Travel Itinerary

New Orleans French Quarter walking tour

Join your guide in Jackson Square to explore the rich history and architecture of the French Quarter, New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood. Highlights include the Saint Louis Cathedral, Ursuline Convent, Cafe du Monde, French Market, U.S. Mint, and Royal Street, promising an immersive experience in the city’s cultural heritage.

Garden District and Cemetery local tour

Embark on a tour starting at Canal Street’s Neutral Ground, where American and Creole cultures clashed in the 1800s. Ride the oldest operating U.S. streetcar line down St. Charles, exploring the affluent Garden District’s history. Visit Lafayette Cemetery, associated with Anne Rice’s « Interview with A Vampire, » and learn about Catholic and Voodoo traditions. Finally, enjoy local bites on Magazine Street before a scenic streetcar ride back.

Lower Garden District food tour

Embark on a culinary exploration of the Lower Garden District, a trendy neighborhood with beautiful architecture and classic NOLA charm. This two-and-a-half-hour walking tour includes tastings at five award-winning restaurants, offering a delightful blend of flavors amidst the district’s vibrant ambiance.

Algiers Point guided tour

Explore the city’s second oldest district, often dubbed « New Orleans’ Best Kept Secret, » following the French Quarter in historical significance. Delve into its rich history, anecdotes, and architectural marvels on a guided tour through this charming village, accessible via the Canal Street ferry. Experience the iconic Mississippi River crossing, immersing yourself in the essence of New Orleans’ hidden gem.

Cajun cooking class & dinner

At Casa Pelican Cooking School, Chef Karen Duncan shares her passion for authentic Cajun and Creole cuisine, offering hands-on learning experiences in the charming Algiers Point neighborhood of New Orleans. Explore the secrets of these beloved cuisines through immersive cooking sessions led by an expert chef.

Enjoy your car ride

Drive on Louisiana’s most famous road, the Great River Road. It runs along the Mississippi river and follows rice, cotton, sugar cane or indigo plantations. The planters had built often extraordinary mansions, veritable palaces, many of which were converted into hotel-museums illustrating a vanished art of living.

Day at leisure to explore Baton-Rouge on own

Explore Louisiana’s vibrant history at the Capitol Park Museum, blending music and cuisine. Discover the 19th-century cotton plantation at the Rural Life Museum and delve into Louisiana’s cultural heritage at the Burden Museum & Gardens, showcasing its lush landscapes and agricultural legacy.

Stop on the way to visit Dunleith & Longwood Plantations

Explore the historic antebellum mansions of Natchez, Mississippi, including Dunleith Plantation with its iconic Greek Revival columns and Longwood Plantation, also known as Nutt’s Folly, renowned for its unique octagonal design.

Melrose Plantation guided tour

Explore Melrose Plantation, also called Yucca Plantation, a designated National Historic Landmark in Natchitoches Parish, Louisiana. Notably, it stands as one of the largest plantations constructed by and for free blacks, overseen by former slave Marie Coincoin. Uncover a remarkable assembly of primitive art by renowned Louisiana artist Clémentine Hunter during your visit.

Vermilionville guided tour

Nestled along the Bayou Vermilion, this 23-acre historic and folklife park showcases the rich tapestry of Acadian, Creole, and Native American cultures from 1765 to 1890. This guided tour steps back in time with interactive demonstrations by costumed artisans, live music, cooking classes, dance workshops, and scenic boat tours. Complete your tour with a visit to the gift shop, where you’ll find treasures that celebrate the area’s vibrant history and culture.

Boat cruise in the Atchafalaya basin

Embark on an adventure aboard open swamp people boats, known as crawfish skiffs, specially crafted to navigate the heart of the swamp. Powered by eco-friendly engines, these boats offer a serene and quiet journey through the lush surroundings. Explore a diverse ecosystem teeming with alligators, egrets, herons, bayous, cypress trees, nutria, otters, and other fascinating swamp inhabitants, providing an immersive and unforgettable experience in the heart of nature.

Rest of the day at leisure to visit Loyd Hall Plantation

Loyd Hall, a grand mansion constructed during the mid-19th century, features elements of Classical Revival architecture with Georgian influences in its brick core. The plantation has a long history of sugar cane cultivation dating back to 1820, with possible later additions to the estate.

Stop on the way in New Iberia to visit the surroundings

Explore the Tabasco Factory on Avery Island, where one family has been crafting the famous hot sauce for 150 years. Visit the grand Nottoway Plantation, home to the South’s largest antebellum mansion, and the newly renovated Whitney Plantation, featuring an exhibit highlighting the poignant stories of enslaved children.

Day at leisure to visits Laura & Oak Alley Plantations

Explore the rich history and beauty of Louisiana’s plantations with visits to both Laura Plantation and Oak Alley. Laura Plantation offers insight into Creole culture and boasts one of the region’s most stunning historic residences. Meanwhile, Oak Alley captivates visitors with its iconic row of 300-year-old oak trees leading to a grand Greek revival mansion, showcasing the epitome of Southern charm in Vacherie.