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New Orleans

Louisiana

Featured Bus Tours in New Orleans

With endearing nicknames like "Big Easy" and "Crescent City", New Orleans has a culture all-its-own. Some of the most memorable things to do in New Orleans, LA, involve history and the creole/cajun culture. Sightseeing tours like Riverboat Cruises and Bus Tours reveal the many things to see, while food, drink, and ghost tours tell the story of NOLA in spectacular fashion. Don't forget to visit the area's many museums and local attractions including Plantation Country and Audubon Nature Institute.

See New Orleans in a whole new way. City Sightseeing is the most convenient, fun, and affordable sightseeing tour around. Ride along on one of the classic red, double-decker, open-top buses with live guided commentary. You are free to exit the buses whenever and wherever, spending as much time as desired in your preferred locations. The tour route includes stops at all New Orleans’ top attractions, shops, and restaurants with discounts and deals all along the way, so don't miss the bus, hop on a New Orleans Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off Bus today!

New Orleans Double Decker Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tours

See New Orleans in a whole new way. City Sightseeing is the most convenient, fun, and affordable sightseeing tour...

The tour was a great ways to see the city.  The guides were knowledgeable and a lot of fun.  We enjoyed our time in New Orleans and the bus tour contributed to that!

Really Good Time

The bus tour was great. The drivers and the narrators were friendly and humorous. It was a great learning experience.

Double Decker Hop on Hop off T

New Orleans Hop-On Hop Off.
Chris was the tour guide. He is great! Very Funny! And, very knowledgeable. He is the reason my husband and I will be back for another visit. So much to see and do. Thank you.

Hop On-Hop Off Tour

City Sightseeing New Orleans

A visit to the famous “Cities of the Dead” has become a must-do during any visit to New Orleans. So many travelers want to see the hauntingly beautiful and elaborately ornate cemeteries at night. Expert paranormal investigators and tour guides provide stories of ghosts, past and present, which will chill guests to the core! Use EMF Meters in the cemetery to detect paranormal activity. Book now for a spooky cemetery tour guests don't want to miss!

BYOB Nightly Cemetery Bus Tour

A visit to the famous “Cities of the Dead” has become a must-do during any visit to New Orleans. So many travelers...

There are so many tours going on an once that it really takes away from the creep factor. Kendall had good stories, but he added way too many unimportant details and lost my attention. However, I got A LOT of pics with orbs, and even some with figures!

Too crowded, but a fun experience

Our tour guide was Fernando. He was energetic and knowledgeable. We had a group of 7 of us from Orlando and he took time to get to know us a bit. He does speak very fast which was a bit difficult at times. But that would not stop me from having him again as my tour guide if I were to go again. I highly recommend the night time cemetery tour and will tell my friends to take it when they are in New Orleans.

Fun and entertaining

If and when you book, ask for fernando to be your tour guide. He was the best one yet. Very educational and we had the best time learning about new orleans and getting spooked.

hello fernando!

Nola Ghost Riders

See the sights and experience the culture of New Orleans by the comfort of a small group minibus. The small size of the minibus allows guests to pass through the French Quarter, viewing street performers and Bourbon Street, before the creole mansions along Esplanade Avenue. A quick stop in City Park gives travelers the opportunity to grab beignets and chickory coffee from the world-famous Cafe' du Monde or walk through the Sculpture Garden for a few artful selfies. Guests will also see the Ninth Ward, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Katrina, the Garden District and it’s opulent mansions home to Mardi Gras royalty and celebrities, the  Treme- the oldest African American neighborhoods and the home of jazz, the Superdome, and more! This city tour also includes a brief cemetery tour, where guests walk amongst the above-ground tombs and discover the city who put the "fun in funeral". Only a few seats are available each day so hurry up and book and don't miss out on the culture that the city offers!

NOLA City & Cemetery Small Group Tour by Mini Bus

See the sights and experience the culture of New Orleans by the comfort of a small group minibus. The small size of the...

As a native New Orleanean bringing friends to NOLA, this tour was perfect. Our guide, Gary, gave us the perfect balance of history, food tips, and trip advice. He was fun to hang out with and learn some things I never knew while informing some tourists about the important things you've got to know about New Orleans. This was some of the best money we spent all weekend. I'm putting this on my list of things to do when I bring friends to New Orleans.

