New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery
Description
Spend an unforgettable 3 hours exploring New Orleans aboard our comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus. Guided by a licensed local expert, you’ll get an insider’s look at the history, culture, and charm that make our city unique. From the vibrant French Quarter and Garden District to historic neighborhoods shaped by Creole traditions, you’ll see the landmarks that define New Orleans. Along the way, learn the stories of resilience as you pass through areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina and witness the city’s remarkable recovery. This is the perfect way to experience the highlights of New Orleans—past, present, and future—all in one tour.
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Soak in the sights and sounds of New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhood. From the colorful Creole townhouses to Bourbon Street and Jackson Square, your guide shares fascinating stories that bring the French Quarter to life.
Admire oak-lined streets filled with 19th-century mansions, many still owned by famous New Orleanians. This elegant neighborhood showcases the city’s antebellum architecture and southern charm.
Step inside one of New Orleans’ famous “Cities of the Dead.” Learn why our burials are above-ground, explore ornate tombs, and hear stories of notable locals laid to rest here.
Drive through one of the oldest urban parks in the United States, famous for its centuries-old oak trees draped in Spanish moss. Larger than New York’s Central Park, City Park is home to beautiful lagoons, sculpture gardens, and some of the most picturesque scenery in New Orleans.
Pass by the legendary Caesars Superdome, home of the New Orleans Saints and one of the most recognizable landmarks in the city. Once a symbol of hardship during Hurricane Katrina, the Superdome now stands as a powerful emblem of resilience, hosting world-class concerts, sporting events, and unforgettable moments in New Orleans history.
Experience the heartbeat of New Orleans’ live music scene. Known as the locals’ alternative to Bourbon Street, Frenchmen Street is lined with jazz clubs, funky bars, art markets, and colorful street performers. Even from the bus, you’ll feel the energy that makes this vibrant strip the city’s go-to spot for authentic nightlife and live jazz.
Explore America’s oldest public market, a vibrant hub dating back to 1791. Stretching along the Mississippi River, the French Market is filled with open-air stalls, local crafts, souvenirs, and the scents of Creole spices and freshly fried beignets. It’s the perfect place to experience the flavors and spirit of New Orleans.
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Pickup Locations & Times
**You must be out front of your location at the beginning of the pickup window or the bus will be forced to leave.** Pickup from most major downtown New Orleans hotels. If you hotel is not listed please list in comments area or reach out to us directly on our phone number found in Information Travelers need from you. For pickups, there will be a 30 minute window. Please be on the lookout for a bus that says Alert Transportation. 9:30 AM pickup will be sometime between 9:30 AM and about 10:00 AM. 1:30 PM pickup will be sometime between 1:30 PM and about 2:00 PM.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.
- Service animals are permitted.
- Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Reviews(2,640)
Gary did a great job informing and entertaining. Well worth the money.
Great tour in an air conditioned bus . Our guide Gary was great . Full of interesting facts and amusing stories . Highly recommend
Take the your the first day in town. Gary,our guide was awesome. He was very informative and entertaining. We very much enjoyed the tour.
Gary was great! Good humor! Well paced. Saw another side of NOLA. The garden district was beautiful. Such a rich history. The information about Katrina and seeing it was so touching.
Overall, a great tour. I loved learning about the history of New Orleans and seeing the sights. I did think the Katrina portion was a little too long. One concerning thing- at the cemetery, there was a vendor who came on our bus to sell pralines. Aside from regular pralines, she sold THC pralines. I did not think this was appropriate, nor should it have been allowed. Fine if she wants to sell it, but she should have done it off the bus.
Best $40 tour I have experienced. Gary was extremely knowledgeable, friendly, a great overview of the city. In addition to providing tons of information during the tour, he also provided information of different places to eat and/or go - even provided his number if there were any questions after the tour … who does that! Highly recommend (and if possible, be sure to get Gary as your guide).
Our tour guide, Tara, is truly an asset to your organization, and knowledgeable about NOLA. This tour was the highlight to my day.
WOW, highly recommend this tour! Do what you can to ensure that you get Gary as your guide, he is extremely informative and knowledgeable of all areas of NOLA, answered questions easily, provided great restaurant recommendations and made the afternoon informative and enjoyable … even offering the group to reach out to his cell if he had questions later - I mean really, who does that anymore! I venture to say this is the best $40 tour you will find anywhere. Thank you, Gary, for introducing us to your hometown.
Gary was great! Very knowledgeable & friendly & gave us great restaurant recommendations!
I highly recommend this tour to groups of all ages and ability levels. This was a great way to see the city. Or guide, Gary, was really funny and brought a high entertainment factor to the tour. Highly recommend!
