If you hate ticket lines, this pass helps. It bundles big-name stops like the WWII Museum, a paddlewheel cruise, and the New Orleans School of Cooking under one mobile ticket.

I love the practical mix: landmark history (Cabildo and Presbytere), hands-on learning (WWII Museum), and a very New Orleans food experience with the cooking school (gumbo, jambalaya, pralines). I also like the skyline payoff from Vue Orleans plus the slow cruise feel of the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen—two different vibes in one day.

One possible drawback: the pass is digital, and if your QR or pass number info doesn’t work right away, some entry points can turn into a frustrating detour. Plan extra time and keep your confirmation details handy.

Key points before you buy

• Mobile entry: you’ll use a phone ticket and follow what the digital guide tells you for each stop.
• Big anchors included: WWII Museum, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, Vue Orleans, and more.
• Food is a highlight: the New Orleans School of Cooking is a strong choice if you like hands-on lessons.
• Some stops need planning: certain tours require advance reservations, so your schedule matters.
• You can build days your way: choose a 1- to 5-day pass length instead of forcing a rigid itinerary.
• Set-price can pay off: it usually works best when you actually hit multiple included attractions.

How the Go City New Orleans pass works in real life

This is an all-in-one digital pass for New Orleans with a day-length choice (roughly 1 to 5 days) and a mobile ticket. In plain terms: you’re buying the right to visit a lot of well-known attractions without paying each admission separately.

The pass includes a digital guide and the “how to enter” steps for each item. Most of the included stuff is straightforward, but you still need to treat it like a trip plan, not a magic wand. The pass is most satisfying when you pick a few must-dos early, then fill the gaps with the rest.

Also, note the operating reality: some options can be weather-dependent, and some of the more in-demand stops require reservations. That’s not a flaw in New Orleans—it’s just how the schedule game works.

Price check: when $84 is a smart move

At $84 per person, this pass is best when you stack multiple included attractions into the same trip window. If you’re only going to do one museum or one tour, you’ll often be happier buying individual tickets.

A good way to judge value is to ask: can I realistically do three to five included things without rushing? If the answer is yes, the math usually starts looking better fast—especially because the pass can cover major admissions like the National WWII Museum and paid attractions like the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen.

This pass also helps if you’re trying to avoid repeated cash/credit-card checkout and entry fees. Even when you end up doing some items you might not have chosen first, the bundled cost can still feel fair because you’re converting one payment into a lot of experiences.

On the flip side, the pass can feel less worth it if you get stuck with reservation conflicts, closures, or entry hiccups and end up using only a small slice of the included list.

Big anchor stops: bus tour, WWII Museum, riverboat, and Vue Orleans

This pass gives you a strong “start your trip” set of anchors—things that help you understand the city quickly, then reward you for slowing down afterward.

Adventures in New Orleans bus tour (2 hours) is one of the best early picks because it gives you landmarks and a feel for how cultures and architecture mix here. A guide named Howie has been praised for being especially informative, and that kind of commentary can make even familiar streets feel new when you’re just arriving.

Then the itinerary turns into serious history with the National WWII Museum (2 hours). This museum uses interactive exhibits and multiple permanent exhibit halls, including the Arsenal of Democracy, Road to Tokyo, Road to Berlin, the D-Day Invasion of Normandy, and the US Merchant Marine Gallery. It’s not just a room of plaques—it’s designed to make you follow the story in a way that different generations can understand.

If you want a break from heavy topics, the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen (1 hour) adds an old-school New Orleans rhythm. It’s a river cruise with a story covering about 300 years of New Orleans history, so you get movement and context at the same time. It’s especially good when the weather is pleasant and you want to feel the city instead of just reading it.

Finish the day—or start late—with Vue Orleans (1 hour), located high up with 360-degree views. Vue Orleans is also set up with exhibits, so it’s not only a photo stop. If you time it around sunset, you get the best lighting for views, and you also get a calmer crowd than you would earlier in the day.

Jackson Square museums: Presbytere, Cabildo, and the 1850 House

Jackson Square is the kind of place where you can walk five minutes and feel like you’ve traveled centuries. This pass targets it directly with three big stops.

