New Orleans Guidebook

The National WWII Museum

For more information, please visit the The National WWII Museum website.

The National WWII Museum ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: please present your pass for admission. 

Please note: check the museum’s schedule before visiting and make note of any special events or shows you’d like to catch. With a 6-acre campus and seven different exhibits, it’ll be easy to spend the whole day here. Make sure to allow for at least 2-3 hours when visiting.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Sunday: 9AM - 5PM

Closings & Holidays

Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

Getting there

Address

945 Magazine St,

New Orleans, LA 70130, United States

New Orleans, 70130

US

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise

For more information, please visit the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise website.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Reservations are recommended but not required.

Getting in: please board 30 minutes before departure. 

Please note: cruise times may be altered or canceled due to weather and safety concerns.

Hours of Operation

Tours run daily. 2PM departure (boarding starts at 1:30 PM)

Closings & Holidays

Check website for information. 

Reservations required

Reservations are required.

Please email, reservations@bigeasy.com, to reserve your spot in advance. Be sure to include your name, phone number, requested dates and pass number(s).

 

Getting there

Address

#1 Poydras Street

Riverwalk Market Place, Box 39

New Orleans, 70130

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Ultimate Swamp Adventures

For more information, please visit the Ultimate Swamp Adventures website.

Ultimate Swamp Adventures ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: Tours depart from 450 Laroussini Street, Westwego, Louisiana. Passengers must arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Please note: Transportation to Westwego is not included but can be purchased for a discounted price.

Hours of Operation

Daily: Tour times vary, please visit the Ultimate Swamp Adventures website for information. 

Closings & Holidays

Ultimate Swamp will be closed on Christmas day, with limited times on Christmas Eve. Call for more information.

Reservations required

Subject to availability. To reserve your tour in advance please call, (504) 566–1290. Passenger name and Go New Orleans pass number is needed at time of booking. A credit card will be required to hold your reservation, but you will only be charged if you are a no-show. Your pass is still required for scanning upon arrival. 

Phone

(504) 566–1290

Getting there

Address

450 Laroussini St

Westwego, LA 70094, United States

New Orleans, 70094

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Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour

For more information, please visit the Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour website.

Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: Tours depart from the Adventures in New Orleans Visitor Center at 414 Canal St.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 10AM and 2PM

Closings & Holidays

The New Orleans Bus Tour will only operate the 10:00 am tour on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.

Reservations required

Subject to availability. Tours must be booked in advance by calling (800)-464-0142. Passenger name and Go New Orleans pass number is needed at time of booking. A credit card will be required to hold your reservation, but you will only be charged if you are a no-show.

Phone

(800)-464-0142

Getting there

Address

414 Canal St,

New Orleans, 70130

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Mardi Gras World with Transportation

For more information, please visit the Mardi Gras World with Transportation website.

Mardi Gras World with Transportation ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: present your pass for admission.

Please note: Mardi Gras World offers complimentary shuttles to the studio with designated pick-ups from convenient downtown and French Quarter locations. Call 504-361-7821 when you are at one of the designated spots for pick up. Please find the shuttle location map here.

Wheelchair accessibility: Mardi Gras World is wheelchair accessible, however the complimentary shuttle bus is not accessible by wheelchair.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 10.30AM – 4.30PM (last tour starts at 3.30PM)

Closings & Holidays

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. 

Getting there

Address

1380 Port of New Orleans Place,

New Orleans, 70130

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New Orleans School of Cooking Demo

For more information, please visit the New Orleans School of Cooking Demo website.

Please note: an afternoon cooking demonstration class includes a full meal, take-away copies of the recipes, iced tea, water, Abita Beer (a local brew) and lemonade.
(An upgrade is available for the 10AM - 12.30PM cooking class at an additional $15.00 fee.)

Hours of Operation

Daily: 2PM class 

Closings & Holidays

Thanksgiving, Easter Sunday, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and Mardi Gras

Reservations required

Classes must be booked in advance by calling 504-620-9456

Your pass must be valid on the day of your chosen class. If it's not, full payment must be given to attend.

Website

https://bit.ly/3UIL9cK

Phone

504-620-9456

Getting there

Address

524 St. Louis Street,

New Orleans, 70130

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Southern Meal at MRB Restaurant (age 21+)

Southern Meal at MRB Restaurant (age 21+) tickets help
Ask our help team if you have any questions.

