Staying in the heart of New Orleans gives you walking distance to some of the most exciting spots in city. But with the Louis Armstrong Airport being 30 minutes away, you need convenient, affordable, and reliable transportation option to bring you to your NOLA getaway. Airport Shuttle New Orleans offers easy transports to French Quarter, Downtown & Uptown New Orleans Hotels. Book your ride ahead of time with their convenient online reservation tool and get a discount on a round-trip ticket.
This city is a melting pot of culture and it would be a shame if you didn’t get acquainted with it before your trip home. That’s nothing a good tour can’t fix. BigEasy.com offers a variety of tours and attractions to suit all vacationers. From history and culture to food and music, see New Orleans as the locals do.
The City Has a Creole Queen
Step back into the era of Mark Twain when steamboat travel ruled the Mississippi. Whether you’re coming to the big easy for romance or for some good ol’ plain fun this paddlewheeler riverboat cruise is just the place for it.
Historical River Cruise
Fun on this riverboat begins early with a twice daily Historical Cruise led by our knowledgeable, local historians and a buffet covering all the main Creole dishes - red beans and rice, gumbo, jambalaya, and seafood pasta. If you join the 10 am Battlefield Cruise you can enjoy $10 bottomless mimosas for additional purchase at the bar.
Dinner Jazz Cruise
As the stars take over the sky, the Creole Queen sets sail for her nightly Dinner Jazz Cruise. This traditional steamboat-style cruise features a live three-piece jazz band, a luxurious buffet of all your Creole favorites, and a full bar ready to fix you a New Orleans cocktail. After dinner, and maybe a little dancing, take a stroll on the open-air promenade deck while the sleepless buzz of America’s busiest port passes by.
Fall In Love with Louisiana Swamp Lands
Only 25 minutes from the famous French Quarter, experience pure Louisiana with a wild adventure through the backwaters and bayous. Your Cajun guide is a native of the area who will share with you the legends and lore of Louisiana's still untamed wilderness.
Swamp Tours
The best part about these tours is that you get to see more than just alligators. With turtles resting on fallen logs, herons flying low along the water, and otters playing on the banks the gator adventure you were expecting turns into a beautiful tour of Louisiana’s ecosystem.
Airboat Tours
For vacationers with a need for speed, we recommend trying an airboat ride. Feel the “Cajun AC” whip through your hair as you cruise along the bayou on a traditionally Louisiana flat-bottom fan boat. See areas that once were only accessible by pirogues, a type of canoe, while your local guide offers a colorful history of the Cajun way of life.
A Little Walking Never Hurt Nobody
In this city there’s a story around every corner. With 300 years of history and culture, it’s impossible to learn it all on your own. Try a city walking tour to get off the beaten path and experience the tales and legends of one of America’s oldest cities.
Garden District and Cemetery Tour
The Garden District became part of New Orleans in 1870 and brought with it Gothic Revival and Victorian styles. Walk along tree-lined streets to the front doors of 19th century mansions, the gates of the famous Lafayette #1 Cemetery, and the homes of some of America’s most famed celebrities.
Late night haunting in the French Quarter
New Orleans is recognized as America's most haunted city. Accounts of paranormal activity in the French Quarter date back to the city's inception in the early 1720s. Colonial Governors wrote letters to the French crown voicing concerns of civil unrest over rumors that vampires were relocating to New Orleans in order to escape the inquisition in Europe. Stand in the shadows of the Old Slave Exchange and hear stories, featured on The History Channel and The Discovery Channel, of some of America's most infamous mass murders and acts of cruelty. If you've always wanted to see a ghost, don't worry, this just might be your chance!
French Quarter & Cemetery Tour
For two hours, stroll through the French Quarter and its most famous cemetery, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Guided by a professional tour guide, enjoy a historical exploration of America’s most interesting neighborhood. After two major fires destroyed most of the original French buildings in 1788 and 1794, the city was rebuilt, but not by the French. Since the city was ruled by Spain at the time most of the French Quarters’ style today is influenced by Spanish architecture. This tour takes you through all of this history and makes an intriguing stop at one of New Orleans’ unique above ground cemeteries.
There are bus tours too!
New Orleans weather can give some people the blues. If you find out that you’re one of them, or if you just need some time to rest your feet, taking a tour through the city by bus is a great option. These buses take you to the major historical spots in the city with additional guided walking tours available.
New Orleans City Tour
Tour the Big Easy in a climate-controlled mini bus and visit the city’s most charming neighborhoods like the French Quarter, Ninth Ward, Treme, City Park, Garden District, and American Sector. Plus, each tour features its own special lagniappe, NOLA style! You can get coffee and beignets, visit the ninth ward and hear stories about Hurricane Katrina, or check out Seven-Three Distillery local craft collection with a complimentary tasting.
Hop On Hop Off City Sightseeing Tour
This double-decker bus comes with plenty of exploration flexibility and interesting commentary. They have stops all over the city with one of their buses visiting every 30 minutes. You can hop off and wander then hop back on another bus to continue your tour through the city. Tickets can be purchased with a 1-day or 3-day pass.
Traveling with a Group in New Orleans
Calling All Event & Convention Planners
New Orleans Tours will take your group anywhere in the New Orleans Area. Plan out a group or corporate weekend itinerary through the company’s destination management services to take the hassle and worry out of the experience. Believe us, when there are more festivals than days of the year you’ll want a professional on the front lines.
All of these services can be used for convention goers too! New Orleans Tours can plan outings, meetings, or event itineraries and provide transportation for any activities. As established partners in the local hospitality industry, New Orleans Tours can connect you with a variety of great tour and attraction options to suit any group.
Have a Unique Wedding with All the NOLA Fixin’s
Whether you’re eloping or need a big enough venue to fit yo momma and dem, we’ve got a venue that represents New Orleans’ unique culture. There is no better way to celebrate the beginning of your union than by exchanging vows on an open air promenade deck overlooking the mighty Mississippi River. Your reception can be held in one of our elegant Victorian dining room welcoming guest with the aroma of Creole food and a bar ready to serve up some home favorites. That’s the way to plan a storybook wedding with memories that will last forever.