Put this on your must-do list

Gary was a great, local tour guide. The first stop at the Happy Raptor was a great move!  Keep telling your stories Gary!

Bus Tour

Great time!  Lots of info from Andy.  Great tour saw everything!

ANDY Rules!!!

Southern Style Tours & Trans

See the rebirth of a flooded city 15 years after it was devastated. Join this 3 Hour Comprehensive City Tour Highlighting Katrina Recovery and New Orleans' vibrant culture. Hop on a comfortable minibus and see the original French Settlement, the French Quarter, and learn what has changed or what has stayed the same throughout the city's 300-year legacy. See the lingering effects of Hurricane Katrina throughout the city and discover the strides that the city has made in the last decade to better prepare for the next storm. Book your spot today!

3 Hour Comprehensive City Tour Highlighting Hurricane Katrina Recovery

See the rebirth of a flooded city 15 years after it was devastated. Join this 3 Hour Comprehensive City Tour...

I only had two days in New Orleans and wanted to explore the city as much as possible. I had a particular interest in learning about the impact of Hurricane Katrina. I spent the majority of my time seeing the French Quarter and some of the Garden District before taking this tour, which I truly enjoyed. Unexpectedly, this tour became the highlight of my trip. I so appreciated our guide’s knowledge of the city, the way he led the tour with truth and a sense of humor, and how he explained the devastation to this day due to Katrina as we traveled to different neighborhoods. It was a humbling experience that I feel I learned a lot from. 10/10 recommend

My favorite tour during my stay in New Orleans

3 hour bus trip

Driver was friendly and informative (although I thought that a couple of the hurricane statistics weren't accurate.)  Bus was comfortable and easy to see out.  Driver was very willing to answer questions.  Got to see parts of the city that are not part of the typical tourist destinations.

City Katrina Tour

Louisiana Tour Company - SWAMP DOCK

Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and escape into the darkness at some of the most haunted locations outside of the French Quarter. Guests will cross one of the most notorious streets in the French Quarter once referred to as, "The Port of Missing Men." Visit the location of one of the city's most haunted grounds and hear stories of murder, betrayal, and some of New Orleans scariest urban legends. Learn why New Orleans really is the Most Haunted City in America and book today!

Dead of Night - Ghost & Graveyard Bus Tour

Climb aboard a comfortable, air-conditioned bus and escape into the darkness at some of the most haunted locations...

Very informative. Found a few orbs in some of my pictures
Had alot of fun.

Charmaine was a fantastic tour guide. I learned so much about cemeteries and hauntings in New Orleans. The trip incorporated so many areas outside of the French Quarter. It was great to see more of the city at night. Charmaine made us feel welcome and comfortable and showed us so many great photos from other tours. Would 100% do this tour again.

Educational and fun

Haunted History Tours

Experience the unique culture of New Orleans on an unforgettable bus tour through the Big Easy. See the city from the comfort of an air-conditioned motor coach and visit the most famous neighborhoods like Treme, the French Quarter, the 9th Ward, and the Garden District. Your personal chauffeur and tour guide will show you the must visit landmarks you don’t want to miss! Come share in the magical and unforgettable stories of Nola on this VIP City and Cemetery Tour. Book now!

New Orleans VIP City and Cemetery Tour

Experience the unique culture of New Orleans on an unforgettable bus tour through the Big Easy. See the city from the...

Justin was very knowledgeable and funny. Definitely recommend.

Great.

Enjoyed the entire tour. Our guide Gerod was excellent. He was extremely knowledgable also humorous. If we do the tour again will request him. He is an asset to your compny. The reservationist was courteous and professional.
Audie Underwood

Review of our VIP tour

We truly enjoyed our tour with VIP. Henry was the best. Very knowledgeable , friendly and funny!!! Highly recommended this tour

VIP tour

VIP City Tours

See a different side of New Orleans with this unique, must-see New Orleans City Bus Tour. Stretch out on a cozy tour bus and allow your expert guide to show you how things are done in NOLA. Experience a city's rich heritage, culture, and neighborhoods. See the famed Vieux Carre and ride through other must-see neighborhoods like ByWater, the Garden District, and see the natural beauty of City Park where you will be free to stroll in Sculpture Garden. You may also opt to enjoy beignets and chicory coffee from Cafe du Monde for an additional cost. Don't miss the bus, book your New Orleans City Bus Tour today!

