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New Orleans: Sightseeing Bus Tour

New Orleans: Sightseeing Bus Tour

Get an introduction to the sites of New Orleans on a 2.5-hour guided bus tour. Benefit from pickup at Bon's New Orleans Street Food which is nearby Jackson Square and visit the Garden District, the 9th Ward, and more. Travel through the beautiful French Quarter, and make your way down lively Frenchmen Street, where live music pours from every venue. Arrive at the alternative Marigny district as you make your way towards the 9th Ward. Enter the Musicians' Village and continue to Tremé. Travel down Esplanade Avenue to City Park and Lake Pontchartrain, and then learn about Creole culture at Saint Roch Cemetery #1 and St. Louis Cemetery #3. See the oldest streetcar in the world on St. Charles Avenue as you move on to Tulane and Loyola universities. Enter the Garden District to look at some of the celebrity homes. Continue along Magazine Street to arrive at the Warehouse District and Arts District before getting dropped off at your hotel.

New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

Visit haunted New Orleans — famous for its spooky sightings, as well as its beautiful and elaborately ornate cemeteries. Learn from your guide the stories of ghosts, past and present, which will chill you to the core, as you wander the grounds with EMF readers and dowsing rods. This cemetery tour is offered under the cover of night. You'll leave the French Quarter behind as your bus creeps along Esplanade Avenue to what used to be the edge of town, but is now the bustling neighborhoods of Mid-City and City Park. There are 42 cemeteries in the New Orleans area, and throughout this experience you will visit several of them. Your guides will discuss the unique burial rituals and practices during the stroll, as you are offered an up-close and personal look at some of the most popular cemeteries.

New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus

New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus

There’s so much to see, so much history to soak in. You’re probably worried you won’t have time to see it all. That’s where this tour can help. For two hours, you will go on an air-conditioned ride throughout some of the most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. You will see the landmarks you don’t want to miss, as your guide shares stories you’ll love to hear. You will go from the Treme to the Garden District, the 9th Ward to the back streets of The French Quarter. Your guide will tell you where the best crawfish are, or where to get the coldest beer. t’s your guide's mission to make sure that when you step off the bus you’re in love with this great city as well. Come experience the best two hours of your vacation today.

New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

Climb aboard the tour bus and be taken on a night-time ride to the most haunted locations in New Orleans. Escape into the darkness with your knowledgeable guide. Over the two-hour tour, you will cross one of the most notorious streets in America, once referred to as 'the port of missing men' and listen to the stories of murder, betrayal and strange urban legends. Learn why New Orleans really is the most haunted place in America! You will be transported around the city on a comfortable, air-conditioned bus.

New Orleans: City & Cemetery Tour by Air-Conditioned Minibus

New Orleans: City & Cemetery Tour by Air-Conditioned Minibus

Discover the highlights of New Orleans in comfort on a 3-hour sightseeing tour by air-conditioned minibus. Visit areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina, along with historical landmarks such as Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral and the former seat of the Spanish colonial city hall at The Cabildo. Get an overview of the famous French Quarter so that you can explore the district at your own pace later. View the 100-year old homes along Esplanade Avenue on the way to the Dueling Oaks in City Park. Explore one of the city's cemeteries on foot and learn why the dead are buried in reusable tombs above the ground. Venture down St. Charles Avenue to explore the American side of the city and see some of the homes of the elegant Garden District. Pass the residence of the Gothic fiction writer, Anne Rice. Discover where Hurricane Katrina broke the levee and swept away the houses in the Lower 9th ward. Learn how the residents are rebuilding their lives.

New Orleans: Daytime City Helicopter Tour

New Orleans: Daytime City Helicopter Tour

Hop aboard the helicopter at New Orleans Lakefront Airport, just 15 minutes from the French Quarter, and get ready to experience New Orleans from a new perspective. Choose between two different flight options. Choose the 15-mile City Tour option to fly over the city for approximately 7 to 9 minutes. Experience sites from above such as Jackson Square, the St. Louis Cathedral, the French Market, and Bourbon Street. In addition to getting a close-up aerial view of the French Quarter, you will pass by the Central Business District, Canal Street, Caesar's Superdome, and fly over City Park. This park is home to the New Orleans Museum of Art, Louisiana’s Children’s Museum, and the Bayou Oaks golf course. Next door is the Fair Grounds, home to the Louisiana Derby as well the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. Choose the 30-mile City and Swamp option and get the opportunity to fly over both the city and the swamps for a total flight time of approximately 18 to 22 minutes. Fly over an abandoned theme park, see a NASA rocket building facility, and soar over the swamps along Lake Borgne. Flying back towards the city you will pass by the Chalmette Battlefield and follow the mighty Mississippi River back to the French Quarter and Central Business District to see all of the sights on the 15-mile tour as well. At the end of the tour the helicopter will land back at New Orleans Lakefront Airport.

