Historic New Orleans Boat Tour with Optional Creole Lunch Buffet

$42.00

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Short Summary

Experience the beauty and history of New Orleans with a historic boat tour along the Mississippi River. Explore the city's iconic sites while learning about its rich cultural heritage from an expert guide.

Upgrade your tour to include a delicious Creole lunch buffet featuring traditional dishes. Don't miss out on this unforgettable journey through the heart of New Orleans.

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Description

Overview

Take a relaxing New Orleans boat tour down the Mississippi River and visit the historic Chalmette Battlefield, where the Battle of New Orleans took place. Enjoy drinks from the cash bar, listen to stories about the city’s history, and take in the sights along the river.

Learn about New Orleans’ history from a local guide, with the option to enjoy a traditional onboard lunch.

Full Description

Relax and enjoy the views or grab a drink at the bar as you cruise down the Mississippi River. This narrated New Orleans boat tour focuses on the Battle of New Orleans and the city’s rich history.

Travel downriver to the Chalmette Battlefield at Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve while learning about New Orleans’ settlement, its river, and historic landmarks along the way. An optional traditional lunch is available on board.

At the battlefield, take a one-hour guided tour along the shore, featuring a talk by National Park Rangers. After the tour, return to the starting point to complete your journey.

Meeting Point

  • 📌 Meet at 1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Itinerary

  • Depart from New Orleans on a guided cruise

  • Sail down the Mississippi River

  • Learn about the Battle of New Orleans and local history

  • Stop at Chalmette Battlefield for a 1-hour guided tour

  • Return to the starting point

What to Expect

  • Scenic New Orleans boat tour with views of the Mississippi River

  • Guided commentary on the Battle of New Orleans and city landmarks

  • Cash bar with New Orleans cocktails available onboard

  • Optional traditional lunch served during the cruise

  • 1-hour guided tour at Chalmette Battlefield with National Park Rangers

Optional Lunch Menu

Menu items subject to change based on season and availability

  • New Orleans Style Shrimp Pasta

  • 10” Roast Beef Po-Boy

  • Creole Jambalaya

  • Crawfish Bread

  • Caesar Salad

  • Red Beans & Rice

  • Fresh Baked Cookies

  • Zapps Potato Chips

Specifications

  • Company
    Paddlewheeler Creole Queen
  • 📅 Schedule
    Starts at 2 PM
  • 🧥 Dress Code
    Smart Casual
  • 🌐 Wifi
    Available ✔️
  • 💨 Open Air Section
    Available ✔️
  • 🐶 Animals
    Not Allowed (except service animals)❌
  • ❄️/🌡️ Aircon
    Available ✔️
  • 🚬 Smoking
    Not Allowed ❌
  • ♿ Wheelchair Accessible
    Accesible ✔️
  • 🚻 Restroom
    Available ✔️
  • 👶 Baby Stroller
    Accessible ✔️
  • % Children Discounts
    Offers discounts to children (age 0-5) and youth (age 6-12)

What's Included

  • 1.5-hour narrated cruise
  • 1-hour guided tour of Chalmette Battlefield by National Park Rangers
  • Creole Lunch Buffet (if option is selected)

Meeting Point

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Company
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Price
Price
$27.00
$55.00
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$42.00
Duration
Duration
1.5 - 4 hours
2 hours
2 hours
2 hours
Wheelchair
Wheelchair
Not accesible ❌
Accesible ✔️
Accesible ✔️
Accesible ✔️
Baby Stroller
Baby Stroller
Not Accessible ❌
Accessible ✔️
Accessible ✔️
Accessible ✔️
Schedule
Schedule
Starts at 9:30 AM
Starts at 6 PM
Every Sunday at 11 AM
Starts at 11 AM
Discounts
Discounts
Free for infants (age 0-3) and offers a discount to children (age 4-12)
Free for infants (age 0-5) and offers a discount to children (age 6-12)
Free for infants (age 0-5) and offers 50% discount to children (age 6-12)
Offers discounts to infants (age 0-5) and children (age 6-12)
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