A Taste of New Orleans
5 Days / 4 Nights
Overview
5 Days | 4 Nights | New Orleans, Louisiana
Jazz • Creole Cuisine • Southern History • Mississippi River
Welcome to New Orleans, where every street has a story, every meal is an experience and there's music around every corner!
Discover the heart and soul of Louisiana with four unforgettable nights in one of America's most colourful and culturally rich cities.
From the historic French Quarter and legendary jazz clubs to traditional Creole cooking, Mississippi River cruising and the mysterious Louisiana bayous, this getaway is packed with incredible experiences.
Stay in the heart of the action, explore at your own pace and enjoy the flexibility of a three-day sightseeing pass featuring some of New Orleans' most popular attractions.
Get ready for a little Southern charm, plenty of music and some seriously good food!
What's Included
4 NIGHTS' ACCOMMODATION
Stay in the French Quarter or nearby downtown area
Moxy New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area
Holiday Inn French Quarter or similar
NEW ORLEANS COOKING EXPERIENCE
A separate New Orleans cooking experience, Step right into Old Town, where the heart and soul of New Orleans began — a melting pot of African, French, Spanish, Caribbean, and Indigenous cultures, all stirring together to create the magic that is NOLA. On this tour, you won’t just taste the city — you’ll feel its history, hear its stories, and understand how these rich cultures shaped its food, music, and spirit
3-DAY GO CITY NEW ORLEANS ALL-INCLUSIVE PASS
Enjoy access to a fantastic selection of attractions, tours and experiences over three consecutive days.
Some of the experiences available include:
MUSIC & CULTURE
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Tremé Walking Tour
French Quarter History/Voodoo Tour
Garden District Home and History Tour
FOOD & SOUTHERN FLAVOURS
New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration with Meal **A personal favorite**
Southern Meal at MRB Restaurant (21+)
RIVER & SWAMP EXPERIENCES
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise
Ultimate Swamp Adventures
Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat
HISTORY & HERITAGE
National WWII Museum
St. Louis Cathedral Self-Guided Tour
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
The Cabildo
The Presbytère
Old Ursuline Convent Museum
1850 House
Le Musée de f.p.c.
SIGHTSEEING & ENTERTAINMENT
Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour
Ghost & Vampire Combo Tour
Cities of the Dead Cemetery History Tour
New Orleans True Crime Tour
Walking Scavenger Hunt
Plus additional attractions available through the pass.
The Go City Pass provides access to participating attractions, rather than guaranteed admission to every attraction listed. Advance reservations may be required, and opening days, capacity and availability vary. The three-day pass is valid for three consecutive calendar days once activated.
Day-by-Day Itinerary
DAY 1 – WELCOME TO THE BIG EASY! 🎷
Arrive New Orleans | Explore the French Quarter
Welcome to New Orleans, affectionately known as the Big Easy!
Upon arrival, make your way to your hotel in or around the famous French Quarter.
Settle in for four nights at Moxy New Orleans Downtown/French Quarter Area, Holiday Inn French Quarter or similar.
This afternoon, begin exploring the historic French Quarter, where beautiful architecture, colourful balconies and lively streets create an atmosphere unlike anywhere else in America.
Wander along Royal Street, discover the shops and galleries, and make your way to Jackson Square.
Admire the magnificent St. Louis Cathedral before heading to the famous Café du Monde for a traditional New Orleans treat.
You simply can't visit New Orleans without trying beignets and café au lait!
Tonight, experience the city's legendary nightlife.
Explore Bourbon Street or head to Frenchmen Street, famous for its excellent live jazz venues.
For dinner, perhaps try a traditional Creole restaurant and discover the flavours that make New Orleans one of America's great food destinations.
Suggested Highlights: French Quarter, Jackson Square, Café du Monde, Bourbon Street and Frenchmen Street.
Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 2 – DISCOVER NEW ORLEANS & ITS INCREDIBLE FOOD
City Sightseeing | Creole & Cajun Cooking Experience
Today, activate your included 3-Day Go City New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass.
Start with an entertaining sightseeing tour to discover the city's fascinating neighbourhoods, history and culture.
The Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour is a great introduction to the city, showcasing famous landmarks and neighbourhoods beyond the French Quarter.
Discover the stories behind New Orleans' distinctive architecture, traditions and colourful past.
