Christmas in Louisiana

Experience a New Orleans-style Christmas on this guided walking tour through the festive streets of the French Quarter. For a magical two hours, amble past eclectic shops and down charming walkways bedecked in extravagant decorations. Stroll past historic homes, romantic courtyards, and main attractions like St. Louis Cathedral. Take in the dazzle of the Vieux Carre blanketed in holiday lights, and warm up with a drink or two along the way (own expense).

See New Orleans City Park transformed into a holiday wonderland at Celebration in the Oaks during the month of December. This seasonal 3-hour extravaganza includes a narrated coach ride aboard Santa's bus plus access to numerous attractions within the park. See mature live oaks strewn with shimmering ornaments and view lighted exhibits while listening to nightly musical entertainment featuring school choirs, orchestras, bell choirs, dancing troupes and gospel groups. Don't miss the Historic Train Garden, Conservatory of the Two Sisters, Carousel Gardens Amusement Park, Storyland and Botanical Gardens.

Spend Christmas Day on a 2.5-hour tour of New Orleans and marvel at the holiday splendor of the 'Crescent City.' Board a narrated coach for a ride through the French Quarter and discover the history of Jackson Square. Motor down Esplanade Avenue to see live oaks strewn with decorations in New Orleans City Park. You'll travel past Audubon Park on the Carrollton and St Charles Avenue streetcar line, view the Garden District and stroll around the glittering lobby of the elegant Roosevelt Hotel.