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New Orleans Sightseeing and Mississippi River Cruise

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Where: New Orleans, U.S.A.

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Duration: 4 hours (including a 2 hour river cruise)

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$63.00

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Enjoy a river cruise on the mighty Mississippi aboard the historic Steamboat Natchez
See the homes of former kings and queens of the Mardi Gras in the garden District
View the longest bridge over water in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

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Explore the city of New Orleans and experience its laid back atmosphere on this cruise aboard the historic Steamer Natchez on the Mississippi River. A sightseeing tour in New Orleans offers a glimpse into the city’s fascinating traditions and impressive architecture. From the beautiful ironwork balconies and antique shops of the French Quarter to the stately mansions of the Garden District, this tour of New Orleans encompasses the main sights of the city.

A cruise on board an authentic steamboat is a great way to experience the sights and sounds of the Mississippi River. The delightful tunes of the calliope fill the air, giving it an almost festive spirit. With a cruise on the Mississippi River and a historical tour of New Orleans, this is a great way to see some of the best the ‘Big Easy’ has to offer.

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The tour departs from the Gray Line “Lighthouse” Ticket Office located at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River (at the Steamboat Natchez Dock), only 1 block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Make your own arrangements to reach this place.

From here you will board an air-conditioned coach and take a sightseeing city tour of New Orleans in the southern state of Louisiana. Your city tour will be followed by a river cruise.

Your narrated coach tour includes a visit to:

The French Quarter: A National Historic District, it was first settled by the French in the early 1700’s

Jackson Square: It reflects a blend of Spanish and French colonial architecture, and has fascinating museums like the Cabildo and Presbytere

Cemetery: Visit one of the historic cemeteries of the city, which are often referred to as ‘Cities of the Dead’, and learn about the unique above ground burial system

Bayou St. John: This was a waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates

Lake Pontchartrain: See the longest bridge over water in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway

St. Charles Avenue Streetcar: The oldest continuously operating passenger railway system in the world

Garden District: See the homes of former kings and queens of the Mardi Gras and stately mansions surrounded by lush lawns

View Tulane and Loyola Universities across from Audubon Park, home to one of the top five zoos in the nation, The Audubon Zoo.

After your New Orleans city tour, board the historic Steamboat Natchez, one of the six authentic steamboats left on the Mississippi River, for an exciting river 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. The Captain will point out the highlights of New Orleans on this cruise in one of the world's busiest ports. Enjoy a Steam Calliope Concert (a musical instrument that produces sound by sending steam through whistles), and tap your feet to live jazz (seasonal).

Take a tour of 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.

Refreshments and souvenirs are available on boat (payable direct).

The tour ends at the starting point.

Please note

Children under 6 (not occupying a seat on tours) are free of charge but charged for food on cruises.
Schedule and availability are subject to change. Please call to confirm schedule.
The tour and cruise portions of this tour may be taken on separate days.
Reservations are required for the Super City Tour (city coach tour) portion of the tour only

Inclusions

Transportation in an air-conditioned coach
Narrated tour
2 hour paddle wheeler boat cruise on the Mississippi aboard the Steamer Natchez
Historic steam engine room tour

Exclusions

Hotel pick-up and drop-off
Meals and refreshments

What happens after I book?

A booking voucher will be sent to you by email
Print all pages of the voucher
Present the voucher at the tour start point or attraction entrance

Activity schedule

When does it run?
Daily

Duration
4 hours (including a 2 hour river cruise)

Start time
09:00am & 02:00pm
Cruise departs 11:30am & 02:30pm Daily

Meeting point
Hotel pick-up not included. The tour departs from the Gray Line “Lighthouse” Ticket Office located at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River (at the Steamboat Natchez Dock), only 1 block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter
Please report at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start time. This is mandatory to allow time for pre-departure briefing.

Ending point
The tour returns to the starting point

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