New Orleans City Minibus Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the historic French Quarter
- Visit the iconic St. Louis Cathedral
- Discover the charming Garden District
- See the beautiful Lake Lawn Metairie
- Learn about New Orleans' rich history
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided minibus tour of New Orleans
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Live commentary from local guide
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: View the Garden District with it's vast mansions that line pristine boulevards.
Pass by: 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.
Pass by: 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
Important information
Know before you book
- Tour operates rain or shine; dress appropriately for the weather.
- Children under 2 years old can join for free if seated on a parent's lap.
- Please inform the operator of any special requirements or requests in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable clothing and footwear suitable for walking.
- Bring a camera to capture the city's vibrant scenes.
- Ensure you have a valid ID for hotel pickup verification.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Traveler reviews
Great tour
Remember you need to be ready before your pick-up time in order to start the tour on time. Relaxing ride and a surprise stop was nice.
Nola bus tour
Tour itself was very interesting&informative. Joe was very nice&bus was clean BUT AC not sufficient on bus& everyone was hot. Except for that it was a good length tour and fun.
Look elsewhere for New Orleans history
This isn’t an informative tour at all. It’s very surface level with no information about the rich history of New Orleans and the true local experiences of Katrina. I’ve been on tours that go into more details and it can be life changing. If you want to know about big trees and distances between houses this is the tour for you. It was so lackluster that the people on the bus started talking amongst themselves. This was a huge miss. Also, the AC was not the best. You’ve been warned!!!
Fantastic Guide, Fascinating City!
We thoroughly enjoyed this city tour and would highly recommend it. Joseph, our bus driver and guide, was excellent—friendly, incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about his home city of New Orleans. He shared so many interesting facts and stories throughout the tour, making it both informative and enjoyable. We visited a cemetery and learned about New Orleans’ unique burial traditions, saw areas affected by Hurricane Katrina, passed many historic homes with fascinating stories about their residents, and got a great overview of the city beyond the French Quarter. There was also a stop for delicious beignets with plenty of time to enjoy them. A really interesting trip that gave us a much better understanding of New Orleans.
We were hoping to learn...
We were hoping to learn about the history of New Orleans and we learned more about bars and restaurants. It was just a rambling of bars/restaurants. Those suggestions could have been placed on a piece of paper. We are wondering if the driver is endorsed by Popeyes because that was his main joke. We were also then asked at the cemetery stop by someone getting on the bus to buy pralines. For the places we stopped we didn’t know how to find or go back to explore them as we didn’t even know how we got there as we didn’t have any information ahead of time what we were visiting.