NEW ORLEANS
The best of New Orleans.
The 15 most popular city sightseeing tours in New Orleans. What each one is really like, what it costs, and who runs it.
A hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with live English commentary, linking Jackson Square to Frenchmen Street, the WWII Museum, and the river.
Most Popular“Fun. You'll learn a lot. Could be hot, could be cold all on the same day. Our guides were personable.”
2–2.5 hour New Orleans bus tour beyond the French Quarter to Treme, Ninth Ward, Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.
“Great Tour. Full of history. Great Tour Guide I just can't remember her name gosh. It's covers alot not just the French Quarters. Must do on first or second day.”
Air-conditioned New Orleans minibus tour with hotel pickup, live guide commentary, City Park beignets, Garden District mansions, and St. Louis Cathedral.
“Joseph has a great personal and Very informative I definitely recommend touring with Joseph.Joseph was on time charismatic and entertaining”
3-hour New Orleans intro by coach: French Quarter, Garden District, City Park, Frenchmen Street, French Market, plus St. Louis Cemetery No. 3.
“Interesting tour. Great tour guide. Got a good understanding of the city and it's history and the different neighborhoods. Lots of restaurant and music recommendations. Wish we had done it the first day of our vacation rather than the last. We would have definitely gone to Frenchman st!”
2.5-hour New Orleans bus tour from Jackson Square to Tremé, the 9th Ward, Garden District, and cemeteries. Beignets included.
A 3-hour small-group New Orleans van tour with hotel pickup, French Quarter and Garden District walks, City Park, cemeteries, and Katrina context.
“Teddy was a fantastic, friendly guide, very knowledgeable about area history. Took us to many places around the city for an excellent overview. Hotel pickup very convenient. Comfortable van ride. Eat some beignets on your stop in the park!”
One-day open-top hop-on hop-off bus in New Orleans with live English commentary and stops at French Market, Superdome, and more.
“excellent guide. bus was old and without the convenience of using foreign translation to French”
1-hour mule carriage ride through New Orleans French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, with live narration and a leisurely pace. $65.
A guided French Quarter drive-and-walk plus St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and Marie Laveau’s tomb, with AC comfort and tight timing.
“Thanks to René for all the détails on the city!”
A 3-day unlimited hop-on hop-off in New Orleans with live narration and included French Quarter and Garden District walking tours.
“This is great way to see the major sections of the city and important areas and neighborhoods! We sat upstairs and had great views of all of the points of interest. Our guide was the reason for the 3 star rating. We felt that he did a lot of talking about his drinking experiences which…”
Join a Gray Line New Orleans city coach tour plus a Steamboat Natchez harbor jazz cruise, with classic sights, live music, and optional lunch.
“Extremely informative. Val could answer everyone’s questions and was a fantastic guide. Robert, the driver was great also.”
Soul of New Orleans tour connects enslavement to today through Treme, Congo Square, and Studio Be, plus guided neighborhood stops.
“The tour was very good, Dennis was attentive and discerning of the needs of the group. I especially appreciated learning about the TEP center.”
Hop on an open-top double-decker bus in New Orleans, with onboard live commentary and included Garden District (and optional French Quarter) walks.
“The opportunity to get a 90 minute overview of the downtown area. The opportunities to get to different locations without Uber. Mary was a really good guide. The other guy, not so much. Having fully covered bases in the heat would be better. It was hot in the sun at 90F with a 100F heat…”
Pedal through New Orleans history on a small-group bike tour. French Quarter, City Park, Treme and more for $55 in 3 hours.
“We (2 adults and 2 teens) had a great time on this bike tour. I have been dealing with a plantar fasciitis flare so the bike was a perfect way to see a lot of the city without walking. It was also a fantastic way to learn some NOLA history.”
New Orleans hop-on hop-off plus Garden District walk: 2-day unlimited bus rides, frequent stops, and guided mansion views for $47.
“The two day pass must be two consecutive days. Would prefer more flexability. Having said that the tour narration was good.”
Every corner of the city, and every way to see it.
