New Year's Eve in New Orleans
The historic pastel city on the bayou is a place where the tropics meet the American South, where Creole meets Cajun, Haitian meets African, and everyone eats, drinks and dances. The city is teeming with refreshing new energy, and is a destination infused with a French joie de vivre.
December 28th, 2024 - January 1st, 2025
- New Orleans, Louisiana | 4 nights | Maison Métier
Arrive on your international flight into Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
Booked Independently.
Upon arrival, proceed through immigration and baggage claim before meeting your driver in the arrivals hall.
Meet your driver for a private transfer to your hotel in New Orleans.
This is a transfer of approximately 20 minutes, traffic permitting.
Booked by Scenset.
The historic pastel city on the bayou is a place where the tropics meet the American South, where Creole meets Cajun, Haitian meets African, and everyone eats, drinks and dances. The city is teeming with refreshing new energy, and is a destination infused with a French joie de vivre.
Maison Métier, formerly known as Maison de la Luz, is just steps from New Orleans' Magazine Street in the historic Warehouse District. Our eclectic neighborhood is known for an enticing mix of galleries, boutiques and restaurants, conveniently located near top attractions like the National WWII Museum and the French Quarter. With warm, luxurious old-world charm and an exceptional location, our hotel provides easy access to the best of the city, blending heritage, culture and modern elegance for an unforgettable stay.
Scenset will provide you with our favorite local restaurant recommendations and handle your dinner reservations each night in New Orleans.
Recommendations will be provided after booking, closer to your travel dates.
During your time in New Orleans, you will be in the services of your own private and local ambassador to the city. Your ambassador will allow you to enhance your experience exploring New Orleans by delving deeper
into the local culture through its food and music.
You will have the services of your local ambassador for the next 3 days. They will be with you for half the day, giving you suggestions and recommendations as to how to explore on your own during the rest of your time at leisure in New Orleans.
Touring each day is organic and full of discovery. Your interests will be passed along to your local ambassador who will help to unveil the intrigue of New Orleans each day. We have provided a general description and schedule in your itinerary, but the beauty of each day is that there is no schedule!
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: To be confirmed
Duration: 4 hours
Booked by Scenset.
Jazz and New Orleans are synonymous. You can't have one without the other. With your ambassador, you'll learn about the history of this eclectic city as well as jazz and how they are both so intertwined.
This evening, enjoy VIP tickets for a performance by the hallowed Preservation Hall Jazz Band.
Preservation Hall, located in the heart of the French Quarter in New Orleans, is an iconic venue that presents acoustic New Orleans Jazz concerts more than 360 nights a year. Originally an art gallery in the 1950s, the venue transformed into a jazz haven after the owner began inviting local jazz musicians to play “rehearsal sessions.” These informal performances quickly grew popular, drawing the attention of individuals who ultimately took over and established Preservation Hall as a permanent space for traditional jazz. Over time, it became a symbol of New Orleans' cultural heritage and a place where racially integrated bands performed during the segregation era.
Under the leadership of an individual, the venue's reputation grew, and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band was formed in 1963, embarking on tours to spread New Orleans Jazz beyond the city. These efforts brought the music to international audiences, from the United States to Japan and even the palace of the King of Thailand. After the individual’s passing in 1987, their son continued the family’s mission, keeping the spirit of Preservation Hall alive and ensuring that the tradition of New Orleans Jazz thrives today.
While Preservation Hall undergoes necessary renovations, nightly performances will be held at the historic Toulouse Theatre.
Meeting Point: Toulouse Theatre
Meeting Time: will be provided
Booked by Scenset
While walking through the French Quarter, it's never a bad idea to stop by the famous Café du Monde for a bag of their famous Beignets!
The original Cafe Du Monde Coffee Stand was established in 1862 in the New Orleans French Market. The Cafe is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. It closes only on Christmas Day and on the day an occasional Hurricane passes too close to New Orleans.
The original Cafe Du Monde is a traditional coffee shop. Its menu consists of dark roasted Coffee and Chicory, Beignets, White and Chocolate Milk, and fresh squeezed Orange Juice. The coffee is served Black or Au Lait. Au Lait means that it is mixed half and half with hot milk. Beignets are square French -style doughnuts, lavishly covered with powdered sugar.
