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New Orleans Student Tours
Where History Lives in Every Note
"New Orleans is unlike any city in America. It has a culture unlike anywhere else in the world." — Harry Connick Jr.
Why New Orleans is the Perfect Destination for Student Tours
New Orleans is a city where students don’t just learn about history and culture, they step into it. Every corner tells a story:
The French Quarter – The heart of New Orleans, the French Quarter features cobblestone streets, distinctive Creole architecture, and the sounds of live jazz filling the air. It offers students a firsthand look at how European, African, and Caribbean influences shaped the city’s identity.
Cultural Traditions – From Mardi Gras celebrations and brass band parades to Creole cuisine and local festivals, New Orleans traditions reveal how history, culture, and community are expressed in daily life.
The National WWII Museum – Recognized as one of the nation’s leading educational institutions, this museum presents World War II through immersive exhibits that highlight both the global impact and the individual human stories of the conflict.
Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral – A landmark of history and culture, this area combines centuries-old architecture, public art, and community life, reflecting New Orleans’ role in shaping American history.
Swamp and Plantation Tours – Beyond the city, these tours provide students with an understanding of Louisiana’s ecological diversity and cultural heritage. Bayous, wildlife, and plantation sites illustrate both the natural environment and the region’s complex historical legacy.
Together, these experiences provide not only knowledge but perspective, a chance to understand America’s cultural diversity and history in a way no textbook can capture.
Your Trip
Length
Typical trip length 4 days/3 nights
Destination
New Orleans, LA
Add-On Options: Plantation Tour, Swamp/Bayou Airboat Tour, Gulf Coast Beach Day, Baton Rouge State Capitol Visit
What is Included?
School to Airport Transport, All Meals, Hotel, Airfare, Medical Insurance, Charter Bus, Licensed Bus Driver/Tour Guide, All Entrance fees, Chaperone Allowances at pre-set ratios, Night-time Security Guards
New Orleans Itinerary
At TripU we will provide your group with the itinerary that best fits U and your trip. Here’s a sample to get your adventure juices flowing
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MORNING
Depart for New Orleans and be met at the airport by a TripU representative.
AFTERNOON
LUNCH — Welcome to the Crescent City with a traditional New Orleans meal: po-boys, red beans and rice, or beignets at Café Du Monde Walking Tour of the French Quarter
Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
Bourbon Street and Royal Street architecture
Creole and French colonial history
EVENING
DINNER — Authentic New Orleans cuisine in the French Quarter Live jazz performance in the heart of the district — students experience the birthplace of America's only original art form Hotel Check In — greeted at the hotel by your TripU host Security on duty from 10PM to 5AM
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MORNING
BREAKFAST at the hotel National WWII Museum — one of the most acclaimed museums in the United States
Beyond All Boundaries 4D cinematic experience
Road to Berlin and Road to Tokyo exhibits
Personal stories of soldiers, civilians, and leaders from the war
AFTERNOON
LUNCH — nearby Garden District dining Garden District Walking Tour
Antebellum mansions and Southern architecture
Commander's Palace and historic cemetery (Lafayette Cemetery No. 1)
Connection between New Orleans' French, Spanish, and American histories
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DINNER — Magazine Street local dining Optional evening streetcar ride along St. Charles Avenue Security on duty from 10PM to 5AM
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MORNING
BREAKFAST at the hotel Swamp and Bayou Tour — airboat or pontoon tour through Louisiana's bayou ecosystem
Wildlife encounters: alligators, herons, turtles
Ecology and environmental science in a living classroom
Cajun culture and the history of life on the bayou
AFTERNOON
LUNCH Plantation Tour — explore Louisiana's plantation history with a focus on the full, honest story of enslaved people and the broader impact of the plantation economy on American history
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DINNER Preservation Hall Jazz Concert — an intimate performance at one of New Orleans' most legendary live music venues Security on duty from 10PM to 5AM
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MORNING
BREAKFAST at the hotel and checkout Audubon Aquarium of the Americas or Audubon Zoo (group's choice)
Marine science, conservation, and wildlife education
Interactive exhibits and live animal encounters
AFTERNOON
LUNCH Canal Street and free time in the French Market Louisiana State Museum (Cabildo or Presbytere) — the history of Louisiana from French colony to statehood Depart for airport
EVENING
DINNER at airport with cash allotment Depart for home
New Orleans Attractions
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The French Quarter
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National WWII Museum
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Jackson Square
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Bayou & Swamp Tour
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Garden District
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Plantation Tour
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Audubon Aquarium
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Preservation Hall / Jazz
FAQ About New Orleans Student Tours
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Yes. New Orleans is an excellent educational destination for both middle and high school students. The National WWII Museum is widely considered one of the finest educational institutions in the country. The city's history — spanning French, Spanish, African, and American influences — connects to social studies, history, and the arts curricula at multiple grade levels. TripU designs age-appropriate itineraries that match your group's maturity and learning goals.
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New Orleans trip connects to American history (Louisiana Purchase, Civil War, Reconstruction), World War II history (through the National WWII Museum), music and the arts (jazz, blues, Mardi Gras cultural traditions), environmental science (bayou ecosystems and wetlands conservation), social studies (cultural diversity and the intersection of European, African, and Caribbean influences), and American literature (Southern Gothic, the Harlem Renaissance's connection to New Orleans).
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TripU Tours selects student-appropriate hotels, uses licensed and vetted tour guides, provides night-time security at all accommodations, and designs itineraries that keep groups together in structured environments. As with any major city, our guides are experienced at managing student groups in urban settings safely and confidently.
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Packages include round-trip airfare, school-to-airport transport, hotel, all meals, charter bus, licensed guide, all entrance fees, medical and travel insurance, chaperone allowances at pre-set ratios, and night-time hotel security.
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Yes — both are popular additions that significantly deepen the educational experience. Plantation tours provide important historical context about slavery and its legacy, while swamp and bayou tours introduce students to Louisiana's unique ecology and Cajun cultural heritage. We recommend including at least one of these as part of a standard 4-day itinerary.
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