Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (Unlimited Sightseeing for 2-Days) (Route)

Operating Schedule: Tours run from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, with buses arriving every 25 minutes! Each tour loop lasts 1 hour and 30 minutes.

First departures from Stops 1, 5, 6, and 17 occur between 9:30 am and 9:40 am. The last full loop departs at 4:00 pm from any stop.

The service is available on most holidays, except for Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Occasionally, city-wide street closures may affect the route, leading to early closures or cancellations.

Feb 6, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours conclude at 3:30 pm (Last Full Loop at 2 pm)
Feb 7-8, 2026 – Mardi Gras – No Tours
Feb 11-13, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours conclude at 3:30 pm (Last Full Loop at 2 pm)
Fri Feb 13, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours conclude at 3:30 pm (Last Full Loop at 2 pm)
Feb 14-15, 2026 – Mardi Gras – No Tours
Feb 16, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours conclude at 3:30 pm (Last Full Loop at 2 pm)
Feb 17, 2026 – Mardi Gras Day – No Tours
April 16, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – Stops 1-4 CLOSED
April 17, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – Stops 1-4 CLOSED
April 18, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – No Tours
April 19, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – No Tours
Nov 25, 2026 – Tours conclude at 4:00 pm (Last Full Loop at 2:30 pm)
Nov 26, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day – No Tours
Dec 5, 2026 – Christmas Parade – No Tours
Dec 24, 2026 – Christmas Eve – Tours conclude at 4:00 pm (Last Full Loop 2:30 pm)
Dec 25, 2026 – Christmas Day – No Tours
Dec 31, 2026 – New Year’s Eve – Tours conclude at 3:30 pm (Last Full Loop at 2 pm)
Dec 31, 2026 - Sugar Bowl Parade - Stops 1-4 & 18 CLOSED 12:30 pm

1. Hop-On Hop-Off Stop 1
Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, City Sightseeing New Orleans Official Ticket Office, Cafe du Monde

2. Hop on Hop off: Stop 2
French Market Shopping District

3. 2200 Royal St
Frenchmen Street Music Clubs, Crescent Park, JAMNOLA, Bywater Brew Pub, and Much More!

4. Hop On Hop Off Stop 4
St. Augustine Church & Tomb of the Unknown Slave

5. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 5
501 Basin Street - St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tours Offered Daily, Welcome Center with Travel Counselors, Restrooms, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, and more! Armstrong Park & Congo Square and More!

6. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 6
500 Canal Street - Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Chartres Street Canal Street Hotels

7. Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 7
Harrah’s Casino, American Italian Cultural Museum, Italian Piazza

8. Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 8
Hyatt Regency Hotel, Holiday Inn Superdome, Walk-On’s, Copper Vine

9. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 15
Gallier Hall, Cafe at the Square, St. Patrick’s Church of 1840

10. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 10
Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Contemporary Arts Center, Confederate Civil War Museum, The National WWII Museum - Solomon Victory Theater

11. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 11
Magazine Street Shops, Restaurants, and Bars

12. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 12
Magazine Street Shops, Restaurants, and Bars. Garden District Walking Tour (Guided Tour, Experience Package)

13. 3137 Magazine St
Magazine Street Shops, Restaurants, and Bars - 3317 Magazine Street

14. Fresh Market Bakery
St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line, Superior Grill, Elms Mansion

15. Hop On Hop Off: Stop 15
Chuck’s on the Avenue, Hotel Tonnelle, The Pontchartrain Hotel, Avenue Plaza

16. Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 16
Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, Hurricane Katrina Sculpture, Mardi Gras World 10 minutes Walking

17. Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 17
The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, Julia Street Shops and Galleries

18. Hop-on Hop-off Stop 18 at Vue Orleans
Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, Vue Orleans, Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium

Points of Interest

• Jackson Square

• St. Louis Cathedral

• French Market

• New Orleans Jazz Museum

• Woldenberg Riverfront Park

• Caesars Superdome

• Harrah’s Casino New Orleans

• The National WWII Museum

• Arts District / Warehouse District

• Garden District

• French Quarter

• 2-day Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker city tour
• Guided walking tour of the Garden District

• There are no hotel pick-ups; bus only services our designated tour stops
• Tips/gratuities are not included; appreciated by our hosts & bus operators

Join the City Sightseeing tour to explore 300 years of New Orleans’ history, culture, and excitement! The unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing offers a unique experience in New Orleans. Buses arrive at each stop every 25 minutes. The 1 hour and 30-minute tour covers the French Quarter, Garden District, and New Orleans’ top attractions such as The National World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World, Jackson Square, Arts District, and Magazine Street Shopping Districts. Ticket holders receive discounts at attractions, restaurants, and shops along the route!

For the Garden District Walking Tour, hop off at Stop #12 to meet your guide for a 45-minute tour of this historic and elegant neighborhood, where you can learn about Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles in the area. Tours are available on a first-come, first-served basis at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm on any day your ticket is valid.

Enhance your experience with a 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour and a French Quarter Walking Tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.