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New Orleans Minibus Tour: History, Culture, Architecture
4.6
2,274 Ratings
New Orleans
Experience New Orleans from a local’s perspective, beyond the traditional city tour. Enjoy a comfortable air-conditioned minibus drive that offers a substantial overview of the history, culture and architecture of the splendid city of New Orleans.
Experience New Orleans from a local’s perspective, beyond the traditional city tour. Enjoy a comfortable air-conditioned minibus drive that offers a substantial overview of the history, culture and architecture of the splendid city of New Orleans.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- French Quarter - 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.
- Lower 9th Ward - In addition, you will see the Ninth Ward, a neighborhood…
- French Quarter - 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.
- Lower 9th Ward - In addition, you will see the Ninth Ward, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
- Garden District - View the Garden District with it’s vast mansions that line pristine boulevards.
- Warehouse District - 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.
- Lake Lawn Metairie - The tour also makes a brief stop at the Metairie Cemetery, where you will see the city’s distinctive above-ground tombs. You’ll get a great introduction to the history, culture and architecture of this magnificient city.
- St. Louis Cathedral - 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
What's 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
- 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
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Gratuities
Additional Information
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
French Quarter
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.6
(2274 Ratings)
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Chris_a
Jan 13, 2025
Great informative and scenic tour - Our drivers name was Gary. He was extremely knowledgeable and informative of the history and traditions of the French Quarter and the surrounding Wards. We even had time to stop at Morning Call for some Beignets and refreshments. Great experience, would definitely recommend it.
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O7856mpmichelles
Jan 11, 2025
Great trip for first timer to NOLO - Gary our tour guide made this a great trip! It was raining so a perfect activity. He picked us up at our hotel and dropped us off at WW2 museum saving us an uber ride. The information/knowledge was perfect. Texted us great restaurants, house tours, live music etc. Do this trip if you’ve never been to NOLO!
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Steven_w
Jan 11, 2025
Great tour of New Orleans highlights! - Our driver, Bob, was great! Very knowledgeable with a good sense of humor. We would definitely recommend this tour. Plus, his driving skills were great...navigating the very narrow streets, especially in the French Quarter.
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Naomi_z
Jan 9, 2025
I’d do it again - Our driver tour guide was phenomenal. His knowledge of the history of the town was so deep. It was impressive. He took the time to ask us if we had any questions multiple times. best guide I’ve ever had.
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Duncan_m
Jan 7, 2025
NOLA Beyond what you are expecting! - This trip was more like two hours, probably due to the season (early January and not a lot of traffic). Bob took us all through the surrounding neighborhoods , pointing out all the history and architecture, giving us a feel what it was like to live there then and now. He also pointed out good restaurants. Most NOLA tour focus on the French Quarter with the interesting other areas getting ignored. It was illuminating to learn more about the levy and water systems and to see the shore of Lake Ponchitrain and to hear its history. If you like to learn a lot while sitting back on a. Comfortable minibus this tour is for you!
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Larry_e
Jan 6, 2025
Outstanding experience - Our guide was outstanding. Could t have found a better New Orleans native with passion and fascinating information about the city.
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Sonia_f
Jan 1, 2025
Best tour ever and our tour guy was very knowledgeable and funny! - Just sit back and enjoy the ride and true history of NOLA! It was an excellent tour and we stopped for treats which were absolutely DELICIOUS!!
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Jhordan_r
Dec 27, 2024
Wanda was an amazing... - Wanda was an amazing guide and definitely knew her city. We learned a lot saw more and had wonderful beignets!
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Rodney_b
Dec 25, 2024
New Orleans City tour - Gary was our guide!
He was an excellent guide.
Very detailed in what he was talking about during the tour!
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Chriscasb56
Jan 1, 2025
Boring - 3 hrs was too long. Asked questions but never got an answer. Very frustrating and a waste of our time and money. Nice he dropped us off earlier then time allowed
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