Climb Aboard A Gorgeous 1850s-Era Paddle Wheeler And Take A Ride Back Through History In Louisiana
By Jessica Bohl
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Published April 05, 2022
History abounds in New Orleans. There are so many amazing places to visit and things to learn in this wonderful, historic city. But sometimes it is hard to squeeze it all in while afoot. Luckily, there is the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, which will bring you on a guided boat tour of the French Quarter, the Port of New Orleans, and Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve. So climb aboard and enjoy a wonderful historic tour!
See New Orleans in a new way! This 2.5-hour historic tour focuses on 300 years of New Orleans history.
Depart from the Poydras Street dock at Spanish Plaza, and then enjoy a memorable tour of the city and its history.
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen is an authentic paddlewheeler powered by a 24-foot diameter paddlewheel and a diesel-electric system.
While she took her maiden voyage in 1983, she would have fit right in with the steamboats of 1850s New Orleans.
The tour is narrated by a local historian.
They take you on a journey of the story of New Orleans as you sail down the Mississippi River to the Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and the historic Chalmette Battlefield.
Passengers will learn about the founding of the city by the LeMoyne brothers and the expansion of the city into the “French Quarters” of the Treme and Marigny.
History buffs will also love learning about the Louisiana Purchase and the critical Battle of New Orleans.
Once you arrive at the Chalmette Battlefield, visitors participate in a one-hour guided tour and talk by National Park Rangers.
Visit the website today and learn more about this historic tour. It's a unique way to see the city and learn more about its fascinating history.
Learn more about Paddlewheeler Creole Queen tours and then book one today!
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Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, 1 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA