The National WWII Museum

The National WWII Museum

Browse a huge collection of artifacts and exhibits dedicated to World War II. Visit the National WWII Museum with your
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Monday to Sunday:</strong> 9:00am - 5:00pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.</p>

Browse a huge collection of artifacts and exhibits dedicated to World War II.

Visit the National WWII Museum with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Skip the line and present your pass at will-call
  • Access seven permanent exhibits and hundreds of artifacts
  • Enjoy hands-on exhibits and easy-to-follow timelines of the events

This huge, six-acre museum honors the courage and sacrifice of the brave American soldiers who fought in WWII.

Ultimate Swamp Adventures

Ultimate Swamp Adventures

Meet alligators, turtles, and swamp life on this boat trip. Enjoy an Ultimate Swamp Adventure with your Go New Orleans
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Monday to Sunday: </strong>Tour times vary, please visit the <a href="https://www.ultimateswamptour.com/book-online-swamp-boat" target="_blank">Ultimate Swamp Adventures website</a> for information. </p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Ultimate Swamp will be closed on Christmas day, with limited times on Christmas Eve. Call for more information.</p>

Meet alligators, turtles, and swamp life on this boat trip.

Enjoy an Ultimate Swamp Adventure with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Take a relaxing ride through the Louisiana wetlands
  • See American alligators, turtles, egrets, and more

Explore the gorgeous scenery and wildlife of the Bayou Segnette on this exhilarating tour. You'll hop aboard a boat and set out into the thick of Louisiana’s wetlands on an intrepid adventure.

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise

See New Orleans' best sights from the water on this river ride. Enjoy a Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise with your Go
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Friday to Sunday:</strong> 2:00PM departure (boarding starts at 1:30PM)</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Check <a href="https://www.creolequeen.com/" target="_blank">website</a> for information. </p>

See New Orleans' best sights from the water on this river ride.

Enjoy a Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Enjoy a cruise on the Creole Queen and an hour-long guided walking tour through the Chalmette Battlefield
  • See the Port of New Orleans, the French Quarter and the Jean Lafitte National Park

Hop aboard the Creole Queen and take a journey through time to the olden days of New Orleans. You'll discover 300 years of New Orleans history as you pass the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans and Jean Lafitte National Park.

New Orleans School of Cooking

New Orleans School of Cooking Demo

Discover the secrets of Southern cooking at this live demonstration. Enjoy a New Orleans School of Cooking Demo with
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Saturday, Sunday and Monday:</strong><br /> 2PM - 4PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day and Mardi Gras Day.</p>

Discover the secrets of Southern cooking at this live demonstration.

Enjoy a New Orleans School of Cooking Demo with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the school - simply scan your digital pass
  • Enjoy live cooking demonstrations of the city's traditional dishes
  • Taste classic gumbo, jambalaya, and more
  • Unlimited drinks throughout

Learn to cook like a local at the New Orleans School of Cooking. The expert Cajun and Creole chefs teach the basics of Louisiana home cooking. You'll learn how to make traditional dishes like gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines through live cooking demonstrations. Your skilled chef will talk you through the process while he prepares a classic meal, and of course, you'll get plenty of chances to taste it all, plus unlimited drinks.

Garden District Tour

Garden District Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

Step back in time and explore this historic New Orleans district. Enjoy a Garden District Tour with your Go New Orleans
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Daily: </strong>10:00am</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter. </p>

Step back in time and explore this historic New Orleans district.

Enjoy a Garden District Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Take a two-hour tour of the historic district
  • Learn the history of the area and see its opulent houses
  • See the celebrity homes of Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Anne Rice and more
  • Visit plenty of other New Orleans attractions with the Go New Orleans pass

Check out the grand mansions and manicured lawns of the Garden District on this two-hour tour. Originally the site of a number of plantations, these opulent houses have a rich history. Stroll under magnolia trees and gaze up at the towering Southern Live Oaks as your guide teaches you all about the people that populated this striking area.

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St. Louis #1 Cemetery Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

Get spirited away in New Orleans' famous cemetery. Take St. Louis #1 Cemetery Tour with your Go New Orleans pass Pay
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Monday to Saturday:</strong> 11AM & 1PM</p> <p><strong>Sunday: </strong>10AM & 1PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter</p>

Get spirited away in New Orleans' famous cemetery.

