Unmissable New Orleans Experiences
Southern States- Louisiana
Louisiana
A feast of seductive sights, sounds & flavours
Famously known as the Big Easy, New Orleans is known for its vibrant culture, legendary live music and both Cajun and Creole culinary traditions. Top of your sightseeing list should be the French Quarter where every street has something to offer. Take in the stunning architecture including balconies adorned with intricate ironwork, enjoy beignets from Café du Monde, see iconic St Louis Cathedral, browse the French Market or the galleries, bars and boutiques around Jackson Square. For more sights, hop on a streetcar to see the mansions on St Charles Avenue or the opulent estates in the Garden District. For a different city perspective, book a ride on a steamboat or paddlewheeler and sit back as you chug leisurely along the mighty Mississippi River. Of course no visit would be complete without music and no matter where your explorations take you in this city, the sounds of jazz drift through the air, with Preservation Hall a top venue. Make time also for more signature food such as gumbo, po’ boy sandwiches, boiled crawfish and jambalaya.
When you’ re ready for a road trip, Louisiana won’ t let you down, as bustling cities, quaint small towns, swamps, bayous and more all vie for your attention. For all things Cajun head to Lafayette, a city with Frenchinfluenced charm and a low-key attitude. There’ s a rich choice of food and drink, some impressive swamps to explore, and the Mardi Gras celebrations are second only to New Orleans. At nearby Avery Island, check out the Tabasco factory, to see how the seed is made into the renowned fiery sauce.
The state capital, Baton Rouge is one of the South’ s most historic, vibrant and unforgettable cities. The history here is as rich as the flavours, with plantations, memorials and museums bringing the city’ s character to life, and hundreds of restaurants dishing it up on a plate.
Between Baton Rouge and New Orleans, along the winding, picturesque Great River Road, you’ ll find Plantation Country. These elaborate antebellum mansions provide a unique look into the past. Tours provide the opportunity to hear the stories of the people who lived and worked there, both free and enslaved.
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Getting there: Non-stop flights from the UK to New Orleans take about 10 hours.
Best time to go: A subtropical climate sees very hot humid summers( mid-June to mid-September) and mild, cool winters( December-February). Spring( March-May) and autumn( September-November) have pleasantly warm days and cool nights.
St Louis Cathedral, New Orleans
Unmissable New Orleans Experiences
Get more out of your stay. Prices are per person. Tours and attractions may not operate year-round.
Oak Alley Plantation Tour from £ 69
Just an hour’ s drive from New Orleans brings you to this breathtaking plantation, which will impress from the get-go, as the quarter mile driveway to the house is completely covered by 250-year old oak trees. Wander around the immaculate estate and learn the human stories behind Oak Alley from your guide. Includes transfers from New Orleans.
New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour from £ 49
A half day coach tour travelling through 15 historic neighbourhoods in New Orleans, taking in the French Quarter, City Park and the Garden District. Spend time in a historic
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cemetery, where you’ ll see row upon row of above-ground tombs.
Airboat Swamp Tour from £ 79
This half day tour begins with a coach journey out of New Orleans for a fascinating boat trip into the Louisiana swamps and bayous. Keep your eyes peeled for wildlife including alligators. Minimum age 5 years. Tours on smaller boats available from £ 109. Includes transfers from New Orleans.
Swamp & Bayou Tour from £ 55
After a brief coach journey, board an all-weather swamp boat for a trip along Louisiana’ s lively swamps. Get a privileged view of the nesting grounds of critters such as alligators and egrets, raccoons and many snake species. Native guides tell of the efforts to preserve and restore Louisiana’ s vanishing wetlands. Includes transfers from New Orleans.
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French Quarter Food Tour from £ 69
This mouthwatering 2! hour tour wakes up your tastebuds with New Orleans’ iconic pastry, the beignet. Head on to the French Market to meet some of its colourful personalities and soak up the vibes. Continue on to sample both a classic Creole and Cajun New Orleans dish as well as some gumbo.
Evening Jazz Cruise with Dinner from £ 85
Join New Orleans Steamboat Company for a leisurely two hour cruise onboard a grand paddlewheeler along the mighty Mississippi River. Along with breathtaking city views, look forward to a buffet dinner accompanied by jazz music. Includes dinner.
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