Mardi Gras World Admission & Self-Guided Tour With Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
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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
- Complimentary shuttle transportation to and from our facility
What's Included
- Self-guided tour of Mardi Gras World
- Shuttle transportation from Downtown New Orleans or the French Quarter
What to bring
- Camera
- Comfortable walking shoes
Restrictions
- Mardi Gras World is closed on Christmas, Thanksgiving, Easter and, of course, Mardi Gras Day.
- Tour hours: 9:30am to 4:30pm
- Mardi Gras World will close at 5:30 pm (the last tour begins at 4:30 pm)
- 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 our first tour beginning at 9:30 am and our last tour beginning at 4:30 pm.
- Mardi Gras tours begin every half hour and last for approximately one hour.
- 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.
Location
1380 Port of New Orleans Pl, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Mardi Gras World Admission & Self-Guided Tour With Complimentary Shuttle Transportation
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Verified Traveler Reviews
Jeanne
about 19 days ago
So many things in NOLA were closed due to Covid 19, but this was fun!
Trula B
Mardi Gras World
about 4 months ago
I know this experience would have been much better, I’m sure it’s only because the country was just coming out of quarantine from COVID-19. However I was very impressed.
Cristina H
Fun
about 7 months ago
Shuttle service was awesome and seeing the floats and the process of making them was a blast. Good time for all ages.
VINCENT L
A taste of Marci Gras
about 7 months ago
We enjoyed seeing the behind the scenes look at creating the imagery of Mardi Gras and corporate projects.
Debbie M