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New Orleans team outing ideas
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
Each card has a group tip and a link to live prices.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Food tour
Walking food tours through the French Quarter cover po'boys, beignets, and Creole classics in one afternoon.
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.
Planning tips for a team outing
How organizers keep it cheaper and calmer.
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.
Ask for an invoice. Most group operators will invoice a company directly, which beats expensing a dozen personal cards.
Choose activities that work for different energy levels and comfort with alcohol. A good team outing doesn't make anyone opt out.
Weekday daytime slots are often cheaper and easier to book privately than weekends.
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