Afterwards, it's time to discover one of the things New Orleans does best.
Food!
Enjoy a traditional New Orleans cooking experience, learning about the ingredients, techniques and influences that make Creole and Cajun cuisine so special.
Discover the stories behind local favourites such as gumbo, jambalaya and other Southern specialities.
Your Go City Pass provides access to the New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration with Meal, where you can watch traditional dishes being prepared and enjoy a delicious meal.
This afternoon, continue exploring the French Quarter.
Perhaps visit the New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, the historic Cabildo or the beautiful St. Louis Cathedral.
Tonight, why not enjoy some live jazz on Frenchmen Street?
Suggested Go City Experiences:
Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour
New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration with Meal
New Orleans Pharmacy Museum
St. Louis Cathedral Self-Guided Tour
Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 3 – MISSISSIPPI RIVER & THE HISTORY OF NEW ORLEANS
Paddlewheeler Cruise | National WWII Museum
Today, discover two very different sides of New Orleans.
Begin with a visit to the impressive National WWII Museum, recognised for its extensive exhibitions exploring the history of the Second World War.
Discover personal stories, historic aircraft, fascinating artefacts and interactive displays that bring this important period of history to life.
Allow plenty of time to explore.
Later, experience the mighty Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen.
Enjoy a relaxing sightseeing cruise while discovering the river's importance to the history, culture and development of New Orleans.
Take in views of the city skyline and experience the charm of travelling aboard a traditional-style Mississippi paddlewheeler.
After your cruise, enjoy some free time to explore the French Quarter.
This evening, you might like to use your sightseeing pass for a Southern meal at MRB Restaurant, offering a taste of traditional local cuisine.
Alternatively, explore the city's legendary restaurant scene.
Suggested Go City Experiences:
National WWII Museum
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Cruise
Southern Meal at MRB Restaurant
Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 4 – LOUISIANA SWAMPS, JAZZ & SOUTHERN CULTURE
Swamp Adventure | French Quarter & Jazz History
Today, discover another side of Louisiana!
Leave the city behind and venture into the beautiful wetlands and bayous surrounding New Orleans.
Your sightseeing pass offers a choice of swamp experiences, including the Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat or Ultimate Swamp Adventures.
Cruise through the waterways, surrounded by beautiful cypress trees and Louisiana's distinctive wetland scenery.
Keep an eye out for alligators, turtles, birds and other wildlife while learning about the fascinating environment and culture of the bayou.
After returning to New Orleans, enjoy some free time exploring the city's musical heritage.
We recommend visiting the New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old U.S. Mint, celebrating the music and musicians that helped make New Orleans famous.
You may also enjoy a guided walking tour through the historic French Quarter or colourful Tremé neighbourhood.
For something completely different, consider a ghost and vampire walking tour, discovering the legends and mysterious stories of New Orleans after dark.
Tonight, celebrate your final evening in the Big Easy!
Perhaps enjoy dinner at one of the city's famous restaurants before heading out for one last night of jazz, blues and Southern hospitality.
Suggested Go City Experiences:
Cajun Pride Swamp Tour or Ultimate Swamp Adventures
New Orleans Jazz Museum
Tremé Walking Tour
French Quarter History Tour
Ghost & Vampire Combo Tour
Overnight: New Orleans
DAY 5 – FAREWELL NEW ORLEANS
Depart New Orleans
Enjoy your final morning in this incredible city.
Depending on your departure arrangements, there may be time for one last stroll through the French Quarter, a coffee and beignets, or some souvenir shopping.
Check out of your hotel and continue your onward journey.
After four nights of jazz, incredible food, Southern history, river cruising and Louisiana hospitality, it's time to say goodbye to New Orleans.
But don't be surprised if this colourful city has you planning your next visit before you've even left!
FOUR NIGHTS. INCREDIBLE FOOD. LEGENDARY JAZZ. UNFORGETTABLE EXPERIENCES.
From the jazz clubs of Frenchmen Street to the historic French Quarter, from Creole cooking to the mighty Mississippi River, New Orleans is a city that needs to be experienced.
Welcome to A Taste of New Orleans!
Chris Watson Travel
📞 1300 552 032
📧 info@chriswatsontravel.com.au
Personal service… unforgettable memories.
Product code for refence:
TS-004
Price
From $875* per person twin share
Per Person