Mardi Gras World

General information

Destination	Category
New Orleans, United States	Sightseeing Tours

Program details

See what it takes to bring Mardi Gras to life year after year on this behind-the-scenes tour. Experience firsthand the hard work and extensive planning that goes into this grand event. Knowledgeable guides take the mask off Mardi Gras with an all-access tour, winding through the massive studio where the breathtaking parade floats are built from the ground up. You’ll learn about the history of this unique and festive tradition and go beyond its reputation to get a deeper understanding of the real Mardi Gras.


There are plenty of opportunities for photos in front of floats, with props, or wearing a traditional Mardi Gras costume on this New Orleans tour. This is an experience you will want to document, so don’t forget to bring your camera!



Duration: Tours run every 30 minutes and last about an hour.

Start/opening time: Mardi Gras World is open daily from 9.30am to 5.30pm. First tour starts at 9.30am and last tour at 4.30pm. Last tour starts at 1pm the Saturday, Sunday and Monday before Mardi Gras Day.

Languages:English.

Others: Tours include a display of Mardi Gras costumes, a historic video and a free slice of King Cake.