Private City & Cemetery Tour with Pickup
Art /Warehouse District, New Orleans, New Orleans
A private New Orleans bus tour of the city with one of our local licensed tour guides. See many neighborhoods outside the French Quarter with hotel pickup, a cemetery tour, a cafe break, and more
Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup
This 2 hour 30 minute private tour operates in downtown New Orleans, perfect for travelers who want an in-depth local experience away from crowded group tours.
Highlights
- Complementary pickup within downtown New Orleans
- Cemetery tour and café break included
- Passionate local licensed tour guides specializing in city tours
- Comfortable mini-coach buses with large windows and air conditioning
- Private tour exclusively for you and your group
Description
Your private tour covers diverse New Orleans neighborhoods beyond the typical French Quarter, showcasing bars, restaurants, and jazz clubs along the way. Food lovers will gain insights into the best local cuisine spots to explore during your stay.
Experience the city’s rich culture and history, including visits to iconic landmarks, eclectic architecture, and a guided cemetery tour explaining the above-ground burial system. The tour begins with a drive through the French Quarter passing Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Café Du Monde, the French Market, and various historic statues.
Next, you will travel down Frenchmen Street to see renowned jazz clubs such as DBA, Spotted Cat, Maison, and Snug Harbor where local jazz artists perform. The tour continues through the Treme neighborhood, known as the birthplace of jazz.
You will then drive along Esplanade Avenue, noted for its Creole Cottage, Greek Revival, and Steamboat Gothic architecture. The cemetery visit allows time to explore independently after your guide’s overview.
Afterward, the tour includes a break at Café du Monde to enjoy beignets and chicory coffee, with time to stroll through City Park if desired.
The route continues along Lake Pontchartrain, where you will see the longest bridge in the world, the Causeway, and learn about the Hurricane Katrina flooding and levee breaches. You will then visit the Garden District, known for historic mansions on St. Charles Avenue, including homes of affluent families and celebrities.
Driving down St. Charles Avenue, learn about the streetcar line, America’s oldest national landmark streetcar beginning in 1835. The tour concludes by passing monuments such as the National World War II Museum and the Benjamin Franklin statue.
Your guide will drop you off at your hotel and is available to answer questions regarding restaurants, bars, or upcoming city events.
Includes
- Hotel pickup and drop off
- Cemetery tour
- Private tour for your group only
- Bus tour on a comfortable mini-coach
- Café break (food not included)
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
Book in advance to secure your preferred time slot. Wear comfortable shoes and bring weather-appropriate clothing. The best times to visit are mornings or late afternoons to avoid peak heat.
