New Orleans Bus Tour: Explore French Heritage

Experience the best of New Orleans with our unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. Explore iconic landmarks like Jackson Square, the French Quarter, and the Garden District at your own pace!

Duration: 1 day
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights

Red Route (Route)

Operating Schedule: 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM. Frequency - every 30 minutes.
Times may change without notice, please verify locally for the most current schedule.
1. 700 Decatur St
Jackson Square & St. Louis Cathedral, Beignets & Cafe Au Lait, City Sightseeing Shop & Ticket Office
2. **North Peters Street & Ursulines…

What's Included
  • Entertaining live guide in English
  • 1-day hop-on hop-off bus tour
  • Stops near the major sights
What's Not Included
  • Entrance fees/attraction tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • On-board restrooms
  • Storage space
Additional Information

With our 1-day ticket, travelers can explore New Orleans on this delightful unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. New Orleans is a unique American city, thanks to its rich French and Spanish heritage evident in its architecture and music. Visit the vibrant Canal Street for culture and shopping, and don’t miss the iconic streetcars. Enjoy access to 18 tour…

Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Michelehu2129wb
Mar 20, 2026
Great way to familiarize yourself and see sites. - The hop-on, hop-off sightseeing bus in New Orleans turned out to be the smartest way to get my bearings in the city without wasting time or energy. The route hits all the big spots—French Quarter, Garden District, WWII Museum, riverfront—and the ability to jump off when something grabs your attention, then catch the next bus, makes it feel more like a flexible game plan than a rigid tour. The live commentary was actually useful, not filler. The guides mixed history, local gossip, and practical tips in a way that helped me decide where I wanted to return later on my own. Instead of wandering randomly or paying for a bunch of separate rideshares, I got a rolling orientation to the whole city in a few hours. If you’re new to New Orleans or only in town for a short time, this bus is a no-brainer starting point. You get the lay of the land, a crash course in the city’s story, and the freedom to explore at your own pace—all without ending the day exhausted and lost.
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Navigate41610282817
Feb 2, 2026
NOLA Fun - Great tour got to see the city. Enjoyed the hop on and off. The guide did a great job narrating the tour. Learned so much about the city.
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Selmshaeuser
Jan 9, 2026
Great way to go - Great way to get around town and see what to explore later. Tour guide was knowledgeable and entertaining.
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Angela_s
Dec 27, 2025
Educational tour of New... - Educational tour of New Orleans. The host Logan was funny and very knowledgeable of New Orleans would recommend
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Taylor_h
Dec 1, 2025
I love hop on hop off... - I love hop on hop off buses! The perfect way to get a good sense of a new city! This one was the perfect length because of the city's size, we were able to hop on and off several times and get the full bus tour within about 5 hours. Totally worth the price!
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Kimberlykj1145hv
Nov 19, 2025
New Orleans Loop - We enjoyed the hop on hop off bus, stayed on for the loop to get a feel for the city. It took about 90 minutes. Our guides were great, very knowledgeable.
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Elaine_d
Nov 1, 2025
It was well worth it very... - It was well worth it very enjoyable and informative. Would definitely recommend as part of the visit to NOLA .
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Ann0712
Oct 13, 2025
Great tour company-Ron is the best! - Excellent tour company—lucked out tremendously by having Ron for two separate tours (walking tour french quarter and then garden district). If you plan on taking a tour-find out when he is scheduled. VERY knowledgeable!!! Logan and Gary were great for hop on/off!
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Randybu9183yo
Jan 31, 2026
New Orleans hop on hop off bus - Staff was great. Bus goes too fast to really see what they are trying to show you. Terrible high pitch sound coming from the bus that they could not stop. Does not come by every 25 minutes more like 45 to 60 minutes I do not recommend this activity
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Sheila_a
May 10, 2026
Terrible experience first time in New Orleans,and that tour was not a good ride - The speaker was good but the driver the guy was horrible,it was freezing on the bus he had no attempt to make us feel welcome or warmer,there was a older lady in her 80 was on there not feeling good because it was too cold and kept saying that he could not do anything about it but her myself and a few others felt the same so no this tour bus was horrible never again.
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From $51
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).