New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup
New Orleans, United States

New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup

Outty Ranking 68 4.7 · 136 traveler reviews4 hoursFrom $96
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Outty Ranking

68/100

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Traveler rating

4.7/5

Based on 136 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup worth booking?

New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup is a 4-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $96 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 4.7/5 rating across 136 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
4.7/5 (136)
Duration
4 hours
From
$96 per person

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.

What you get

    About this experience

    Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.

    What's included

    Included

    • Guided tour of St Louis Cemetery #3
    • Transport by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
    • Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided

    Not included

    • Gratuities

    What you'll see and do

    1. French Quarter

      After pickup from your downtown or French Quarter hotel by air-conditioned van, your tour begins in the French Quarter, where you'll learn about the history and design styles of the old Creole city of New Orleans.

      Pass by without stopping

    2. Jackson Square

      See the Pontalba Buildings of Jackson Square and the famous St. Louis Cathedral.

      Pass by without stopping

    3. St. Louis Cathedral

      Admire St Louis Cathedral and enjoy a view of the Mississippi River.

      Pass by without stopping

    4. French Market

      Along Esplanade Avenue, you'll pass by the French Market, the old US Mint and some elegant mansions.

      Pass by without stopping

    5. St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

      Next, hop off your van and stretch your legs at the historic St Louis Cemetery #3. During a guided walking tour, see some of its many societal tombs, such as the Hellenic Orthodox community and the Dante Lodge of Masons, which represent the varied backgrounds of New Orleans' former residents.

      20 minutes here · Admission included

    6. New Orleans City Park

      Stop for refreshments and restrooms after a drive through City Park, home to the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and centuries-old live oaks.

      20 minutes here

    7. The Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden at NOMA

      Visit this sculpture garden that occupies approximately eleven acres in City Park adjacent to the New Orleans Museum of Art, and is located within a mature existing landscape of pines, magnolias, and live oaks surrounding two lagoons.

      20 minutes here

    8. Make a quick stop at this iconic spot for beignets and cafe au lait (own expense.)

    9. Caesars Superdome

      Heading downtown, we drive through the Arts District and the Warehouse Section as well as by the World War II Museum, going by the Superdome and through the heart of the business district as we return to your hotel.

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    10. Back on your van, travel along peaceful Bayou St John, where you’ll see houses from the late 1700s.

      Pass by without stopping

    11. Garden District

      On the drive back to your hotel, you’ll pass through Uptown and along St Charles Avenue, where the grand colonial mansions of the Garden District are some of the most beautiful in all the South.

      Pass by without stopping

    Where it starts and ends

    Hotel pickup

    Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 30 minutes before departure.

    Options you can book

    • 8:30am Departure

      Departs at 8:30am Pickup included

    • 1pm Departure

      Departs at 1pm Pickup included

    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 13 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Tours by Isabelle

    Know before you go

    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
    • Child rates apply to all children and infants
    • Tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs of any kind

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 135 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    The guide

    5 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Small groups

    2 mentions

    The group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.

    Traveler reviews

    135 verified traveler reviews for New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Adventure794068 · October 2026

    Would book again!

    Renee was an excellent guide. Tour size was perfect and just the right amount of time to get a good feel for the city.

    Response from the operator: Yes indeed, we specialize in SMALL group tours...and it does make a difference on the City tours! Our tour vans can go in all the narrow streets in the French Quarter and in the Garden District where large bus tours would not fit! Thank you for this and I am sharing it with Rene. Cordially, Isabelle C.

    via Tripadvisor

    Brent_K · October 2026

    Isabelle - the Best tour in New Orleans

    The City Tour that my wife and I took of New Orleans was probably the best city tour that we have ever taken and we have traveled extensively. Isabelle knows the city's history and nuances very well, She also makes the tour so interesting and so much that we didnt want it to end. This is tour is 5 stars Plus.

