New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

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New Orleans, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

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.

What's Included

  • Pickup and drop off outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter (317 N. Rampart St.) ONLY
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

317 North Rampart Street
New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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French Quarter

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.
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1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jackson Square (pass by)

A highlight of the French Quarter is Jackson Square, a stately park and US National Historic Landmark.
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Garden District (pass by)

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.
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

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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1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-6953NOLATOUR

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What's Included

Activity name

  • Pickup and drop off outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter (317 N. Rampart St.) ONLY
  • Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • 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
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 34 travelers

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