Take St. Louis #1 Cemetery Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Two-hour guided tour of the St Louis Cemetery
  • See the graves of Marie Laveau and other historic characters

If you're a fan of ghosts and ghouls, don't miss a spine-tingling tour through the St Louis Cemetery. Brave this eerily beautiful experience and you'll get the chance to explore the city's spookiest site and its labyrinth of tombs. Your guide will take you to visit the graves of New Orleans’ most notorious characters and provide the fascinating history along the way.

Treme Tour

Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms

Discover the oldest African-American neighborhood in the US. Take the Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms with your Go
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Saturday to Monday:</strong> 10:30am</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter. </p>

Discover the oldest African-American neighborhood in the US.

Take the Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Enjoy a tour of the historic district
  • Explore notable monuments and buildings
  • Learn more about the history of slavery

Head to Tremé, the oldest African-American neighborhood in the United States to explore the historic area that's steeped in music and culture. This tour covers all bases and your guide will provide the history of the architecture, music, Mardi Gras, and Indian history while pointing out a few film locations along the way.

Saints & Sinners

Saints & Sinners by French Quarter Phantoms

Step into the dark side on this New Orleans tour. Take the Saints & Sinners Tour with your Go New Orleans pass Pay
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Daily:</strong> 1:00pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter.</p>

Step into the dark side on this New Orleans tour.

Take the Saints & Sinners Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Enjoy a two-hour tour of the French Quarter
  • Discover more about voodoo and black magic

New Orleans boasts a unique mix of cultures, religion, scandal, and music. See the city's best and worst bits, from bars to brothels, in the French Quarter.

Music of New Orleans: Listen and Learn! Tour

Music of New Orleans - Listen & Learn Tour! by French Quarter Phantoms

Go on a toe-tapping tour of The Big Easy. Take a Music of New Orleans - Listen and Learn! Tour with your Go New Orleans
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Thursday to Sunday:</strong> 3pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Tours do not operate on Mardi Gras Day (Fat Tuesday) due to the high volume of people in and around the French Quarter</p>

Go on a toe-tapping tour of The Big Easy.

Take a Music of New Orleans - Listen and Learn! Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • One hour, 45-minute tour of the musical sights
  • Learn more about jazz, blues, and rock 'n' roll
  • Rare recordings of famous performances

Boasting a history brimming with jazz, rock 'n' roll, and blues – New Orleans is the place to go to feel the beat. From Jelly Roll Morton, Mahalia Jackson to Fats Domino, you’ll get to see and hear where it all began.

Mardi Gras World with Transportation

Mardi Gras World with Transportation

Get a behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations. Visit Mardi Gras World with your Go New Orleans
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Daily: </strong>10.30AM – 4.30PM (last tour starts at 3.30PM)</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day. </p>

Get a behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans' Mardi Gras celebrations.

Visit Mardi Gras World with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • See hundreds of amazing floats and costumes
  • Try on a costume and enjoy a free piece of King Cake
  • Free transportation to and from Mardi Gras World included

The party never stops at Mardi Gras World - because every day is Mardi Gras. Step into the studio of famed float and costume designer, Roy Kern, and disappear into a world of fabulous floats. There are hundreds to see, from 1950s floats to present day creations. Kern is known for his quirky, colorful designs and, at his studio, you’ll be able to take a tour through some of his best work and see up-and-coming artists working on floats for the next celebration.

1850 House

1850 House

Step back in time and explore the oldest apartment houses in the US. Visit 1850 House with your Go New Orleans pass Pay
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Tuesday to Sunday:</strong> 10AM-4PM</p> <p> </p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Mondays and state holidays.</p>

Step back in time and explore the oldest apartment houses in the US.

Visit 1850 House with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Enjoy a self-guided tour of the period house
  • Learn all about the Baroness Micaela

If you love history and architecture, a trip to the oldest apartment houses in the United States will be right up your street. The 1850 House and State Museum overlooks the picturesque Jackson Square and, if you hadn't guessed by the name, was built in 1850 by the Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba - daughter of the Spanish colonial landowner, Don Andres Almonester y Roxas.

The Cabildo

The Cabildo

Take a tour of Louisiana life at The Cabildo. Visit The Cabildo with your Go New Orleans pass Pay nothing at the gate -
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Tuesday to Sunday:</strong> 10AM-4PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Mondays and state holidays.</p>

Take a tour of Louisiana life at The Cabildo.

Visit The Cabildo with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Access the permanent exhibits covering Louisiana history
  • Browse exhibits dedicated to aviation, the Civil War, and hurricanes
  • Access the Spanish colonial building

This elegant Spanish colonial building used to be the headquarters of the Louisiana State Supreme Court until 1853. It's now a museum that houses some of the most important artifacts of American history.

