NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours Through New Orleans: Cemeteries, Katrina Context and a Garden District Walk
A focused, 3-hour city tour departing near Jackson Square that combines a climate-controlled bus route beyond the French Quarter with a historic cemetery stop and a guided walking tour of the Garden District.
Three Hours Through New Orleans: Cemeteries, Katrina Context and a Garden District Walk.
Discover the layered history of New Orleans on a compact three-hour circuit: board a climate-controlled touring bus, move beyond the French Quarter, step off to visit a historic cemetery and learn where the levees failed during Hurricane Katrina, then stretch your legs on a Garden District walking tour tailored to your interests.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Cemetery Stories and Katrina Context
The tour includes an off‑bus cemetery visit where guides place burial customs and architecture in the same frame as recent history—explaining where the levees broke and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
A Drive Beyond the French Quarter
You’ll leave the French Quarter behind on a climate‑controlled touring bus, seeing neighborhoods and hearing historical context that won’t fit into a single block of the Quarter.
Garden District Walking Tour
The tour culminates with a guided walking tour of the Garden District, a pedestrian segment tailored to your interests that lets you take in the district’s architecture and streetscapes up close.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
This is a compact, interpretive loop: you meet near Jackson Square, ride comfortably on a climate‑controlled bus while a guide narrates, disembark for a cemetery stop where the tour steps off the vehicle, and finish with a tailored walking tour through the Garden District before returning to the start point.
THE HISTORY
Cemetery Stories and Katrina Context
The tour includes an off‑bus cemetery visit where guides place burial customs and architecture in the same frame as recent history—explaining where the levees broke and the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina.
THE ROUTE
A Drive Beyond the French Quarter
You’ll leave the French Quarter behind on a climate‑controlled touring bus, seeing neighborhoods and hearing historical context that won’t fit into a single block of the Quarter.
THE NEIGHBORHOOD
Garden District Walking Tour
The tour culminates with a guided walking tour of the Garden District, a pedestrian segment tailored to your interests that lets you take in the district’s architecture and streetscapes up close.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits—practical fit notes based on duration, route and participation.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
This is a three‑hour guided tour.
The tour starts and ends near Jackson Square; plan to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled departure.
Transportation is included on a climate‑controlled touring bus for the driving portions of the itinerary.
Expect at least one off‑bus cemetery visit and a walking tour through the Garden District—the walking segment is part of the standard itinerary.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long does the tour take?
The tour runs for three hours.
Where do we meet for the tour?
The tour starts and ends near Jackson Square; guests should arrive 15 minutes prior to the tour start time.
Is transportation included?
Yes. The tour provides transportation on a climate‑controlled touring bus for the driving portions of the route.
Will we get off the bus?
Yes. The tour includes at least one off‑bus cemetery visit and a walking tour in the Garden District.
What ages can join and what are the rates?
The tour is offered to all ages. Published rates list adults (ages 13+) and children (ages 12 and under); see operator pricing for current fares.
Can I request specific topics or focus areas?
Yes. Guides tailor the Garden District walking tour and match you with a vendor based on topics you’d like to hear about.