The New Orleans sightseeing bus will take you to see the best of this vibrant city on a route of 18 stops, where you can hop on and off as many times as you like. Plus, enjoy a walking tour of the Garden District or the French Quarter!
Route and Stops
The New Orleans sightseeing bus stops along 18 different main points of interest in the city popularly known as NOLA. Throughout the journey, about 1.5 hours, you'll have an English-speaking guide at your disposal, who will reveal secrets, stories, and fun facts that have shaped this southern city.
From the bus, we'll be able to admire emblematic places like Jackson Square, in the heart of the French Quarter. This historic meeting place for street artists and musicians fills the neighborhood with an atmosphere of Bohemian style. Here we'll also see the imposing St. Louis Cathedral.
Among other sites, we'll also pass by the banks of the Mississippi River, next to the famous Harrah's Casino. What's more, we'll also pass by Canal Street, one of the most picturesque urban areas of the city, with stores, restaurants, cafes, and bars, perfect for observing the mix of cultures of New Orleans!
You can see the route and stops at the following link:
Ticket Options
During the booking process, you can choose between the following options:
- 48-hour ticket + Garden District Walking Tour: includes the 48-hour ticket for the tourist bus and a guided walking tour of the Garden District neighborhood.
- 72-hour ticket + Garden District and French Quarter walking tour: includes the 72-hour ticket for the tourist bus and the guided walking tour of the Garden District and the French Quarter.
Garden District Guided Tour
This walking tour, approximately 45 minutes, starts at stop 12 of the tour bus. From there, you'll be greeted by an English-speaking guide as we set off through New Orleans' most elegant neighborhood. We'll walk through the tree-lined, affluent streets and learn about the historical facts and architecture that characterize the area.
We'll pass by the beautiful gardens of St. Charles Avenue, one of the streets that are decorated for the popular Mardi Gras celebration. Not only that, but we'll also visit the Lafayette Cemetery, which dates back to the 19th century.
French Quarter Guided Tour
Looking to experience the most historic neighborhood of New Orleans? This 45-minute walking tour starts near stop 1 along the sightseeing bus route. From there, we'll stroll the streets of the area and discover its most iconic sites. We'll learn about the history of the Caribbean, French, and Spanish influences of the French Quarter.
What's more, we'll also see the iconic iron balconies of Bourbon Street, lined with old buildings that house popular jazz clubs, eclectic bars and trendy cocktail lounges, allowing us to really feel the eccentric soul of New Orleans!
How Does it Work?
The ticket is valid for 48 or 72 consecutive hours from the time it is activated, that is, used for the first time. During this time, you can get on and off the bus as many times as you want. If you choose the 48-hour option, and activate it at 2 pm on Monday, you'll be able to use it until 2 pm on Wednesday. After making your reservation, we'll send you a voucher via email that you will have to show on the first bus you take.
Please note that your ticket will only be valid for the selected time from the date you selected in your reservation.
Schedules and Frequency
- The first departure is between 9:30 am and 9:40 am from stops 1, 5, 6 and 17.
- The last full circuit departs at 4 pm from any stop.
- The last tour ends at 5:30 pm.
- The Garden District and French Quarter guided tours take place at 11 am, 12 pm, 1 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm. You can take them separately on any of the days your tickets are valid.