New Orleans: History, Culture & Architecture Guided Tour

New Orleans: History, Culture & Architecture Guided Tour

Experience a three-hour guided journey through The Big Easy combines the charm of the French Quarter, the soulful vibes of Treme, the stately elegance of the Esplanade, the timeless allure of the Garden District, and the historical intrigue of the Metairie Cemetery. Your adventure begins with hotel pickup, ensuring a stress-free start to your exploration of this fascinating city. Then, step into the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus and meet your expert guide. From here, traverse the iconic French Quarter. As you journey along the Esplanade, take in oak-lined streets and majestic mansions that exude timeless allure. Here, your guide will share tales of opulence and the architectural gems that define this picturesque neighborhood. Next, hop off at City Park where you visit the Besthoff Sculpture Garden or savor a cup of coffee and beignets at the Morning Call Cafe. Find yourself transported to a world of Victorian mansions, lush gardens, and elegant tree-lined avenues. Then, the expedition takes you through the Warehouse District, where you'll witness a vibrant blend of art, culture, and history. You'll pass through Faubourg Treme, one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the United States, dating back to the 1700s. After that, the area once known as the American Sector will also be seen, as home to the world-renowned World War II Museum and the Contemporary Arts Center, one of the nation’s first art institutions. Follow it up with a brief stop at the Metairie Cemetery offers a glimpse into the city's distinctive above-ground tombs, a distinctive feature of New Orleans. Here, you'll witness the intersection of history and artistry in the city's burial practices. As you continue your tour, you'll pass by the Saint Louis Cathedral, North America's oldest cathedral, with its roots dating back to 1720 along the banks of the mighty Mississippi River. Throughout this immersive journey, your local guide will provide engaging commentary, offering you a deeper understanding of New Orleans' history, culture, and architectural treasures. By the end of this unique tour, you'll have a profound appreciation of the city's multifaceted identity.

New Orleans: City and Cemetery Bus Tour Garden District Walk

New Orleans: City and Cemetery Bus Tour Garden District Walk

Experience the beauty and history of New Orleans at a walking pace with this city sightseeing tour covering 25 square miles of iconic neighborhoods through three centuries. Board your bus in the French Quarter then follow the history of New Orleans’ expansion up Esplanade Avenue. Learn about the tradition of above-ground burial before you hop off to explore St. Louis Cemetery #3. Cross Bayou St. John into City Park, where you can purchase beignets at Café du Monde or set out to find your own “Instagrammable moment”. The park’s museums, attractions, and sculpture gardens are nestled among picturesque lagoons, bayous, and groves of ancient oaks, some ovrt 800 years old. Hop back on the bus to travel along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, past a post-Katrina pumping station, seafood restaurants, marina, and a historic lighthouse with the 24-mile-long Causeway Bridge in the distance. Although called a lake, Lake Pontchartrain is actually one of the largest brackish estuaries in North America at 630 square miles (1600 km2) fed by freshwater rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Continue to St. Charles Avenue, home to Audubon Park and lined with elegant mansions, churches, and schools, including Loyola and Tulane Universities. Follow the route of streetcars and Mardi Gras parades to the Garden District, one of the most well-preserved living neighborhoods in the US.

City of New Orleans and Katrina Recovery Tour

City of New Orleans and Katrina Recovery Tour

Take in the highlights of New Orleans on a 3-hour city tour. Visit the historic French Quarter, and see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Bourbon Street, Royal Street, and more. Continue to areas that were hardest hit by Hurricane Katrina, including the 9th Ward. See Harry Connick Jr.'s Musicians’ Village and the work by Habitat for Humanity. Visit one of New Orleans' historic cemeteries, where you'll see the unique above-ground tombs. Head to New Orleans City Park, and pass by Lake Pontchartrain – the largest lake in Louisiana. In the Garden District, see the iconic streetcars and historic mansions. The tour ends with a visit to the central business district.

New Orleans: Scenic City Bike Tour

New Orleans: Scenic City Bike Tour

Explore New Orleans in a fun and eco-friendly way on a small-group bike tour that winds through the Big Easy’s oldest and most distinctive neighborhoods. Cycle along a flat and leisurely route from the famous French Quarter to less-visited neighborhoods like Esplanade Ridge, City Park, and Bayou St. John, learning about the city’s rich history and modern culture along the way. After getting fitted on a bike in the French Quarter, ride through this storied neighborhood. Then go beyond the touristy boundaries to explore more of the city, following leafy Esplanade Avenue to the green expanse of City Park, visiting St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and other interesting locations along the way. After visiting St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, cruise past swampy vistas in City Park. You'll traverse through Bayou St. John, a historic waterway that was used by Native Americans and French settlers alike, and learn why it was so instrumental in the city's founding. This bike tour includes visits to the French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Esplanade Avenue, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, Bayou St. John, Mid-City, the Lafitte Greenway, Louis Armstrong Park, and Congo Square.

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Sooooo worth it. Set aside the pound for pound cultural experience for a moment…I was super impressed with how precise and in sync our guide and driver were with each other. At every single point of interest along the way, these two hit the marks every single time. They’d do well in theatre! It was everything you could hope for seeing a whirlwind tour of the city. A perfect primer for a first day in NO. And no doubt when it’s over you understand the city has way way more to it than the French Quarter. I came away wanting to explore and mine everything we saw today. Yeah this one is a sure thing. Loved every second!

our Driver and Host was absolutely amazing, we couldn't have asked for a more perfect team. our tour from start to finish was so informative and educational. would highly recommend this tour if you have a spare few hours to kill 100% 👌🏼

I've visited New Orleans yearly since 1996 and this was my 1st tour of the city. The staff was friendly & kept everyone engaged with the knowledge of the city. The air conditioned bus was Great too!

We thoroughly enjoyed our tour. It was everything we expected and more. And our tour guide was informative and humorous and engaging .

The tour was fantastic! Brendan was great. His passion for the city made the tour even more informative. I highly recommend this tour.