New Orleans, LA Sightseeing Tours & Cruises

The Cemetery & Voodoo Walking Tour is a two hour guided tour. The tour begins at the Gray Line ticket office in the French Quarter, where a climate controlled shuttle takes guests to the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. The cemetery is the legendary "City of the Dead". It is where the famous Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau is buried. Tour guides will teach about the Legend of Laveau, the evolution of Voodoo, the above ground burial system in New Orleans, and what gris-gris is. The shuttle will also drive by Louis Armstrong Park, previously Beauregard Square. The tour is great for all ages and is handicap accessible. Comfortable shoes are suggested, and cameras are allowed.

The Whitney Plantation Tour takes place on the historic Whitney Plantation, which can be found in the New Orleans area. This tour lasts anywhere from five hours to seven and a half hours. The tour includes motorcoach transportation and gives you access to the Whitney Plantation. People of all ages can enjoy this tour, including the handicapped. You can bring your camera along on the tour in order to capture pictures of what you will be seeing. While heading to the plantation, you can take in the sights of the Oak Alley, Laura, St. Joseph, Evergreen, and Felicity Plantations. The tour of the plantation includes a guide that will tell you all about the plantation.

Grab your friends and family on your visit to New Orleans, Louisiana and come along for a fantastic adventure when you embark on the Paddle & Wheel Combo Tour! Enjoy traversing through enchanted neighborhoods and be awed at the unique sites while learning about the local history for the first portion of the tour. The second half of your voyage begins in the French Quarter as you board a cruise and learn more about the area and port from the water point of view! On this fun for all event you will learn about the cemeteries, "The City of The Dead" and those who rest there, the notable streets of New Orleans, the Audobon Zoo and so much more!

If your planning a vacation Riverboat "City of New Orleans" has many different sightseeing options. If a relaxing night on the water sounds good to you then you will love the Riverboat "City of New Orleans". For 2 hours you can relax and enjoy the beauty of the Mississippi River and the different sites along the Mississippi River banks. Saviour the taste of classic New Orleans cooking with the excellent dinner buffet. While enjoying the live jazz aboard the "City of New Orleans" riverboat you can take in the beautiful skyline of New Orleans as it turns to night with a refreshing cocktail. Regardless if you are traveling with family or friends this is a guaranteed good time.

The Grand Tour with Two Plantations and Airboat Swamp Tour will take place in New Orleans, Louisiana. Guests will have a fascinating experience as they tour the two plantations; these plantations are the Laura Plantation and the Oak Alley Plantation. Guests will be amazed at the rich history found in both tours. The day will last approximately nine hours. Guests who are five years and younger and pregnant women will not be permitted to board the airboat; it is not considered safe for these guests. The tour is wheelchair accessible. Guests should not forget something to record the moments on; both video or still photography is acceptable. When taking this tour, guests will become knowledgable on the slavery and history of the plantations.

If you're looking for a way for your family and yourself to explore the best parts of Louisiana, look no further than the Half Day swamp tour and airboat ride offered at Destrehan Plantation. Starting at ages 6 and up, Destrehan Plantation offers a fun and innovative experience exploring the 1787 plantation mansion, the slave quarters, the indigo and sugar cane fields as well as learning the history of the plantation. After the tour of the grounds you’ll be taken to have a ride on the high speed airboat, it accommodates six to thirteen people as they tour threw Louisiana’s swamplands. You’ll have the chance to witness animals like alligators, bald eagles, catfish, birds or turtles in their natural environments.

The Whitney and St. Joseph Plantations Bus Tour takes place in Metairie and allows you to take in the history and culture of the New Orleans area. The entire tour takes place around six hours, and it comes with pick up and drop off from your hotel. This tour can be enjoyed by people of all ages, and you can use your camera during this tour to take pictures of everything you will see on the tour. While some of this tour takes place on a bus, some of it also includes walking through the southern antebellum region's gorgeous estates.

The Historical New Orleans City Tour was designed for anyone interested in the Crescent City’s unique Creole culture. From the comforts of a spacious and air-conditioned van, expert drivers will lead you by some of the famed French Quarter’s most iconic attractions including St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, and Jackson Square. Guides also drive through many Uptown and Garden District attractions such as the World War II Museum, the Arts District, and the campus of Loyola University. Also included in this tour are strolls through the spooky St. Louis Cemetery, gorgeous City Park, and the Longue Vue Mansion and Gardens.