
New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour
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Is New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour worth booking?
New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $63 per person. It scores 81 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Exceptional”, based on a 4.9/5 rating across 1,002 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 81 / 100
- Rating
- 4.9/5 (1,002)
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $63 per person
Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson
What you get
About this experience
Trace centuries of history, culture, sights and sounds of the dynamic city of New Orleans on this 2 hour tour by mini-coach and on foot. Drive through the vibrant French Quarter, the beautiful Garden District and Jackson Square — a US National Historic Landmark — to see Creole townhouses, shotgun homes, historic mansions and the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway. Then hear tales of ghosts, voodoo and New Orleans' unique burial traditions on a walk at the legendary St Louis Cemetery No. 3. Choose from multiple tour times to suit your schedule.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop off outside of the Homewood Suites French Quarter (317 N. Rampart St.) ONLY
- Local guide
- Transport by air-conditioned mini-coach
Not included
- Gratuities
- Food and drinks
- A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
What you'll see and do
French Quarter
Board a mini-coach outside your New Orleans hotel and start your 2.5-hour tour with a drive to the French Quarter, where you’ll find some of the city’s most classic architecture and interesting history. Drive past Creole townhouses and shotgun homes, a highly popular style of Southern homes in the early 1860s. Peek into courtyards and pass by small shops selling herbs, candles, oils and amulets used in ancient voodoo traditions and rituals.
90 minutes here
Jackson Square
A highlight of the French Quarter is Jackson Square, a stately park and US National Historic Landmark.
Pass by without stopping
Garden District
Pass through the neighborhood of Tremé and the lovely Garden District, home to one of the country's best-preserved collections of Southern mansions. Here you’ll see the longest bridge in the world, the Lake Pontchartrain Causeway.
Pass by without stopping
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Next, take a walking tour one of the city’s most haunted cemeteries, St Louis Cemetery No. 3, featuring above-ground tombs from the 18th and 19th centuries. Learn about the theories behind this unusual burial custom as you stroll the grounds, and hear stories about famous figures from New Orleans' past. At the end of your 2.5-hour tour, you'll be driven back to your hotel.
60 minutes here · Admission included
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Meet the driver in the back bus loading area of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at: 9:00AM Tour(Picks up at 8:30AM) 12:00PM Tour(Picks up at 11:30AM) 3:00PM Tour(Picks up at 2:30PM)
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Meet the driver in the back bus loading area of the Homewood Suites French Quarter at 317 North. Rampart St. at the beginning of the pickup window. Your shuttle departs promptly. Pickup begins at: 9:00AM Tour(Picks up at 8:30AM) 12:00PM Tour(Picks up at 11:30AM) 3:00PM Tour(Picks up at 2:30PM)
Options you can book
8:30AM pickup- (9:00AM tour)
Meeting Time
11:30AM pickup (12:00PM tour)
Meeting Time
2:30PM pickup (3:00PM tour)
Meeting Time: Meet your bus at 2:30PM
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 9 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Cajun Encounters Tour Co.
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing; caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 999 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
4 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Traveler reviews
999 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
A wonderful orientation of New Orleans
Thank you very much Brian, a very interesting orientation of the city of New Orleans. Informative narration, and a fascinating stop at St Louis cemetery no.3. We also enjoyed the stop at Cafe Du Monde. A very enjoyable morning.
via Tripadvisor
Phenomenal
I had a wonderful time with cornell
via Tripadvisor
Nola Tour 2026
Great experience, Carnell! Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Great tour & guide!
This was a great tour, we learned so much about New Orleans and got to see so many places… all in the comfort of an air conditioned bus! Ask for Butch, the nicest guy and most amazing tour guide!
via Tripadvisor
New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour
Butch was a veritable fount of knowledge about New Orleans. Highly recommend!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 351
- Verdict
- Exceptional
Why this scores 81
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour cost?
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Prices start at $63 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 81 out of 100, which we label "Exceptional". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.9/5 across 1,002 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable most popular in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour?
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Around 351 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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