14 Days
Daily Tour
25 people
English
This 14-day Mardi Gras tour in New Orleans offers an exciting blend of cultural exploration, festive celebrations, and local cuisine. You’ll experience the vibrant Mardi Gras parades, visit historic neighborhoods like the French Quarter and Garden District, and enjoy New Orleans’ rich jazz scene. The itinerary also includes unique experiences such as a swamp tour, plantation visits, a Creole and Cajun cooking class, and a day trip to Baton Rouge, providing a comprehensive and immersive journey through the heart of Louisiana.
- Arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. - Transfer to hotel and check-in. - Evening welcome dinner with jazz music.
- Morning visit to the French Quarter. - Explore Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral. - Lunch at a local restaurant. - Afternoon visit to the Garden District. - Dinner at a local Creole restaurant.
- Morning visit to Mardi Gras World to see float preparations. - Lunch at a local eatery. - Afternoon free for leisure or optional activities. - Dinner and rest at the hotel.
- Attend various Mardi Gras parades and street parties. - Experience the vibrant atmosphere and colorful floats. - Enjoy local food and music. - Late-night return to hotel and rest.
- Morning relaxation and late breakfast. - Afternoon swamp tour. - Dinner at a local seafood restaurant.
- Visit the National WWII Museum. - Explore the New Orleans Museum of Art. - Lunch at a local eatery. - Afternoon visit to the Audubon Aquarium of the Americas. - Dinner and explore Frenchmen Street nightlife.
- Full-day tour of plantations along the Mississippi River. - Visit Oak Alley Plantation and Laura Plantation. - Lunch at a local restaurant. - Return to New Orleans in the evening. - Dinner and rest at the hotel.
- Morning swamp and bayou tour. - Lunch at a local eatery. - Afternoon visit to Jean Lafitte National Historical Park. - Dinner and explore Bourbon Street nightlife.
- Morning cooking class to learn Creole and Cajun dishes. - Lunch at the cooking class. - Afternoon food tour of New Orleans' best eats. - Dinner and explore local jazz clubs.
- Morning visit to City Park and New Orleans Botanical Garden. - Lunch at a local cafe. - Afternoon streetcar ride along St. Charles Avenue. - Dinner at a local restaurant.
- Full-day trip to Baton Rouge. - Visit the State Capitol and LSU Rural Life Museum. - Lunch at a local restaurant. - Return to New Orleans in the evening. - Dinner and rest at the hotel.
- Morning free for leisure or optional activities. - Explore local neighborhoods and hidden gems. - Lunch at a local restaurant. - Free afternoon for shopping or relaxation. - Farewell dinner with live jazz performance.
- Breakfast at the hotel. - Check-out and transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for departure.