New Orleans ⬩ February 5 - 10, 2027

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Experience Mardi Gras 2027 in New Orleans with legendary parades, Bourbon Street nightlife, exclusive events, premium accommodations, and unforgettable Insider experiences.

New Orleans ⬩ February 5 - 10, 2027

2027 Package Options

Three Hotels to choose from, one exciting Itinerary!

Mardi Gras Insider Tours. We offer “total package” tours that include everything needed to make your trip to Mardi Gras a complete success! From premium 4-star hotel accommodations in the middle of all the action and fun, to the top parades, local tours and the best balcony party on Bourbon Street – we take care of all the details so you don’t have to! Just show up, enjoy the show and create memories that will last a lifetime!

JW Marriott Hotel

⬩ from $1,695

Parade Route Hotel Package

Enjoy a luxurious 4-Star hotel stay directly on the historic Canal Street parade route. Then venture into the French Quarter…

Marriott Hotel

⬩ from $1,795

French Quarter Hotel Package

A prime location, both in the French Quarter and also on the Canal Street parade route,…

Hyatt Centric

⬩ from $1,895

Bourbon Street Hotel Package

This hotel has a killer French Quarter location with frontage on Bourbon Street, and lands…

Without Hotel

⬩ $825 / per person

Events Only Package

Our Events Only Package is a great option for travelers wishing to book their own accommodations. Some of our guests each year come to New Orleans with a specific hotel they’d like to stay at.  Some have friends or family they stay with, and some rent an Airbnb vacation rental.

Package Options

Every Package Includes

What's Not Included

Airfare

Transportation to/from airport

**We suggest a taxi. Taxis offer a flat rate fee from the airport to any hotel in the French Quarter or Downtown Area. Cost is $36 total for up to 2 passengers, +$18 per each additional passenger.

Transportation to/from events, unless noted

**All events are walking distance from our 3 featured hotels, max walking distance is 1/2 mile.

1. What is the Itinerary?

Take a look at our complete Itinerary Page HERE for event dates and times. We withhold the location of each of our events until we email out the Guest Welcome Packets, about 3 weeks prior to your arrival into New Orleans!

2. Is there free time to enjoy New Orleans/Mardi Gras on my own?

Yes absolutely. There is so much to see and do in New Orleans during Mardi Gras – we make sure to build in plenty of free time so that you can explore the city, see all the parades, visit any restaurants and sites you want to see while you are in town for Mardi Gras! We have one event scheduled each day, so you can plan to have either the full morning or the full evening free each day, and we have no events scheduled on Fat Tuesday so that you can enjoy the festivities and fun all around New Orleans! We provide our guests with a list of all the Fat Tuesday happenings so that you don’t miss a second of the fun!

3. Is this a good value?

Our Insider Tour Packages are an Excellent Value! When considering the 4-star hotel stay, and all of the events, tickets, vouchers, tours and more, you would pay far more if you were to pay for each of these items individually. We take all of these things, package them into a perfect Mardi Gras itinerary, we guide you the whole way through, and you are spending less money than if you were to try to book a comparable experience on your own. So why not let us do all the hard work for you so that you all you need to do is show and have the best time ever!

4. Why should I book this tour vs. doing Mardi Gras on my own?

Our hand-picked hotels land you in the perfect locations to enjoy all the splendors that Mardi Gras has to offer. You are either on the parade route one block away from Bourbon Street, or on Bourbon Street one block away from the parade route. Either way, you are in the perfect location to walk to all the best French Quarter sites, shopping, restaurants, bars and nightlife. You will not need to take a taxi or drive anywhere for the duration of you stay.
You can count on our events being the best in the industry, so you don’t need to spend hours researching the best balcony party, or the best swamp tour or where the best parade grandstand is, for example. We’ve already done the work, and contract with only the best that New Orleans has to offer!
Most of the best tours, events, balcony parties and parade grandstand tickets sell out before Mardi Gras begins, so booking with us guarantees that you have hot ticket events to look forward to all week long!
We take care of all the details, so you don’t have to! Booking with us takes the stress and guess-work out of planning your trip Mardi Gras. This event can be overwhelming to plan, especially for a first-timer to Mardi Gras and/or New Orleans. Booking with us means you don’t have to worry about any of that! We’ve got you covered from the moment you arrive in New Orleans! All you need to do is book the tour, and get ready to have the time of your life in New Orleans! Booking is the hardest part – once that is done, the weight of planning is lifted off your chest, and you can simply start looking forward to all the fun you are going to have in New Orleans! And then you can begin planning the fun stuff, like what bits of Mardi Gras flare am I going to wear to the Bourbon Street Balcony Party and what restaurants do I want to visit while I am in town!
We prep you for this trip so you can hit the ground running when you arrive! We send out all kinds of tips on getting around town, arrival and check-in, restaurant recommendations, the best sites and experiences to check out, we offer guidance on what to wear, to costume or not to costume, we offer weather updates, pedi-cab recommendations, where to watch parades, and so much more!
Once you book, we are your personal concierge for all things Mardi Gras! We are here for you 24/7 – if you have a question about your package, any events, if you need a restaurant recommendation, if you need us to make you a restaurant reservation – just let us know what you need and we will make it happen! Even if you just need advice about Mardi Gras outfits, we are here for it all, you can give us a call or send us an email any time!
At Mardi Gras, as our guest, you have access to our Guide Team 24/7. So anything you could possibly want or need, we are here to make it happen for you. Even if you just need extra help and guidance while on tour, just let us kow and we are happy to help in any way possible. We have been hosting this tour for years, and can always point you in the right direction.
Our Guide Staff is an incredibly fun and professional group of spirited individuals, we are with you at all the events, making sure you’re having a blast! Our guide staff has hosted this event for years and years, so we are not only here to guide you physically to each of the events (we walk to all events together as group) we are also here to chat with you, laugh with you, experience the Joy of Life that is Mardi Gras with you the wholw way through!

