New Orleans
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Culture, Cuisine & Crescent City Charm
With its vibrant music, rich history, and melting pot of cultures, New Orleans offers an immersive experience unlike anywhere else in the country. From the soulful sounds of jazz echoing through the French Quarter to the striking Creole architecture and mouthwatering cuisine, every corner of the Crescent City tells a story.
Groups can stroll the cobblestone streets of the French Quarter, explore the elegant mansions of the Garden District, or learn about the city’s complex past through visits to historic landmarks, museums, and cultural centers. Whether you’re here for performance, education, or cultural exploration, New Orleans is a place that inspires curiosity, creativity, and connection.
Customize your trip to enhance the goals of your program:
Educational
Explore the city’s French, Spanish, and African influences through walking tours of the French Quarter and visits to the Historic Voodoo Museum, The Cabildo, or the Backstreet Cultural Museum. Dive into lessons on American history, civics, and civil rights at the Whitney Plantation or The National WWII Museum—ranked among the best in the country. Whether studying music, language, or social studies, students will gain a deeper understanding of the forces that shaped the American South.
TRiO Educational Programs
For TRIO groups, New Orleans offers a dynamic combination of college access, cultural exploration, and personal inspiration. Tour local institutions like Tulane University, Loyola University New Orleans, and Xavier University of Louisiana (a nationally recognized HBCU). Learn about the city’s deep cultural identity through community-led walking tours, explore African American heritage, and connect with stories of resilience and change. New Orleans helps students see what’s possible for their future, while learning about the past that brought us here.
Performing Arts (Band, Choir, and Orchestra)
In New Orleans, music is woven into everyday life, and your ensemble becomes part of that story the moment you arrive.
Students take the stage in a city where jazz was born, performing in fun and historic settings such as Mardi Gras World, the National WWII Museum, and other iconic New Orleans venues that turn every performance into a true event. The experience can be elevated with a possible Master Class at Loyola University, giving students the chance to refine their craft in a collegiate music setting. From lively streets to unforgettable stages, New Orleans surrounds your group with energy, culture, and unforgettable performance moments.
Welcome to Our Family
Gerber Tours is a family-owned and operated company, founded by a New York City educator who believed travel should be an extension of the classroom.
Our team is a close-knit group of educators, performers, and travel enthusiasts who care deeply about the trips we create. When you travel with Gerber, you’re part of our family, and we’re with you every step of the way.
What’s Included
Pre-trip access to our team of travel experts for complete itinerary planning.
Customized materials to help communicate tour details to students, parents, and chaperones.
Highly experienced, student-friendly Tour Guides, and much more!
Unique Experiences
Jazz Dinner Cruise on the Steamboat Natchez
Step aboard an authentic paddle wheeler and cruise the Mississippi River with live jazz, New Orleans cuisine, and panoramic views of the city skyline. It’s an unforgettable evening of music, history, and Southern hospitality that’s perfect for capping off your group’s time in the Crescent City.
Fun, Food & Folklore at the New Orleans School of Cooking
Enjoy a live cooking demonstration from charismatic chefs as they prepare classic Cajun and Creole dishes. Along the way, you’ll learn the cultural stories and traditions behind the food that makes New Orleans world-famous.
Mask-Making Workshop at Mardi Gras World
Go behind the scenes of one of the city’s most iconic celebrations with a tour of Mardi Gras World, where the floats come to life. Afterward, participate in a hands-on mask-making workshop led by a local artist! Learn the origins of masking and design your own colorful creation to take home.