8 Days in the Big Easy!

Aaron Arrell

7 Dec 2023

Experience the vibrant culture, delicious cuisine, and rich history of New Orleans in this 8-day adventure. From iconic landmarks to hidden gems, get ready for an unforgettable journey through the heart of the Big Easy!

Trip to New Orleans

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Taste of Tradition: From Legacy Kitchen to Pêche

$240

$ 7

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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Multi-building museum with interactive submarine exhibit, planes, 4-D theater & eatery downstairs.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$74

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$72

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 2Jazz, Sushi, and Pizza: A Melting Pot of Flavors

$277

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

7 - 10 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$46

2 - 3 min

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Old-fashioned steamboat offering cruises with buffet dining, including brunch, plus jazz music.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$85

9 - 14 min

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Historic circa-1835 mint turned museum with coin exhibits & an upper-level jazz venue.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$56

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$70

Day 3Hot Dogs, Aquariums, and Steakhouses: A Day of Surprises

$237

$ 4

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

12 - 17 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

6 - 9 min

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Insect & marine life exhibits plus a 400,000-gallon tank with reefs, sharks & a walk-through tunnel.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$75

7 - 10 min

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With the 2012 Forbes (formerly Mobil) Four Star dining award and AAA Four Diamond dining award, the Grill Room has triumphantly reclaimed its throne as the most memorable and delightful venue for fine dining in New Orleans.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$64

3 - 4 min

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Ruth's Chris Steak House specializes in serving USDA Prime steaks, each seared to perfection, finished with butter and freshly chopped parsley, and served sizzling on a 500-degree plate. We invite you to join us in New Orleans, Louisiana!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$56

Day 4From Gumbo to Voodoo: Exploring the Historic Quarters

$192

$ 7

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$44

5 - 8 min

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Elaborate stone building housing the second-largest collection of Civil War artifacts in the world.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$20

8 - 10 min

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Artists & performers ply their trades in a park built in 1721 & lined with historic buildings.

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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Classic French Quarter style mixed with contemporary Creole cuisine.

1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$58

4 - 5 min

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Two snug rooms packed with voodoo artifacts, plus a gift shop, both run by voodoo practitioners.

2:30 PM - 3:30 PM

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$18

4 - 5 min

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Established in 1948, The Award Winning Gumbo Shop features a wide range of New Orleans cuisine at its finest. Enjoy fantastic customer service and great food. Patrons are also welcome to order from our full wine list including 30 Wines by the Glass.Gumbo Shop is located at 630 St...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 5Cathedrals, Jazz, and Gumbo: A Day of Soulful Delights

$213

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

8 - 11 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$50

2 - 3 min

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The Louisiana Purchase was signed in this 1790s landmark now housing a New Orleans history museum.

9:00 AM - 10:30 AM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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Grand, spired circa-1700s church with stained glass, a painted ceiling & an active congregation.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

3 - 4 min

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With the only daily jazz brunch in town, Court of Two Sisters is famed for its beautiful wisteria-blanketed courtyard and soothing fountains. This history-rich, two-centuries-old restaurant is a must do for any first-time visitor to the Crescent City, serving up traditional New Orleans recipes fo...

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$58

2 - 3 min

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Historic, all-ages place for jazz in a no-frills space with wooden floors & no air-conditioning.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$38

2 - 3 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$52

Day 6Art, Parks, and Legendary Eateries: A Cultural Extravaganza

$180

$ 11

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

13 - 16 min

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7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$36

5 - 8 min

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More than 40,000 pieces by global artists of various historical periods in a grand marble building.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$38

10 - 12 min

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31-acre park that's home to historic Congo Square & hosts concerts, films & other events.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

10 - 15 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$52

11 - 16 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$54

Day 7Fine Dining and Sculpture Gardens: A Day of Elegance

$172

$ 7

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

11 - 14 min

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Overlooking the lush greens and towering oaks of City Park, this elegant farm-to-table destination offers global spins on locally-sourced ingredients

7:30 AM - 8:30 AM

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$42

8 - 12 min

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Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden

Modern sculpture garden on 11 acres in New Orleans City Park with pedestrian paths & water features.

9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Renowned former gathering place for slaves in Louis Armstrong Park now hosts concerts & events.

11:30 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 14 min

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$58

1 - 2 min

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At The Bombay Club of New Orleans, we are serving up handcrafted cocktails, specialty martinis, & European fare with a Cajun twist. Live music 7 nights a week!

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$72

Day 8Cafes, Museums, and BBQ: A Tasty Farewell to NOLA

$209

$ 7

Dauphine Orleans Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

10 - 12 min

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