The Presbytere (1 hour) is part of the Louisiana State Museum and was designed to match the Cabildo. That “pairing” matters because it helps you spot details. You’re not just visiting a building—you’re seeing how the city’s leaders thought about style and symmetry.

Next is Cabildo (1 hour). It’s Spanish colonial, built under Spanish rule from 1795 to 1799. It served as the headquarters of the Louisiana State Supreme Court until 1853, and then it became part of the Louisiana State Museum in 1908. Even if you know almost nothing about that era, the building’s timeline helps you anchor what you’re seeing in real historical shifts.

Finally, 1850 House Museum and Store (1 hour) feels almost like a time capsule inside the Pontalba Buildings near Jackson Square. It’s described as the oldest apartment houses in the United States, built in 1850 by Baroness Micaela Almonester de Pontalba. If you like architecture, daily-life history, or you want a break from big institutional museums, this stop gives you a more intimate sense of the city.

Pharmacy Museum, Degas, and the Jazz Museum: where the pass gets interesting

Not every pass does “odd-but-fun” New Orleans well. This one includes several niche museums that make the whole package feel smarter.

New Orleans Pharmacy Museum (1 hour) is housed in a historic 1823 creole apothecary, tied to Louis Dufilho Jr., described as America’s first licensed pharmacist, licensed in 1816. The museum covers two floors of exhibits on 19th-century pharmacy, medicine, and healthcare in New Orleans. It’s not your typical history stop, and that’s exactly why it’s a good use of pass time.

If you like art history, the Edgar Degas House Creole Impressionist Tour (2 hours 15 minutes) brings in a specific story: Degas lived and worked there during a five-month sojourn from France, and it’s noted as the only US journey made by any French painter in the Impressionist period. Even if Impressionism isn’t your favorite art movement, focusing on one artist’s temporary home can make the context click.

For music lovers, New Orleans Jazz Museum (1 hour) sits in the Old US Mint building. The building started minting in 1838 and continued until 1909, and it served both as a US and Confederate Mint. Today it’s used for exhibitions connected to New Orleans Jazz, Newcomb Pottery, the Mississippi, and Louisiana history. It’s a good example of how New Orleans mixes culture, industry, and sound in the same physical space.

The best bet for food fans: New Orleans School of Cooking

If you want one included experience that often gets treated as the highlight, it’s the New Orleans School of Cooking (3 hours).

This isn’t just watching. The format is a live cooking demonstration with Cajun and Creole chefs teaching basics of Louisiana home cooking. You learn about the dishes and the culture behind them, including gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines.

The instruction is practical: you might get examples like shrimp & artichoke soup, crawfish etouffee, shrimp creole, and red beans and rice. The pass experience is designed as a sit-around-and-learn meal moment, not a quick snack. And if you care about food choices, the teaching format has been noted for including alternative approaches for people who don’t eat meat.

The main drawback here is scheduling. A cooking class is a “commitment hour.” If you try to stack it with too many other time-specific stops, you’ll feel rushed. But if you treat it as your centerpiece, the timing becomes easy: you plan around the class, then you know you’ve secured a very New Orleans experience.

RideTHISbike: using your pass for movement, not another building

One of the more refreshing included options is RideTHISbike, which includes a 2-hour guided bike tour (or a guided ride or self-guided ride option). It includes the bicycle, helmet, and lock, plus a guide if you choose the guided version.

Why this matters: New Orleans street layout can be confusing on foot, and bikes help you cover distance without feeling like you’re standing still. It also adds a different kind of fun compared to museums and indoor exhibits.

The only caution: protect your energy. In hot or humid weather, riding a bike for two hours can feel like a workout. If that sounds like your idea of misery, consider using the bike option on a cooler morning.

Nighttime choices: lanterns and a cemetery tour

This pass doesn’t stick only to daytime indoor sights.

At Bayou Segnette State Park, you may find access tied to a New Orleans Lantern Festival, featuring Chinese lanterns illuminated with LED lights and storytelling connected to Chinese legends. The ticket also includes an acrobatic show with performers from China, described as high-energy with gravity-defying stunts.