For more information please see the MRB website.

Tips are not included but are highly recommended. Recommended gratuity is 20%. 

Getting in: come inside and make your way through the bar to the courtyard, order food at the kitchen window and present your pass to staff there as payment. 

Please Note: This offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass. 

Hours of Operation

Monday - Thursday: 4PM - 10PM
Friday - Sunday: 12PM - 10PM

These are general kitchen operating times, please view the MRB website for the most up-to-date opening hours.

Closings & Holidays

New Year's Eve, Krewe de Vieux Parade Day, Thursday - Tuesday of Mardi Gras, Jazz Fest weekends, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and July 10 - 16.

Getting there

Address

515 Saint Philip Street

New Orleans, 70116

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Walking Scavenger Hunt

Visit Alley Kat Adventures website for more information.

Getting in

This is a remote activity. Once you've reserved your spot, you'll be sent all the necessary information you need to your phone to get started!

Each team must bring at least one fully charged smart phone that has GPS and that can can send and receive data, photos, videos, and text messages.

Hours of Operation

Daily: 9:00AM, 10:00AM, 11:00AM, 12:00PM, 1:00PM, 2:00PM, 3:00PM, 4:00PM and 5:00PM

Duration: 2 hours

Reservations required

Please reserve your tour online at least 24 hours in advance. You will be asked to enter your 12-digit confirmation number to secure your spot.

You'll need to provide a phone number in your reservation as this experience is remotely hosted.

Website

https://book.peek.com/s/f1afa909-8700-4b7d-a1b8-62a0a6ca1197/2lwMY--82c979c5-f47c-4046-9e4b-249374d1d181?gaClientId=930306240.1680213039&gaSessionId=1680213038&hc=1&tls=1680213240959&type=sp_performance<=button&tl=1&uid=16802130378521154&src=null&apik=f1afa909-8700-4b7d-a1b8-62a0a6ca1197&dh=www.alleykatadventures.com&path=%2F&btns=5&bdcnt=4&bucnt=5&ls=start&m=0&cfh=0&url=https%3A%2F%2Fjs.peek.com%2Fh

Getting there

Address

811 Canal St

New Orleans, 70112

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French Quarter History / Voodoo Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

French Quarter History / Voodoo Tour by French Quarter Phantoms ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: show your pass to your guide on arrival.

Meeting point: The Voodoo Lounge, 718 North Rampart Street (On the corner of Orleans Street and Rampart Street).

Please note this offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass and cannot be combined with any other French Quarter Phantoms tour on the same day. 

Hours of Operation

Daily: 11AM

Reservations required

Please call (504) 666-8300 to inquire about tour times and reservations. Business hours are 9AM to 9PM daily. 

Phone

(504) 666-8300

Getting there

Address

718 North Rampart Street (On the corner of Orleans Street and Rampart Street)

New Orleans, 70116

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Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat

For more information, please visit the Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat website.

Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting In: tours depart from 110 Frenier Road, LaPlace, Louisiana. Passengers must arrive 15 minutes in advance.

Please Note: transportation to Laplace is not included.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Sunday: 9.30AM, 12PM and 2.15PM

Between March 1 and October 1, there is an additional tour at 4.15PM.

Closings & Holidays

Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day.

Reservations required

To book your tour in advance please call (504)-467-0758, passenger name and Go New Orleans pass number is needed at time of booking. You pass is required for scanning upon arrival. 

Phone

(504)-467-0758

Getting there

Address

110 Frenier Road

LaPlace

New Orleans, 70068

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New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

For more information, including the latest on their COVID-19 policy, please visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum website.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: present your pass for admission. 

Hours of Operation

Museum

Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM to 4PM

Closings & Holidays

Sundays, Mondays, and state holidays.

Getting there

Address

514 Chartres Street,

New Orleans, 70130

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Longue Vue House and Gardens

For more information, please visit the Longue Vue House and Gardens website.

Longue Vue House and Gardens ticket help

Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

Getting in: present your pass for admission.

Please note: docent-led house tours are held every hour on the hour. The last tour starts at 4:00 pm.

Hours of Operation

Monday - Saturday: 9.30AM - 5PM
Sunday: 1PM - 5PM

The last tour starts at 4PM

Closings & Holidays

New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.

