3 hours (approx.)
Pickup from select hotels
Mobile ticket
Offered in:
English
Overview
Although not your typical tour of New Orleans, this expedition through the Big Easy takes in some of the major points of interest, including the French Quarter, Treme, the Esplanade, the Garden District and the Metairie Cemetery. Relax in air-conditioned minibus comfort, and listen as a guide leads you through one of America's most historic cities.
New Orleans like a local -- tour 5 neighborhoods
Orient yourself to the city on this minibus tour
Enjoy commentary from a local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off included
What's Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini coach
Gratuities
Meeting And Pickup
Pickup points
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Pickup details
Please confirm your hotel prior to departure. Pickup times vary according to number and location of stops so you must be ready to be picked up at any time during that 30 minute period.
What To Expect
Additional Info
Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Masks are required for tour guides
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 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.
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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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
Q:What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Three Hour City Tour of New Orleans?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
Q:What is the policy on sanitization during Three Hour City Tour of New Orleans?
A:The policy on sanitization is:
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
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Traveler Tips
Since it was raining, this trip was worth as it was really not required to be out for long time
Is it the perfect tourist opportunity, probably not, but it is the safest, easiest, cost effective and time management way to get a great snapshot of New Orleans without having to invest very much time, money and energy.
This is a great tour to do at the beginning of your trip so that you can see all the different areas of downtown New Orleans.
Reviews
4.5
1,579 reviews
Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
Reviews by Viator travelers.
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New Orleans from front to back
Lavonia_D,
Oct 2022
Katrina and the cemetery and our guide was Fantastic and explained everything so well and answered all our questions
Could have been better
Tami_R,
Oct 2022
The guide’s driving was aggressive, he yelled at people in the way. He talked really fast and repeated himself with info that did not add value to the tour. There was good information and we enjoyed some of the sites but his vibe was just off putting. We made a few stops that seemed pointless and more for his convenience. This tour could have been so much better.
Great way to see the city of New Orleans.
Jeannine_M,
Oct 2022
The tour guide did an exceptional job of familiarizing us with the history of the city. We were given enough time to explore a cemetery, a park with a Cafe du Monde and an area that told the history of The devastation caused by Katrina.
Great Tour!
Karen_S,
Oct 2022
Our tour guide Joseph was amazing! He’s extremely knowledgeable and thorough. I enjoyed the different stops we made and learning about the history of Louisiana and Katrina. I highly recommend this tour. Thanks Joseph!
Gary was fabulous and...
Lorri_F,
Oct 2022
Gary was fabulous and could answer any question thrown at him .thoroughly enjoyed it. He went above and beyond!
The driver Joseph was...
Anthony_W,
Oct 2022
The driver Joseph was great! He made the trip interesting with his knowledge of the city. He was a local and shared a lot of great information
The best 3 hours spent in New Orleans
Robert_L,
Oct 2022
The tour through the various areas of New Orleans was the most informative I’ve ever been on. Our tour guide Gary was extremely well informed and had a number of personal observations that really added to the tour. I’d take this same tour again and love to have my wife with me on it.
Amazing experience
Danny_T,
Oct 2022
Great tour and Gary was an awesome tour guide and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone new to the area
Great City Overview
Braelynn_H,
Oct 2022
Gary was a great tour guide. He was very pleasant and personable. Very educational and fun tour. Highly recommend.
Andy is a great guide....
Kevin_U,
Oct 2022
Andy is a great guide. Very knowledgeable and ensures we get a good experience. Learned so many interesting things and stories of the great city of New Orleans!
Great time in New Orleans
Sandy_S,
Oct 2022
Gary was a great tour guide giving us lots of history, and was very knowledgeable about anything we asked him. We rode on an air-conditioned bus to several locations, got to eat beignets from Cafe du monde, and saw Katrina house. Do this the first day so you can plan what you want to go back and explore more.
Your was good, but the...
Stuart_B,
Oct 2022
Your was good, but the back door on bus rattled so bad that you couldn’t hear some things and was annoying.
Our Tour guide was just...
Rhonda_T,
Oct 2022
Our Tour guide was just awesome , so knowledgeable on the history and tour we were all so impressed, very patient with us and so professional
Suggest City Tour
David_T,
Oct 2022
Very informative, respectful driver & guide. Explained a lot about NO, their way of living and how they handle the weather & climate they live in. It is very different from our part of the country. It is a nice thing to do as you visit NO the first time. Shows you different things to do in the city & places that might interest you at all.It was time well spent & informative.
Fantastic tour of New Orleans
Cathryn_D,
Oct 2022
The hurricane Katrina exhibit, how far below sea level the city is and the architecture. We will be back to visit longer.
Great experience 10/10. Very informative and helpful
Malcolm_M,
Oct 2022
Like that we had the opportunity to stop and walk as well. It wasn’t all just sitting down the whole time.
Good
Bobby_B,
Sep 2022
Learning about the history. Didn't like hearing about the tour guides personally history because he went a little overboard with it.
Enjoyable experience !
Helen_X,
Sep 2022
The most fascinating part was the cemetery and the process of burial here in New Orleans . It’s so amazing that a network of people inc family members or friends or peer groups can be buried together in this manner.
Great experience!!
Damion_B,
Sep 2022
Great experience!!! The tour guide was very knowledgeable and upbeat. The tour ride was a little bumpy but overall I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone visiting for the first time.
Great Tour
Donna_C,
Sep 2022
Covered a lot of the New Orleans sights. Was a great tour. I would have liked to have a few more stops where we could get out, but overall I would do it again.
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Questions?
Product code: 8013P1
FAQs
How long is the adventures in New Orleans bus tour? ›
Question: How long do the city tours last? Answer: After picking up all guest the city tour last approximately 2 ½-3 hours.
How long is hop-on hop off New Orleans? ›Touring Daily: 9:30am – 5:30pm
HOP-ON! and in a single 1-hour 30-minute loop, experience a complete City Tour — 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture narrated live in English by your very own Tour Host – see the Garden District, French Quarter, and CBD.
- French Quarter.
- Garden District.
- Treme.
- Faubourg Marigny.
- Algiers.
- Esplanade Ave and Bayou St. John.
- Guide to NOLA Cemeteries.
- City Park.
1. French Quarter. The French Quarter of New Orleans is what most tourists come to see when they visit the city. Set along a bend on the Mississippi River, the main attraction here is the architecture, but it is also a great area for dining and entertainment.
What is New Orleans best known for? ›New Orleans is world-renowned for its distinctive music, Creole cuisine, unique dialects, and its annual celebrations and festivals, most notably Mardi Gras. The historic heart of the city is the French Quarter, known for its French and Spanish Creole architecture and vibrant nightlife along Bourbon Street.
How can I spend 3 days in New Orleans? ›- Visit the Garden District.
- New Orleans Voodoo Tour.
- Bar Hopping on Bourbon Street.
- Check Out the local art in Jackson Square.
- Take a Mule and Carriage Ride.
- Enjoy the Architecture.
- New Orleans Cemetery Tour.
- St Louis Cathedral.
Below are 25 essential sights for understanding and enjoying the French Quarter. It's set up like a self-guided tour. This tour should take you approximately an hour to ninety minutes if you just walk without browsing shops, bars, and markets.