New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour with Walking Stop
by VIP City Tours
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This 2-hour and 15-minute bus tour travels through several well-known neighborhoods of New Orleans, including the Treme, Garden District, 9th Ward, and French Quarter. The ride is on an air-conditioned bus, and a licensed guide provides live commentary throughout the tour, sharing local stories and information about the city's landmarks and neighborhoods. The tour includes a walking visit to St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, where the group disembarks to see above-ground tombs and learn about New Orleans’ distinctive burial traditions. The guide narrates the history and significance of the cemetery during this 15-minute stop. The route also passes through City Park, a 1,300-acre park larger than Central Park, where the bus takes a 10-minute drive along moss-lined paths. There is also a short stop in City Park at Cafe DuMonde, offering the chance to try cafe au lait and beignets with restrooms available. Additional stops include the Musician's Village, showing the recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina, and a drive past the Caesars Superdome, built on the former Girard Street Cemetery site. The tour also passes by the French Market and Lake Pontchartrain, where the guide explains the lake’s size, estuary nature, and local recreational uses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from selected hotels. The tour does not have onboard restrooms and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Garden District
The Garden District is known for its large gardens and elegant mansions along oak-lined streets. The tour passes homes of several celebrities such as Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Drew Brees, and Nicolas Cage. Visitors see locations featured in Anne Rice’s novels and various films.
Treme
The Treme neighborhood is the birthplace of jazz and an important cultural area of New Orleans with a long history. The tour passes through the streets of this historic district, including Congo Square in Armstrong Park.
French Quarter
The bus travels through the French Quarter, including a drive down Decatur Street and past the French Market to Esplanade Avenue. The guide explains the history of this neighborhood, which is around 300 years old.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
This stop includes a 15-minute walking tour of the cemetery where visitors see above-ground tombs and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs. The guide shares stories about notable residents buried there.
15 min
New Orleans City Park
The bus drives through City Park, a 1,300-acre park larger than Central Park, with moss-covered oak trees and wildlife. The park hosts the New Orleans Museum of Art, a carousel, and duck ponds, and is the site of the annual Voodoo Music Festival.
10 min
City Park Cafe DuMonde Stop
There is a 10-minute break at Cafe DuMonde in City Park where visitors can purchase cafe au lait and beignets. Restrooms are available at this stop.
10 min
Musician’s Village
The tour passes through Musician’s Village, highlighting the area’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The guide explains efforts to rebuild and shows examples of the neighborhood’s renewal.
Caesars Superdome
The bus passes the Caesars Superdome, one of the largest indoor stadiums in the US, built on the former site of Girard Street Cemetery.
French Market
The route passes the French Market, a large outdoor market with fresh produce, souvenirs, and various vendors.
Lake Pontchartrain
The tour passes by Lake Pontchartrain, one of the largest lakes in the country. It is actually a large estuary that feeds into the Gulf of Mexico and can be swum across in 630 miles. The bridge crossing it is longer than many municipal areas and holds a Guinness World Record. In summer, the lake is popular with Louisiana residents for boating and fishing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour with Walking Stop
by VIP City Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$109.96Overview
This 2-hour and 15-minute bus tour travels through several well-known neighborhoods of New Orleans, including the Treme, Garden District, 9th Ward, and French Quarter. The ride is on an air-conditioned bus, and a licensed guide provides live commentary throughout the tour, sharing local stories and information about the city's landmarks and neighborhoods. The tour includes a walking visit to St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, where the group disembarks to see above-ground tombs and learn about New Orleans’ distinctive burial traditions. The guide narrates the history and significance of the cemetery during this 15-minute stop. The route also passes through City Park, a 1,300-acre park larger than Central Park, where the bus takes a 10-minute drive along moss-lined paths. There is also a short stop in City Park at Cafe DuMonde, offering the chance to try cafe au lait and beignets with restrooms available. Additional stops include the Musician's Village, showing the recovery efforts after Hurricane Katrina, and a drive past the Caesars Superdome, built on the former Girard Street Cemetery site. The tour also passes by the French Market and Lake Pontchartrain, where the guide explains the lake’s size, estuary nature, and local recreational uses. Hotel pickup and drop-off are available from selected hotels. The tour does not have onboard restrooms and gratuities are not included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Garden District
The Garden District is known for its large gardens and elegant mansions along oak-lined streets. The tour passes homes of several celebrities such as Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Drew Brees, and Nicolas Cage. Visitors see locations featured in Anne Rice’s novels and various films.
Treme
The Treme neighborhood is the birthplace of jazz and an important cultural area of New Orleans with a long history. The tour passes through the streets of this historic district, including Congo Square in Armstrong Park.
French Quarter
The bus travels through the French Quarter, including a drive down Decatur Street and past the French Market to Esplanade Avenue. The guide explains the history of this neighborhood, which is around 300 years old.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
This stop includes a 15-minute walking tour of the cemetery where visitors see above-ground tombs and learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs. The guide shares stories about notable residents buried there.
15 min
New Orleans City Park
The bus drives through City Park, a 1,300-acre park larger than Central Park, with moss-covered oak trees and wildlife. The park hosts the New Orleans Museum of Art, a carousel, and duck ponds, and is the site of the annual Voodoo Music Festival.
10 min
City Park Cafe DuMonde Stop
There is a 10-minute break at Cafe DuMonde in City Park where visitors can purchase cafe au lait and beignets. Restrooms are available at this stop.
10 min
Musician’s Village
The tour passes through Musician’s Village, highlighting the area’s recovery from Hurricane Katrina. The guide explains efforts to rebuild and shows examples of the neighborhood’s renewal.
Caesars Superdome
The bus passes the Caesars Superdome, one of the largest indoor stadiums in the US, built on the former site of Girard Street Cemetery.
French Market
The route passes the French Market, a large outdoor market with fresh produce, souvenirs, and various vendors.
Lake Pontchartrain
The tour passes by Lake Pontchartrain, one of the largest lakes in the country. It is actually a large estuary that feeds into the Gulf of Mexico and can be swum across in 630 miles. The bridge crossing it is longer than many municipal areas and holds a Guinness World Record. In summer, the lake is popular with Louisiana residents for boating and fishing.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.