Then there’s the spooky option: Haunted History Tours – Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour (2 hours). This requires pre-booking, so you can’t assume you’ll just show up. If you like walking tours with atmosphere, this is the kind of stop that makes the night feel like New Orleans instead of just being another evening out.

The practical move: treat these as separate “evening anchors.” If you stack a cemetery tour right after a long museum day, your feet may disagree.

SoFAB, cocktails, and Longue Vue: balance your day with variety

To round things out, the pass includes options that feel more local and less institutional.

Southern Food and Beverage Museum (SoFAB) with Museum of the American Cocktail’s New Orleans collection (1 hour 30 minutes) gives you a food-and-drink angle that fits the city. You’ll also find exhibits such as La Galerie d’Absinthe and the Purloo Restaurant mentioned as award-winning. This is a good choice when you want a break from classic museum rooms and you’d rather focus on how New Orleans food and drinks became a cultural identity.

For gardens and house views, Longue Vue House and Gardens (2 hours) offers a historic estate with a world-class house museum plus about eight acres of gardens. There’s also a Discovery Garden noted as interactive for children, which can help if you’re traveling with kids or you just like hands-on stops even as an adult.

The pass logistics that can make or break your day

Let’s talk about the part that can quietly ruin an otherwise great itinerary: getting in.

You’ll use a mobile ticket and follow instructions in a digital guide or app. Some entry points may want a QR code, and if you don’t see the right code at the right time, you can end up needing to get help—sometimes through calls or by getting your pass details manually entered. A few people have described the setup as a headache, even though the attractions themselves were worth the time once they got access.

My advice is simple:

• Save screenshots of key confirmation details before you leave your hotel.
• Double-check that you have the right pass details for each attraction day.
• Leave a buffer in your schedule for your first attraction, so a scan problem doesn’t knock your whole day sideways.

If you go in expecting that technology can hiccup and you plan a little slack, you’ll enjoy the pass far more.

Who should book this pass (and who should skip)

This pass is a strong fit for you if:

• You want a planned buffet of major New Orleans experiences.
• You like mixing big museums with food, views, and one or two guided tours.
• You can handle advance reservations for the spots that need them.
• You’ll actually use multiple included attractions within your chosen day range.

You might want to skip it if:

• You dislike scheduling and prefer to wander without booking anything ahead.
• You plan only one or two paid attractions total.
• You know you’ll be stressed by any phone-app or QR-code entry issues.

If you’re traveling with kids, the Longue Vue Discovery Garden option is a plus, and the pass does include enough variety to avoid everyone melting into boredom.

Should you book the Go City New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass?

I’d book it if you’re the kind of person who likes options and wants to keep money predictable. The included lineup has enough quality anchors—WWII Museum, Creole Queen, Vue Orleans, multiple Jackson Square buildings, and the cooking class—that you can build satisfying days without paying separately for every admission.

I wouldn’t buy it last-minute, though. Build your plan early, reserve what needs reserving, and give yourself an entry buffer on day one. If you do those basics, this pass can feel like a smart shortcut to a very full New Orleans visit.

FAQ

What attractions are included in the Go City New Orleans pass?

The pass includes admission to multiple New Orleans attractions and tours, including the Adventures in New Orleans bus tour, the National WWII Museum, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, Vue Orleans, New Orleans School of Cooking, Presbytere, 1850 House Museum and Store, Cabildo, New Orleans Pharmacy Museum, Edgar Degas House Creole Impressionist Tour, New Orleans Jazz Museum, RideTHISbike, Haunted History Tours (Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour), Southern Food and Beverage Museum, Longue Vue House and Gardens, and options tied to Bayou Segnette State Park.

How do I use the pass at attractions?

You’ll use a mobile ticket. You’ll also want to follow the instructions in the included digital guide or Go City app for entering each attraction and for any required reservations.

Do I need reservations for all the stops?

Not every stop requires reservations, but the most popular activities do require advanced reservations. Check the included digital guide or app instructions and reserve early to avoid disappointment.

How long can I use the pass?

The pass is sold for day lengths of about 1 to 5 days.

What if bad weather affects the plan?

This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

What is the cancellation and refund policy?

The experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid is not refunded.