Welcome to New Orleans, LA...
a city where the music and the food will feed your soul.
Your New Orleans scavenger hunt adventure begins near the downtown waterfront and takes you on a journey alongside the Mississippi River and through some of the city's most famous marketplaces. Enjoy a beignet or a praline as your team makes their way through the sights and sounds of the Crescent City. From Jackson Square to the fabled streets of this legendary pirates' port of call, your team will truly experience it all.
One of the most culturally rich and historically layered cities in America, New Orleans has been feeding the soul of travelers since the French founded it in 1718. This scavenger hunt in New Orleans, LA takes you through the heart of the French Quarter and along the waterfront, where jazz spills out of doorways, street artists line the squares, and every block tells a story spanning centuries of Creole, African, Spanish, and American culture.
Points of Interest Along Your New Orleans Scavenger Hunt
Woldenberg Park Waterfront
Your Quest begins along the Mississippi River at Woldenberg Park, one of the most scenic stretches of the New Orleans waterfront. This beautifully landscaped park offers sweeping river views and serves as the perfect launching point for a journey through the heart of the Crescent City.
French Market
One of the oldest public markets in the country, the French Market has been a hub of commerce and culture in New Orleans since the 1700s. Today it remains a beloved destination for local food, crafts, and the unmistakable energy of the city.
Café Du Monde
No visit to New Orleans is complete without a stop near the legendary Café Du Monde. Famous for its beignets and chicory coffee, this open air café on the edge of Jackson Square has been a New Orleans institution since 1862.
Jackson Square
The heart of the French Quarter, Jackson Square is one of the most recognizable public spaces in America. Surrounded by the St. Louis Cathedral, artist stalls, and street performers, it captures everything that makes New Orleans unlike any other city in the world.
Washington Artillery and Cabildo
The Cabildo is one of the most historically significant buildings in Louisiana. It was here that the Louisiana Purchase was signed in 1803, transferring a vast swath of North America to the United States and changing the course of history forever.
Bourbon Street
Your Quest concludes on the most famous street in New Orleans. Bourbon Street is the beating heart of the French Quarter, known worldwide for its music, nightlife, and the kind of energy that could only exist in a city as extraordinary as New Orleans.
So put down that Po Boy, put on your dancing shoes, and get ready to discover one of the best things to do in New Orleans...Play the self-guided New Orleans scavenger hunt tour game, See the Sights, and Experience the Crescent City in a whole new way!
FAQ: New Orleans Scavenger Hunt
Have questions about our scavenger hunt in New Orleans, LA? Here are answers to the most common questions from players before they hit the streets of the French Quarter.
How Long Does the New Orleans Scavenger Hunt Take?
Most teams complete the New Orleans scavenger hunt in 2 to 2.5 hours, covering about 1.6 miles at a relaxed walking pace. Because the Quest is completely self-guided, you can take extra time to grab a beignet at Café Du Monde, soak in the street music at Jackson Square, or linger on Bourbon Street along the way.
Where Does It Start and End?
Your adventure begins at Poydras and the Convention Center and concludes at Bourbon Street and Conti, taking you through the waterfront and French Quarter past some of the most iconic landmarks in the city. Note that one-way streetcar fare is required with exact change.
Is It Good for Groups and Visitors?
Absolutely. One $49 game covers a team of 2 to 5 people, and the 18 challenges and 3 bonuses work beautifully for families, friends, bachelorette parties, corporate groups, and first-time visitors. Everyone works together to solve clues and complete challenges, making it one of the most memorable and unique things to do in New Orleans.
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