The Old US Mint

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

Discover art, music, and culture at this mint turned museum. Visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum with your Go New Orleans
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Tuesday to Sunday:</strong> 10AM-4PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Mondays and state holidays.</p>

Discover art, music, and culture at this mint turned museum.

Visit the New Orleans Jazz Museum with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Browse art, history, and photography exhibits
  • Access the 19th-century Old US Mint

Explore this stunning Greek Revival building and learn all about Louisiana's music and art history. The Old US Mint is one of the most significant buildings in American history, having served as both a US and Confederate Mint from 1838 to 1909.

Presbytere

Presbytere

Learn about Louisiana's hurricane history and Mardi Gras traditions. Visit Presbytere with your Go New Orleans pass Pay
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Tuesday to Sunday:</strong> 10AM-4PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Mondays and state holidays.</p>

Learn about Louisiana's hurricane history and Mardi Gras traditions.

Visit Presbytere with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Access the two permanent galleries
  • See Mardi Gras parade floats and costume displays
  • Experience high-tech hurricane exhibits

The Presbytere is part of the Louisiana State Museum, and its exhibits tell the story of resilience and celebration in the state.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum

Enjoy a spellbinding visit to this ancient apothecary. Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum with your Go New Orleans
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Museum</strong><br /> Tuesday - Saturday: 10AM-4PM</p> <p><strong>Self-guided Tours</strong><br /> Thursday, Friday, and Saturday: 12PM, 1PM, 2PM, 3PM, and 4PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Sundays, Mondays and state holidays.</p>

Enjoy a spellbinding visit to this ancient apothecary.

Visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Access the old Creole apothecary
  • See 200-year-old voodoo potions, medicines, and cosmetics
  • Learn all about America's first pharmacist

Delve into the world of apothecary, potions, and voodoo at the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum. It's housed in the 1823 creole apothecary of America’s first licensed pharmacist, Louis Dufilho Jr, and it's home to 200-year-old bottles of potions and medicines.

French Quarter Ghosts & Legends by Haunted History Tours

French Quarter Ghosts & Legends by Haunted History Tours

Take a walk through New Orleans' haunted past and discover ghosts and ghouls. Take a French Quarter Ghosts & Legends
Hours of Operation
<p>French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour:</p> <p>Daily, 3PM, 6PM and 8PM.</p> <p>Other tour times vary – call for details.</p> <p>Tours operate rain or shine.</p>
Closings & Holidays

Take a walk through New Orleans' haunted past and discover ghosts and ghouls.

Take a French Quarter Ghosts & Legends Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Two-hour walking tour of New Orleans' haunted sites
  • Visit the French Quarter's most haunted locations
  • Stories about supernatural sightings from your guide

Explore New Orleans' paranormal past on a haunted history tour. Hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide and visit the French Quarter's most infamous and eerie locations.

Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour

Cities of the Dead Cemetery History Tour by Haunted History Tours

Take a walk through New Orleans' haunted past and discover ghosts and ghouls. Take a Cities of the Dead Cemetery History
Hours of Operation
<p>Daily, 10AM and 1.15PM.</p> <p>Tours operate rain or shine.</p>
Closings & Holidays

Take a walk through New Orleans' haunted past and discover ghosts and ghouls.

Take a Cities of the Dead Cemetery History Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Two-hour guided tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
  • Visit the final resting place of voodoo queen Marie Laveau
  • Stories about supernatural sightings from your guide

Explore New Orleans' oldest and most famous graveyard. Discover New Orleans' buried secrets on a guided tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

2-hour Bike Rental

Ridethisbike Two-Hour Bike Rental

Tick off the city sights by bike on a self-guided tour. Enjoy a Ridethisbike Two-Hour Bike Rental with your Go New
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Wednesday to Monday:</strong> 10:00am - 5:00pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Closed Tuesdays</p>

Tick off the city sights by bike on a self-guided tour.

Enjoy a Ridethisbike Two-Hour Bike Rental with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Two hours use of a multi-speed bike
  • Helmet and bike lock included

Cycle your way around New Orleans and get a feel for the city as you glide past its main attractions. You'll have two hours to make the most of your rental bike – follow one of the many bike lanes and off-road trails in the city and discover a side to New Orleans that's off the tourist trail.

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Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat

Explore a Louisiana swamp on this wetlands adventure. Take a Cajun Pride Swamp Tour with your Go New Orleans pass Pay
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Monday to Sunday:</strong> 9:30am, 12:00 noon and 2:15pm</p> <p>Between March 1 and October 1, there is an additional tour at 4:15pm.</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and Mardi Gras Day.</p>

Explore a Louisiana swamp on this wetlands adventure.

