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

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Guided tour
New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus
4.7  / 5212 reviews

Join your licensed guide for a 2 hour air-conditioned bus tour including a stop at a famous New Orleans aboveground cemetery. See the most historic neighborhoods through the eyes of a native

About this activity

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Duration 2 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Pickup included
Please wait outside your hotel at least 30 minutes prior to tour time. There is a 30-minute window for pickup. If your accommodation is on a street that prohibits buses, the pickup will be from the nearest accessible point. If you are not staying in a hotel, call us to setup a pickup from either The Drury Inn 820 Poydras Street, Sheraton Hotel 500 Canal Street, Best Western 920 N Rampart St, or the French Market Inn 509 Decatur Street. Please contact the activity provider to confirm the pickup.

Highlighted reviews from other travelers

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Paula – United States

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

P
Paula – United States
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Margaret – United States

Our tour guide/driver (Jared) was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging.

M
Margaret – United States

Experience

Itinerary

  • Timeline stop icon

    31 pickup location options:

    Club Wyndham La Belle Maison, Wyndham Garden Baronne Plaza New Orleans, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel, Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Dwtn - Fr Qtr Area, an IHG Hotel, Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter, W New Orleans - French Quarter, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome, an IHG Hotel, Hotel Monteleone, The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection, Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans, Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel, Le Pavillon Hotel, New Orleans Marriott, Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue, Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown, Loews New Orleans Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, Le Méridien New Orleans, French Market Inn, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD, Bienville House, Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne, an IHG Hotel, Quarter House, JW Marriott New Orleans, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans

  • French Quarter

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way

  • Timeline stop icon

    St. Louis Cathedral

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Pass by

  • Jackson Square, New Orleans

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way

    St. Louis Cemetery Number 3

    Photo stop, Guided tour, Hop-on Hop-off stop (20 minutes)

    Optional

  • New Orleans City Park

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic drive

    Cafe Du Monde - City Park

    Break time, Photo stop, Coffee, Free time, Local snacks, Hop-on Hop-off stop (20 minutes)

    Optional

  • Bayou St. John

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way

  • Lake Pontchartrain

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way

  • Garden District, New Orleans

    Guided tour, Sightseeing, Bus tour, Scenic views on the way

  • 31 drop-off locations:

    Club Wyndham La Belle Maison, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans, Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter, W New Orleans - French Quarter, Sheraton New Orleans Hotel, Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter, Quarter House, New Orleans Marriott, The Ritz-Carlton, New Orleans, Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Quarter, an IHG Hotel, Le Pavillon Hotel, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, Holiday Inn New Orleans-Downtown Superdome, an IHG Hotel, Bienville House, The Saint Hotel, New Orleans, French Quarter, Autograph Collection, Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans, Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue, Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown, Hotel Monteleone, JW Marriott New Orleans, Loews New Orleans Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans Convention Center, Hyatt Centric French Quarter New Orleans, Hyatt Regency New Orleans, Le Méridien New Orleans, Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne, an IHG Hotel, Hilton Garden Inn New Orleans French Quarter/CBD, Best Western Plus French Quarter Courtyard Hotel, Holiday Inn Express New Orleans Dwtn - Fr Qtr Area, an IHG Hotel, Wyndham Garden Baronne Plaza New Orleans, French Market Inn

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Highlights

  • Enjoy a scenic comfortable ride through New Orleans' most historic neighborhoods
  • Tour through 300 years of history
  • See one of the famous Cities of the Dead cemeteries up close and personal
  • Learn about unique burial procedures
  • See one of the largest, most scenic parks in America

Full description

There’s so much to see and 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’ll embark on an air-conditioned ride through some of the most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. You’ll see the landmarks you don’t want to miss, while your guide shares stories you’ll love to hear. You’ll travel from Treme to the Garden District, the 9th Ward to the back streets of the French Quarter. Your guide will even tell you where to find the best crawfish or the coldest beer. It’s your guide's mission to ensure that, when you step off the bus, you’re in love with this great city. Come experience the best two hours of your vacation today.

Includes

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel (or a hotel on the pickup list)
  • 2 to 2.5-hour bus tour
  • Guided tour of a historic cemetery
  • Refreshments (can be purchased at the cafe stop)
  • Gratuities

Not suitable for

  • Wheelchair users

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes

Not allowed

  • Luggage or large bags
  • Pets

Know before you go

  • Please note that the tour operates rain or shine
  • It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes as some walking and standing is involved

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 212 reviews

Review summary

  • Guide
    4.9/5
  • Transportation
    4.8/5
  • Value for money
    4.7/5

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Paula – United StatesSeptember 22, 2024  – Verified booking
The tour was fantastic! Brendan was great. His passion for the city made the tour even more informative. I highly recommend this tour.
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Margaret – United StatesOctober 24, 2024  – Verified booking
Our tour guide/driver (Jared) was wonderful. He was knowledgeable, entertaining and engaging.
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Monica – United StatesNovember 9, 2024  – Verified booking
Tour guide was awesome and we learned alot about New Orleans.
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Product ID: 196475

Activity provider:Vip City Tours

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