New Orleans Super Saver: City Tour and Steamboat Natchez Harbor Cruise

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Overview

Enjoy a fully narrated city tour of historic New Orleans, where you will visit the world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square, Audubon Park and even uncover the mysteries surrounding Voodoo. Then take to the waters for a cruise on the Mississippi River with the iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ. Enjoy an authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi. Come and discover New Orleans today!

What's Included

  • 2-hour paddle wheeler boat cruise (2:30PM)
  • Stop at Cafe du Monde for beignets (own expense)
  • 3-hour narrated motorcoach tour (10AM)
  • Gratuities
  • Lunch (own expense - based on availability)
  • Refreshments and souvenirs are available for purchase on boat

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Gray Line New Orleans, Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office, 400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Tour departs from Toulouse St, New Orleans near the French Quarter. You must exchange this voucher for your ticket at the Gray Line window at the 'Lighthouse' ticket office located at Toulouse St and the Mississippi River (Steamboat Natchez Dock), just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please note that both the New Orleans Steamboat Company and Gray Line New Orleans share the 'Lighthouse' ticket office - you must go to the 'Gray Line' window

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 10:00 AM

What To Expect

French Quarter

First enjoy a grand overview of New Orleans, dubbed ‘The City That Care Forgot,’ on this comprehensive sightseeing coach tour. Start in the world-famous French Quarter, a quaint, mysterious area where the sights and sounds abound.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square

Visit historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytere museums, St. Louis Cathedral and learn about the Baroness Pontalba, who built the first apartment homes in America.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

Walk around one of New Orleans' historic above ground cemeteries, circa 1854, and take photos of the elaborate tombs and statuary. Guests may choose to stay on the bus.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

New Orleans City Park

You will have a stop at picturesque City Park where stone footbridges cross lagoons and bayous in the shadows of centuries old oak trees. Explore the free 11 acre sculpture garden or purchase cafe au lait and beignets (cash only) at Cafe du Monde's newest location.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Audubon Park (Pass By)

Home to the Audubon Zoo, rated one of the top five zoos in the nation.
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Garden District (Pass By)

Following the path of the St Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously operating passenger railway system in the world, pass stately mansions, the homes of former kings and queens of Mardi Gras and the beautiful Garden District.
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Mississippi River

Enjoy a Steam Calliope Concert daily. Tap your feet to Live Jazz (seasonal) on every cruise. This two-hour day cruise takes you back to a time when cotton was king and life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi River.Enjoy the Captain's narration of the highlights of one of the world's busiest ports.Tour the Historic Steam Engine Room and learn how steam powers the engines to turn the Paddlewheel and provide the energy for the delightful tunes of the calliope.Cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans. Enjoy a Creole lunch (additional cost-$13.50 per adult).Tour Options: • 9am City Tour & 11:30am Cruise • 12pm City Tour & 2:30pm Cruise --------------------ITINERARY --------------------Sample Lunch MenuMenu Subject to ChangeSouthern Fried Fish*Zesty cornmeal crusted and fried to a golden perfectionRed Beans and Rice New Orleans classic red beans with andouille sausage and served over Jazzmen® riceRoast Beef Debris and GravyServed over mashed potatoesVegetarian Pasta SaladChef’s Daily SelectionVegetable du JourCole SlawHouse prepared creamy cole slawCornucopia of Fresh FruitNATCHEZ Bread Pudding A New Orleans soufflé of La Louisiane French bread, eggs, cream, vanilla and cinnamon with a Callebaut® Belgian white chocolate sauceLa Louisiane Fresh Sliced French Bread
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tulane University (Pass By)

View Tulane University and Loyola University across from Audubon Park.
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Steamboat NATCHEZ

The Steamboat NATCHEZ is taking some time off, but her sister vessel will be taking her place. You’ll get the same authentic riverboat experience of a leisurely, two-hour cruise on the mighty Mississippi, enjoying traditional live jazz, craft cocktails and all the beautiful New Orleans sites, while also exploring the newly renovated riverboat.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the bus. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher
  • If you wish to take both paddle and wheel tours on the same day, you must book the 9am departure
  • Tour vehicles are equipped for wheelchair storage. If wheelchairs collapse and fold, they can be placed in the storage compartment on the coach. If the wheelchair is a scooter, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier for a handicap-accessible bus. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-3780PADDLE

Reviews

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397 reviews

Average 4.24 out of 5 stars based on 397 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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