Discover art and architecture in New Orleans during the spirited season of Carnival.
Capture the spirit of Carnival before the official start of Mardi Gras at the Epiphany Parade, and discover local legends in the birthplace of jazz music with a guided tour of Bourbon Street. Experience the city’s unique blend of French, Creole, and African influences with a guided walking tour of Tremé, then bask in Bayou views at the Longue Vue House and Gardens. Wander through Antebellum mansions and marvel at contemporary artwork with curator-led tours of the New Orleans Museum of Art and Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
Highlights
- Experience the colorful, musical, immersive grandeur of Mardi Gras during an Epiphany parade and learn about the celebration’s artistic origins while meeting with iconic creators.
- Trace the history of America’s oldest African American neighborhood, including jazz’s birth, pivotal Civil Rights Movement sites, and a post-Katrina revival on a guided walking tour of Tremé.
- Undertake a comprehensive journey with legendary heroes and everyday civilians to see how the United States persevered at home and abroad during a visit to the World War II Museum.
- Encounter Antebellum mansions, peek into Lafayette Cemetery, one of New Orleans’ revered “Cities of the Dead,” and delight in a tea reception on a walking tour of the Garden District.
- Reveal hidden speakeasies, discover local legends, and perhaps sample a tasty Hurricane, Vieux Carre, or Sazerac while absorbing the energy on Bourbon Street during a guided nighttime stroll.
- Confront the day-to-day lives of enslaved people on an extended guided tour of Whitney Plantation, and gain insight into the impact that endured long after the Civil War’s conclusion.
- Bask in splendid panoramic Bayou views while wandering a stately Southern estate on a guided tour of Longue Vue House and Gardens.
- Enjoy close-up views of works by centuries-old and contemporary masters on curator-led tours at both the New Orleans Museum of Art and the Ogden Museum of Southern Art.
- Engage with emerging and renowned artists during exclusive studio visits, as well as a private wine reception at Arthur Roger Gallery.
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