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Get out of the French Quarter and explore the real New Orleans. This 3-hour city tour covers Frenchmen St., City Park, Garden District, Lake Pontchartrain, St. Louis Cemetery #3, Marigny, 9th Ward & Katrina aftermath, and Audubon Park.
Most visitors to New Orleans never leave the French Quarter. This comprehensive city tour changes that. In about three hours, you'll explore the neighborhoods that give New Orleans its soul - from the oak-lined streets of the Garden District to the resilient communities of the 9th Ward that rebuilt after Katrina.
Board a climate-controlled tour bus for a journey through the city's most storied neighborhoods. You'll step off to walk through St. Louis Cemetery #3, one of the city's historic above-ground burial grounds. Then enjoy a stop at the original Cafe Du Monde in City Park for fresh beignets and cafe au lait. Along the way, your guide shares stories of the mansions of the Garden District, the history of the Marigny and Frenchmen Street, and why Lake Pontchartrain means so much to the people who live here.
Perfect for visitors who want to see beyond Bourbon Street, or anyone ready to discover the neighborhoods that make New Orleans truly unique. Hotel pickup in the French Quarter and Central Business District is included.
Hotel Pickup
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We offer complimentary pickup from most hotels in the French Quarter and Central Business District. When you book, you'll have the opportunity to tell us where you'd like to be picked up. If we can't reach your specific location, we'll direct you to the nearest available pickup point.
Yes! We offer complimentary pickup from most hotels in the French Quarter and Central Business District. When you book online, you'll be able to specify your preferred pickup location. If we can't reach your exact hotel, we'll provide the nearest available pickup point.
This is primarily a bus tour, but you'll step off the bus twice during the tour. First, for a 15-minute guided walk through St. Louis Cemetery #3, and second, for a beignet break at Cafe Du Monde in City Park. The rest of the time you'll be enjoying the sights from your comfortable seat on the climate-controlled bus.
Yes, this is a family-friendly tour. Children often enjoy the bus ride, the cemetery visit, and especially the beignet stop at Cafe Du Monde. The tour provides a great introduction to New Orleans beyond the French Quarter.
Yes, the bus is fully climate-controlled. New Orleans weather can be warm and humid, so you'll stay comfortable throughout the tour. We recommend bringing a light jacket as the AC can feel cool.
This is mostly a seated bus tour. You'll exit the bus twice: once for a 15-minute walk through St. Louis Cemetery #3, and once for a beignet break at Cafe Du Monde. Total walking is about 20-30 minutes on flat ground.
Absolutely! Tipping 15-20% of your tour cost is standard and greatly appreciated — similar to what you'd tip at a restaurant. Our guides are passionate locals who rely on tips as a significant part of their income. A great guide can make your experience unforgettable. If they do, let them know!
Tours run rain or shine. If you show up in the rain, your guide will be there. We only cancel if conditions become dangerous, and in that case you'll receive a full refund or the option to reschedule.
Tours are non-refundable unless cancelled by the company or tour operators (typically due to dangerous weather like lightning or hurricanes). If you need to reschedule, contact us and we'll work with you to apply your payment to a different date or tour, subject to availability. We understand plans change — just give us as much notice as possible.
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Infants (2 and under) ride free but must sit on a parent's lap during the tour.
Mostly seated on a climate-controlled bus with two short walking stops: a 15-minute cemetery visit and a beignet break at Cafe Du Monde.
“The City Tour was fantastic, we were able to see and learn so much about the growth and development of the neighborhoods and how important each are to the well being of the city.”
“Customer service was astounding. We had to make so many changes to our reservation that I was embarrassed. G & G was timely and professional throughout. 100% recommended!”
“Our tour Guide Andrew provided an enjoyable informative tour. While I have visited New Orleans many times this is the first time I did an actual tour of one of my favorite cities. I highly recommend. I learned a lot of new facts. The tour bus was clean and comfortable.”
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