11 VIP Experiences in New Orleans Worth Booking

1.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening on the Mississippi. You’ll get a Champagne cocktail, reserved front-row seating for the Dukes of Dixieland, a Louisiana buffet, souvenirs, and a private boat tour. Hosts such as Marlon and Alex are known for attentive service, but the vessel may be the City of New Orleans instead of Natchez.

“Dwayne and Captain Mitchell were phenomenal. The 2 downsides were the amount of stairs for my husband and not having a seat before departing, was alot of walking/standing for him. Otherwise the experience was incredible.”

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2.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 613 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $52

Spend three hours on Frenchmen Street with guides such as Pandi, Andre, Angelique, or Quay. Use VIP wristbands for quicker entry, hear jazz, funk, blues, R&B, and hip-hop, enjoy one Louisiana cocktail, browse the art market, and finish with a dance contest.

“We had so much fun with this tour. We loved listening to Jazz in the clubs and bands found outside on Frenchman Street. Tour guide provided history and made sure we were taken care of through the night.”

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3.New Orleans Private Luxury Airport Transfer to Downtown Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet your chauffeur at New Orleans airport baggage claim, then ride privately to your downtown hotel in a sedan or SUV. The trip takes about 45 minutes for groups of up to four. Drivers such as Mason, Debi, Joseph, and Thomas have helped guests with local dining and sightseeing tips.

“Debi was great. Staying contact while our flight was delayed inbound and was very knowledgeable about the city.”

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4.Frenchmen Street VIP Live Music Pub Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 249 reviews · 3 hours · from $49Best value

Join a three-hour Frenchmen Street night out with guides such as Pandi, Andre, or Maurice. Expect VIP entry to several live music clubs, a Louisiana cocktail, a Booty Shaker Shot, the Frenchmen Art Market, local music stories, and plenty of chances to dance.

“We had an awesome time and Pandi was a great guide! Enjoyed all the music venues and bands she had picked out for the night - great time!”

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5.New Orleans VIP Bar and Club Crawl

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 126 reviews · 3 to 7 hours (approx.) · from $62

Start at 8 p.m. in New Orleans’ French Quarter for a hosted crawl through bars and clubs, with included shots, games, drink specials, and line-skipping access. Hosts such as Jason and Dominique have earned praise for keeping the night moving, though the music, drinks, and bar quality can vary.

“For the past over a decade and a half I have not ever been into a club and finally I have going out especially when I am on vacation and I get to enjoy myself.”

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6.Luxury SUV Transfer from Downtown Hotels to New Orleans International Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 118 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

A private NOLA Car Service chauffeur meets you in your downtown hotel lobby with a name sign, loads your bags, and drives your group to MSY in a sanitized SUV. Pickup is set for two hours before your flight, with room for up to six people.

“They never told us what time to be ready to be picked up. And when I reached out to them for a time, I never received any communication back from them. We ended up canceling, getting a refund, and had to scramble with another mode of transportation.”

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7.New Orleans VIP Sightseeing Flight with Champagne & Chocolates or Wine & Cheese

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 50 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.) · from $197Top rated

Take a 30 to 45 minute private flight from Lakefront Airport with an FAA-certified pilot. See the French Quarter, Superdome, Mississippi River, and bayous from a window seat. Choose champagne and chocolate or wine, cheese, crackers, and a mystery snack. Flights carry two or three people.

“Fantastic! We had the best time, and we were even in the air longer than planned because of the weather. Our tour guide was so nice and helpful! He was a local, so he knew everything about NOLA!”

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8.Private New Orleans 2-Hour Sail Aboard a Luxury Yacht

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 44 reviews · 2 hours 10 minutes (approx.) · from $225

Spend two hours on Lake Pontchartrain aboard a private 47-foot Beneteau sailboat with Captain Doug, a local U.S. Coast Guard Master Captain. Enjoy wine, craft beer, soft drinks, snacks, blankets, and views of New Orleans and the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.

“We had a wonderful time on the lake. The captain is so nice and very informative. The boat was a lot bigger and more comfortable than I expected. This is definitely a "to do" if you're in the New Orleans area.”

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9.VIP Bar and Club Crawl Tour with Free Shots

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 39 reviews · 3 hours · from $59

You’ll spend three hours moving through four New Orleans bars and party venues with a licensed English-speaking guide. Expect VIP entry, free shots, drink specials, and a flip-cup game. Jason is one named guide, though venue coordination can affect the night.

“The tour ended up being incredible. I came last year, so good. Bring the entire family.”

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10.New Orleans VIP City Tour w/ a Jazz Musician + Pro Photos

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · 4 hours · from $66

Spend four hours touring New Orleans in a small group of up to seven with local jazz musician Quay or another English-speaking guide. Ride between the French Quarter, Garden District, cemetery, City Park, Musicians Village, and Bywater while stopping for murals, photos, and three Cafe Du Monde beignets.

“My family and I (Vera Davis) went on a tour on October 12, 2025. Our tour guide, Quay, was awesome! Quay was so knowledgeable which was a big reason we went on the tour to learn the history. He was professional and courteous and the best tour guide! The tour was very beneficial in that it gave us ideas on what we wanted to do the remainder of the week. I definitely highly recommend the tour at the start of your trip if possible.”

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11.St. Louis Cathedral Official Guided VIP Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 4 reviews · 1 hour · from $49

Meet your English-speaking guide at St. Louis Cathedral by 8:50 AM for a 9:00 AM tour. You’ll get 30 minutes of private access to the nave and altar, visit restricted areas, hear a lecture on the cathedral’s role in New Orleans, and enjoy a bird’s-eye view from the top floor.

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