Mississippi River Cruise: New Orleans History Tour

Embark on a historic Mississippi River cruise aboard the Creole Queen Paddlewheeler. Discover 300 years of New Orleans history, visit Chalmette Battlefield, and enjoy stunning views of the French Quarter and Port of New Orleans.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Chalmette Battlefield - Disembark at the site of the 1815 Battle of New Orleans at the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, where you can tour the Chalmette Battlefield including the Malus-Beauregard House and the Chalmette Monument before re-boarding for the return cruise.
  • Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve -…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All fees and/or taxes
  • On-board restrooms
  • 1-Hour at Battlefield
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Alcohol (Cash Bar)
Additional Information

Embark on a 2 hour, 30-minute journey down the mighty Mississippi River aboard the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen. Listen to the detailed commentary by a licensed historian, who will cover 300-years of New Orleans’ history, from its establishment by the LeMoyne Brothers to the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. The boat will make brief stop at…

Location
1 Poydras St
Poydras Street
Located directly at the end of Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Mall and the Hilton New Orleans Riverside.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Cori_g
Nov 6, 2024
Good trip - Tour guide was very informative… nice ride. Watch the 1958 movie The Buccaneer with Charlton Heston playing Andrew Jackson. That movie is about battle that the battlefield this cruise takes you to.
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Voyager657529
Nov 2, 2024
Cool experience - This was a really neat experience. We learned the history of New Orleans and stopped for a short time at Chalmette Battlefield where there is a museum documenting the history of the war of 1812. On the way back to port we learned of the happenings surrounding Hurricane Katrina and how it affected the city. There a bar on board as well as food that you can purchase. The red beans and rice was really good.
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199lyndone
Nov 2, 2024
Excellent history information - Boat ride and battlefield tour were fair. The historian providing narration was fantastic. Highly recommend anything with Charles Chessnut. I will be subscribing to his podcasts.
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James_s
Oct 26, 2024
Enjoyable and interesting - Let’s start with the negatives: the dinner service was NOT well communicated, only announcing it when first boarded with all the commotion of boarding. Second the battlefield was closed, and the didn’t let us know when we got our tickets and did offer a refund. Charles, the narrator was however, wonderful. He saved the cruise with his knowledge and ability to get his guests to invest in his stories. It didn’t hurt that the day/weather was fabulous.
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Jerzy_c
Nov 6, 2024
Cruise - The guide has interesting stories to tell during the cruise. Unfortunately the view is less impress than you can expect. But in overall it was a nice tour.
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Melissa_p
Oct 28, 2024
Need a rest? - Average activity of traveling up & then returning back over the 2.50 hours, didn’t stop as advertised. Staff were nice!
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Desiree_f
Oct 24, 2024
Disappointed - We took this trip in order to see the battle areas. We booked late the day before and when we got on boat we were told they would not be able to stop. I would think visitor would know about the no stop!
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Vicki
Oct 29, 2024
Trip was cancelled, and we never received a refund like they said we would! - The trip was canceled because of a storm. They said if they canceled the trip, you would get a refund. I have sent several emails and phone calls. They said I would get a refund, but it never happened, and it has been over 6 months! Don't trust Trip Advisor!
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Charlesgw7098fb
Oct 26, 2024
Worst buffet ever. Not a buffet. Carbo load best. - Really $20 for the buffet and only had 4 things rice, beans, spoiled salad, pasta. Yep thats it no meat nothing else!!! Narrator barely audible
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Michelle_m
Oct 24, 2024
Not what we expected - Got on the boat to find out it wasn’t going to the battlefield which was why we took the tour. Hassle getting a refund. Viator told us to talk to vendor vendor said creole queen. Kinda ruined the whole experience for us
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From $42
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).