Our Events Only Package is a great option for travelers wishing to book their own accommodations. Some of our guests each year come to New Orleans with a specific hotel they’d like to stay at. Some have friends or family they stay with, and some rent an Airbnb vacation rental. So if you’re looking for the complete package without hotel, you’ve come to the right place!

Your Mardi Gras 2025 Package includes all of the below:

  • 4 Star Hotel Stay on Historic Canal Street, in the Middle of the Action

  • Champagne Toast & Introduction: A Toast to Your Arrival into New Orleans!

  • Welcome Cocktail Party: Enjoy Cocktails & Appetizers with New Friends, plus Prize Give-aways, a Photo Booth & More 

  • Bourbon Street Balcony Party: 6 Hour Reservation on the BEST Balcony on Bourbon Street, includes Open (Free!) Premium Bar & Cajun Buffet

  • Ultimate Bead Pack: Tons of Beads to Toss Down to the People on Bourbon St. Below, to Accompany Your Bourbon Street Balcony Party!

  • "Super Krewe" Parade Grandstand Ticket: Watch a Full Evening of Mardi Gras Parades from the BEST Grandstands

  • Gator Swamp Boat Cruise through the Bayous of Louisiana, includes Guided Tour & Transportation

  • Ghost Walking Tour through the French Quarter - Spooky!

  • Mardi Gras Celebration Goody Bag, includes Beads, Blinky Lights, a Mardi Gras Mask, Local Goodies & Lots More 

  • Treat yourself to a cafe au lait & beignets at Cafe Du Monde, the French Quarter’s original coffee shop! Enjoy this savory treat across from the iconic setting of Jackson Square!

  • Arthur Hardy's Official 2025 Mardi Gras Program & Guide, Collector's Edition 

  • Insider Guides at All Events, Making Sure You're Having the Best Time Ever!

Events-Only Package pricing is $825 per person. Custom quotes available upon request.

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Booking Options & Cancellation Policy:

Booking Options:

  • 50/50 Plan: 50% deposit per person to book, final 50% due January 1, 2025

  • Payment Plan: $200 deposit per person to book, monthly payments, final payment due January 1, 2025

  • For Guests Booking December 2024 through January 2025: We can extend the 50/50 Plan with 50% deposit to book, and final 50% due February 1, 2025.

  • For Guests Booking in February 2025: Payment is due in full upon booking.

Ready to Book? Call or Email us at (504) 322-7753, info@festivalinsidertours.com. OR Book Online! Book directly on our website: Click Here to Book Now!

Cancellation Policy:

  • Cancellations received before January 1, 2025 receive a full refund minus $200 cancellation fee per person. This cancellation fee can be applied to any future re-booking. Just join us for a future Mardi Gras, and you will recover this cancellation fee in full.

  • Cancellations received after January 1, 2025 forfeit amount already paid.

  • Reservations made after January 1, 2025 are non-refundable.

“Peace of Mind” Guarantee:

  • If the event is cancelled due to COVID or any other reason, full refunds will be issued to all guests, including deposit.