Name: New Years Eve in NOLA
Start: 2024-12-29T00:00:00.000Z
End: 2025-01-01T00:00:00.000Z
Location: New Orleans, LA, USA

The Wanderlust Rose

Email address verified

132 reviews

Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025

Group size: 1 - 16

New Years Eve in NOLA

New Orleans, LA, USA

Book Now

Download Brochure

The Wanderlust Rose

Email address verified

132 reviews

Dec 29, 2024 - Jan 1, 2025

Group size: 1 - 16

Let's ring in the new year together!!

For just $300 a day, we have put together a super fun itinerary over New Years Eve. Best of all? Each of you will have your own private balcony overlooking the French Quarter. Insane!! Get ready for 4 amazing days of celebrations!

This will be a trip of nonstop live music, incredible food, fantastic parties and jam-packed with really great inclusions and meals + professional photos!

I've been guiding trips to New Orleans for YEARS and have perfected the itinerary. We are going to have a totally unforgettable New Years Eve!!

And with so many included meals & activities, you'll be really getting your bang for your buck!

$300 non-refundable deposit to hold your spot.

3 nights accommodation
Spend the night in a hotel with a private balcony overlooking the famous French Quarter
Live Cooking Demo
Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster, Pralines, and a Biscuit with Molasses
New Years jazz brunch
Best brunch in town + live music! Option to upgrade for bottomless mimosas
New Orleans photo walk
Professional photos around New Orleans shot and edited by me!
Welcome dinner
New Orleans guided tour
Get shown around this incredible city by experienced guides!
Guided bar crawl
Explore the famous Bourbon Street
Welcome Dinner
Enjoy amazing Cajun food at Oceana Grille
NOLA Hand Grenade
I'll take you to get this delicious but super strong famous cocktail! You've been warned how tasty and strong they are!!
Reservations for bars
Enjoy stress-free travel as I've already made all the necessary reservations for bars and restaurants months in advance!
NYE Fireworks
Count down to midnight with a group of like-minded travelers watching the fireworks show over the Mississippi River!!
Included beignets
Visit the iconic Cafe Du Monde for included beignets and great photos!
Private NYE Photoshoot
Bring your NYE finest! We will have photo props & do a proper NYE photoshoot on your private balcony overlooking the French Quarter!
Palm Reading/Tarot Card
Option to get your palm or tarot cards read by a professional! It's one of the many things NOLA is famous for!!
Daily breakfast

Pre night

$180

In a twin shared room

Day 1
Day 1
Welcome to New Orleans!
Welcome to New Orleans, my favorite city in the USA!

After years of guiding NOLA trips for other companies, I'm so excited to finally put together a trip for all of YOU! And what better time than over NYE?!

We'll check into our hotel: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter where each and every one of you will have a balcony overlooking the French Quarter! SO fun!

I'll lead you on an orientation walk through the city and take you to get an iconic (but super strong!) hand grenade. This first drink is included! As well as some beignets at the iconic Cafe Du Monde.

Our walk will end at Oceana Grille for our included welcome dinner of delicious Cajun food!

Afterwards, I'll take you out to one of my favorite jazz bars in the French Quarter!
Read more
Day 2
Day 2
Blues and bourbon street
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel but leave room because we are going to be eating SO much at our live cooking demo today!!

At 10am, we will head over to for a New Orleans cooking class. The top rated food activity in NOLA that I have personally done 5 times. Come hungry because we will be trying ALL the local dishes: Gumbo, Jambalaya, Bananas Foster, Pralines, and a Biscuit with Molasses. (Plus we'll be having some local beers, it's sure to be a blast!)

In the afternoon, you have the option to enjoy some free time, get a palm/tarot reading with a local psychic or have the chance to tour St. Louis Cemetery #1.

Enjoy some live jazz music at Fritzel’s European Jazz Pub with the group before dinner at the historic Napoleon House.

In the evening, we'll be going on a pub crawl to visit some of the darkest and most iconic pubs and historical places! If we're lucky, we might even spot some ghosts on this dark & spooky pub crawl...

Read more
Day 3
Day 3
New Year Eve
It's sure to be a festive day in New Orleans!!

Parades, street parties...the works!

We'll be going for an upscale lunch at Katie's where you can have my favorite NOLA meal of all time: the crawfish beignet.

Then we'll head back to the hotel to get ready for a night out. I'll be offering a photoshoot on our private balconies overlooking Bourbon Street to capture you the perfect NYE picture!

