New Orleans

New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour

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2 hours 30 minutes
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Maximize time in New Orleans with a sightseeing bus tour. Explore beyond the beauty of the French Quarter to see other neighborhoods including the Garden District, Treme, and the 9th Ward. Learn about city culture and history as you travel along Frenchmen Street, Esplanade Avenue, and more.

Discover New Orleans beyond the French Quarter
Move quickly through neighborhoods with a bus tour
See Treme, the Garden District, and Marigny

What's Included

Professional guide
Air-conditioned vehicle
Entrance to Cemetery
Beignets and coffee (if option chosen)
Lunch (if option chosen.) Can be redeemed after 9am and before 12:30pm tour.

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Bon's New Orleans Street Food
620 Decatur St #1B, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Outside Bon's New Orleans Street Food. Feel free to come in and have a coffee or beignets before your 12:30 or 4pm tour.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Start your sightseeing bus tour of New Orleans by meeting your guide and group at Bon’s New Orleans Street Food before your chosen time. For those who select the 12:30 or 4pm tour, you can indulge in some beignets and coffee before heading off (at your own expense).

Begin in Jackson Square, passing iconic landmarks like St. Louis Cathedral and the Cabildo, delving into their fascinating histories. Journey through Faubourg Marigny, Treme, and the Ninth Ward, witnessing the revival and resilience of these communities.

Drive through the Lower 9th Ward to understand the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Explore St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, gaining insights into unique burial practices. Take a break at City Park for optional beignets and coffee (at your own expense).

Traverse the picturesque Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery No.1, Magazine Street, and Buckner Mansion. Uncover the birthplace of jazz at Congo Square before concluding the tour back at the original departure point.

Jackson Square (Pass By)

St. Louis Cathedral (Pass By)

Cabildo (Pass By)

The Presbytere (Pass By)

Louis Armstrong Park (Pass By)

Faubourg Marigny (Pass By)

Treme (Pass By)

Ninth Ward (Pass By)

Lower 9th Ward (Pass By)

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Orleans City Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden District (Pass By)

Lafayette Cemetery No.1 (Pass By)

Magazine Street (Pass By)

Buckner Mansion (Pass By)

Congo Square (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.

Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Frequently Asked Questions

The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

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Q:Is parking available near the meeting point for the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour?

A:There is limited parking available near the departure location (parking rates apply and may vary.) However, due it it's convenient location in the heart of the French Quarter, it is recommended to walk or use public transportation. You may also wish to use a ride share service such as uber or lyft.

Sep 2023

Q:Can I use public transportation to get to the meeting location for the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour?

A:Absolutely! Public transportation is available with stops near the departure location.

Sep 2023

Q:How early should I arrive for the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour?

A:Plan to arrive to the meeting location at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. If you are driving, please be sure to leave time for traffic and parking.

Sep 2023

Q:Is the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour family friendly?

A:Absolutely! This tour covers some great history and is appropriate for guests of all ages.

Sep 2023

Q:How strenuous is the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour?

A:This tour does have a fair amount of walking, however, it is mostly on flat surfaces. It is not considered strenuous.

Sep 2023

Q:Is the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour wheelchair accessible?

A:The bus used for this tour is not wheelchair accessible. While the tour is not strenuous, all guests must be able to walk as well as navegate a few steps to board/exit the bus.

Sep 2023

Q:What should I wear during the New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour?

A:It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, and layered clothing (as weather dictates.)

Sep 2023

Q:Does this tour include Beignets and lunch?

A:Lunch or Beignets are included if you select the respective option at checkout. You will also have the option to purchase Beignets during your stop at the New Orleans City Park. You may also plan to arrive early to purchase and enjoy beignets and coffee at the departure location prior to your tour.

Sep 2023

Q:Does this tour include a visit to a cemetery?

A:Yes! During the tour, you will stop at the St. Louis Cemetery 3, where your guide will explain the unique burial style found throughout New Orleans.

Sep 2023

Q:Does the New Orleans Cemetery Tour visit the tomb of Marie Laveau?

A:Marie Laveau's tomb is located in St. Louis Cemetery 1. You will pass by this cemetery, however, entry is not included.. You will, however, visit the tombs and resting places of several prominent and well-known people in St. Louis Cemetery 3.

Sep 2023

Reviews

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Jillene_C, Apr 2024

This was a great tour! I never know what to expect as the tour guide can make or break a tour. Our tour guide (Shawn/Sean.....I think that was his name) was fantastic. He was funny and engaging and made the tour even better.

Excellent introduction to New Orleans!

BOATJP3AOLCOM, Apr 2024

Guide was excellent, but it would have been better if the bus had a speaker system to make it easier to hear him. If you’re hard of hearing make sure to sit in the front of the bus.