New Orleans City Bus Tour

See a different side of New Orleans with this unique, must-see New Orleans City Bus Tour. Stretch out on a cozy tour bus...

We had an excellent time. We even came back to some of the areas to eat. The food was great! Our tour guide was very fun. He gave us plenty of breaks and answered all the questions we had.

I booked this tour a week and a half in advance. The website advertised an 8:30 till 10:30 tour with hotel pick up if you're staying in the French Quarter. Great! I got a call the day before saying there was no pick up and the tour time was 9:30 till 11:30. I had to call and change dinner reservations and check to see if my hotel had in and out privileges for valet but I decided to stick with it. I'm glad we did. Matthew was AMAZING!! He is super knowledgeable and cracks jokes. He has even more fun facts to share if there are no kids present. The sights were pretty dark so a flashlight would be great but you won't be disappointed. There were a few people in our group that pre-purchased drinks on the website for our stop at Bulldogs. There seemed to have been some complications with the manager but they were able to get their drinks. Apparently it was a first time. Overall super fun and super educational. I would recommend this tour.

Matthew made it worth while

My husband and I visited NOLA for the weekend for our anniversary. I found this tour on a web search when I was looking for activities. Tyler was very informative, energetic, friendly, and knowledgeable. It was an awesome experience I would definitely do as a first time visitor or a repeater.

Awesome Experience

New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tours

Explore the history and mystery of New Orleans on this New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour! Join an experienced and entertaining tour guide as you visit and learn all about famous destinations like the French Quarter, Jackson Square, historic cemeteries, and a Hurricane Katrina Tour. Enjoy expert narration and even visit the levee breach, the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras, the Garden District, Tulane and Loyola Universities, Audubon Park, and so much more! Grab your tickets and get outside! Book your tour today!

New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour

Explore the history and mystery of New Orleans on this New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour! Join an experienced and...

There was a bit of confusion at the acquariam but we got it worked out

Acquariam

Recommended to us by a friend. We enjoyed seeing lots of sites in a short amount of time. Bus was comfortable and nice and cool on a hot day. Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable. Driver handled the bus well. Easy access to the street car.

Good way to see a lot of sites fast

Informative and friendly guide.
Very interesting and glad we did it.

Super City NO tour

Gray Line New Orleans

Take a mystical journey through the haunted streets of New Orleans and be  drawn to the dark side of this historic city known for its spiritual connections, horrific tragedies, and mysterious paranormal activity, this unique city bus tour is sure to be the highlight of the night! Visit hidden locations of the city while exploring the lore of New Orleans and the deep south. Find yourself on the verge of historic cemeteries, hear about unexplained phenomena and rituals of veiled purpose, and hear blood-curdling tales of ghosts, witches, vampires, and voodoo. Listen to the tragic tales of love, betrayal, misfortune, and death that will undoubtedly make for the most suspenseful evening. Book your New Orleans Ghost Bus Tour today!

New Orleans Ghost Bus Tour

Take a mystical journey through the haunted streets of New Orleans and be  drawn to the dark side of this historic city...

Cajun Encounters Tour Company

Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana’s most haunted city! Enjoy a 2 hour bus tour while you search for paranormal activity. Your tour guide will lead the way with an EMF reader and explain how to use them to search for paranormal activity. Feel free to bring your own meter and share your findings! Be sure to ask your guide to see the videos of documented ghosts and spirits that haunt several locations on this tour. This tour explores the cities historically haunted neighborhoods making several stops that allow guests to explore the city and search for the paranormal. Based on the happenings around the city, your guide will modify your tour so you maximize your chance at experiencing the best New Orleans has to offer! Be sure to share your stories with the group because the more you delve into the mood of the evening the more exciting the experience. Don't miss out, book your spot today!

Haunted City Cemetery Bus Tour

Welcome to New Orleans, Louisiana’s most haunted city! Enjoy a 2 hour bus tour while you search for paranormal...

My fiancé, son and I had an excellent experience! I have to be honest and say I had doubt due to how I was raised but that's because we weren't knowledgeable. Our tour guide was the best! I believe her name was Edna or Sydna. Don't quote me on that. I'm horrible with remembering names! But yea...give her a raise!!

