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The 15 Best City Tours of New Orleans

64 tours  ·  from $22 a head

Bus, van or hop-on hop-off: a city tour is the quickest way to see the Quarter, the Garden District and the cemeteries in one go. These 15 are compared on stops, length and price per person.

New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour - Museum stops reward a longer pause
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New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

1.New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51Our pick

This one-day pass connects 18 New Orleans stops, from Jackson Square and the French Market to the Garden District and WWII Museum. Expect a roughly 90-minute narrated circuit, buses about every 30 minutes, and live English commentary. Guides vary, with names such as Logan, Elroy, Steve, and Rita mentioned by name. Admission to attractions is extra.

“Great commentary. You learn about the history and interesting facts. Great way to see a little of everything.”

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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour - Jackson Square sets the scene
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New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

2.New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,038 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $40Top rated

Ride through Jackson Square, Marigny, Treme, the Ninth Ward, and the Garden District with a local guide. You’ll stop at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and City Park, with time to buy beignets and coffee. The air-conditioned tour lasts about two to two and a half hours and returns to Bon’s New Orleans Street Food.

“Really interesting, really informative and he knew his stuff! A history teacher and we could tell. He kept us all engaged and was funny too. Was a lovely relaxing trip. Really worth it.”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - The French Quarter meeting point and BYOB setup
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

3.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Ride from the French Quarter to New Orleans cemeteries after dark on this two-hour BYOB bus tour. Walk among above-ground tombs as your guide shares burial customs and ghost stories, then pause at City Park and the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. Guides such as Henry and Roy have led tours, though your guide may vary.

“Our tour bus driver was friendly, informative, and entertaining. We were very happy with all that we learned about the cemeteries we toured. The stop in the middle provided good snack, snacks and bathroom breaks. We ate dinner before the tour at the Voodoo Tavern and really enjoyed the food and drinks there. The staff was friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this cemetery tour!”

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City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup - City Park: beignets or sculpture
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City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

4.City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,407 reviews · 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $45

Ride through the French Quarter, Garden District, Esplanade Avenue, Tremé, and the Warehouse District with a local guide. The air-conditioned minibus picks up at selected downtown and French Quarter hotels. Expect stories about architecture, the city’s past, and Hurricane Katrina, plus time for a stop in City Park.

“Driver/tour guide — Joseph— was very knowledgeable and did a great job explaining New Orleans history, both from long ago and more recent events like Katrina. The tour was about the right length for what we wanted. It gave us a good overview of the city.”

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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery - French Quarter: Creole buildings and city landmarks
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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

5.New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,209 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Take a three-hour, air-conditioned coach tour through New Orleans neighborhoods, City Park, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. A local guide provides live commentary, with guides including Gary Kuhn and Darren. Downtown hotel pickup and drop-off are included, and the cemetery visit gives you a closer look at the city’s above-ground tombs.

“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!”

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New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour - Local guides are the main attraction
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New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

6.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

This two-hour night tour leaves from the Rampart Treehouse in an air-conditioned bus, with a licensed guide leading you to Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and other sites beyond the French Quarter. Expect New Orleans history, voodoo lore, cemetery visits, and ghost stories. Guides such as Christian, Drew, and Shannon have led especially lively tours, though your guide may vary.

“This bus tour took our party of 19 to two cemeteries, City Park, and Morning Call. We got off the bus at these 4 places. We were able to walk around one cemetery. Our guide Drew gave some history, a couple ghost stories, and some witty jokes. It was overall a great experience!”

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New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour - Treme, Congo Square, and the roots of jazz
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New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

7.New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,967 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Ride an air-conditioned bus through the French Quarter, Treme, the Garden District, and neighborhoods shaped by Hurricane Katrina. A licensed guide leads the commentary, with a walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and a stop in City Park near Café du Monde. Guides such as Chris, Justin, and Henry are known for lively storytelling.

“The driver/tour guide was very knowledgeable and fun. The stops were nice. Great to see and hear about the different parts of a large city and the effects of the hurricanes. Bus was a bit rough. Glad it was 2 hours.”

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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access - Walking through Odd Fellows Rest
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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

8.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Ride through New Orleans after dark with a guide such as Jeff, Geoff, or J, hearing cemetery history and ghost stories from an air-conditioned bus. The two-hour tour includes exclusive access to Odd Fellows Rest, a brief restroom stop, and a look at the Hurricane Katrina memorial area. EMF readers are provided; drinks are not included.

