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Mardi Gras World

1380 Port of New Orleans Place, New Orleans, LA 70130
504-361-7821
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As featured in 3 days in New Orleans
Ranked #16 of 152 attractions in New Orleans
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Type: Specialty Museums
Fee: Yes
Recommended length of visit: 1-2 hours
Owner description: Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. Come see how Mardi Gras is made and get up close to Mardi... more » Owner description: Mardi Gras World is the most unique attraction in America’s most uniquely attractive city. Come see how Mardi Gras is made and get up close to Mardi Gras' grandest floats and sculptures. « less
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Elk Grove, California
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

Took a Segway tour around the French Quarter and then across the river by ferry to Algiers and Mardi Gras World. (our entrance fee was included) This place is Immense. Seeing what goes into making a Mardi Gras float will blow your mind. Think bigger than life. Be sure to have your camera with lots of room on it.

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See 5 more reviews by Eric Y for New Orleans
Las Vegas, Nevada
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 23, 2013 NEW

The admission price is a bit high, but it's well worth it. This is truly an "only in New Orleans experience," touring a design and construction studio, and warehouse, for the world-famous New Orleans Mardi Gras floats. The tour is interesting and informative and you can wander the warehouse afterwards to take tons of pictures. And do not skip the... More

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Atlanta, Georgia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

I would consider the $20 per person admission well spent. The tour is open ended so you can take as much time to see the floats and props as you would like. Part of the tour is watching the props/floats being made. If you go, don't go 12-2...as the staff may be at lunch and you won't get to see... More

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Marlton, NJ
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

Took the hop on hop off tour one rainy afternoon and decided to get off and tour Mardi Gras World. What a treat! We loved watching the artists actually at work and seeing all the cool floats. Even recommended this to my son who is a NOLA resident. Great afternoon. Our guide was informative. And the tour lasted about 45... More

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See 4 more reviews by Tricia C for New Orleans
Massachusetts
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 22, 2013 NEW

This was a very interesting tour, particularly as we had never been to New Orleans and have only seen Mardi Gras on TV. We had the excellent concierge at our hotel (Le Pavillon) call just after they opened at 9 a.m. for the free shuttle pickup. The van was there in a few minutes and had us at the facility... More

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Minnesota
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

How can you visit New Orleans without Mardi Gras? Well, if you can't be there for the celebration, Mardi Gras World is a must see. The tour starts with a brief film about the history of Mardi Gras. Then you have the opportunity to try on costumes and take pictures. It was loads of fun. The tour guide then takes... More

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Absecon, New Jersey, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 19, 2013 NEW

This is really a must do when in New Orleans. It's $20, but totally worth the money! It's a tourist attraction for sure, but if you are interested in what goes on behind the scenes creatively, it's really spectacular to see! The pictures NEVER do this justice! To see the enormity of the floats and the work that goes into... More

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Jersey City, New Jersey
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 18, 2013 NEW via mobile

I had so much fun the Mardi Gras process is amazing! The amount of work put into it is unbelivable. The staff was very friendly and the tour guide was funny and informative

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ny
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

There is a short tour and then you are free to explore on your own. I never realized how much work goes into building a float and how huge they are! This is a great place if you like artsy things and taking pictures!

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Fort Valley, GA
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed May 17, 2013

The operators of this place should invest in guides or signage that gives some history of the past mardi gras floats. This could be an outstanding attraction but without some context the float sections don't have much meaning.

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