Getting there

Address

7 Bamboo Road,

New Orleans, 70124

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New Orleans True Crime Tour (ages 13+)

    New Orleans True Crime Tour (ages 13+) tickets help
    Ask our help team if you have any questions.

    For more information please see the Haunted History Tours website.

    Getting in: arrive at the meeting point 15 minutes before the start of your tour and show your pass to the tour guide.

    Please note

    • This offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass.
    • Due to the disturbing nature of this material, this tour is not recommended for small children (or the faint of heart).
    • Tours operate rain or shine, so make sure you come dressed for the weather.

    Hours of Operation

    Daily: 5:15PM and 7:45PM (please arrive 15 minutes before the start of your tour)

    Closings & Holidays

    Mardi Gras Day 

    For the most up-to-date holidays and closures please see the New Orleans True Crime Tour (ages 13+) website.

    Reservations required

    To book your spot on a tour please call 504-861-2727 with your pass number(s) and the date/time of the tour you'd like to attend. 

    Your pass must be valid on the day you plan to take the tour, not when you book it.

    Phone

    504-861-2727

    Getting there

    Address

    723 St Peter

    New Orleans, 70119

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    Le Musée de f.p.c.

    Le Musée de f.p.c. tickets help
    Ask our help team if you have any questions.

    For more information please visit the Le Musée de f.p.c. website

    Getting in: just arrive 15-minutes before the start of your tour time, have your pass ready to show and you're good to go. 

    Hours of Operation

    Fridays: 1PM
    Saturdays: 11AM

    All tours must be booked in advance. 

    Reservations required

    Please visit the Le Musée de f.p.c. website and submit a request on the tours page. Include your preferred date and time, the number of guests in your party and your pass number(s). 

    Website

    https://www.lemuseedefpc.com/tours

    Getting there

    Address

    2336 Esplanade Ave

    New Orleans, 70119

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    Cities of the Dead Cemetery History Tour by Haunted History Tours

    Getting in: please arrive at the meeting point 30 minutes before departure. 

    Meeting point: 5101 Canal Blvd, New Orleans. The tour guide will be waiting at Morning Call Coffee Shop.

    Please note: St. Louis Cemetery #1 is currently closed. 

    Please note this offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass.

     

    Hours of Operation

    Daily: 10:15AM and 1:15PM.

    Tours operate rain or shine.

    Reservations required

    To reserve, call (504) 861-2727. Your Go New Orleans pass must be valid on the day of the tour.

    Phone

    call (504) 861-2727

    Getting there

    Address

    5101 Canal Blvd

    Morning Call Coffe Shop

    New Orleans, 70124

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    1850 House

    For more information, please visit the 1850 House website.

    1850 House ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: present your pass for admission.

    Hours of Operation

    Tuesday - Sunday: 10AM-4PM

     

    Closings & Holidays

    Mondays and state holidays.

    Getting there

    Address

    523 St. Ann St, Lower Pontalba Bldg, Jackson Square,

    New Orleans, 70116

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    Presbytere

    For more information, please visit the Presbytere website.

    Presbytere ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: present your pass for admission.

    Hours of Operation

    Tuesday - Sunday: 10AM-4PM

    Closings & Holidays

    Mondays and state holidays.

    Getting there

    Address

    751 Chartres Street,

    New Orleans, 70116

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    The Cabildo

    For more information, please visit the The Cabildo website.

    The Cabildo ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: present your pass for admission.

    Please note: admission to the Cabildo also includes entrance to the historic Arsenal and houses changing exhibit galleries.

    Hours of Operation

    Tuesday - Sunday: 10AM-4PM

    Closings & Holidays

    Mondays and state holidays.

    Getting there

    Address

    701 Chartres St,

    New Orleans, 70116

    US

    The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint

    For more information, please visit the The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint website.

    The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: present your pass for admission.

    Hours of Operation

    Tuesday - Sunday: 10AM-4PM

    Closings & Holidays

    Mondays and state holidays.

    Getting there

    Address

    400 Esplanade St.,

    New Orleans, 70116

    US

    Ghost & Vampire Combo Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

    For more information, please visit the official website.

    Getting in: simply show your pass on arrival.

    Please note this offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass and cannot be combined with any other French Quarter Phantoms tour on the same day.