5. How long has Mardi Gras Insider Tours been in business?

We hosted our first tour for Mardi Gras in 2014. In this inaugural year, we hosted just 10 guests. We have grown over the years and now host anywhere from 200 – 300 guests each year! You will never meet a happier, more excited, or more spirited group of people than our Mardi Gras guests each year! By now, we have hosted thousands of guests for Mardi Gras and we just could not be more grateful to our guests for their support through the years!

6. Do you have reviews I can check out?

We are rated 5-Star on TripAdvisor, and we NEVER ask for reviews, these are 100% organic and we highly recommend you check them out HERE!

7. Who owns and runs Mardi Gras Insider Tours?

Festival Insider Tours, LLC is small, family-owned business. We host just 3 events a year – Mardi Gras in New Orleans, the Albuquerque International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in New Mexico, and the Kentucky Derby in Louisville, KY! Lindsay Wells and Steve Gonzalez own the company, and we contract our family and friends to help us host the event as Guides at each of our events! You can check out our Guide Page HERE for more details on each of our very exceptional Insider Guides!

8. A note from the Lindsay and Steve:

Lindsay here! When Steve and I first started this company nearly 15 years ago, we were in our 20’s and newly dating. Over the years, we’ve grown the company to 3 events, gotten married, and grown our own family! We have 2 beautiful daughters that we love so very much, and they attend each of our events every year, with Grandma and Grandpa watching out for the kiddos while we host the events with our Insider Guide Staff. You will see the same guides at all of our annual events – we are the best of friends and truly love our guests! It is our goal to make sure that every single one of our guests is having the time of their lives on tour – I believe that is the difference between us and other tour companies. We are family-owned and a tight-knit group who appreciate our guests beyond words, and we live and breathe to create the most special and memorable experiences for all our guests every second that they are on tour with us! We consider ourselves incredibly lucky and blessed that this crazy idea – Festival Insider Tours – where we have the opportunity to host amazing people on vacations and bucket list adventures – has grown into what it is today! Thank you for checking us out and we can’t wait to celebrate a spectacular Mardi Gras with you in New Orleans!

4-Star Hotel Stay in the Middle of All the Action and Fun! Choose Between Our 3 Featured Hotels. An Event-Only Package (Without Hotel) is Also Available.
Champagne Toast & Introduction: Let’s Celebrate Your Arrival into New Orleans!
Welcome Party: Enjoy Cocktails & Appetizers with New Friends, Prize Giveaways, Photo Booths, & More!
Bourbon St. Balcony Party: A 6-Hour Party on the Best Balcony on Bourbon St., Includes Premium Bar & Cajun Buffet!
Ultimate Bead Pack: Tons of Beads to Toss Down to the People Below on Bourbon St.
Premium Parade Grandstand Seating for an Evening of Parades, includes “Super Krewe” Orpheus Parade, Headed by Harry Connick Jr.
Swamp Boat Cruise Through the Bayous of Louisiana: A Cajun Captain Guides the Tour, See Gators, Raccoons, Wild Boars & More!
Ghost Tour Through the French Quarter: Spooky!
Mardi Gras Celebration Goody Bag: Includes Beads, a Mardi Gras Mask, Local Snacks & Goodies.
Café au Lait & Beignets at Café du Monde, the French Quarter’s Original Coffee Shop: Enjoy This Savory Treat Across from the Iconic Setting of Jackson Square!
Arthur Hardy’s Official 2027 Mardi Gras Program & Guide, Collector’s Edition.
Insider Guides at All Events, Making Sure You’re Having the Absolute Time of Your Life Every Step of the Way!

What's Not Included

Airfare

Transportation to/from airport

**We suggest a taxi. Taxis offer a flat rate fee from the airport to any hotel in the French Quarter or Downtown Area. Cost is $36 total for up to 2 passengers, +$18 per each additional passenger.

Transportation to/from events, unless noted

**All events are walking distance from our 3 featured hotels, max walking distance is 1/2 mile.

Itinerary

Your Mardi Gras Week

About Mardi Gras

The Spirit of New Orleans

Mardi Gras in New Orleans is a world-famous celebration filled with parades, music, colorful floats, Bourbon Street energy, and unforgettable traditions. From the French Quarter to Fat Tuesday festivities, experience the magic of Mardi Gras with Insider access and an experienced team leading the way.

Our Vibe

Moments You’ll Never Forget

Explore the over-the-top parades, exciting events, decadent food, music, and once-in-a-lifetime moments that make our tours unlike anything else!

Guest Stories

Thousands Of Guests. Lifelong Memories.

Yes – it’s REAL and AWESOME!
The team was super helpful, their “insider tips” were spot on (we loved being with the locals during our parade), and there were plenty of options to help us get a good taste of the whole Mardi Gras experience. (They..

Mark E

Feb 2026

Unforgettable Mardi Gras Adventure! We had the most amazing time. The team at Mardi Gras Insider tours was terrific to work with. They planned such a creative, fun and unforgettable itinerary. The group events were high energy and helped us experience…

ekadventures2017

Mar 2025

The whole experience was well orchestrated from the upfront ongoing and timely instructional material. to the face to face live interaction during the event. Every detail was covered . Weather you are a well seasoned traveler or this is your first outing. You…

Patrick M

Feb 2025

Epic Mardi Gras Experience!
Mardi Gras was always a bucket list item for my wife and I. I’m so glad I found this company! They make Mardi Gras an epic adventure! We got the full Mardi Gras experience, from the balcony, to the swamp…

R&M the traveling couple

Feb 2024