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New Orleans Minibus Tour: Local Culture & History
4.6
2,386 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:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- French Quarter - The tour kicks off as you pass through the French Quarter, continuing past the grand mansions on Esplanade Avenue, leading to a stop at City Park. Here, you can enjoy coffee and beignets at the Morning Call Café or explore the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
- Garden District - Experience the Garden District, renowned for its…
- French Quarter - The tour kicks off as you pass through the French Quarter, continuing past the grand mansions on Esplanade Avenue, leading to a stop at City Park. Here, you can enjoy coffee and beignets at the Morning Call Café or explore the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
- Garden District - Experience the Garden District, renowned for its expansive mansions lining the immaculate boulevards.
- Warehouse District - Journey through the Warehouse District and Faubourg Treme, one of the nation’s oldest African American neighborhoods, dating back to the 1700s. Pass through the area once known as the American Sector, home to the internationally renowned World War II Museum and the Contemporary Arts Center, one of the country’s pioneering art institutions.
- St. Louis Cathedral - The St. Louis Cathedral, established as a Catholic Parish in 1720 along the Mississippi River, is the oldest cathedral in North America.

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
(2386 Ratings)
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Dorene_s
Nov 16, 2025
This was an excellent... - This was an excellent tour, I have done the walking tour, they are nice but this one picks you up at your hotel and drops you off at your hotel, very convenient and it was filled with so much history and information and we had a few stops. I would highly recommend this Tour as a travel consultant taking this tour without Viator knowing I’m an agent gives me clear to see this so I may share with my clients once again I would recommend this tour
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I4083fepatriciar
Nov 10, 2025
Taste of New Orleans - Excellent tour. Gary very knowledgeable. Helpful with restaurants, tours etc. Great starting place for trip. Thanks
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Julie_l
Oct 25, 2025
Minibus Tour - This minibus tour was exactly what I was looking for! I wanted to relax during our trip and sight see other parts of New Orleans. Our driver even picked us up at one of the closest available hotel locations. I forgot his name but he explained many sites throughout the whole ride - which was about 2.5-3 hours long! We made two stops, one at a cemetery and second at the Cafe Du Monde in Audubon Park. The following day, my husband and I took the St. Charles Streetcar Line (free transportation) to revisit some of the interesting spots from the tour. Definitely worth the experience when visiting NOLA!
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902sherib
Oct 12, 2025
Get to know NOLA - What a wonderful home town tour of New Orleans! Gary is such a historian! Loved the vibe! Comfortable ride and enjoyed everting about the day!
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Andrea_g
Oct 10, 2025
Our guide was the best.... - Our guide was the best. He spoke clearly and answered everybody’s questions. Gary K was our guide When I come back again I would want him
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Sylvia_h
Oct 10, 2025
Bus tour of New Orleans - We only had 2,5 days in Nola and wanted a full overview of the city upon arrival so we could decide what to revisit going forward. The tour did not disappoint, our driver/guide Joseph was super friendly and knowledgeable and gave us a wealth of information all with a smile. We really felt we got such a good overview of the area and know the layout better to continue our visit as well learned so much about the history as well. I had my 3 teenage kids with me and they also loved it. Highly recommend! Ps plus they picked up/dropped off at our hotel just amazing service
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Denise_c
Oct 9, 2025
Well done Gary - Absolutely the best way to start the New Orleans experience. Gary our tour guide was so knowledgeable and personable. He was engaging and gave us so many wonderful tips on how to best enjoy this beautiful city.
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Silviya_j
Sep 18, 2025
Worth it! - The tour was 3 hours and I got to know New Orleans better than any other city I've been to. Try it when you have down time.
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Carolyn
Sep 18, 2025
Tour was amazing - Our tour guide Gary was amazing!! He was so knowledgeable about the areas. It was like we were with a friend. He also gave us some very good recommendations for dinner and dessert afterwards
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Traveler35852525716
Nov 3, 2025
SCAM ALERT! DO NOT GIVE THEM BUSSINESS. - I would give 0 stars if I could and would tell anyone to go ANYWHERE!! else but with this company. I reserved 2 tickets for a city tour for Sat Nov 1st for the 1:30 pm hotel pickup. I paid a 50.00 deposit with a tour agency on Canal st, and was advised to pay the additional 50.00 after the tour. I called at 1:00 to confirm my reservation and spoke with Ava was told the driver would pick up me at my hotel between 1:30 and 1:45 pm. By 1:50 I called requesting an ETA on the driver since I was sitting outside since 1:15. I was told the driver would be at my hotel before 2. I called again after 2:00 and was told that the driver was at my hotel and left. I said he could have not been at my hotel since I was standing outside before the pick up time and waited past the pick up time. I also said I provided my correct phone number to the booking agent which was written on my receipt and the driver did not call me. When I asked the company to confirm what phone number they were calling it was noticed that the driver was provided a different number then what I provided. (The last two digits of my phone # were mixed) I explained that per my receipt my phone number was provided and written correctly and if the company was provided a different phone number to the driver that I did not provide that is not the fault of the patron (Me). The company explained that the tour companies can only pick up in one section of the Hilton Hotel and the driver did not see me and my guest so they left. I explained that, the booking agent did not explain any pick up locations criteria nor are there any signs at the hotel instructing guests where to meet shuttles for tours, so I was waiting in the front of the hotel where drop off is. This company reported they can rebook me for another day but I was leaving the next day Sun Nov 2nd at 9 am and there were no other tours that fit into my travel plans. I said because this was THEIR ERROR and not mine I would like a refund. The company is refusing to offer a refund even though I have a receipt PROVING I provided the correct information and they were WRONG. After speaking with the manager and saying a service was paid for but no service was rendered they said their deposits are non refundable and there is nothing they can do and then proceeded to hang up on me. Even with them confirming they were wrong and they made an error this company is refusing to issues a refund.
I come to New Orleans all the time and very familiar with the different tour companies. I told the company I don't have any plans to come back to NOLA anytime soon due to surgery so rebooking is not an option. They refused! So my advice use a company that values the people that aren't scammers and thieves!! Because Southern style tours will take your money, and not care.
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