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New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Duration

4 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

13 people

Languages

English

Overview

Discover New Orleans’ vibrant history through its dynamic history on this sightseeing tour. Enjoy a small group van ride through the city, viewing the diverse architectural wonders of the French Quarter, the Garden District, Esplanade Avenue, and Bayou St John. You’ll disembark for small-group walking tours of St. Louis Cemetery No 3 and City Park, where you'll admire the Besthoff Sculpture Garden and stop for beignets at the infamous Cafe du Monde (own expense.)

  • New Orleans architectural tour
  • Drive along the French Quarter, Jackson Square, and Esplanade Avenue
  • Explore the tombs of historic St. Louis Cemetery #3 on a guided tour
  • See the late’1700s homes on Bayou St. John
  • Admire the antique carousel in City Park
  • All entrance fees and round-trip hotel transfers included
  • Small-group tour limited to 14 people ensures a personalized experience
  • Katrina Memorial and Levee Exhibit Hall and Rain Garden

What To Expect

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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.

• Admission Ticket Included

Jackson Square



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

• Admission Ticket Included

St. Louis Cathedral



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

• Admission Ticket Included

French Market



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

• Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Included

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 • Admission Ticket Free

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 • Admission Ticket Free

Cafe Du Monde



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

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Bayou St John



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

• Admission Ticket Free

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.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 5 days of travel. In this case confirmation will be received within 48 hours, subject to availability
  • Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
  • Child rates apply to all children and infants
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Tour cannot accommodate wheelchairs of any kind
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

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

Durations

4 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

The Royal Sonesta New Orleans, 300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
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