Wheeew!!

We went to 3 cemeteries and it was informative. The driver, Joy was awesome!! Our tour guide was so full of information and odd facts about cemeteries and the entumbment process.

Cemetery Tour was awesome!!

Enjoy this small group city tour of New Orleans with a wide variety of sights and sounds of the French Quarter, Jackson Square, French Market, St. Louis Cemetery #3, City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Garden District. Included is a walking tour of the Besthoff Sculpture Gardens at NOMA in City Park. This city tour is fully narrated so guests will hear the stories of the famous people who made this city so intriguing. From the streets of the city to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain this tour is full of fun history and excitement!

New Orleans Historical City Tour

Enjoy this small group city tour of New Orleans with a wide variety of sights and sounds of the French Quarter, Jackson...

Tours By Isabelle

Join in on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed historical cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through a maze of above-ground tombs in Masonic Cemetery #1, St. Patrick Cemetery #2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery. From burial customs and traditions and the history of the Masons and Catholics in New Orleans,   to the deaths of thousands buried in the graveyard behind the Katrina Memorial. This tour will leave you with feelings of trepidation and excitement, as well as a reverence for the city’s incredible history.
Book now for a spooky cemetery tour you don't want to miss!

Cemetery Insiders Tour with Transportation

Join in on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed historical cemeteries. On this tour, your master...

Go back in time to antebellum New Orleans where the French Quarter gave birth to Creole culture. From the dawn of the Louisiana Colony to the historic Orleans Ball Room and beyond, the contributions of the Black Creoles are world renowned. Join an exclusive journey into a culture and history of the people that contributed to all the flavors of New Orleans. Book your private Creole French Quarter Tour today!

Creole French Quarter Tour

Go back in time to antebellum New Orleans where the French Quarter gave birth to Creole culture. From the dawn of the...

Tours By Nola

Savor Southern majesty with a classic New Orleans plantation tour and round trip transportation to and from guest's hotel. Step back in time at Whitney Plantation on a half-day adventure into the history and mystery of the Great River Road. Within the boundaries of the "Habitation Haydel", Whitney Plantation tells the story of the Haydel family and the slaves that occupied the property. Discover educational and awe-inspiring museum exhibits, artwork, and historic buildings resorted to exemplify their centuries-old look and feel.

Whitney Plantation Admission & Guided Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Savor Southern majesty with a classic New Orleans plantation tour and round trip transportation to and from guest's...

First start our driver was excellent. I didn't get her name but I would definitely request her again. She was knowledgeable about the area called German Coast and knowledgeable about the city of New Orleans. She was just wonderful. I loved the Hotel pickup/drop-off Tripshock provides. This was my first time visiting New Orleans and Tripshock made it so convenient with their accommodations of Hotel pickup. I will definitely use Tripshock again for my next trip. Thank you.

Whitney Plantation

Dionne, guide, was amazing. Shared so many interesting facts the 45 minute drive flew by.  She took the time to explain so much as we traveled - learned a lot.  the plantation tour was an audio recording, very well done, and extremely informative - I was moved to tears by the experience.   HIGHLY RECOMMEND the tour and our guide was the BEST!

Whitney plantation

The tour was interesting and our driver was amazing

N’awlins Luxury Tours

Savor Southern majesty with a classic New Orleans plantation tour and round trip transportation to and from guest's hotel. Step back in time to Laura Plantation on a half-day adventure into the history and mystery of the Great River Road. Home to some of the most significant and picturesque real estate in America, this plantation experience is sure to amaze, enlighten, and inspire as history comes alive. Book now!

Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels

The tour focused on the plantation owner and family history with some discussion of the plantation worker history.  The pictorial exhibit at the back of the visitor center is recommended as it provides a history of the slave trade

Worthwhile visit

Great tour.  We have been on several plantation tours and this was the best.  Our bus driver was very informative and friendly

Great tour!

Tour was great. I’m happy we were able to inside the residence. The tour guide was very enthusiastic and informative.

Totally recommend

Savor Southern majesty with a classic New Orleans plantation tour and round trip transportation to and from guest's hotel. Step back in time at Oak Alley Plantation on a half-day adventure into the history and mystery of the Great River Road. Home to some of the most significant and picturesque real estate in America, these plantations are sure to amaze, enlighten, and inspire as history comes alive. Book today!

Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels

Booked Oak Alley Plantation tour. It’s good.

Great

Get out on the water and enjoy a Cajun blast through the waterways. On the first half of the tour, enjoy 3 unforgettable hours touring the city of New Orleans from the comfort of an airconditioned mini-bus. Learn the history of the Creoles and hear about their unique culture, see the highlights of the city, and ride through some of the areas that were affected by Katrina’s flood waters. The second half of the tour is a fun and thrilling airboat tour through the swamps of Barataria. Get up-close to alligators and more! The airboat tour dock is a short 22-mile drive from the world-famous French Quarter. Don't miss out, book your New Orleans City & Airboat Swamp Tour Combo by Louisiana Tour Company today!

New Orleans City & Small Airboat Swamp Tour Combo

Get out on the water and enjoy a Cajun blast through the waterways. On the first half of the tour, enjoy 3 unforgettable...

So enjoyable time with you guys. My tour was delay 2 hours but you guys gave me an extra tour to the bayou and it always amazing.

we booked the city tour followed by the small air boat swamp tour. The tour guide (Dave) and swamp boat captain (Douey)were excellent and made the experience. They were entertaining and knowledgeable great hosts.

A great day

The city tour was exactly how it was advertised and it was thoroughly enjoyable and very informative. The swamp tour was fun!

Well worth the money!

Experience the rich history and culture of the city of New Orleans on this New Orleans City & Cemetery Combo with Hotel Pickup. Visit every must-see neighborhood, landmark and select New Orleans cemeteries, all in the comfort of a climate-controlled bus. The tour covers neighborhoods like the famous French Quarter & Garden District neighborhoods, the birthplace Have an opportunity to walk around St. Louis Cemetery #3 and the famous Morning Call Café in City Park. Book your tour today!

New Orleans City & Cemetery Combo with Hotel Pickup

Experience the rich history and culture of the city of New Orleans on this New Orleans City & Cemetery Combo with Hotel...

You booked me on the wrong day and we waited at the DoubleTree for an hour and a half until they finally identified what the problem was then we had to come back and wait for the afternoon which was like pick up also so that was all a fiasco they told me they would refund my money and then they said that I would have to contact y'all so I'm it was pretty upsetting I had people with me from California to so there were several of us waiting anyway so made for a poor experience to start then because of the parades the roads were blocked and we didn't get to see a lot of the stuff

Excellent

René was a great tour guide & really knew all about the history of the city! He was very informative & kept the tour interesting! Loved it!

NOLA City Tour

Driver was great and very knowledgeable.  Other passengers didn't know how to whisper so it was hard to hear over them sometimes.

Noisy passengers

Get whisked away for an authentic Louisiana backcountry experience on the Airboat Swamp & Oak Alley Plantation Tour. Leave New Orleans and enjoy a scenic drive to Louisiana's most photographed plantation, the beautiful Oak Alley, where you will receive a guided tour. Marvel at the tree-lined drive, step inside the grand main house and stroll the beautiful grounds. From Oak Alley, you will journey to the wetlands for an educational and thrilling airboat ride and swamp tour. Book now!

Airboat Swamp & Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Get whisked away for an authentic Louisiana backcountry experience on the Airboat Swamp & Oak Alley Plantation Tour....

Whitney Museum and Oak Alley Antebellum Plantations Tour with Transportation

During this 45-minute walking tour, you find yourself immersed in the rich history of Louisiana during the era when French was the main language and the white gold of sugar drove the economy. Family stories of those free and enslaved set against the fabric of history are sure to intrigue you as you visit the site.

Destrehan Documented Plantation with Transportation

During this 45-minute walking tour, you find yourself immersed in the rich history of Louisiana during the era when...

Savor a day of Southern majesty with two classic New Orleans plantation tours and round-trip transportation to and from guests' hotel. Step back in time with a trip to Laura & Oak Alley Plantation on an all-day adventure into the history and mystery of River Road. Home to some of the most significant and picturesque real estate in America, this plantation experience is sure to amaze, enlighten, and inspire as history comes alive right before guests' eyes. Book today!

Laura & Oak Alley Plantation Tour with Transportation from New Orleans Hotels

Savor a day of Southern majesty with two classic New Orleans plantation tours and round-trip transportation to and from...