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canoe and kayak excursions
with certified guides are of-
fered. Call for reservations and
launch locations. 504.233.0686CELEBRATION TOURS
This company provides inti-
mate group tours of the French
Quarter, Garden District and
area cemeteries, along with
Hurricane Katrina recovery
excursions and private outings.
Tours average 2.5 to three
hours; rates vary. 5 0 4. 5 8 7.7115.
http://www.celebrationtoursllc.comCITY SIGHTSEEING
This double-decker bus tour
allows you to hop off—then
back on again—at top attrac-
tions throughout the city. 700
Decatur St., 5 0 4.207.620 0 ;
80 0.362.1811. Map 3, G5; w w w.
citysightseeingneworleans.comCONFEDERACY OF
CRUISERS
These guided bicycle tours
take visitors out of the French
Quarter and into some of the
city’s most vibrant and unex-
plored neighborhoods. Cocktail
and culinary excursions
are also offered. 634 Eylsian
Fields Ave., 5 0 4.4 0 0.5 4 68.
Map 3, J5; w w w.confederacyof
cruisers.comCREOLE QUEEN
PADDLEWHEELER
Daily 2.5-hour Chalmette
Battlefield cruises (10 am and 2
pm) and two-hour dinner jazz
cruises (7 pm). Departs from
Spanish Plaza (Poydras Street at
the Mississippi River). 1 Poydras
St., 504.529.4567. Map 3, D7;
http://www.creolequeen.comDRINK & LEARN
Culinary historian Elizabeth
Pearce leads these fun and
informative tippling tours
through the French Quarter.
504.578.8280.
http://www.drinkandlearn.comFRENCH QUARTER
PHANTOMS TOURS
These guided walking tours
cover everything from ghost
and vampire lore to cemeteries
and music. All tours depart
from The Voodoo Lounge (718
N. Rampart Street); reserva-
tions required. 718 N. Rampar t
St., 504.666.8300. Map 3, H4;
http://www.frenchquarter
phantoms.comFRENCH QUARTOUR KIDS
These guided walks take
children on a journey back
in time through the streets
of the historic Vieux Carré.
Check website for current tour
schedule. 504.975.5355. http://www.
frenchquartourkids.com.FRIENDS OF THE CABILDO
Informative, two-hour walking
tours of the French Quarter
are offered daily at 10:30 am
and 1:30 pm. 52 3 St. Ann St.,
5 0 4.52 3.39 39. Map 3, G5;
http://www.friendsofthecabildo.orgGRAY LINE
NEW ORLEANS
Gray Line offers a variety of
tours—Plantations, Ghost,
Garden District, Cemeteries,
Swamp & Airboat, Cocktail,
French Quarter, Steamboat and
River Cruises—and all possible
combinations. All depart from
the Toulouse Street Wharf.
Toulouse St. at the Mississippi
River, 504.569.1401. Map 3, F 5;
http://www.graylineneworleans.comHAUNTED HISTORY
TOURS
Ghost, vampire, voodoo, occult:
This popular tour group offers
a variety of excursions through
the French Quarter and
Garden District. Meet guides
15 minutes prior to tours. For
tickets and further information:
504.861.2727. http://www.haunted
historytours.comJEAN LAFITTE SWAMP
TOURS
This privately owned com-
pany with trained guides
provides an up-close look at
local f lora and fauna. Daily
swamp and airboat tours are
offered. Transportation from
area hotels available. 6601 Leo
Kerner Lafit te Pkw y., Marrero,
504.529.4567. http://www.jeanlafitte
swamptour.comK AYAK- ITI -YAT
Kayak tours of beautiful Bayou
St. John, which cuts a scenic
swatch through the midsection
of the city, are offered daily;
call for launch times. ( Tour s
launch across from 3 4 9 4
Esplanade Ave.) 985.778.5 0 3 4 ;
512.964.9499. Map 1, D2;
http://www.kayakitiyat.comReserve your seat NOW! • Hotel Pick Up & Drop o(504) 329-2489
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