Three Hours Through New Orleans: Cemeteries, the French Quarter and the Garden District

NEW ORLEANS BUS TOUR FIELD GUIDE

Three Hours Through New Orleans: Cemeteries, the French Quarter and the Garden District

A roughly three-hour, licensed guided mini-bus tour that covers New Orleans’ landmark neighborhoods and touches on areas affected by Hurricane Katrina.

Three Hours Through New Orleans: Cemeteries, the French Quarter and the Garden District.

Duration
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Location
New Orleans
Operator
Louisiana Tour Company
Category
Bus Tour
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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Spend an unforgettable three hours on a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus and get an overview of New Orleans. A licensed tour guide leads the route with stops in historic cemeteries, the French Quarter and the Garden District, and includes context on Creole history and neighborhoods affected by Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE HISTORY

Creole culture and Katrina’s imprint

Guided interpretation focuses on Creole history and shows portions of the city impacted by Hurricane Katrina’s flood waters, giving visitors historical and contemporary context.

THE SITES

Cemeteries and the French Quarter

The route includes New Orleans’ characteristic cemeteries and the French Quarter’s streets and landmarks, presenting the city’s architectural and cultural core.

THE ROUTE

Garden District and city overview

The tour traverses to the Garden District for an overview of its distinctive homes and then continues by mini-bus to assemble a broad picture of New Orleans neighborhoods.

What the day feels like

What the three-hour city tour feels like

You ride in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus with a licensed guide who narrates the city’s Creole history, points out the French Quarter and Garden District, and drives through areas affected by Katrina—delivering a compact, narrated introduction to New Orleans in roughly three hours.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this mini-bus city tour suits best.

1
First-time visitorsIdeal for travelers seeking a concise introduction to New Orleans’ neighborhoods and history in a roughly three-hour format.
2
History buffsA good match for those interested in Creole history and the contemporary story of Hurricane Katrina’s impacts, guided by a licensed narrator.
3
FamiliesSuitable for families and travelers of all ages—the operator notes the activity is for all ages and uses a bus for movement between sights.
4
Photographers (introductory)Photographers seeking broad city views and architectural subjects will find multiple photo opportunities from stops and drives; bring a camera.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Duration

The tour runs for about three hours.

Pickup windows

Morning pickups occur between 9:30 am and 10:00 am; afternoon pickups occur between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm. The shuttle will pick you up in front of your point of pickup in a white shuttle bus marked Alert Transportation with a Louisiana Tour Company sign in the window.

What to bring

Bring a camera.

Onboarding at pickup

The tour guide will confirm attendees against a manifest that lists your name; contact the operator if you have questions or concerns.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is the tour?

About three hours.

What time will I be picked up?

Morning pickups occur between 9:30 am and 10:00 am; afternoon pickups occur between 1:30 pm and 2:00 pm.

How will I recognize the shuttle?

The shuttle bus is white with Alert Transportation on the side and will display a Louisiana Tour Company sign in the window.

Who leads the tour?

A licensed tour guide provides narration.

Is this tour suitable for children and older travelers?

Yes—the operator notes the tour is for all ages.

What should I bring with me?

Don't forget a camera.