Basin St. Station
Basin St. Station
4.5
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday
8:30 AM - 5:00 PM
About
Welcoming thousands of visitors into New Orleans every day, Basin St. Station provides an authentic and exciting introduction to our richly diverse and historic city. The first floor contains a staffed visitor information center featuring educational community exhibits, a performance venue, a walking tour kiosk, and an authentically New Orleans and Louisiana gift shop. Located in the lobby of Basin St. Station Welcome Center, the Basin St. Cafe is a French Market style grab-n-go New Orleans coffee bar run by Messina’s. The Rooftop on Basin, a special event space perched atop Basin St. Station, offers stunning views overlooking the French Quarter. The salon and terrace spaces offer guests a unique flavor of New Orleans by merging the traditional with an elegant chic style of New Orleans.
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Neighbourhood: Tremé
That sound? That flavor? That certain je ne sais quoi that lets you known you’re in “Nawlins” and nowhere else? It’s all good and in broad abundance on the streets of Tremé, where so much of what’s considered to be the very best of New Orleans culture and tradition is, put simply, just how people go about their daily lives in this historic part of town. As one of America’s oldest African-American neighborhoods and among the nation’s first established residential areas for free people of color, Tremé’s significant heritage and contribution cannot be understated. This is especially the case when considering some of Tremé’s most famous residents, most notably jazz great Louis Armstrong. For full flavored food, funky and jazzed up music, and vibrant street life presented with homegrown pride, you can’t beat a visit to Tremé.
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Tansy2015
Michigan408 contributions
Mar 2023 • Friends
Our first stop was to visit a visitor center to get maps of the city. The gal there said it was the cheapest place to park-$5 dollars per day so we parked our car there as well. It is a good location for a walk around the quarter and 5 or so blocks down you can catch all of the trolleys.
Written 18 March 2023
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Written 21 March 2023
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Julie S
7 contributions
Nov 2022
This place is worth a visit when you come to New Orleans, it is almost a great place to walk to on your first day, not only will you see a history of the station, you also get one of the area, as well as local traditions, restaurants etc. There is a giftshop, a coffee shop, clean restrooms and right next door to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. City tours depart from here, the slowest part is the printing of your ticket, allow extra time for this or you will be late for your tour.
Written 24 November 2022
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Hi Julie, thanks so much for this great review! We are thrilled that you enjoyed Basin St. Station and your tour.
Written 25 November 2022
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MsKnitWhit
Chicago, IL127 contributions
Jan 2020 • Couples
Staff mostly friendly. Source of touristy trap hop on hop off tours - did not book any other than the St Louis Cemetery tour here. Small "museum" related to building and local hustory. Includes gift shop and small coffee bar. Clean restrooms
Written 18 January 2020
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Written 20 April 2022
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vacationmom82
Flint, TX23 contributions
Dec 2022 • Couples
This is a nice visitor center with air conditioning and clean restrooms. We sat for a minute, on the train station bench, caught our breath and then looked at the train items from yesteryear and of course a gift shop. Everyone was very friendly,
Written 10 January 2023
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Written 11 January 2023
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F4981JCmichaels
Vancouver, WA2,924 contributions
Jun 2021
To be honest, we found this place totally by accident. We had just come from visiting Louis Armstrong Park and were looking for a public bathroom. Usually, gas stations are a reliable desperation bathroom pit stop, but not in New Orleans. Public restrooms are not that available in New Orleans. We first stopped at a gas station along Rampart Street, but they had none. Further down the road, we saw a fairly large Chevron station. There should have been public bathrooms, given its size, but there were none! But there was a very helpful person working there that pointed to Basin St. Station tourist info center across Basin Street from them. So grateful to her! It was close by and easy to get to.
I could see right away that they had tours available. My wife and I do not usually do tours, but if we did, this place's tours actually looked interesting. Time didn't really allow for them though. We were more or less passing through New Orleans, not staying overnight.
So, we used the public restrooms, which were immaculately clean. In addition, there was a small food service place there. There were history info boards too. But it was the gift shop that really stood out. Nice selection, all New Orleans related. Reasonable prices. No big crowds. In fact, very few people at the time. We picked up a few iconic souvenirs to remember New Orleans by.
So, if you are in New Orleans and want a tour, this looks like a great place for that. If you want some souvenirs, this is a great place. And if you desperately need a bathroom, this is the place!
I could see right away that they had tours available. My wife and I do not usually do tours, but if we did, this place's tours actually looked interesting. Time didn't really allow for them though. We were more or less passing through New Orleans, not staying overnight.
So, we used the public restrooms, which were immaculately clean. In addition, there was a small food service place there. There were history info boards too. But it was the gift shop that really stood out. Nice selection, all New Orleans related. Reasonable prices. No big crowds. In fact, very few people at the time. We picked up a few iconic souvenirs to remember New Orleans by.
