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Discover the heart and soul of Baton Rouge on our 19 urban exploration city tours for 2026. Surrounded by the charm of the Mississippi River, these tours offer a blend of history, culture, and architecture that will transport you back in time. Explore the bustling French-influenced port city, indulge in Cajun and Creole cuisine, and sway to the rhythms of Dixieland jazz and blues. With activities ranging from archaeological site visits to river cruises and village tours, you'll uncover the rich heritage of this vibrant city. Don't miss the chance to immerse yourself in the stories of famed musicians, Civil War heroes, and the region's unique culture. Prices start at $3,630 to $36,499. Experience the magic of Baton Rouge with Adventure Life and contact one of our tour specialists for help planning your next seamless trip.
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Wander through the historic French Quarter
from $3,999
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New Orleans & Southern Charms

Roundtrip New Orleans - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine
  • Indulge in New Orleans' music
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • See the historic homes of Natchez
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Explore the highlights of the Mississippi River on this 8-day cruise roundtrip from New Orleans aboard Viking Mississippi. Discover port cities such as St. Francisville, Darrow, Baton Rouge, Natchez, and Vicksburg to experience the diverse culture and rich history of the lower Mississippi region.
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Explore historic New Orleans
from $4,255
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore the antebellum of Natchez
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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The American Melody hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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Vicksburg Battlefield overlooking the Mississippi River
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Wander Oak Alley and Manchac Swamp
  • Tour antebellum Natchez mansions
  • Walk Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Savor Cajun Cochon de Lait feast
  • Explore New Orleans' French Quarter
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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Aboard American Symphony, cruise round-trip from New Orleans for 8 days through Louisiana and Mississippi. Tour antebellum mansions in Natchez, walk Vicksburg's Civil War battlefields, and take an optional swamp boat ride near Oak Alley — a good match for travelers drawn to Southern history and Cajun culture.
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Visit Louisiana's capital city of Baton Rouge
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Highlights of the Mississippi Cruise

New Orleans Roundtrip - 8 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Experience Natchez’s beauty
  • Visit historic Civil War sites
  • Discover Oak Alley's historic charm
  • Visit charming ports and cities
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New Orleans / New Orleans
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The American Heritage hosts this 8-day Mississippi River cruise from New Orleans. Explore historic plantations, Civil War sites, and charming towns. Immerse in the rich culture, cuisine, and music of the Deep South.
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Vibrant Sunset with St. Paul City Skyline and Mississippi Riverfront
from $12,620
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Grand Heartland Cruise

St. Paul to New Orleans - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Serenade
  • Cruise Mississippi River scenery
  • Discover Davenport museums
  • Visit Gateway Arch landmark
  • Tour Vicksburg battlefields
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Cruise the Mississippi River on a 16-day voyage aboard American Serenade. Visit La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Tunica, Vicksburg, Natchez, and Baton Rouge while exploring museums, riverfronts, historic landmarks, Civil War sites, and music destinations. Enjoy scenic cruising through the Upper and Lower Mississippi.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $4,610
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Lower Mississippi River Cruise

Memphis - New Orleans - 9 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Admire the diversity of New Orleans
  • Discover the cultures of the delta
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Enjoy the music of Memphis
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Memphis / New Orleans
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Embark on a 9-day cruise aboard American Heritage from Memphis to New Orleans along the Lower Mississippi River. Visit Cleveland, Vicksburg, Natchez, Baton Rouge, and Oak Alley. Explore Civil War landmarks, historic homes, museums, plantations, and Louisiana wetlands while discovering the history, music, and culture of the American South.
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Visit historic Memphis, Tennessee
from $9,999
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The Big Easy to the Gateway City

New Orleans - St. Louis - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore New Orleans French Quarter
  • Tour Darrow spectacular gardens
  • Enjoy Memphis rich history
  • Discover Natchez historic estates
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New Orleans / Alton
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Discover early 19th-century life and Civil War history on a 15-day cruise aboard the Viking Mississippi. Visit grand plantations, memorials, and key sites of the Civil Rights Movement while enjoying regional traditions along the iconic river.
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Natchez
from $4,299
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Mississippi Delta Explorer

New Orleans - Memphis - 8 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore Darrow
  • Visit Natchez historic sites
  • Learn the history of Vicksburg
  • Culinary adventure of Mississippi
  • Know the history of rock 'n' roll
  • American South's Cultural Heritage
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New Orleans / Memphis
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On this 8-day Mississippi Delta Explorer from New Orleans to Memphis aboard the Viking Mississippi, visit historic towns like Darrow, Natchez, and Vicksburg. Enjoy Cajun and Creole cuisine, Memphis barbecue, and explore the South’s rich history, culture, and music.
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View the iconic arch when you visit St. Louis, gateway to the west
from $12,999
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America’s Great River

St. Paul to New Orleans - 15 Day Itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi
  • Explore St. Louis' arts scene
  • Enjoy American music styles
  • Learn Civil War history
  • Experience New Orleans' culture
  • Visit the Quad Cities
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Cruise America's great river on this 15-day itinerary aboard Viking Mississippi. Journey from St. Paul, Minnesota to New Orleans, Louisiana and explore highlights of the mighty Mississippi River. Along the way, visit historic ports such as St. Louis, Memphis, Baton Rouge, and more.
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St. Louis, Missouri skyline and the famous Gateway Arch
from $12,620
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Grand Heartland River Cruise

St. Paul, MN - New Orleans, LA - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Melody
  • Explore La Crosse's river
  • Discover Dubuque's river heritage
  • Experience Memphis blues heritage
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War Sites
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St. Paul / New Orleans
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Wine Tasting
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Sail the Mississippi River from St. Paul to New Orleans on a 16-day cruise aboard American Melody. Visit La Crosse, Dubuque, Davenport, Hannibal, St. Louis, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, and Baton Rouge while exploring river history, Native heritage, Civil War sites, music, architecture, museums, agriculture, and regional culture.
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Explore Nashville
from $11,270
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Mississippi and Cumberland Rivers Cruise

New Orleans to Nashville - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Symphony
  • Cruise Mississippi and Cumberland
  • Explore Vicksburg's battlefields
  • Trace jazz, blues & country roots
  • Wander at the Oak Alley Plantation
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New Orleans / Nashville
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Village Visits, Urban Exploration, Archaeological Site Visits, Cooking Classes, Wildlife Viewing, Local Market Visits
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Embark on a 16-day cruise linking two rivers, the Mississippi and Cumberland, between New Orleans and Nashville aboard American Symphony. Visit Civil War battlefields, antebellum estates, and the birthplaces of jazz, blues, and country music.
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View monuments from the Civil War in Mississippi
from $9,850
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Mississippi & Tennessee Rivers Cruise

Huntsville - New Orleans - 16 Day Itinerary aboard American Heritage
  • Explore Huntsville Space History
  • Discover Florence Music Heritage
  • Explore Vicksburg Civil War Sites
  • Discover New Orleans Culture
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Florence / New Orleans
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Explore a 16-day river cruise from Huntsville to New Orleans aboard American Heritage, following the Tennessee and Mississippi Rivers through Florence, Savannah, Paducah, Memphis, Vicksburg, Natchez, St. Francisville, Baton Rouge and Oak Alley, with historic sites, museums, music, Civil War history and Southern culture and historic cultural sites.
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