New Orleans in a Day: Includes 75-Minute Riverboat Cruise
Description
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.
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Itinerary
Enjoy a walking tour of the famous French Quarter.
Head to historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytere museums.
Enjoy a lunch break at the historic French Market.
Enjoy live captain's narration and incredible sights on a 75-minute river cruise.
Enjoy a narrated city highlights bus tour featuring top New Orleans attractions.
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.
Highlights
What's included
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Important Information
- 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.
Reviews(444)
Although this was our 3rd NOLA trip, this tour made it the best. It was very informative and educational, showing us things and places we had never experienced and probably would not have experienced otherwise.
Great tour of the city if you are only there for a short amount of time! Very knowledgeable tour guide! Saw everything we wanted to see in one day!
This was no ordinary tour. From the moment of arrival, Michelle and Ella took time to learn our names, find out where we were from, and actually connect with each of us. We were not shepherded from place to place, we were on an adventure led by Michelle and Ella. There was an incredible amount of fun and information in this tour, and was perfect if you only have one day in New Orleans. Michael was our incredible driver, and the van was a perfect refuge from the rain and heat. The riverboat cruise was the perfect end to the day, even though it rained the whole time. I learned a lot about why New Orleans is easy to love. Thanks!
Our original booking got canceled but Michelle in booking rescheduled us for another trip and it was great! There was a 3 hour bus tour. It was narrated by Leslie who seemed to know the history fluently, mixed with stories. Our driver was Alton (?spelling) but it was a smooth ride and the bus was clean, comfortable and well air conditioned. There were a couple of stops and a little walk breaking it up just enough to not feel stiff when getting off the bus. After we had a 2 hour boat ride on the Natchez and it was great. The staff were friendly and helpful. The narrative was educational and insightful.
This is long overdue, and I have forgotten to give a great review on Grayline bus tour in NOLA. Kate H. was our tour guide, and she did an excellent job. The tour was on October 13, 2023.
We always appreciate a review like this - at any time. Thank you.
Harris the tour guide and Henry the driver were amazing! Friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Harris is a born resident full of New Orleans pride and a true lover of History! Highly recommend! Thank you!
Harris and Henry thank you for the wonderful review. Your recommendation will give them the opportunity to share with many more people.
Robert was an amazing tour guide and kept us laughing and smiling the entire trip. Perfect length and perfect incredibly knowledgeable.
Thank you so much. Please share with friends and family!
I loved the tour, I learned so much about the history of New Orleans and driving through the different neighborhoods, the duration was perfect. Our guide Harris and driver Melinda were EXCELLENT!
That tour is excellent for both first time and repeat visitors. It introduces so many neighborhoods and cultures.
Very friendly driver and tour guide. The guide was most knowledgeable- I learned so much from her! The bus was modern and the air conditioning was great I’d highly recommend this tour - it took three hours and fit nicely into our day.
The Tour you enjoyed is designed to share a great overview of many neighborhoods and cultures in our city. Thank you.
We did the 10am Sunday tour with Lesley as our tour guide and Melinda as our bus driver were both amazing!! Lesley really knew her stuff and kept us very informed with all the history and details of Nola! Will def book again for future events!
We would be pleased to welcome you to another Gray Line New Orleans tour.
