NOLA Adventure

Melia Schrepf

1 Dec 2023

Embark on a thrilling 9-day journey through the vibrant streets of New Orleans, indulging in mouthwatering cuisine, uncovering fascinating history, and immersing yourself in the soulful rhythms of jazz.

Trip to New Orleans

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1Unveiling the Historic Charms of the French Quarter

$78

$ 7

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Compact park along the river offering trails, picnic areas & views of the city skyline.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

10 - 12 min

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Self-guided tours of an antebellum townhouse with 1800s furniture & everyday objects on display.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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3 - 4 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

2 - 3 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...

1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

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$36

2 - 3 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...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Day 2Immersing in Jazz and Art in the Heart of the City

$97

$ 4

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

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State museum with Hurricane Katrina & Mardi Gras exhibits in a former courthouse built in 1813.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$15

8 - 12 min

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Riverfront park with 16 acres of green space, jogging paths & Mississippi river views.

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

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

12:00 PM - 2:00 PM

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$20

1 - 2 min

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2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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$24

1 - 2 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$38

Day 3Delving into the Cultural Treasures of Treme and Beyond

$112

$ 7

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 8 min

Directions

Small museum exploring New Orleans traditions, with exhibits on brass bands, jazz funerals & more.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

8 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$15

2 - 3 min

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

12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

2 - 3 min

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2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$24

4 - 5 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 4Exploring the Rich Heritage of the French Quarter

$145

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

3 - 4 min

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Built in 1857, this opulent, furnished house provides a glimpse into the life of an affluent family.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

7 - 10 min

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

10:00 AM - 11:30 AM

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$38

7 - 10 min

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This convent-turned-museum is the city's oldest building & features French colonial architecture.

12:00 PM - 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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$36

3 - 4 min

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7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$26

Day 5Discovering Art, Nature, and Culinary Delights

$176

$ 14

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

20 - 24 min

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Replica of the original lighthouse established in 1839 featuring a museum & education center.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$25

11 - 14 min

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

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$38

3 - 4 min

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12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$48

7 - 10 min

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West Indies-style plantation home built in 1799 & occupied by first city mayor, now open for tours.

2:00 PM - 3:30 PM

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$25

9 - 14 min

Directions

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$40

Day 6Unraveling the Mysteries of Voodoo and African Heritage

$156

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

6 - 9 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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$18

11 - 16 min

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Burial site of voodoo queen Marie Laveau & other historical notables in 18th- & 19th-century vaults.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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$50

7 - 10 min

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

11:00 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

7 - 10 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$40

6 - 9 min

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

2:30 PM - 4:00 PM

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Free

8 - 12 min

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NOLA Poboys serves traditional po-boys in the heart of the historic French Quarter.

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$48

Day 7Honoring History and Sacrifice in the Big Easy

$192

$ 11

Le Richelieu Hotel

Depart from your stay 🏨

14 - 17 min

Directions

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

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$74

8 - 10 min

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Historic 19th-century cemetery with above-ground tombs & statuary characteristic of the area.

11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$50

4 - 6 min

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1:00 PM - 2:30 PM

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$34

7 - 10 min

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Located in the heart of the historic Garden District, Joey K’s sits on the corner of Seventh & Magazine. Magazine Street is a six mile stretch with a distinctly unique flair – lined with antique stores, boutiques, art galleries, bars & restaurants and much more...

7:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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$34

Budget breakdown: $996 In total

Activities & Food:$954

Transport:$42