Mississippi River tours and tickets

Mississippi River questions, answered

What is the best tour of Mississippi River?

French Quarter Historical Sights and Stories Walking Tour is the highest ranked option, scoring 87 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking from 2,944 traveler reviews, from $35 per person. We rank 23 experiences at Mississippi River in New Orleans, and New Orleans Heart of the City Bicycle Tour and New Orleans City Bike Tour are the closest alternatives.

How much do Mississippi River tickets and tours cost?

$13 is the lowest entry price we track, on Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise. Guided, small-group and skip-the-line versions cost more, and prices move with the date and time slot you pick. Final pricing is confirmed on the booking screen before payment.

How long should I spend at Mississippi River?

The experiences we rank run about 2.4 hours on average, from short timed-entry visits to half-day guided tours that pair Mississippi River with other New Orleans highlights. Allow extra time for security lines at peak hours.

Is Mississippi River worth visiting?

Mississippi River holds a 4.3 out of 5 traveler rating from 21,694 reviews. Across the 23 bookable experiences we rank here, the top score is 87 out of 100, which reflects sentiment, review depth, recent booking momentum, price fairness and cancellation flexibility rather than marketing copy.

Can I cancel a Mississippi River booking?

23 of the 23 experiences we rank here offer free cancellation, usually up to 24 hours before the start time. The cancellation window is shown on each experience page before you book.

Where is Mississippi River?

Mississippi River is in New Orleans, United States at New Orleans, Louisiana. Meeting points for guided experiences are on the voucher after booking, and most sit within easy reach of public transport.

What else is there to do near Mississippi River?

New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. Outty ranks every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, grouped into most popular, top rated, family friendly, food and drink, culture and nightlife, so you can build the rest of the day around your Mississippi River slot.