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New Orleans Guided Mini-Bus Ride Through Historic Neighborhoods And Cemetery
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New Orleans Guided Mini-Bus Ride Through Historic Neighborhoods And Cemetery

by Louisiana Tour

3 hours
New Orleans
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Overview

New Orleans is known for its unique neighborhoods and historic landmarks. This city tour lasts about three hours and takes place aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus. A licensed local guide leads the tour, explaining the history and culture that make New Orleans distinctive. The tour begins in the French Quarter, where guests see Creole townhouses, Bourbon Street, and Jackson Square while hearing stories about the area’s past. Next, the bus travels through the Garden District, known for its oak-lined streets and 19th-century mansions that reflect antebellum architecture. Visitors also stop at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 for about 20 minutes to view above-ground tombs and learn about burial customs and notable residents. The route passes City Park, featuring old oak trees and scenic lagoons, and continues past the Caesars Superdome, an important city landmark. The tour includes views of Frenchmen Street’s live music venues and the French Market, a historic open-air market along the Mississippi River. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included, along with the guide’s commentary and air conditioning during the ride. Food, drinks, and gratuities are not provided or included.

Highlights

Three-hour city tour by air-conditioned mini-bus
Visit French Quarter with Bourbon Street and Jackson Square
Stop at Garden District to see 19th-century mansions
Twenty-minute visit to St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Drive through City Park and past Caesars Superdome
View Frenchmen Street and French Market from the bus

What's included

Pickup and drop-off at hotels
Tour led by a local licensed guide
Air conditioning inside the vehicle

What's not included

Meals and beverages
Tips for the guide and driver

Itinerary

1

French Quarter

The tour passes through New Orleans’ French Quarter, highlighting the colorful Creole townhouses, Bourbon Street, and Jackson Square. The guide shares historical information and stories that describe the neighborhood’s character.

2

Garden District

The bus travels through the Garden District, where oak-lined streets are filled with mansions from the 19th century. Many homes remain privately owned and reflect the city’s antebellum architectural style.

3

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

Guests stop for about 20 minutes at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, one of the city’s above-ground burial sites. Visitors learn the reasons for this burial style, see ornate tombs, and hear stories about notable people buried there.

20 min

4

City Park

The route continues through City Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the United States. It features centuries-old oak trees covered in Spanish moss, lagoons, sculpture gardens, and more green spaces than New York’s Central Park.

25 min

5

Caesars Superdome

The tour passes by the Caesars Superdome, home to the New Orleans Saints. The Superdome is a well-known landmark that withstood Hurricane Katrina and now hosts sports events and concerts.

6

Frenchmen Street

The bus drives along Frenchmen Street, noted for its live music scene with jazz clubs, bars, art markets, and street performers. This area is an alternative nightlife spot to Bourbon Street.

7

French Market

The tour includes a view of the French Market along the Mississippi River. This market dates back to 1791 and features open-air stalls selling local crafts, souvenirs, and Creole food and spices.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

Up to 15 travelers
Mobile ticket
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Suitable for all fitness levels
Folding wheelchairs can be brought on the bus but passengers must board independently or with help from companions; drivers do not assist.
Service animals are allowed on the tour.
Emotional support animals are not permitted.
Total
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