New Orleans: City & Cemetery Tour by Air-Conditioned Minibus

Tremé / Lafitte, New Orleans



Spend an unforgettable 3 hours exploring New Orleans by air-conditioned minibus. Learn more about the history of the city and its Creole culture with the help of a licensed guide.

New Orleans 3-Hour Sightseeing Tour by Air-Conditioned Minibus

This guided tour explores New Orleans' historic landmarks, neighborhoods, and post-Hurricane Katrina recovery, ideal for visitors interested in the city's history and culture.

Description

Experience New Orleans in comfort on a 3-hour tour by air-conditioned minibus. Visit areas affected by Hurricane Katrina and explore key landmarks such as Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and The Cabildo, the former Spanish colonial city hall.

Get an overview of the French Quarter, enabling you to explore it further on your own. See historic homes along Esplanade Avenue en route to the Dueling Oaks in City Park. Walk through one of the city's local cemeteries to learn about the above-ground tombs used for reusable burial.

Travel down St. Charles Avenue to the American side of the city. View elegant Garden District homes, including the residence of Gothic fiction writer Anne Rice. Discover where the levee broke during Hurricane Katrina in the Lower 9th Ward and learn about residents’ ongoing rebuilding efforts.

Highlights

  • Learn the impact of Hurricane Katrina and how residents are rebuilding
  • Explore the French Quarter and its music scene
  • Convenient hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Visit historic landmarks like Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral
  • Walk through a local cemetery (Cities of the Dead)

Includes

  • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
  • Transportation by air-conditioned minibus
  • Licensed guide

Excludes

  • Gratuities

Important Information

  • The cemetery visit involves some walking

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

Book in advance to secure your preferred time. Wear comfortable shoes for walking and bring water, especially in warmer months.

Frequently Asked Questions

The tour covers the French Quarter, local above-ground cemeteries, Hurricane Katrina-affected neighborhoods, and historic landmarks like Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral.
The tour lasts approximately 3 hours.
Yes, the tour is conducted aboard an air-conditioned minibus with pick-up and drop-off at central New Orleans accommodations.
Yes, the guided tour includes detailed information about Hurricane Katrina’s impact and the ongoing recovery efforts in New Orleans.
Yes, the French Quarter and its music scene are key highlights of the tour.
Yes, the tour includes a visit to a local above-ground cemetery, typical of New Orleans burial practices.
The tour offers convenient pick-up and drop-off from accommodations located in central New Orleans.
Advance booking is recommended to secure your spot; check the website for availability and current hours.
Yes, the tour is family-friendly, though some cemetery visits may not be suitable for very young children.
The tour uses an air-conditioned minibus and has some walking; check with the provider directly regarding specific mobility accommodations.

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