Various attractions and tours require advanced booking. 

The list includes the following: 

1. Pirates of the Quarter Tour 

2. New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration Class 

3. Gallier House Tour 

4. Hermann-Grima House Tour 

5. Gray Line City & Cemetery Tour + Garden District Stroll 

6. Gray Line Ghost & Spirits Tour 

7. Gray Line Swamp & Bayou Tour 

8. Steamboat Natchez 

9. Historic New Orleans Collection Tour 

10. Musee de fpc Tour 

For these specific attractions, your Good Times Pass may still need to be presented and scanned upon arrival in addition to your reservation. 

There is no cancellation policy for the attractions that require an advanced booking. If you require a change to an advanced booking that has been confirmed, contact the attraction directly to inquire as to availability to adjust your date or time of visit. 

Hours of operation can be found within the Good Times Pass app on each attraction listing. Hours are subject to change, and we recommend confirming hours with the attraction prior to your arrival. Each attraction website, phone number and email are noted in the Good Times Pass app for convenience. 

After you complete your Pass purchase, you will receive a confirmation email both a confirmation email for your transaction and an email with your Good Times Pass booking confirmation number(s) and a link to download the Smartvisit mobile app. Upon downloading the Smartvisit app, you will enter the booking confirmation number(s) where prompted within the app, and you will have access to your Good Times Pass, and the included attractions in the Pass.

1. Should a confirmation email not be received, be sure to check your spam email folder. 

2. If no Pass purchase confirmation email is found, contact aRes Travel via their customer service phone number at 1-800-213-6040 / or email at support@areshotelsandtickets.com

1. For assistance with Good Time Pass after purchase, the Smartvisit Customer Service Team can be contacted by email on info@smartvisit.com, via the chat function within the Smartvisit App, or on Whatsapp chat on +1 213-354-1860. The Smartvisit Customer Service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.  

2. If you have any specific questions regarding any of the participating attractions in the Good Times Pass – that are not covered in the attraction listing, you can check the relevant attraction website or contact them directly. 

1. The Good Times Pass is valid from date of purchase - for up to 6 months.

2. After the first use / redemption, the Pass is valid for 10 days. 

Yes, you will need to download the Smartvisit app.

2. Downloadable via Google Play   

3. Downloadable via Apple Store

No, the Good Times Pass is available digitally exclusively through the Smartvisit mobile application. 

Managing a group within the Smartvisit application is easy.  

• When you purchase the Good Times Pass, all of the Passes will reside within the Good Times Pass app 

• You will be able to view them in your App wallet under the “Tickets” section. 

The Good Times Pass offers you the choice of 6 experiences from a collection of 25+ across the city of New Orleans. This includes the following attractions, tours, and experiences: 

POOL A : PICK 4 

• Audubon Zoo - Audubon Insectarium/Aquarium Combo Ticket
• Backstreet Cultural Museum 
• City Park Storyland Attraction Wristband 
• City Park Botanical Gardens 
• City Sightseeing One Day Hop-On/Hop-Off Bus Tour 
• Gray Line City & Cemetery Tour + Garden District Stroll 
• Gray Line Ghost & Spirits Tour 
• Gray Line Bayou & Swamp Tour 
• JAMNOLA 
• Longue Vue Garden Admission & House Tour 
• Musee de fpc Tour 
• New Orleans School of Cooking Demonstration Class 
• New Orleans Museum of Art Admission 
• Pirates of the Quarter Tour 
• Steamboat Natchez  
• World War II General Campus Admission 

POOL B : PICK 2 

• City Putt Mini Golf 
• Gallier House Tour 
• Hermann-Grima House Tour 
• Historic New Orleans Collection Tour 
• Longue Vue Gardens Only Admission: Self-Guided
• Louisiana Children's Museum 
• Museum of Southern Jewish Experience 
• Ogden Museum Admission
• RTA 3 Day Jazzy Pass

• Your pass includes access to the Good Times Pass 6 credits that can be redeemed for your choice of benefits offered by participating attractions and tour experiences (refer to “Tours and Attractions” for listing of all offers). 

• To redeem an offer, select the tour or activity operator and select “Redeem.”  On redemption you will be required to either present your Pass or a unique ticket, which will be downloaded to the APP, for scanning by the Attraction Operator. 

• Some tours and activities need reservations to be made in advance - and are subject to availability. When you select “Redeem” for those tours and activities, further instructions will be provided as to how to confirm your desired date / time of visit. 

• Some experiences cannot be redeemed until you are physically present at the location. 

• Use the “Map” function for locating and getting directions to experiences 

• Use the “Chat” function if you need help 

• Keep location and notification services on so we may advise you of things to do nearby and important information 

No, the Good Times Pass is a single price only and offers great value for the entire family. 

The Good Times Pass may be used anytime over a period of 10 days after the first user/redemption; and not required for consecutive day use.  

• Tip: if you make your first redemption on a Friday or Saturday, this offers you two weekends to enjoy all the great experiences on the Good Times Pass! 

You do not need to select your attractions at the time of purchase, providing you with greater flexibility if you change your mind regarding the attractions you wish to visit. Please note however that some attractions do require advanced bookings.

No. The validity period of your Pass will begin when you visit the first attraction, or, if earlier, on the date you have a reservation for your first attraction visit. You can download your Pass at any time prior to when you wish to start using it, without activating the validity period. We recommend downloading before arrival and even use the app’s great map features to plan your days here! 

Yes. The Good Times Pass is an excellent gift idea for friends and relatives. The recipient can choose what they want to do and when, subject to the Pass expiration date. The 10-day validity period of Passes is activated on the first attraction visit or the selected reservation date for the first attraction visit. 

The Good Times Pass offers two attraction choices that may assist with your transportation needs in the city. The Pass includes the option to enjoy unlimited riding on Regional Transit Authority (RTA) buses, streetcars, and ferries via the 3-Day Jazzy Pass and a day pass on the City Sightseeing Hop-On, Hop-Off Bus. Either of these can be one of your six choices within the Good Times Pass. 

The Good Times Pass is only valid for one redemption per use at an attraction. 

It is best to make reservations for those attractions that require advance booking once you have completed your purchase of the Good Times Pass and added it to your Good Times Pass app wallet. If your attraction is not available during your visit, there are over 25 attractions to choose from over the 10-day validity period of the Good Times Pass.  

The Good Times Pass requires a cellular or wifi internet connection to utilize the Pass application.  

The Good Times Pass requires a mobile phone for you or one of your members of your party. If you can't access your pass, contact the Smartvisit Customer Service Team via the chat function within the Smartvisit App or by email at info@smartvisit.com or on Whatsapp chat on +1 213-354-1860. The Smartvisit Customer Service team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The Good Times Pass is valid for 10 days, and a new Pass can be purchased as required. 

If your attraction is not available during your visit, there are over 25 attractions to choose from over the 10-day validity period of the Good Times Pass. 

Booking Required means that a reservation must be made for entry with that attraction. Some of these reservations must be made in advance. These attractions include Gray Line's experiences, the New Orleans School of Cooking, Pirates of the Quarter, Steamboat Natchez, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, and The Historic New Orleans Collection. Be sure to book these experiences before your visit.

Other attractions require a same day booking to be made on-site. These include Audubon, City Sightseeing, the National World War II Museum, and the RTA. For these experiences, simply select Redeem when you arrive and are ready to scan into the experience.