New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour
Description
Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson Square — a US National Historic Landmark — to see Creole townhouses, shotgun homes, historic mansions and the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Then hear tales of ghosts, voodoo and New Orleans' unique burial traditions on a walk at the legendary St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule.
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Board a mini-coach outside your New Orleans hotel and start your 2.5-hour tour with a drive to the French Quarter, where you’ll find some of the city’s most classic architecture and interesting history. Drive past Creole townhouses and shotgun homes, a highly popular style of Southern homes in the early 1860s. Peek into courtyards and pass by small shops selling herbs, candles, oils and amulets used in ancient voodoo traditions and rituals.
A highlight of the French Quarter is Jackson Square, a stately park and US National Historic Landmark.
Pass through the neighborhood of Tremé and the lovely Garden District, home to one of the country's best-preserved collections of Southern mansions. Here you’ll see the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Next, take a walking tour one of the city’s most haunted cemeteries, St Louis Cemetery No. 3, featuring above-ground tombs from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the theories behind this unusual burial custom as you stroll the grounds, and hear stories about famous figures from New Orleans' past. At the end of your 2.5-hour tour, you'll be driven back to your hotel.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing; caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested
Reviews(902)
New orleans city tour was great. Karen our bus driver/guide was very informative and fun to listen too.
Amber is amazing!!!!! She shares so much about the city and is full of fun information!!! This tour is worth taking!!!
Justina is a fantastic guide and the experience was 10/10.
Cornell amazing guide! Loved the tour! Would reccomend!
Very informative,lovely homes Beautiful city….all Thanks to our Driver Cornell 💯
Our guide, Cornel, was amazing. He was very informative and knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. He gave so many gems about places to eat and see outside of this tour. He was very friendly as well. The bus did run about 45 minutes behind due to mechanical issues, the tour company should have reached out for an update versus me having to call twice to check for updates.
Our guide was phenomenal! Loved the history of the phrases we use.
Tour with Butch! Best tour guide while driving. He’s very good!
Butch was great!!! Nice bus and sightseeing
Butch did a good job, he was very knowledgeable and enthusiastic with his information. Great tour, definitely recommend!
