About this experience
Go beyond the typical city tour experience and see New Orleans like a local. Relax in an enclosed air-conditioned minibus and get a great introduction to the history, culture, and architecture of the magnificent city of New Orleans.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
What is included
- Transport by air-conditioned mini coach
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only
- Live commentary on board
Not included
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Your tour begins when you pass through the French Quarter and travel past the mansions along Esplanade Avenue on your way to a stop in City Park where you can visit the Morning Call Cafe' for coffee and beignets, or view the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
View the Garden District with it's vast mansions that line pristine boulevards.
Drive through the Warehouse District, Faubourg Treme- one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the country dating back to the 1700's, pass through the area formerly known as the American Sector, Home of the internationally acclaimed World War II Museum, and the Contemporary Arts Center, which is one of the country's first art institutions.
The Saint Louis Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in North America, founded as a Catholic Parish in 1720 along the Banks of the Mississippi River
City Park is a massive 1.300 acre public green space in the heart of the city. Founded in 1854 , it features the world's largest collection of live oaks. Also home to Cafe du Monde another stop
Stop for beignets and coffee (restroom break too)
Lake Pontchartrain is a massive 630 square mile lake in southeastern Louisiana that forms the northern boundary of New Orleans.It's famous for being crossed by the 24-mile Causeway bridge, world's longest continuous bridge over water.
Tour inside St. Louis No. 3 a serene cemetery opened 1854 following a devastating yellow fever epidemic It has stunning 19th century marble crypts
Meeting and pickup information
- Please confirm your hotel prior to departure. Pickup times vary according to number and location of stops, so you must be ready 30 minutes prior to the start of your tour.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Southern Style Tours and Transportation
Accessibility and practical details
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- 2 Hour City Tour: Hotel pickups commence approximately 30 minutes prior to tour start time. Pickup included
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