    Response from the operator: Wow, thank you so much, Brent. It was really a pleasure! And thanks for teaching me a few new things! My tour just got longer now... Isabelle C.

    via Viator

    Jai_M · September 2026

    Best Tour in New Orleans - Isabelle

    Isabelle was our Tour Guide. In a word, WOW!!! She is so, so nice and incredibly knowledgeable of the city of New Orleans and the surrounding areas. She’s exceptionally knowledgeable of the city’s ties to France, Spain and Haiti. Isabelle also demonstrated great flexibility in the tour schedule when we asked her to show us the neighborhoods affected by Katrina. I’ll be honest, seeing the destruction and suffering it left behind left my wife and very emotional. My wife and I highly recommend Isabelle for your next tour. I promise you you will not find anyone better! Regards, James & Verna McCullom Phoenix, Arizona

    Response from the operator: Oh my goodness, what a review! Thank you James & Verna for this sweet comment! I love it when people appreciate our colorful and incredible city's history, both past and recent! Hoping you all come back to NOLA soon. Isabelle C.

    via Viator

    Jane_H · May 2026

    Great tour

    Isabella was a terrific tour guide. She was very knowledgeable about the city of New Orleans. Told us about the history of each area of the city. We learned so much more than if we just walked around on our own. She was very pleasant easy to understand and a good driver.

    Response from the operator: Oh my goodness, thank you so much Ms Jane! You guys were such a great audience! You made my day with this review! Take care, Cordially, Isabelle C.

    via Viator

    D3293YVkarens · May 2026

    Small Group City Tour is the way to go when in New Orleans!!!

    We had an amazing afternoon outing with Rene (our guide for this tour) around all parts of New Orleans. I will start by saying there were torrential rains; thunder and lightening the afternoon we did our tour -- and the weather did NOT dampen our spirits even a tiny bit. Rene is born and raised in Louisiana and his family goes back multiple generations -- and he knew every little nook and cranny of town along with tons of fun facts. The history and his enthusiasm as we traveled along.....it is infectious. We exited the vehicle briefly only twice -- so the rain was almost irrelevant. We were provided with BIG golf umbrellas when we went to learn about the above ground cemetaries and when we did our stop for Cafe au Lait and Beignets. It was a perfect break in the middle of all the fun wandering via van. The small group can hold a few others but, ours happened to be just our own small group which made it that much more fun! We were all in town for Jazz Fest and we had planned in advance to tour on this particular day and not attend music at the Fest. With the rain, we really lucked out on our no music plans -- as the rain did not impact us at all. Rene picked us up on time at our hotel in downtown New Orleans in a van. Rene was FULL of so much information and answered our multitude of questions. Small Group Tour is the way to go!!! Rene is funny and informative. If you need recommendations of restaurants or want to know about Hurricane Katrina and the aftermath of that, Rene has you covered. He covered it all. We learned so much in that one day (1:00-5:00)!!! Highly recommend Tours by Isabelle and Rene -- you cannot go wrong. And, Isabelle herself, VERY easy to connect with and work with as we had a couple minor changes (one friend wanted to join but, then was not able). DO THIS TOUR. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED!

    Response from the operator: Thank you for this thorough review! We love it! I am sharing it with Rene, of course. Please come back to NOLA soon! Isabelle C.

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    4 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Hotel pickup
    Included for all travelers
    Booked in 30 days
    48
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Who runs this experience

    Operated by Tours by Isabelle, who run 10 experiences we rank across 1 city, with an average Outty Ranking of 64.8.

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    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)79
    Review evidence (18% weight)58
    Booking momentum (14% weight)52
    Value for money (12% weight)66
    Listing quality (10% weight)68
    Local standing (8% weight)51
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup cost?

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    Prices start at $96 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 Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup take?

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    Plan for about 4 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 Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.7/5 across 136 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 Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup?

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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 Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 4-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup?

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    Around 48 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 4-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup 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 Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New Orleans Garden District History Walking 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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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

    What is included in New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup?

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    Included: Guided tour of St Louis Cemetery #3; Transport by air-conditioned 14-passenger van; and Hotel pickup and drop-off, with exact pick up time provided. Not included: Gratuities. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.

    Does New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup include hotel pickup?

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    Yes, pickup is offered for every traveler from 22 listed pickup locations in and around New Orleans. Be ready about 30 minutes before the start time. You can also enter a custom pickup address when booking.

    What languages is New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup offered in?

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    It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.

    Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup?

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    Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.

    Is New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup wheelchair or stroller accessible?

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    The operator notes: Child rates apply to all children and infants; and Tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs of any kind. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.

    What happens to New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup if the weather is bad?

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    This experience depends on good weather. If it is canceled because of poor weather, you are offered a different date or a full refund.

    What do travelers say about New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup?

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    Across 136 reviews averaging 4.7 out of 5, recurring themes include knowledge and storytelling, the guide, small groups. Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    What booking options are available for New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup?

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    There are 2 options to choose from, including 8:30am Departure, 1pm Departure. Prices and start times differ by option, so compare them on the booking screen.

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