Enjoy a nice dinner and fun night out on the town! We will count down to midnight all together with the fireworks over the Mississippi River!

Read more
Day 4
Day 4
New Years Day
Enjoy a sleep in and jazz brunch at the iconic Court of Two Sisters with the option of bottomless mimosas! This is the perfect way to end our celebrations in New Orleans.

Time to do you final shopping and pictures in the French Quarter!

After that, we'll say our goodbyes! Your photos of the trip will be delivered in a Google Drive.

(So make sure you don't fly out until the late afternoon/evening!)
Read more

Day 1

Welcome to New Orleans!

Welcome to New Orleans, my favorite city in the USA!

After years of guiding NOLA trips for other companies, I'm so excited to finally put together a trip for all of YOU! And what better time than over NYE?!

We'll check into our hotel: Four Points by Sheraton French Quarter where each and every one of you will have a balcony overlooking the French Quarter! SO fun!

I'll lead you on an orientation walk through the city and take you to get an iconic (but super strong!) hand grenade. This first drink is included! As well as some beignets at the iconic Cafe Du Monde.

Our walk will end at Oceana Grille for our included welcome dinner of delicious Cajun food!

Afterwards, I'll take you out to one of my favorite jazz bars in the French Quarter!

I had the best time. This trip is always planned at the peak time to see fall colors. It was BEAUTIFUL. Everyone was so nice and friendly. The hiking was kind of tough the first day, but it was really rewarding. Emily makes it so easy for first time backpackers. I love this trip so much this was my second time doing it.

By Jennifer G for Backpack the Superior Hiking Trail 2024 on Oct 04, 2024

I would have been lost without Emily and our guide. We saw so many different parts of Japan and it was so nice not having to worry about navigating the trains. Emily is the sweetest person alive. The food was delicious, the activities were fun, and the shopping was great. I would 100% recommend.

By Jennifer G for Japan Explorer on Oct 04, 2024

This was the best experience I could have asked for as a first time thru-hiker! Emily made the process SO easy from the packing list and resources she provided pre-trip to the entire 3 days of guiding our awesome group on the trails. I walked away with the best memories from the weekend and now I have countless high-quality photos and videos to remember the beauty thanks to Em.

By Kenna W for Backpack the Superior Hiking Trail 2024 on Oct 04, 2024

It was the most perfect weekend for the fall colors and the weather was absolutely incredible. It really is the best time of the year here in MN! This intro to backpacking is so well organized and thought out by Emily, and she helps you along every step of the way. Quite literally. This backpacking trip tested me in more ways than one, and when I wanted to give up the incredible duo that is Emily and Tessa pulled me through until the very end. The views made all the hard work worth it, and our group really banded together to help each other out. If you’re interested in backpacking or just want to experience MN in all its fall glory, this trip is for you!

By Hannah B for Backpack the Superior Hiking Trail 2024 on Oct 04, 2024

This was an incredible trip! I highly recommend it for anyone looking to camp with a group or experience the stunning fall colors that Minnesota has to offer. Emily and her team provided thorough guidance on what to pack, how to prepare, and what to expect. During the hike, she ensured that everyone felt included and comfortable at their own pace. As someone with little camping experience, I appreciated learning some essential survival skills. The group dynamic was fantastic, and we were fortunate to have such great weather. I would love to join this trip again and highly recommend it to anyone seeking a new adventure!

By Frances C for Backpack the Superior Hiking Trail 2024 on Oct 03, 2024

Show More Reviews

A thoughtful, energetic tour guide who makes every travel experience memorable. I am so grateful I found her a few years ago. I’ve been able to travel with her on many different types of trips in a variety of destinations and each one exceeded my expectations!! She really goes the extra mile to make sure each person has an exceptional time. You can tell she puts a lot of thought into the itineraries, the accommodations and all the excursions. She really does care and it shows! Thanks, Emily. 💜 You deserve all the success.

By Elizabeth D on 14 Sep, 2024

I traveled to Tanzania with her in 2023. 8 months later I'm still dreaming of that trip. It has taken me that long to wrap my head around how amazing her trip was. Emily made every detail perfect. She is patient, friendly, easy going and adventurous. I will definitely be traveling with her again. Although we had a large group she made me feel special and gave individual attention and tips. Don't have anyone to go with you... go along. You won't wanna miss it.

By Jaydee H on 04 Mar, 2024