15 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.N’awlins Luxury: Laura, Oak Alley or Whitney Plantation Tour w/Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 46 reviews · from $80

Ride from New Orleans to one Louisiana sugar plantation, chosen by the day: Laura, Oak Alley, or Whitney. Your driver, including often-praised guides such as Dionne, shares city and river-country history. At the plantation, expect about 2 hours and 15 minutes of touring, with walking and, at some sites, self-guided audio.

“Enjoyed the tour of oak alley plantation. So much history on this plantation. Driver was pleasant and friendly.”

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9.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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10.Private Transfer in a Luxury Vehicle to and/or from MSY Airport

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Arrange a private MSY airport ride in a luxury sedan or SUV for up to three people. Your chauffeur tracks your flight, texts you after landing, and meets you at Door 11 after baggage claim. Drivers such as Caitlin, Brandon, Rodney, and Ray are noted for punctual service and New Orleans tips.

“Heavy traffic at airport , difficult to catch ride, driver very good communication,safe driver, no problems”

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11.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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12.Boss Nola : Luxury Private Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 26 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.)

Book a private airport ride in New Orleans for up to six people, with pickup at baggage claim or curbside. Boss Be Luxury Ride assigns a chauffeur, tracks your flight, helps with luggage, and may provide Wi-Fi, a tablet, refreshments, and a high-end sedan, SUV, or van.

“I paid for the one way VIP airport transfer for a group of five people. We have purchased several airport transfers where we were met with a greeter and received black car/SUV service so I thought this company would offer the same but it does not. We were not greeted inside which wasn’t a big deal but we were picked up in a blue van. Just be sure to ask what type of vehicle specifically when it just states “Dodge” in the description and the company picture looks like a luxury vehicle. However, the driver was very nice, the van was very clean, and we did receive Fiji water. Just…”

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13.N’awlins Luxury: Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 20 reviews · from $80

Travel from New Orleans along Great River Road to Whitney Plantation, where restored slave-built structures, memorials, exhibits, and first-person narratives tell the story of enslaved people. Your driver, sometimes including guides such as Dionne or Edward, provides commentary en route. Admission, transport, and a 75-minute audio tour are included.

“My favorite tour of the trip. Definitely helped that the weather was perfect. The self-guided audio tour is really well done, and allows you to go at your own pace. A little bit more time at the plantation would have been nice, but it was enough to see pretty much everything. Highly recommend.”

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14.Private VIP Frenchmen Street Live Music Pub Crawl New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 17 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $235

Spend three hours on Frenchmen Street with a private English-speaking guide who leads your group to live music clubs and dance spots. Visit venues such as Snug Harbor, The Spotted Cat, Maison, or Cafe Negril, then enjoy a cocktail demonstration and one included New Orleans drink.

“Guide was very sociable and knowledgeable. Excellent and wide selection of music styles. Could not have achieved this experience on our own!”

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15.N’awlins Luxury: Whitney Plantation & Pontoon Swamp Tour w/Transportation

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $140

Leave New Orleans at 8 a.m. with a driver-guide, including Mrs. D on some departures, for Whitney Plantation’s self-guided audio tour and memorials to enslaved people. Then take a 90-minute pontoon ride with a Cajun captain to spot alligators and learn about Louisiana wetlands.

“Educational. Very moving. I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to know something about the true history of the United States of America.”

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