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Adults
Ages 13+
$ 80
Children
Age 5-12
$ 51
Discover the history, culture, and charm of New Orleans with a festive twist!
This upgraded City Tour Party Package combines our classic sightseeing experience with a fun Mardi Gras-inspired celebration. Your package includes two cocktails of your choice from the menu, a feathered Mardi Gras mask, a themed signature Mardi Gras bead exclusive to the tour, and a Gray Line fan during the hot summer months.
This three-hour sightseeing adventure explores 25 square miles of iconic New Orleans neighborhoods, offering the perfect mix of guided driving and walking experiences. Begin in the historic French Quarter and Jackson Square before traveling along beautiful Esplanade Avenue, lined with elegant Victorian homes, on your way to City Park.
Make a stop at St. Louis Cemetery #3 to learn about New Orleans’ unique above-ground burial traditions and the history behind the city’s famous jazz funerals. Then enjoy free time in City Park, where you can grab café au lait and beignets at Café du Monde, stroll beneath centuries-old live oak trees, or capture the perfect New Orleans photo.
Continue along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, passing marinas, seafood restaurants, a historic lighthouse, and views of the impressive Causeway Bridge. Travel down picturesque St. Charles Avenue, home to grand mansions, Audubon Park, Loyola University, and Tulane University, before arriving in the beautiful Garden District for a guided walking tour. Your guide will share the stories behind the neighborhood’s stunning historic homes and remarkable architecture.
Perfect for first-time visitors, couples, families, and groups, this upgraded tour blends New Orleans history, iconic neighborhoods, and Mardi Gras fun into one unforgettable experience. Bring your camera, raise a toast, and enjoy the sights, stories, and bon temps (good times) that make New Orleans unlike anywhere else.
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- Two cocktails of your choice from our specialty menu
- Feathered Mardi Gras mask
- Themed Mardi Gras bead
- Gray Line fan (summer months only)
- 25 square miles of iconic New Orleans neighborhoods
- Learn about the tradition of above ground burials as you explore St. Louis Cemetery #3
- Free time under the oaks at City Park with option to purchase beignets and coffee at Café du Monde
- Travel along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, one of the largest brackish estuaries in North America
- Guided stroll through the Garden District, one of the most well-preserved neighborhoods in the USA
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NATCHEZ Jazz Punch
Named after the City’s iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ, this drink features spiced rum, gold rum, and tropical fruit juices. Our version of the Hurricane!Sunset on the Bayou
A smooth blend of Jack Daniels Old No. 7 with Orange Liqueur, Aromatic Bitters and Ginger Ale that blend together like the beautiful colors of a bayou sunset.Carnival Cocktail
Enjoy the tastes of orange, melon, and peach with tequila in this colorful Mardi Gras cocktail as vibrant as our Mardi Gras floats!The CITY Sangria
Named after the beautiful Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS! This is a tropical red wine punch as cool and refreshing as the Big Easy.Garden District Refresher
Just as refreshing as a walk through the beautiful Garden District! Minute Maid Lemonade with Strawberry Vodka and Strawberry Puree.Mississippi River Mule
Named after the river that wraps around the Crescent City, this mule is a classic flow of Gin, Lime, and Ginger Beer.Beverage selections are made during the booking process. Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch and soft drinks are available for children. If you would like to change your beverage selections after booking, please contact Gray Line at (504) 569-1401. If beverage selections are not made during booking or are not received at least 48 hours prior to departure, NATCHEZ Jazz Punch (or a Virgin NATCHEZ Jazz Punch for guests under 21) will be provided by default.
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- Tour guide gratuity (optional)
- Optional beignets, coffee, juice or soda at the City Park location of Cafe du Monde
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- Please display your barcoded voucher as your ticket 15 minutes in advance of your tour time at our Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River. All tours and cruises depart from here, at the Steamboat NATCHEZ dock (400 Toulouse St. New Orleans, LA 70130), directly behind the JAX Brewery. If you have any questions, please contact us by email at [email protected] or by phone at (504) 569-1401.
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Guests must arrive 15 minutes prior to departure at 400 Toulouse Street and check in with a ticket agent at the ticket office.
- 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.
- Please dress comfortably as this tour includes a guided Garden District Stroll!
- Paved pathways through the Besthoff Sculpture Garden are wheelchair accessible. A wheelchair accessible bathroom is located at Cafe du Monde. Some sidewalks along the Garden District Stroll are uneven and require caution. Those with limited mobility may choose to remain on the bus at any stop.
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Bookings are non-refundable. All sales are final.