- 1-hour guided tour of Mardi Gras World
- Slice of King Cake
- Shuttle transportation from Downtown New Orleans or the French Quarter
LA, New Orleans > Museums
11/14/2019 ~ 11/20/2019
Mardi Gras World Admission & Guided Tour With Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
Use coupon code MARDIGRAS and receive 10% off. Complimentary shuttle pickup!
Come see where Mardi Gras is made! This is the only a tour that offers a real, behind-the-scenes look at how Mardi Gras is made. The fantastical floats are handcrafted by NOLA artists all year long and are the highlight of the party during parade season. This hour-long tour allows visitors to see take a sneak peek at the newest designs! Learn about what makes New Orleans famous: Mardi Gras!
Activity Highlights
- Behind-the-scenes look at New Orleans Mardi Gras
- See the 3-D digital fabricator that carves out the Mardi Gras float props
- Enjoy a free slice of King Cake, a New Orleans Mardi Gras Tradition
- Complimentary shuttle transportation to and from our facility
Duration: Varies
What's Included
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
Restrictions
- Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and, of course, Mardi Gras Day.
- Mardi Gras World will close at 2 pm (last tour begins at 1 pm) on Christmas Eve as well as the Saturday, Sunday, and Monday before Fat Tuesday.
- Throughout Mardi Gras festivities, complimentary shuttle pick up will vary day to day due to parades, but Mardi Gras World will do their best to accommodate all on the routes they are able to access.
Additional information
- Mardi Gras World is open 7 days a week, from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm, with the first tour beginning at 9:30 am and the last tour beginning at 4:30 pm.
- Mardi Gras World has self-guided tour brochures available in 6 different languages (Spanish, Portuguese, German, Italian, French and Mandarin).
- French tours available upon special request.
- Gift shop on site.
- Children under 2 are free.
- Restrooms available.
- Mardi Gras World is handicap friendly. Courtesy wheelchairs are available onsite for use, first come first serve.
- Mardi Gras World offers a complimentary shuttle with designated pick-ups downtown and in the French Quarter. Please call 504-361-7821 to request pickup.
Cancellation policy
Once the voucher is redeemed at Mardi Gras World your ticket(s) is valid for one day only. Online tickets are non-refundable after they have been redeemed. Customer may cancel their ticket order prior to the selected date for a full refund minus a $5 service fee.
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about 7 days ago
Always wanted to go to Mardi Gras world but my husband did not like the prices. Getting the discount through Tripshock.com was the cheapest discount I found around. It was easy to get the tickets. The tour was great. And my husband even liked the tour.
Suzanne W
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about 14 days ago
We had a fabulous time at Mardi Gras World. Your directions were very helpful.Very pleased.
Marie H
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about 1 month ago
Very interesting tour. We learned a lot and thoroughly enjoyed it. Shuttle driver very friendly and helpful.
Christine R