New Orleans Team Outing Ideas: Group Activities to Book

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For a team outing, New Orleans gives you food, history, and activities that work for a mixed group. These are the reliable ones.

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Group activities for a New Orleans team outing

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Swamp tour

Airboat and pontoon tours through the bayous outside the city, with alligators and guides who know the area. A half-day trip that works for nearly any group.

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Group tipAirboats are faster and louder; pontoons are calmer and better for conversation. Pick based on your group.
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Cajun and Creole cooking class

Hands-on or demonstration classes covering gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines, and you eat everything at the end. Good for groups that want a shared activity that isn't drinking.

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Group tipPrivate classes are available for larger groups and usually need a week or more of notice.
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Ghost and vampire tour

Evening walking tours through the French Quarter that mix history and ghost stories. Easy and fun, and a good start to a night out.

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Group tipSome tours allow drinks in hand. Ask if that matters to your group.
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Steamboat jazz cruise

A Mississippi River cruise on a paddlewheel steamboat with live jazz, with dinner or brunch options. A relaxed group outing with a view.

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Group tipDinner cruises are the most popular. Book early for weekend evenings.
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Cemetery tour

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is the city's best-known cemetery and can only be visited with a licensed guide. Tours cover its above-ground tombs and history.

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Group tipTours are short, often an hour, so pair it with lunch in the French Quarter.
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Food tour

Walking food tours through the French Quarter cover po'boys, beignets, and Creole classics in one afternoon.

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Group tipCome hungry and skip a big breakfast. Tours serve more food than people expect.
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Garden District walking tour

A walk through the oak-lined streets and historic mansions of the Garden District. Calm and scenic, good for a mixed group.

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Group tipCombine it with a streetcar ride on St. Charles Avenue.
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Planning tips for a team outing

How organizers keep it cheaper and calmer.

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Get a firm headcount before you book. Group rates usually lock at a minimum number, and a few no-shows can push you below it.

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Ask for an invoice. Most group operators will invoice a company directly, which beats expensing a dozen personal cards.

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Choose activities that work for different energy levels and comfort with alcohol. A good team outing doesn't make anyone opt out.

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Weekday daytime slots are often cheaper and easier to book privately than weekends.

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