See the best of New Orleans by land and water on this combo city tour and riverboat cruise on the mighty Mississippi! On your city tour, enjoy a guided coach trip through the French Quarter, Garden District, and Jackson Square, where you’ll witness the city’s cultural history and diverse colonial heritage. Learn about the tradition of above ground burial before you hop off to explore St. Louis Cemetery #3. Cross Bayou St. John into City Park, where you can purchase beignets at Café du Monde or set out to find your own “Instagrammable moment.” Follow the route of streetcars and Mardi Gras parades to the Garden District, for a guided stroll through one of the most well-preserved living neighborhoods in the United States. Then, experience New Orleans by steamboat. Enjoy the 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 sights.

Enjoy a fully narrated city tour of historic New Orleans
See the world famous French Quarter, Jackson Square and Audubon Park
Cruise aboard a riverboat on the Mississippi River
Listen the Captain’s highlights of one of the world’s busiest ports
Stop at Cafe du Monde for beignets (own expense)
Option to purchase a Creole buffet and drinks onboard the boat

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.
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.
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.
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.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Audubon Park

Home to the Audubon Zoo, rated one of the top five zoos in the nation.
• Admission Ticket Free

Garden District

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.
• Admission Ticket Free

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
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Sample Lunch Menu

Menu Subject to Change

Southern Fried Fish*Zesty cornmeal crusted and fried to a golden perfection

Red Beans and Rice New Orleans classic red beans with andouille sausage and served over Jazzmen® rice

Roast Beef Debris and GravyServed over mashed potatoes

Vegetarian Pasta Salad

Chef’s Daily Selection

Vegetable du Jour

Cole Slaw

House prepared creamy cole slaw

Cornucopia of Fresh Fruit

NATCHEZ Bread Pudding A New Orleans soufflé of La Louisiane French bread, eggs, cream, vanilla and cinnamon with a Callebaut® Belgian white chocolate sauce

La Louisiane Fresh Sliced French Bread
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Tulane University

View Tulane University and Loyola University across from Audubon Park.
• Admission Ticket Free

Steamboat NATCHEZ – Official Site

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.
2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
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
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
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
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.
Near public transportation
Our riverboats is wheelchair accessible. However, access to the top & bottom decks on the NATCHEZ are by stairs only. Please call us with any questions before finalizing your plans if you have questions on access or personal equipment.
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
Cruise is suitable for wheelchairs, but restrooms stalls are not wide enough to accommodate and there are no elevators on board.
Please Note: Should the Steamboat NATCHEZ become unavailable for her yearly Coast Guard inspections and/or general maintenance, all cruises during this time will take place on her sister vessel – the newly renovated Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

Include

2-hour paddle wheeler boat cruise (2:30PM)
3-hour narrated motorcoach tour (10AM)
Stop at Cafe du Monde for beignets (own expense)

Exclude

Gratuities
Lunch (own expense – based on availability)
Refreshments and souvenirs are available for purchase on boat