    Hours of Operation

    Every evening: 6PM or 8PM

    Reservations required

    Please call (504) 666-8300 to inquire about tour times and reservations. Business hours are 9AM to 9PM daily. 

    Phone

    (504) 666-8300

    Getting there

    Address

    Tours begin at The Voodoo Lounge

    718 North Rampart Street (On the corner of Orleans Street and Rampart Street)

    New Orleans, 70116

    US

    Southern Food and Beverage Museum

    For more information, please visit the Southern Food and Beverage Museum website.

    Southern Food and Beverage Museum ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: present your pass for scanning at the ticket window for entry to the museum.

    Hours of Operation

    Thursday - Monday: 11AM - 5PM

    Closings & Holidays

    Closed Tuesday, Wednesday and all major holidays.

    Visit the website for up-to-date closings. 

    Getting there

    Address

    1504 Oretha C. Haley Boulevard,

    New Orleans, 70113

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    Garden District Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

    For more information, please visit the French Quarter Phantoms website.

    Garden District Tour by French Quarter Phantoms ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: At the time of your tour, please meet at the meeting point - Inside Starbucks Coffee, 2801 Magazine St. (corner of Magazine and Washington Streets). Tours operate rain or shine.

    Please note this offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass and cannot be combined with any other French Quarter Phantoms tour on the same day.

    Hours of Operation

    Daily: 10AM

    Closings & Holidays

    Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter. 

    Reservations required

    Please call (504) 666-8300 to inquire about tour times and reservations. Business hours are 9AM to 9PM daily. 

    Phone

    (504) 666-8300

    Getting there

    Address

    Tour begins from Starbucks Coffee, 2801 Magazine Street

    New Orleans, 70115

    US

    Edgar Degas House

    For more information, please visit the Edgar Degas House website.

    Edgar Degas House ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: please provide your pass for scanning upon arrival. 

    Hours of Operation

    Daily tours: 10:30am and 1:45pm

    Closings & Holidays

    Call for closures.

    Reservations required

    Please call (504) 821-5009 to make your reservation in advance. You will be required to provide your Go New Orleans pass number as well as present the pass for scanning upon arrival. 

    Phone

    (504) 821-5009

    Getting there

    Address

    2306 Esplanade Ave,

    New Orleans, 70119

    US

    Saints & Sinners by French Quarter Phantoms

    For more information, please visit the French Quarter Phantoms website.

    Saints & Sinners by French Quarter Phantoms ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: at the time of your tour, please meet at the meeting point (The Voodoo Lounge, 718 N Rampart Street). Tours operate rain or shine.

    Age restriction: tour restricted to adults 17 years and older.

    Please note this offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass and cannot be combined with any other French Quarter Phantoms tour on the same day.

    Hours of Operation

    Daily: 1:30PM

    Closings & Holidays

    Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter.

    Reservations required

    Please call (504) 666-8300 to inquire about tour times and reservations. Business hours are 9AM to 9PM daily. 

    Phone

    (504) 666-8300

    Getting there

    Address

    Tours begin at The Voodoo Lounge

    718 North Rampart Street (On the corner of Orleans Street and Rampart Street)

    New Orleans, 70116

    US

    Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

    For more information, please visit the French Quarter Phantoms website.

    Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms ticket help

    Simply ask our help team if you have any questions.

    Getting in: at the time of your tour, please meet at the meeting point (The Voodoo Lounge, 718 N Rampart Street). Tours operate rain or shine.

    Please note this offer is valid once during the lifetime of your pass and cannot be combined with any other French Quarter Phantoms tour on the same day.

    Hours of Operation

    Saturday to Monday: 10.30AM

    Closings & Holidays

    Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter. 

    Reservations required

    Please call (504) 666-8300 to inquire about tour times and reservations. Business hours are 9AM to 9PM daily. 

    Phone

    (504) 666-8300

    Getting there

    Address

    The Voodoo Lounge, 718 North Rampart Street,

    New Orleans, 70116

    US

    Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience

    Getting in: show your pass on arrival.

    Hours of Operation

    Monday and Wednesday-Sunday: 10AM-5PM

    Closings & Holidays

    New Year's Day, Mardi Gras, Rosh Hashanah, Yom Kippur, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day

    Getting there

    Address

    818 Howard Avenue

    New Orleans, 70113

    US

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