So, if you are in New Orleans and want a tour, this looks like a great place for that. If you want some souvenirs, this is a great place. And if you desperately need a bathroom, this is the place!
Written 24 August 2021
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Written 25 August 2021
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CasandraTP
Sydney, Australia4,206 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
This is the building to meet to take the Saint Louis No1 Cemetery but it is also a great place to look at as well. There is a really interesting display inside, Cafe and gift shop. It is worth to get to your tour early and look around or pop in after to get out of the heat and learn a little more about the area.
Written 25 July 2023
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Hi Casandra, Thanks for your wonderful review! We appreciate you stopping in and taking the time to leave your rating and review.
Written 25 July 2023
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Wendy C
3 contributions
Sept 2022 • Couples
Myself and my husband went in to get directions and help on the local area and the famous cemetery. All staff very helpful, especially Lucille who helped us navigate our day out, and the ladies on the tills at the shop.
My husband bought a ticket for the Cemetery tour. I stayed in the centre and looked at the displays and photos of New Orleans.
My husband bought a ticket for the Cemetery tour. I stayed in the centre and looked at the displays and photos of New Orleans.
Written 25 September 2022
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Written 26 September 2022
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Byron B
2 contributions
Oct 2023 • Family
Monique, Jade, and Alaina made me, a non local, feel welcome and valued. They made sure that I was well taken care of. I would come back again just to say hello. Wife is doing much better.
Written 29 October 2023
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Thanks for sharing your love for Monique, Jade, and Alaina! We think they are pretty great too. We will be sure to pass on your kind words.
Written 31 October 2023
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Rosemary P
3 contributions
Jan 2023 • Friends
Our tour guide Jayme was very knowledgeable and gave a good tour. He made me feel relaxed and he was approachable to ask questions. He had a funny sense of humor that he snuck in and could easily be missed if you weren't paying close attention.
Written 5 January 2023
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Hi Rosemary, we are thrilled that you enjoyed your tour with Jayme. Thanks for taking the time to leave your wonderful review and perfect rating.
Written 10 January 2023
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ellenoftroy728
Chicago, IL401 contributions
This tour was super interesting. It was a nice mix of unique New Orleans cemetery history and specific “celebrity” tombs. Our guide, Alan, was so knowledgeable and able to answer every single question we had. It’s very hot and sunny, at least in February, so I do recommend bringing water bottles to stay as cool as possible while you’re outside enjoying this tour!
Written 22 September 2024
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Thanks for the fantastic review, Ellen! We're thrilled you enjoyed the tour and Alan's insights into New Orleans' unique history. Great tip about staying hydrated! We hope to see you again for more adventures in the future.
Written 24 September 2024
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What are the hours you can park at Basin St Station? I want to know if I need to worry about being back by a certain time.
Written 22 October 2024
I would like to know how much the hourly parking is at the Basin St. Station and how available the space is? What is the best time to get space there as we are picking up the double decker bus there..
Written 18 January 2024
We walked there from our hotel as we didn’t have a rental car.
Written 7 July 2024
Yes, we do have an elevator. Our building is 4 floors.
Written 3 December 2018
We plan to visit New Orleans in January. We always like to start with the Visitor's Center when going to a new city. After we are finished in the Visitor's Center, can we leave our car parked there while we do the Hop On, Hop Off bus?
Written 8 December 2017
Hi James, our visitor parking is limited and only for short term parking. There is a lot right next door that offers very affordable rates for all day parking. We'd be happy to help you with this when you arrive. Hope to see you in January!
Written 11 December 2017
Hi Joan, thank you for your interest in Basin St. Station! We do not allow overnight parking at our visitor center, but there is an adjacent public parking lot which can accommodate several days of parking. We hope this information helps, and look forward to welcoming you to New Orleans.
Written 31 October 2016
How much does it cost to park there, and how far is it from the Gray Line pickup
Written 17 July 2016
Thank you for your interest in Basin St. Station . Parking costs are between $5 – $10 depending on the day of the week (subject to change during special event dates). Grayline is a half mile from Basin St. Station and is located by Jackson Square on the river.
Basin St. Station is the location of City SightSeeing Tour Buses – New Orleans’ premier Double Deck, Open Top, Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing service. Our tour buses operate from 9:30am – 5:30pm – seven days a week.
Written 1 August 2016
can i park my car at your location so i can book a trip on the hop bus.
Written 5 April 2015
Self-Parking is available in the lot across the street. Simply drive in. Pay at
parking machine. We look forward to seeing you!
Written 6 April 2015
Where can we park to attend a wedding here?
Written 21 February 2015
Douglas P
New Orleans, Louisiana
If the wedding is 5pm or after, you can park complimentary in our Main Parking Lot.
If the wedding is during the day, a security guard can give you a parking pass to park in the parking lot across the street.
Written 24 February 2015
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