New Orleans in a Day with French Quarter, Market, River Cruise & More

600 Decatur Street, New Orleans

Gray Line Tours NOLA - New Orleans, LA

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Highlights

This comprehensive half-day tour is perfect for first-time visitors to New Orleans, offering a seamless blend of guided exploration and free time to discover the city's top sights, from the French Quarter to a scenic Mississippi River cruise

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Highlights

  • Enjoy an expert-guided walking tour through the historic French Quarter, revealing hidden gems and rich cultural stories.
  • Immerse themselves in local charm with free time at the iconic French Market, perfect for a relaxing lunch break.
  • Delight in a 75-minute scenic cruise aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans, offering unique Mississippi River views and captain's narration.
  • Discover diverse neighborhoods and landmarks during a narrated bus tour, showcasing attractions like the Garden District and National WWII Museum.
  • Offer the gift of an unforgettable New Orleans adventure; this seamless half-day experience is a perfect present for explorers.

Not Included

  • Gratuities
  • Lunch (food and beverages)

What To Expect

Guests embark on a journey through centuries of history as a knowledgeable local guide leads them on a captivating walking tour of the historic French Quarter, revealing its vibrant culture and unique architecture. They will then transition to a comfortable coach, venturing through iconic neighborhoods like the elegant Garden District, passing grand homes and significant landmarks along St. Charles Avenue. The bus tour includes stops at key sites, such as a traditional above-ground cemetery, offering an intimate glimpse into the city's distinctive character.

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The experience perfectly blends guided discovery with ample free time, allowing visitors to savor a delightful lunch break at the lively French Market. Later, they will step aboard the Riverboat City of New Orleans for a breathtaking 75-minute cruise along the majestic Mississippi River. With live captain's narration, this scenic journey provides unforgettable perspectives of the cityscape and riverfront, ensuring a truly well-rounded and immersive introduction to the soul of New Orleans.

Plan Your Visit

Operating Hours

Hours may vary. Please check the merchant's website for the most up-to-date information.

Tour Schedule

The immersive sightseeing experience includes:

  • A 1 hour 15 minute walking tour of the French Quarter
  • A 45 minute lunch break at the French Market
  • A 1 hour 15 minute Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS cruise
  • A 2 hour 30 minute narrated city highlights bus tour
Duration

The comprehensive tour lasts approximately 5 hours and 45 minutes, blending guided exploration with free time.

Accessibility

The tour is wheelchair accessible, ensuring all guests can comfortably enjoy the New Orleans highlights.

Key Stops

The narrated bus tour highlights top attractions, including the National WWII Museum, the charming Garden District, New Orleans City Park, Mardi Gras World, and the Audubon Aquarium.

Insider's Tip! — This well-balanced and seamless experience is specifically designed as an ideal option for first-time visitors or anyone looking to discover a wide range of New Orleans' highlights in a single, comprehensive outing.

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Fine Print

Promotional value expires 120 days after purchase. Amount paid never expires.
  • Online reservation required
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Not valid with other offers or promotions
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About Gray Line Tours NOLA - New Orleans, LA

Locally owned and operated since 1924, Gray Line Tours New Orleans introduces guests from around the globe to the sights of New Orleans through an eclectic collection of internationally recognized tours, from leisurely walking tours to heart-pounding ghost tours. In addition to taking immersive history or plantation tours, participants can climb aboard an authentic steamboat, which preserves its engine room for this museum-quality exhibit.

  • Swamp & Bayou Tour: After a short ride across the river (included), guests explore the land and ecosystem within the Louisiana swamps and bayous, all from the safety of a custom-built swamp boat. Visit the nesting grounds of the local wildlife, including alligators, egrets, and nutria, and discover the path seafood takes from water to table.

  • Ghosts & Spirits Walking Tour: As New Orleans has been dubbed “The most haunted city in America,” guests of this tour are sure not to be disappointed. While visiting several haunted sites and learning of their stories, the colorful history and traditions of the area unfolds in real time. Including haunted hotels, like the Bourbon Orleans Hotel, all the way to voodoo relics and vampire hunting kits, this tour has it all!

  • Plantation Tour: A journey back in time allows visitors to immerse themselves in the Creole and Cajun cultures and history of South Louisiana, where they get to experience a bygone era in one of the South’s most beautiful settings, Oak Alley Plantation, or take a personal look into the lives of people at Whitney Plantation.

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