NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Three Hours Through New Orleans: From the French Quarter’s pulse to the city’s living history
A guided, 3-hour overview aboard a comfortable, air‑conditioned vehicle that visits the French Quarter, City Park, an above‑ground cemetery, the Garden District and areas impacted by Hurricane Katrina.
Three Hours Through New Orleans: From the French Quarter’s pulse to the city’s living history.
Spend three hours riding a comfortable, climate‑controlled vehicle with a licensed city tour guide who threads history, culture and architecture into a single loop around New Orleans. The tour moves from the core of the French Quarter past Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, then out toward City Park and the Garden District, stopping for a short guided cemetery visit and a break at the sprawling oaks near Morning Call Café.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
French Quarter Origins and Landmarks
A licensed guide walks you through the French Quarter’s essentials — Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Cabildo and the French Market — delivering the historical context that helps those places read like living pages of the city.
St. Charles and the Garden District’s Front Rows
The tour drifts down St. Charles Avenue on the American side of town, past stately Garden District homes including Ann Rice’s former residence, the Elms Mansion and other 19th‑century properties that show the city’s architectural breadth.
Cemeteries and Katrina’s Mark
A guided, short cemetery tour explains New Orleans’ above‑ground burial tradition, and the route includes a sober look at neighborhoods damaged when the Hurricane Katrina levee breaches swept houses and lives away.
What the day feels like
What the three hours feel like
Pickups complete, the vehicle moves at a deliberate pace: a narrated loop of the French Quarter, a slow drive along Esplanade to City Park and the Dueling Oaks, a 20‑minute guided visit inside an above‑ground cemetery, and a 20‑minute break at Morning Call Café to stretch, use facilities and take in the park’s live oaks before the return drop‑offs.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this tour suits
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Plan to use the restroom and grab a snack during the scheduled 20‑minute break at Morning Call Café; bring whatever you need for a short refresh during that stop.
You will ride in a comfortable, air‑conditioned vehicle for the duration of the three‑hour tour.
The itinerary includes a roughly 20‑minute guided cemetery visit plus a separate 20‑minute café break to stretch and refresh.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the tour?
The tour lasts three hours.
When do pickups and tours start?
Pickups for the first city tour begin at 8:30 AM and the second tour of the day starts at 1:30 PM; please allow 30 minutes for pickup time.
Where will the operator pick me up?
Pickups are available at 96 hotels; if your hotel is not listed, choose the one nearest to you or call for suggestions.
When does the tour actually begin?
The tour begins after all scheduled pickups are completed.
How long is the cemetery visit and is there a break?
You will spend about 20 minutes on a guided cemetery tour and there is a separate 20‑minute break at Morning Call Café for restrooms, snacks and to enjoy the park.
When will I be dropped off?
Drop‑off will be either 4:30 PM or 5:00 PM depending on the starting time of your tour.