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Tours & day trips

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Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Evening Riverboat Jazz Cruise

Activity duration is 2 hours
8.6 out of 10 with 1159 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $79 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 61 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $121 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 607 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $82 per adult
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

New Orleans: French Quarter Ghost Tour with Interior Visit

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.2 out of 10 with 417 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $33 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
9.6 out of 10 with 76 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $125 per adult
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Popular places to visit

Bourbon Street which includes street scenes and a city

Bourbon Street

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
New Orleans Skyline, Sunrise, Louisiana

Port of New Orleans

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

Port of New Orleans
New Orleans showing heritage architecture and a statue or sculpture

Jackson Square

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

Jackson Square

New Orleans sightseeing tours & attractions