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New Orleans Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour

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Offered in: English
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French, German, Italian, Spanish

Overview

The Best Way to Discover New Orleans: Scavenger Hunt & Self-Guided Tour. Play, learn, and walk! Explore at your own pace with a 100% self-guided activity. Start anytime (24/7) with no guides or schedules. Pause for a photo at Woldenberg Park or a visit to the Audubon Aquarium and resume whenever you're ready—even the next day. This unique team-building activity is perfect for couples, families, and groups.

The "Complete City" Package - Everything you need in one app:

Interactive Game: Solve puzzles and discover 10+ major attractions, plus hidden gems revealed along the way.

Audio & Text: Listen to our audio guide or read the history/legends of each site.

Insider Tips: Access hand-picked local restaurant and shop recommendations.

What you will visit: Spanish Plaza, Caesars New Orleans Hotel & Casino, Audubon Aquarium, Woldenberg Park, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, French Market Place, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar, Louis Armstrong Park, and Congo Square.

What's Included

  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
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Meeting Location

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Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

A Seamless & Flexible Start: Download the World City Trail app and use your 10-digit booking reference to log in. Note: This is 100% self-guided; no one will be waiting for you. Start anytime 24/7. We suggest starting at Spanish Plaza for the best route, though you can start/finish anywhere.

Interactive Exploration: Navigate a 3.8km walk (~55 mins walking time). Solve riddles using imagination and observation at stops like the historic Jackson Square or the legendary Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar to unlock your next spot. Total activity lasts ~3 hours on average, depending on your pace and breaks.

Your Tour, Your Way: Customize your route, change the order of places, or skip stops to fit your schedule. Pause for a break to enjoy a beignet at Café Du Monde, listen to some street jazz near the French Market, or explore Louis Armstrong Park, and resume exactly where you left off. There is no time limit—your access lasts for a full year.

Stories & Tips: Unlock legends and history via text or audio guide at sites like St. Louis Cathedral and Congo Square. Includes hand-picked local restaurant and shop tips. Available in 5 languages: EN, DE, FR, IT, ES. Note: internet required.

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Frequently Asked Questions (6)

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
  • Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
The following is NOT included:
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this activity?
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The minimum age to participate is 6..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
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If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible activity?
A:

Accessibility information for the New Orleans Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour is as follows:

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Scavenger Hunt and Highlights Self Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

Mar 2024

What's Included

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  • World City Trail App: Download the app and use the 10-digit ticket number. Select "Create" to start.
  • Insider Tips: Access to local recommendations for authentic restaurants and shops.
  • 24/7 Live Support: Contact us at our official chat (Please note: No phone support available).
  • Custom Finish: Choose where to end; doesn't finish at the starting location.
  • Audio Guide & Navigation: Full audio tour and GPS navigation included via the app.
  • Not needed for our activity, every puzzle is related to the outdoor areas of the attractions and you won’t need to pay anything extra or enter the attractions.
  • Live Guide: 100% self-guided; no one will meet you at the start—start anytime you want.

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Total Flexibility: Start anytime you want—there is no fixed schedule. You can pause and resume as often as you like.
  • Weather & Health Guarantee: If bad weather or illness prevents you from going, you can do the tour any other day.
  • Technical Requirements: A fully charged smartphone and an active mobile data connection are required. Important: Please disable any VPN and avoid city Wi-Fi, as these will cause the app to malfunction.
  • Essential Gear: We recommend wearing weather-appropriate clothes and comfortable walking shoes.
  • Audio Experience: You can use your phone’s speaker to listen to the tour, but you are also welcome to use headphones if you prefer.
  • Support Policy: We offer 24/7 live assistance via worldcitytrail chat.

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