USA Tours from New Orleans
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- America's Music Cities Holiday featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2025)
- Southern Charms & Florida
- Classic Cajun Country & New Orleans
- Music Cities - "Southern Style"
- Mississippi River Odyssey
- America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2026)
- America's Music Cities Holiday featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2026)
- Southern Soul: New Orleans to Nashville
- America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2025)
- Southern Sounds & Elvis
America's Music Cities Holiday featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2025)
76 Reviews by TourRadar travelersThe musical route connects New Orleans' French Quarter to Nashville's Gaylord Opryland Resort across 456 miles through 4 iconic cities. Highlights include GRAMMY Museum Mississippi, Elvis's Graceland in Memphis, and Nashville's RCA Studio B, with comfortable coach transportation throughout.
Duration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Oxford, Memphis, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $6,699
5% Off- NZ$6,349You save $350
Southern Charms & Florida
10 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“Different styles of music encountered. Comfortable travel and accommodation.”
Linley, traveled in March
This 13-day southern expedition covers 5 states from New Orleans' French Quarter to Orlando. Deluxe motorcoach transportation connects Cajun Country, Baton Rouge, historic Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Atlanta, and Savannah before reaching St. Augustine and Orlando, spanning 1,200+ miles.
Duration 13 days Destinations New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Memphis, Nashville, Chattanooga, Atlanta, Savannah, St. Augustine, Orlando Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $4,989
2% Off- NZ$4,889You save $100
A 7-day circuit through 5 Louisiana cities runs roundtrip from New Orleans via luxury motorcoach. From the French Quarter, visit Baton Rouge's 450-foot Art Deco State Capitol, historic Natchez's antebellum mansions, Lafayette's Cajun heartland, and Avery Island's famous Tabasco factory.
Duration 7 days Destinations New Orleans, Baton Rouge, Natchez, Lafayette, Avery Island Age Range Ages 12+ Operator Tours of Distinction From
2% Off- NZ$4,017
Starting in New Orleans' French Quarter, journey through Louisiana, Mississippi, and Tennessee, covering 850 miles over 14 days. Visit Vicksburg's historic sites before reaching Memphis's Beale Street. Explore iconic FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals before concluding at Nashville's Broadway honky-tonks.
Duration 14 days Destinations New Orleans, Vicksburg, Memphis, Muscle Shoals, Tupelo, Nashville Age Range Ages 21+ Operator Travelling Time From
2% Off- NZ$6,903
A 22-day voyage on the Viking Mississippi cruise stretches 2,340 miles from New Orleans' French Quarter to Red Wing, Minnesota. The ship docks at historic ports including Natchez, Vicksburg, and Memphis, following America's greatest river system through 10 states.
Duration 22 days Destinations New Orleans, Darrow, Natchez, Vicksburg, Memphis, Paducah, Hannibal, Burlington, Dubuque, La CrosseSee all destinations Age Range Ages 18+ Operator Viking Cruises From $27,408
10% Off- NZ$24,776You save $2,632
America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2026)
76 Reviews by TourRadar travelersDuration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Oxford, Memphis, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
10% Off- NZ$6,999
America's Music Cities Holiday featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2026)
76 Reviews by TourRadar travelersDuration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Oxford, Memphis, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From
10% Off- NZ$7,199
Duration 10 days Destinations New Orleans, Natchez, Clarksdale, Memphis, Nashville Age Range Ages 16+ Operator Exodus Adventure Travels From $10,007
7% Off- NZ$9,350You save $657
America's Music Cities featuring New Orleans, Memphis & Nashville (New Orleans, LA to Nashville, TN) (2025)
76 Reviews by TourRadar travelers“over all met my expectations would prefer tips to be included in total tour price”
james, traveled in September
The musical trail from New Orleans' French Quarter to Nashville covers 450 miles across the American South. Iconic stops include Graceland in Memphis and RCA Studio B in Nashville, with comfortable coach transportation throughout.
Duration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Oxford, Memphis, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Collette From $5,249
6% Off- NZ$4,949You save $300
The 8-day musical route spans 635 miles through the South from New Orleans' French Quarter and St. Louis Cathedral. A deluxe motorcoach takes you to Indianola's B.B. King Museum, Memphis' Graceland and Sun Studio, finishing at Nashville's Grand Ole Opry.
Duration 8 days Destinations New Orleans, Tupelo, Memphis, Nashville Age Range All Ages Welcome Operator Cosmos From $3,899
3% Off- NZ$3,799You save $100
What our customers ask about USA Tours from New Orleans
What are the best areas to stay in New Orleans at the start of the tour?
The French Quarter and Central Business District stand out as prime locations for starting a New Orleans tour offering quick access to major attractions and tour meeting points. The French Quarter puts visitors steps away from Bourbon Street Jackson Square and Café du Monde while maintaining its historic character. Hotels like the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel and Hotel Le Marais are common choices among tour participants. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Staying at the Hotel Le Marais in the French Quarter was perfect - we could walk everywhere and really soak in the atmosphere before the tour officially began."
What are the most popular first-day activities when starting a tour in New Orleans?
First-day activities center on exploring the French Quarter with visits to St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square. Many tours begin with check-in at central hotels like the Sheraton New Orleans Hotel on Canal Street followed by a welcome dinner at local institutions such as Pat O'Brien's. Evening activities often include walks through historic districts or ghost tours with local guides. A TourRadar traveler shares: "The French Quarter orientation tour was a perfect way to start our journey through the South."
What unique cultural experiences are included in tours starting from New Orleans?
New Orleans tours feature live jazz performances at venues like Maison Bourbon visits to distinctive above-ground burial sites such as St. Louis Cemetery #3 and Creole dining at restaurants like Court of Two Sisters. Programs typically include guided walks through the Garden District boat rides on the Mississippi and tours of historic plantations. A TourRadar traveler notes: "The combination of music food and history tours in New Orleans perfectly captured the essence of the city's rich cultural heritage."
What transportation options are available from New Orleans airport to tour starting points?
From Louis Armstrong International Airport travelers can choose between private tour transfers to downtown hotels airport shuttles costing around USD 25 per person or taxis with a fixed rate of approximately USD 36 to the French Quarter. Most tours include transportation to hotels in the French Quarter and Central Business District. A TourRadar traveler states: "The included transfer from the airport to our French Quarter hotel made the start of our tour stress-free and convenient."
What is the best time of year to start a tour from New Orleans?
The spring months of March through May offer mild temperatures and major events like Mardi Gras and Jazz Fest making it a preferred season for visitors. Fall (September-November) provides comfortable weather with smaller crowds. Summer brings high humidity but lower hotel rates. Booking data shows March and October as peak months. A TourRadar traveler notes: "Visiting in April was perfect - the weather was pleasant and the city was alive with festival energy."
How much free time is typically allocated in New Orleans before heading to other destinations?
Tours generally schedule 2-3 days in New Orleans combining guided activities with independent exploration time. A typical itinerary includes one day of guided sightseeing covering the French Quarter and St. Louis Cathedral plus free time for optional activities like swamp tours cooking classes or river cruises. The Simply New Orleans to Nashville tour exemplifies this with three full days in the city. A TourRadar traveler shares: "Having three days in New Orleans was perfect - enough time to see the main sights and still explore on our own."
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