Take a Cajun Pride Swamp Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Enjoy a sailing trip down the Manchac Swamp to explore a Louisiana bayou
  • See American alligators, turtles, and fish
  • Learn about important points in New Orleans’ history

You can't miss the chance to explore the swamplands on a trip to Louisiana. Sail through the Manchac Swamp aboard a state-of-the-art boat and get a riverside view of all the local plants and creatures. You'll cruise past cypress trees and moss-covered patches seeing alligators, fish, turtles, and even tiny swamp insects.

Southern Food and Beverage

Southern Food and Beverage Museum

Taste classic southern cuisine at this food and beverage museum. Visit the Southern Food and Beverage Museum with you Go
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Daily:</strong> 1.30PM-5.30PM</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Tuesdays, December 24th – December 26th, 2:00 pm on December 31st, New Year’s Day.</p>

Taste classic southern cuisine at this food and beverage museum.

Visit the Southern Food and Beverage Museum with you Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Browse exhibits covering fast food, home cooking, and traditional recipes
  • Learn all about the founder of Popeyes Chicken

If you're a foodie, your taste buds won't forgive you if you miss a trip to the Southern Food and Beverage Museum. You'll learn everything there is to know about southern cuisine and its cultural influences - from cooking techniques to food items and local brands.

Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour

Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour

A guided trip around the city's best bits. Enjoy an Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour with your Go New Orleans pass Pay
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Thursday - Monday: </strong>10am and 2pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>The New Orleans Bus Tour will only operate the 10:00 am tour on Christmas Eve and will be closed Christmas Day.</p>

A guided trip around the city's best bits.

Enjoy an Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • A reserved spot aboard the luxury shuttle
  • See New Orleans' famous streets and sights
  • Lively and entertaining commentary from your guide

Travel to every corner of the city on the New Orleans bus tour - from lively Bourbon Street to serene Lake Pontchartrain. You'll see the city's famous landmarks from the comfort of your seat and experience the blending of cultures, architectural styles, and colorful characters that make this city so special.

Longue Vue House & Gardens

Longue Vue House and Gardens

Wander through this historic home and browse rare art pieces. Visit Longue Vue House and Gardens with your Go New
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Monday to Saturday: </strong>9:30am - 5:00pm<br /> <strong>Sunday:</strong> 1:00pm - 5:00pm</p> <p><em>The last tour starts at 4:00 pm</em></p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Mardi Gras, Easter, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.</p>

Wander through this historic home and browse rare art pieces.

Visit Longue Vue House and Gardens with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Access the museum's permanent exhibits and gardens
  • See rare paintings by Pablo Picasso
  • Explore eight acres of grounds

Step into the luxurious estate that was founded by philanthropists Edith Rosenwald Stern and Edgar Bloom Stern. The world-class house museum is not only described as New Orleans' most beautiful home, it boasts eight acres of stunning gardens and an interactive play area for kids of all ages.

San Francisco Plantation House

San Francisco Plantation House

Step into colonial history and learn about New Orleans' sugar trade. Visit San Francisco Plantation House with your Go
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>November - March</strong><br /> Monday - Sunday: 9:30am - 4:00pm</p> <p><strong>April - October</strong><br /> Monday - Sunday: 9:30am - 4:30pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, New Year’s Day, Mardi Gras Day and Easter Sunday.</p>

Step into colonial history and learn about New Orleans' sugar trade.

Visit San Francisco Plantation House with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Take a 45-minute guided tour of the house
  • Explore 14 rooms full of period decor and colonial furnishings
  • Get an insight into colonial history and the sugar trade

Uncover the history of the sugar trade, slavery, and Creole culture at San Francisco Plantation House. The National Historic Landmark was built in 1854 by a wealthy plantation owner and it boasts an opulent design throughout.

Degas House

Edgar Degas House

Visit the New Orleans base of the French Impressionist painter. Visit Edgar Degas House with your Go New Orleans pass
Hours of Operation
<p><strong>Daily tours: </strong>10:30am and 1:45pm</p>
Closings & Holidays
<p>Call for closures.</p>

Visit the New Orleans base of the French Impressionist painter.

Visit Edgar Degas House with your Go New Orleans pass

  • Pay nothing at the gate - simply scan your digital pass
  • Take a guided tour of the Edgar Degas House
  • See the 18 paintings he created there
  • Park for free at the house

Explore the home and workplace of French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas, who lived in New Orleans during his five-month sojourn from France.