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Tours & day trips

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Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Daytime Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.8 out of 10 with 1848 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $61 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Evening Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.4 out of 10 with 598 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $84 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

Airboat Adventures: Semi-Private Airboat Experience

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 58 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $124 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Small-Group Manchac Swamp Kayak Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes
9.2 out of 10 with 5 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $129 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost and Haunted House Tour

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $52 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street which includes street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

4/5(527 reviews)

You can learn more about the history of New Orleans during your trip to a well-known site like Bourbon Street. Experience the area's renowned jazz scene and great live music.

Bourbon Street
Port of New Orleans

Port of New Orleans

4.5/5(373 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in New Orleans with a trip to Port of New Orleans. Experience the fascinating museums and renowned jazz scene in this walkable area.

Port of New Orleans
Jackson Square

Jackson Square

4.5/5(595 reviews)

You can find out about the history of New Orleans when you stop by Jackson Square. Discover the renowned jazz scene and shops in this walkable area.

Jackson Square

New Orleans sightseeing tours & attractions