New Orleans Sightseeing: History, Culture, Traditions
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538 Ratings
New Orleans
Immerse yourself in the rich history, vibrant culture, and unique traditions of New Orleans on this 2-hour sightseeing tour. Explore iconic landmarks, charming neighborhoods, and learn about the city's ghostly legends and burial customs. Book now!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- French Quarter - Board a mini-coach outside your New Orleans hotel and start your 2.5-hour tour with a drive to the French Quarter, where you’ll find some of the city’s most classic architecture and interesting history.
Drive past Creole townhouses and shotgun homes, a highly popular style of Southern homes in the early 1860s. Peek into courtyards and pass by small shops selling herbs, candles, oils and amulets used in ancient voodoo traditions and rituals.
- Jackson Square - A highlight of the French Quarter is Jackson Square, a stately park and US National Historic Landmark.
- Garden District - Pass through the neighborhood of Tremé and the lovely Garden District, home to one of the country’s best-preserved collections of Southern mansions. Here you’ll see the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 - Next, take a walking tour one of the city’s most haunted cemeteries, St Louis Cemetery No. 3, featuring above-ground tombs from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the theories behind this unusual burial custom as you stroll the grounds, and hear stories about famous figures from New Orleans’ past.
At the end of your 2.5-hour tour, you’ll be driven back to your hotel.
What's Included
- Exclusive pickup and drop-off at Homewood Suites French Quarter
- Knowledgeable local guide included
- Comfortable travel in an air-conditioned mini-coach
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
Additional Information
Embark on a 2-hour journey through the numerous centuries of history, culture, and dynamic city life of New Orleans by mini-bus and on foot. Traverse through the lively French Quarter, the stunning Garden District, and the historic Jackson Square — a designated US National Historic Landmark. Marvel at the Creole townhouses, distinctive shotgun houses, historic mansions, and the world’s longest bridge, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Engage in tales of the supernatural, voodoo, and distinctive burial rites at the famed St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Opt for a tour time that best suits your plan.
- During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing; caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested
Location
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans French Quarter
North Rampart Street
Meet the driver in the back bus loading area of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at:
9:00AM Tour(Picks up at 8:30AM)
12:00PM Tour(Picks up at 11:30AM)
3:00PM Tour(Picks up at 2:30PM)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.8
(538 Ratings)
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Brimsted1
Apr 20, 2024
Great insight into New Orleans - We went on this 2.5 hr bus tour of New Orleans and Cemetery.Our driver and guide Derek gave us a good insight into the the things that matter in a professional and amusing manner.He impressed us both with his historical knowledge and gave us some very good tips on where to go and quality of specific restaurants.
We would recommend this tour for anyone with little knowledge of the City.
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M-kmash
Apr 17, 2024
Well organized Great tour worth the time and money - We took the tour to get a lay of the land so to speak. It did just that. The bus was clean and the driver Butch was great. He was very informative and added enough local humor and history to keep the entire group involved. The Rest stop at the Distillery was very clean and provided an necessary break. We asked a worker a few questions and it occurred to me a 5 minute explanation of what was going on would have been an added feature. The cemetery tour was very interesting and Butch explained and answered many questions.
Overall we found Butch to be an excellent representative of the Tour company as well as of New Orleans itself. Very entertaining and informative. He even took the time to find where people were going next to drop them in the best and safest locations or intersections.
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Lisa_b
Apr 4, 2024
Great tour! - Great tour! Butch was excellent! He was super knowledgeable, and answered any questions.
The cemetery was so fascinating! I could have spent hours there.
However, my one complaint is the "potty" pit-stop at the distillery.
This seemed to be nothing more than a glorified infomercial for this distillery. I would have much rather spent more time at the cemetery.
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W7357gflaurac
Apr 4, 2024
Amazing bus tour around Nola! - We had such a good tour with Butch! He was knowledgeable, funny, and a great tour guide! We did the distillery stop and it was super cool and a great way to break up the tour. Definitely a great way to see the city. This tour gets you into the actual streets unlike some. If you’re considering, definitely take this tour!
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Q4750rttraceyh
Apr 1, 2024
Rene' exceptional guide Cajun Encounters New Orleans - The tour was well worth your time. Historian Rene' was exceptional. Lots of history is provided and is interesting because of our guide Rene'.
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Scenic24055396740
Mar 19, 2024
Great tour with Butch - Fab tour with Butch who was a great guide, very friendly and knowledgeable. Learned lots, would definitely recommend this tour. Thank you
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Dml1967
Mar 13, 2024
City and Cemetery Tour - Went on this tour earlier today. Butch was our Driver and Tour Master....
B rilliant
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H appy and Helpful.
It was a great couple of hours. Thanks
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Valeri_m
Mar 27, 2024
Good bus tour - Interesting bus tour gave a lot of facts and good sightseeing… stopped at one cemetery for a short time. Not a tour for children or teens, but not bad for couples, or historical buffs. Good to do on a rainy day!
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951rk951
Mar 19, 2024
Nice tour - Butch was a fine guide but we could have done without spending 30 minutes (out of 2 hrs) in the giftshop of a distillery. That was a $30 stop to shop ($120 for 2 tickets) and there was no tour. I would have rather toured more and learn about the city history. The distillery stop was not necessary.
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Robert_a
Apr 14, 2024
I your was nice, but we... - I your was nice, but we were highly disappointed because we were not able to go through the French Quarter. We should have been given a partial refund.
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