New York to New Orleans Tours
Bookend your stay in New York with a trip to New Orleans and discover a whole lot of great things to do along the way.
New York is arguably one of the most famous cities in the United States and so is New Orleans, with its fascinating mix of Creole, Cajun, and European culture, delicious cuisine, and thriving Tennessee music scene. Travelling from New York to New Orleans means you can tap your toes at a Broadway show in New York, go camping and eat s’mores in a National Park, see the spookiest cemeteries in New Orleans, visit the home of Elvis at the Graceland mansion and party along Bourbon Street, all in the one incredible trip. Your expert leader knows all the best activities and sights along this popular route, so pack your bags and get ready for adventure.
New York to New Orleans trips
New York to New Orleans highlights
Binge on Smithsonian museums
Washington DC is home to more than a dozen Smithsonian museums including the National Air and Space Museum, National Museum of Natural History, National Postal Museum, Smithsonian American Art Museum, National Museum of African American History and Culture, Anacostia Community Museum, National Museum of African Art, Smithsonian Gardens, National Museum of American History, National Portrait Gallery, National Museum of the American Indian, Freer Gallery of Art, Hirschhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, and the Arts and Industries Building. Grab a few friends from your tour group and set off for a day of museum hopping.
Go camping in the Appalachian Mountains
Take a trip along Skyline Drive which travels through Shenandoah National Park, one of the highest and most scenic portions of the Appalachians and set up camp in the heart of the jaw-dropping Appalachian Mountains. Soak up the silence and natural beauty of one of the United States’ most incredible national parks as you share stories around the campfire and toast tasty marshmallows with your fellow travelers. If you’ve never tried a s’more, a night-time campfire 'sandwich’ treat made with two graham crackers and a marshmallow and chocolate filling, now is your chance.
New York to New Orleans | Tap your toes in Memphis
Memphis offers music lovers a lot more than the chance to visit the Graceland mansion, where you’ll find more shiny jumpsuits than you can point a camera at. If you want to learn more about the birth of rock and soul music, the Memphis Rock ‘n’ Soul Museum should be your first stop. Drop into the historic Sun Studios, where artists such as Roy Orbison, Charlie Rich, Howlin’ Wolf, and Johnny Cash recorded some of their biggest hits. In the evening, get into the groove of Memphis and head to Beale Street's traditional blues clubs, made famous by legends such as WC Handy, Howlin' Wolf, and BB King.
Cultural adventures in the French Quarter
Many visitors come to New Orleans’ French Quarter to party the night away but there are plenty of cultural pursuits to enjoy here as well. Stroll the streets and admire the iron lacework and gracious balconies of the historic buildings which draw their inspiration from French and Spanish architectural styles. New Orleans also has a thriving artistic community, with many local craftspeople exhibiting and selling their works near Jackson Square. You’ll also find talented musicians and performers busking throughout the French Quarter.
See a show in New York City
While dramas and more serious works are sometimes on offer on Broadway, this world-famous theatre district with more than 40 professional theatres is best known for its musicals. Don’t make the mistake of thinking you should only see well-known productions. Those who head ‘off-Broadway’ to smaller theaters are rewarded with niche or new productions from smaller companies that are equally as good, and also much more affordable, than the big-name shows. Visit the TKTS Ticket Booth, where you can buy discounted or even half-price same-day tickets for a huge range of shows.
Raise your glass along Bourbon Street
Bourbon Street, one of the world’s most famous party streets, comes alive after dark when the streets are filled with music and the sound of people having fun. With its raucous atmosphere and drink-as-you-stroll “go cups,” get set for a night to remember (or perhaps forget) along this famous nightlife strip. Want a drink that doubles as a souvenir? Head to one of the bars that offer “go cups” in novelty shapes like a glowing skull or a neon sippy cup branded with the name of a famous Bourbon Street drinking spot.