New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour

Overview

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $96.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $96.00

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What's Included

Guided tour of St Louis Cemetery #3

Transport by air-conditioned 14-passenger van

Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
Child rates apply to all children and infants
Tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs of any kind
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Our tour vans are thoroughly cleaned after each tour, all door handles and interior surfaces wiped down with alcohol-based disinfectant daily.

What To Expect

French Quarter

After pickup from your downtown or French Quarter hotel by air-conditioned van, your tour begins in the French Quarter, where you'll learn about the history and design styles of the old Creole city of New Orleans.

Jackson Square

See the Pontalba Buildings of Jackson Square and the famous St. Louis Cathedral.

St. Louis Cathedral

Admire St Louis Cathedral and enjoy a view of the Mississippi River.

French Market

Along Esplanade Avenue, you'll pass by the French Market, the old US Mint and some elegant mansions.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

Next, hop off your van and stretch your legs at the historic St Louis Cemetery #3. During a guided walking tour, see some of its many societal tombs, such as the Hellenic Orthodox community and the Dante Lodge of Masons, which represent the varied backgrounds of New Orleans' former residents.

New Orleans City Park

Stop for refreshments and restrooms after a drive through City Park, home to the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and centuries-old live oaks.

The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA

Visit this sculpture garden that occupies approximately eleven acres in City Park adjacent to the New Orleans Museum of Art, and is located within a mature existing landscape of pines, magnolias, and live oaks surrounding two lagoons.

Mercedes-Benz Superdome

Heading downtown, we drive through the Arts District and the Warehouse Section as well as by the World War II Museum, going by the Superdome and through the heart of the business district as we return to your hotel.

Garden District

On the drive back to your hotel, you’ll pass through Uptown and along St Charles Avenue, where the grand colonial mansions of the Garden District are some of the most beautiful in all the South.

Lake Pontchartrain

We’ll journey along Lake Pontchartrain’s shores to see the levee system that protects both the city of New Orleans and surrounding areas of Southeast Louisiana. You will also view the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, the world’s longest bridge over water. You will reach the 17th St.Canal and see the flood wall breaches and witness the complete destruction Hurricane Katrina caused to the neighborhood of Lakeview as well as the hopeful rebuilding done with the help of private enterprise as well as the new pumping stations.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (78)

RoseyL

Dec 2022

The tour was an extensive, half-day tour of New Orleans by a guide who’s a local resident. Some emphasis was placed on areas outside the French Quarter, since most visitors of course get to walk that area by themselves. You do pay extra by being in a small van, instead of one of the tours that take place in a big bus. But I would say this is generally worth it. What was very much not right with me was the attitude of the guide towards his clients. At one point, I made a comment to him about something, and he condescending dismissed my views as “a conspiracy theory.” To make things worse, he proceeded to lecture me further about the details of his views, which I, as a Ph.D. scientist, knew to be incorrect. Of course he is entitled to his views. But a competent tour guide needs to be professional and not insult his clients. It made things worse that he proceeded to lecture me like I was a child. I did not respond to his lecture, but I do think it needs to be pointed out that this is just not a good way for a tour guide to interact with his clients.

Kim_A

Nov 2022

Doing the cemetery tour and learning the history of the cemeteries. Our guide Rene did an awesome job and was very knowledgeable.

jackiefD4369WV

Aug 2022

René was fantastic!! Very informative but in a fun relaxed way! Never once felt like it was rushed. It was so much fun. Would definitely enjoy more tours with him! Ms. Isabelle is extremely courteous and well organized. Touched base immediately after booking and kept us up to date on exact pick up times.

Response from Host

Aug 2022

Thank you Ms Jackie! I'll pass along your compliments to René! Please come back to NOLA soon! Isabelle C.