Although not your typical tour of New Orleans, this expedition through the Big Easy takes in some of the major points of interest, including the French Quarter, Treme, the Esplanade, the Garden District and the Metairie Cemetery. Relax in air-conditioned minibus comfort, and listen as a guide leads you through one of America's most historic cities.

New Orleans like a local — tour 5 neighborhoods
Orient yourself to the city on this minibus tour
Enjoy commentary from a local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off included

What To Expect

French Quarter

Your tour begins when you pass through the French Quarter and travel past the mansions along Esplanade Avenue on your way to a stop in City Park where you can visit the Morning Call Cafe’ for coffee and beignets, or view the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower 9th Ward

In addition, you will see the Ninth Ward, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
• Admission Ticket Free

Garden District

View the Garden District with it’s vast mansions that line pristine boulevards.
• Admission Ticket Free

Warehouse District

Drive through the Warehouse District, Faubourg Treme- one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the country dating back to the 1700’s, pass through the area formerly known as the American Sector, Home of the internationally acclaimed World War II Museum, and the Contemporary Arts Center, which is one of the country’s first art institutions.
• Admission Ticket Free

Lake Lawn Metairie

The tour also makes a brief stop at the Metairie Cemetery, where you will see the city’s distinctive above-ground tombs. You’ll get a great introduction to the history, culture and architecture of this magnificient city.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Louis Cathedral

The Saint Louis Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in North America, founded as a Catholic Parish in 1720 along the Banks of the Mississippi River
• Admission Ticket Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

Include

Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only
Live commentary on board
Professional guide
Transport by air-conditioned mini coach

Exclude

Gratuities