Please note that this is a cash-only establishment!
Bars in the French Quarter can definitely be touristy and this will be virtually impossible to escape over the New Year's holiday. If we had to recommend a single bar to stop in while navigating the French Quarter, it would have to be Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar. It’s not every day that you get to drink in a bar that's 300 years old in the United States, not to mention it's one of very few piano bars in New Orleans.
Join your local ambassador this morning to dive in (mouth first!) into the delicious cuisine of New Orleans.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: To be confirmed
Duration: 4 hours
Booked by Scenset
From chargrilled oysters and po' boys to gumbo and jambalaya and everything in between! Let a guide lead you on a discovery of Cajun and Creole flavors throughout New Orleans today as you learn about this distinct American cuisine.
Located in the heart of the enchanted Faubourg Marigny, just steps away from the hustle and bustle of the French Quarter, The Spotted Cat has been and remains the local favorite for live New Orleans music ranging from Traditional and Modern Jazz, Blues, Funk, Klezmer, and so much more. Patrons are sure to enjoy listening to local musicians playing their hearts out!
You may view their weekly calendar for shows during your time in New Orleans. Please see their FAQ Page for questions about scheduling and admission.
Address: 623 Frenchmen St, New Orleans, LA 70117
- You can see directions to the venue from your hotel here. We recommend taking a walk through the French Quarter or ordering a ride-share.
Hours: Early afternoon - Early morning, 7 days a week*
*Opening, closing, and scheduled band times are subject to change without notice depending on (but not limited to) parades, hurricanes (natural & man-made), second-lines, festivals, and music that is sometimes just too good to stop!
Be sure to check out the Frenchmen Art Bazaar next door after your visit to the Spotted Cat!
Located on historic Frenchmen Street just steps from the French Quarter, Palace Market is a destination for handmade New Orleans art. Our open air market hosts a rotating collection of over 80 local illustrators, painters, jewelers, sculptors, and so much more. Come explore our diverse collection of unique, handcrafted art, open seven nights a week. Shop differently, at Palace Market Frenchmen.
Hours:
- Sunday - Wednesday evening - late night
- Thursday - Saturday evening - early morning
Join your local ambassador this morning for one final jaunt around New Orleans.
Meeting Point: Hotel lobby
Meeting Time: To be confirmed
Duration: 4 hours
Booked by Scenset
The city of New Orleans is a true cast of characters. The French influence here is inescapable. The haunted stories coming from the hallowed St. Louis Cemetery are iconic. There is much to uncover still and a local guide will tailor the perfect final day for you.
Enjoy a special New Year's Eve reservation. After booking, the team along with a local ambassador will assist in arranging a special dinner at a favorite local restaurant to celebrate the occasion. More information to come!
After breakfast and check-out, meet your driver in the hotel lobby for a private transfer to the airport for your flight back home.
Booked by Scenset
Depart on your international flight home into
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).
This is a transfer of approximately 20 minutes, traffic permitting.
Booked Independently.
If you like what you read and are ready to proceed with this incredible New Year's adventure, then you may either complete the secure payment link or arrange a bank transfer as detailed below.
Once payment has been received, we will begin confirming the itinerary and let you know of next steps!
Please Note
- All availability and pricing are subject to change until itinerary is confirmed
Should you wish to pay by wire, the total trip cost will be provided which is inclusive of your Scenset credit with a full payment due at time of booking.
Please use these details to send both domestic wires and ACH transfers to Scenset's Mercury account:
Beneficiary
- Beneficiary Name: SCENSET, INC
- Account Number: 202314543995
- Type of Account: Checking
- Beneficiary Address: 77 Geary Street, Unit 555, San Francisco, CA 94108
Receiving Bank Details
- ABA Routing Number: 091311229
- Bank Name: Choice Financial Group
Mercury uses Choice Financial Group as a banking partner.
- Bank Address: 4501 23rd Avenue S Fargo, ND 58104