’re road trippin’ through the USA or just spending the day learning about jazz and how to cook Louisiana’s best dishes, we’ve got music-filled adventures and day trips that bring you deep inside the Big Easy.

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Get to know New Orleans

Local jazz musicians on the street playing the tuba and clarinet in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Jazz through local ears

Meet a local who rediscovers her hometown through a New Orleans jazz tour, from the stories behind the music to the neighbourhoods that shaped it.

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A giant skillet of jambalaya with rice, chicken and veggies.

Savour the city

Short on time? Choose from day trips that take you into the city’s jazz roots, local food scene and the Garden District – all with someone who knows the Big Easy best.

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New Orleans highlights

A plate with a cuban sandwich (pickles, meat and cheese) with a bowl of rice and a pickle spear.

Try the local flavours of Louisiana

If New Orleans is on your radar because of its food, you’re not alone. Visitors flock to the city to try its famous Creole and Cajun dishes like gumbo and jambalaya. Learn about Louisiana’s layered history and culture through a hands-on cooking class, then sit down with your group to try out one of the region’s specialties.

Best of the South: Charleston to New Orleans

Local musicians in New Orleans play jazz, one on the trombone and another on drums.

Start your day with a jazz brunch

What’s even more popular than New Orleans cuisine? Its jazz scene. Head out for brunch at a locally owned restaurant, where Southern favourites are served up with a side of music. With good food and great jazz, you’ll soon understand why the city is often referred to as the ‘Big Easy’.

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