Best idea ever!

Kandi_S, Apr 2024

Wes the tour guide and our driver Aron were the best! My favorite parts were the colorful houses, the cemetery, and Wes's knowledge about Louisiana! The art was also a huge highlight as well! Beautiful!

Solid tour

Lesley_F, Apr 2024

The tour guide was very good. The cemetery tour was my favorite part. The statuary was beautiful....

Comprehensive City Tour w/ Knowledgeable Guide!

Alison_C, Apr 2024

This tour is a fantastic way to see the greater New Orleans area. John is an enthusiastic tour guide who keeps you engaged the entire time while telling you all about the history of the city. The tour was well-paced with a bathroom/beignet stop and then a stop at a cemetery. John's knowledge is deep, so he can answer questions with authority as well. Excellent experience.

Great

cfoley124yahoocom, Apr 2024

Enjoyed the whole experience. Cynthia was amazing. Visited interesting cemetery and Audubon park. Great experience

Great tour.

Karen_P, Apr 2024

Very informative and comprehensive tour. We would recommend for an enjoyable overview of New Orleans.

Great tour

Ralph_K, Apr 2024

I have been on several tour her, but this trip was with my son and a friend who are new to NOLA, and they loved it.

Mildly interesting. Loud tour guide

David_E, Apr 2024

Usually love a city tour and enjoy collecting nuggets of info as we go. Organisation was poor. Finding Bon’s wasn’t easy although we got there in the end. Nobody to greet us and none of the guests knew what was happening. Anyway. We got onboard and the tour guide Shaun got on and we wished we had taken a back seat as he was unnecessarily LOUD through the whole trip. He was mildly interesting and occasionally funny on the way out of the city and the cemetery tour was ok and gave us a rest from his overly loud voice. He could have woken the dead! The 2nd half was rather dull as we passed buildings and statues that looked interesting, Shaun took 20 minutes talking about the difference between creole and Cajun. 20 minutes we won’t get back! Not saying it was terrible, but a message to Shaun. Slow down and tone down. You don’t need to shout to be interesting. As I disembarked, I had his voice ringing in my head as I downed a few beers!

Worthwhile tour!

Colleen_D, Apr 2024

Learning the history of New Orleans. Tour guide was excellent! Very interesting...saw all I wanted to see

New Orleans tour

Michele_M, Apr 2024

DJ, our guide, was late and we couldn't find a sign for the store because we came from behind and the sign only faces to the front. It was cold and rainy that morning so we were running around looking for him. We finally asked the van driver instead and he welcomed us in. DJ gave an honest tour, about views and backgrounds of the city, but he talked so fast, it made my head spin. After awhile it just got blurry. All in all, it was okay. We did enjoy the cemetery portion and the explanation of the tomb and burial process. The view of the homes and buildings were also a treat.

Great Summary of New Orleans

Elisabeth_L, Apr 2024

My mom and I took this awesome tour with Cynthia(tour guide)and Kesha(driver)! Cynthia was very knowledgeable and shared many interesting stories about the sites we passed by! We loved the stop at the cemetery and we also loved that we were on an air conditioned bus because it was hot outside! It was a great way to see the outskirts of the city!

Worth your time

Julie_O, Apr 2024

I really enjoyed the history. The beignets at Bon's were amazing and they really covered the city. The bus was comfortable and the tour guide was fantastic. There was a local woman at the cemetary selling pralines, which I highly recommend.

Fun time in New Orleans

Gary_H, Apr 2024

Lee was a great guide with lots of history and comical stories. Lee is credit to the company!! We would recommend to all.

Good informational tour with brief highlights of town.

Ann_E, Apr 2024

Great stories. Only miss was going by World War 2 museum with no mention when audience was of an age that would be a high interest.

The tour was excellent!...

Claudia_S, Apr 2024

The tour was excellent! Loved all the houses and information. Learning about the grave yard was really neat.

Great tour with an awesome tour guide

Dominique_H, Apr 2024

DJ was an amazing tour guide and gave a ton of great information. He answered all the questions we had and gave great recommendations. The bus was comfortable and the AC was nice as it was a warm day. This was a great tour and I am very happy we did it.

The best!

Estevan_V, Apr 2024

DJ is the best! Great info and history intertwined with local color and insight, all wrapped up with wonderful deadpan humor :)

Recommend as first day tour

Andrea_A, Apr 2024

We had a great tour guide and bus driver! Liked how it was a smaller group. Allowed time for more questions to be asked!

Absolutely loved the tour. Thank you!

Sharon_H, Apr 2024

The tour guide and driver were great! Very comfortable bus tour and the guide was very knowledgeable and friendly. We took the 12:30p tour on 4/16/24. Thank you!

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