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(2,735)
The tour operator was knowledgeable and entertaining. The bus was comfortable and cool. Loved the pickup and drop off from and to our hotel.
It was overall a good experience, the driver-guide was knowledgeable of the city, charismatic and professional. I wished to make a different stops or maybe add some, for example in the garden district
The experience was great. Tyra was the best. She gave us personal experience to the city which drew you in closer to the experience. Great experience!!
Informative and easy going tour. Enjoyed the knowledge our driver had about the area and there stories of growing up in Nee Orleans
We had an amazing experience on our New Orleans City Tour! We explored the beautiful Garden District, wandered through the historic French Quarter, and visited one of the city’s fascinating historic cemeteries. Our guide was wonderful and shared so much history, stories, and local insight along the way. It was such a memorable way to experience the beauty, culture, and history of New Orleans!
Tyra was an excellent tour guide! Her personal experiences regarding Hurricane Katrina was a valuable part of the tour. She was also quite funny.
Gary our tour guide was AMAZING!! He was so knowledgeable and provided great insights into New Orleans. I loved this tour and so did my family! We had a blast and would definitely recommend this tour!
Very good tour. Gary was a great guide and was very knowledgeable. It is definitely worth the time to do when in New Orleans.
It was ok not what we expected. The pickup process was a nightmare and we couldn’t sit together because the bus we were transferred to was 3/4 full already. It was touristy and not historical as we hoped. 25 minutes at Cafe Du Monde was too long. We really hoped to have time to explore at the historic cemetery instead of walk in take a picture or two and then get rushed back onto the bus. The driver to her credit gave us great information about the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina. It was eye opening. We truly enjoyed our time in New Orleans and will be back to visit and support it’s amazing residents in the future.
Van was comfortable. Picked us up from our hotel. Gary was interesting and funny. Excellent tour. Enjoyed it a lot!
