Cruise New Orleans City Park on a 50-Minute Gondola
Private 50-minute gondola ride for 2–6 in New Orleans City Park
Duration
50 minutes
Ideal For
2 to 6 people
Includes
Gondola ride, recorded music
Highlights
Glide through the moss-covered lagoons of New Orleans City Park aboard the Venetian gondola Bella Mae. Enjoy recorded Italian music as your gondolier rows, with optional wine or champagne allowed on board.
- Ride a private gondola for two to six people
- Explore the rustic lagoons of New Orleans City Park
- Listen to recorded Italian music on the onboard sound system
- Bring wine or champagne and keep it in a cooler or bag until on board
- Depart from the City Park boat rental dock on Friedrich's Avenue
What's Included
- Ice bucket
- Ice
- Glasses
- Recorded Italian music
- Umbrella for shade or light rain
- Warm blanket for chilly days
Things to know
Arrive at least 10 minutes early; late arrivals may have their tour time cut short. Avoid high heels on the boarding dock.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with 48 hours notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
FAQs
Arrive at least 10 minutes early. If you arrive late, your gondola tour still starts on time and your ride time may be cut short.
Dress for the day’s weather. Avoid high heels, as they can be a hazard on the boarding dock.
Yes. You can bring wine or champagne, but keep it in a cooler or bag until you’re on board.
Meeting details
New Orleans City Park Boat Rental Dock on Friedrich's Avenue
More about New Orleans City Park
New Orleans City Park is one of the largest and most beloved urban parks in the country, a sprawling green oasis dotted with centuries-old live oaks, Spanish moss, and quiet lagoons that wind through the heart of the Crescent City. The park stretches across 1,300 acres and holds some of the oldest oak trees in the world, with branches that arch low over the water like natural cathedrals. Among all the ways to take it in, gliding across the lagoons in an authentic Venetian gondola may be the most unexpectedly romantic. The 50-minute gondola ride brings a touch of Italy to the bayou, letting you experience New Orleans City Park from a vantage point most visitors never get to see.
From the moment you step into the hand-built gondola, the pace of New Orleans City Park slows. Your gondolier paddles you beneath low-hanging oak limbs, past sculpted bridges, and along still waters that mirror the sky. You can hear the soft dip of the oar, the rustle of leaves, and the occasional call of a heron in the reeds. Bring a bottle of wine or a small picnic if you like, since the gondola is yours for the journey. Compared to a busy stroll through the French Quarter, this ride offers a hushed, intimate side of the city, where the only soundtrack is water and wind through the cypress.
This experience is perfect for couples celebrating an anniversary, engagement, or honeymoon, as well as for travelers who want a quieter, more reflective moment away from Bourbon Street. Friends and small groups looking for a memorable photo backdrop will love it too, since New Orleans City Park provides one stunning frame after another. Families curious about the gentler side of the city often find this is the highlight of their trip. Whether you are a first-time visitor or a returning local, the gondola ride is a graceful way to fall a little deeper in love with New Orleans City Park.