“Fun and informative. Lots of laughs but also spooky. Jeff had us all thinking and watching our backs for things that go boo in the night.”

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New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access - Odd Fellows Rest and the value of access
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New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

9.Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride through New Orleans with a local guide, then walk through cemeteries after dark, including a private site with exclusive access. You’ll hear stories about burial customs, yellow fever, Hurricane Katrina, and reported paranormal activity, and get an EMF reader to try. Guides have included Jai, Jeff, and Geoff. Drinks are available to buy before departure.

“Tour was phenomenal. Very insightful, very informative, VERY REAL. Shoutout to the tour guide, Jeff. Man is the truth and I will be booking this again in the future”

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New Orleans: Sightseeing Bus Tour - The Lower Ninth Ward, Musicians’ Village, and Tremé
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New Orleans: Sightseeing Bus Tour

10.Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,565 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Ride with an English-speaking guide through the French Quarter, Marigny, the Lower Ninth Ward, Tremé, and the Garden District. The 2.5-hour route includes a short walk at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and free time near Cafe Du Monde in City Park. Guides vary, with recent tours led by Cynthia, Sean, DJ, and others.

“Scott and Keisha were great. Felt well taken care of and Scott knew the history really well and the tour of the cemetery was very informative.”

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City Sightseeing New Orleans HOHO Bus Tour & Bookable Extras - Frenchmen Street, Bywater, and Tremé
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City Sightseeing New Orleans HOHO Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

11.City Sightseeing New Orleans HOHO Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,077 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51

Take an open-top bus around New Orleans with a live English-speaking guide and stops near the French Market, Jackson Square, the Superdome, the WWII Museum, and the Garden District. Choose a 1, 2, or 3-day pass. Longer passes include guided walks, and guides such as Linda, Ron, Mary, and Colin have led tours, though the roster can change.

“my guide Deidre was knowledgeable and helpful and gave me lots of information and nice places to eat.”

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New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van - Garden District homes and the city’s changing streets
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New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

12.New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

In about three hours, a local English-speaking guide takes you by van from the French Quarter to the Garden District, City Park, and historic cemeteries, with neighborhood drive-bys and hotel pickup. Groups are limited to 10. Guides Teddy and Oz have earned particular praise for their local stories and easygoing style.

“Teddy was a charismatic and informative guide who brought a fascinating personal slant being a native son.”

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New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride - St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square from the carriage
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New Orleans: French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

13.French Quarter Sightseeing Carriage Ride

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 644 reviews · 1 hour · from $65

Take a one-hour mule-drawn carriage ride from Jackson Square through the French Quarter, passing St. Louis Cathedral, Napoleon House, the French Market, and Bourbon Street. Depending on your option, the route also includes Faubourg Marigny. A licensed English-speaking guide shares local history and stories; choose a shared or private carriage.

“Emily was great. she was able to make the tour what we wanted. it started off as a historic tour and then we shifted to the more voodoo kind of tour and she immediately made the change.”

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New Orleans: City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour - Starting in the French Quarter
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New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

14.New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Take a guided New Orleans city tour by air-conditioned mini-coach, with short walks in the French Quarter and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Guides such as René, Derek, Butch, and Karen have led tours covering Creole homes, voodoo traditions, Tremé, the Garden District, and above-ground tombs. Expect roughly two to two and a half hours, with pickup at one specified French Quarter meeting point.

“Our guide (Karen) was fantastic. Lots of great stories, history, and other info about the city. We saw so much of the city. Loved the time at the cemetery. Karen gave us some great tips on local restaurants to try. I would recommend Cajun Encounters to anyone who wants an all-around tour of New Orleans!”

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New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package - Canal Street, museums, and the downtown stretch
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New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package

15.New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 528 reviews · 3 days (approx.) · from $54

This three-day New Orleans package pairs a live-guided hop-on hop-off bus with French Quarter and Garden District walking tours. Ride a roughly 90-minute loop past Jackson Square, Magazine Street, the National WWII Museum, and more, then use the bus to shape your own sightseeing days. Commentary is in English, and guides such as Sam, Jonathan, Deidre, and Logan have led tours.

“Covers all the major sights and areas of New Orleans. Buying the multi day pass includes the additional walking tours which is great for a little more information.”

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