Overview
Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard an air-conditioned motorcoach while the other half will be off the bus exploring an above-ground cemetery, City Park/Café du Monde, and the Garden District.
What does 4-in-1 mean? This means you get 4 tours bundled into one experience. A city tour, a cemetery tour, a garden district tour (stroll), and a stop at City Park for beignets (price not included). If upgrade option is selected, your experience includes admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck.
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Entry to Vue Orleans - If upgrade option is selected
Tour inside one of New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries
Transportation to and from the French Quarter by air-conditioned coach
Comprehensive city tour
Gratuities
Beignets and coffee/tea (available for purchase)
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter. Please arrive 15 minutes before tour departure.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
• Please note that both the New Orleans Steamboat Company and Gray Line New Orleans share the 'Lighthouse' ticket office - you must go to the 'Gray Line' window.
• During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing. Caps/Hats and umbrellas are also suggested.
• If you require a wheelchair lift equipped bus, special arrangements need to be made with Gray Line New Orleans. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date.
What to expect
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French Quarter
Enjoy a grand overview of New Orleans, dubbed ‘The City That Care Forgot,’ on this comprehensive sightseeing coach tour. Start in the world-famous French Quarter, a quaint, mysterious area where the sights and sounds abound.
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Jackson Square
Head to historic Jackson Square, home of the Cabildo and Presbytere museums, and visit a historical cemetery, one of New Orleans' ‘Cities of the Dead.’ Here, discover the unique above- ground burial system. Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates.
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
15 min
Guests are welcome to explore this historic above ground cemetery and take pictures or they can remain in the bus.
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New Orleans City Park
20 min
One of the largest urban parks in the country, City Park has golf, tennis and horseback riding. Stop here for photos and beignets (own expense.)
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Lake Pontchartrain
20 min
Travel along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, past a post-Katrina pumping station, seafood restaurants, marina and a historic lighthouse with the 24 mile long Causeway Bridge in the distance. Although called a lake, Lake Pontchartrain is actually one of the largest brackish estuaries in North America at 630 square miles (1600 km2) fed by fresh water rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico.
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Garden District
25 min
Continue on to St. Charles Avenue, home to Audubon Park and lined with elegant mansions, churches and schools, including Loyola and Tulane Universities. Follow the route of streetcars and Mardi Gras parades to the Garden District, for a guided stroll through one of the most well-preserved living neighborhoods in the United States.
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Saint Charles Avenue
25 min
Home of the St. Charles Streetcar Line and famous for the dozens of mansions that adorn the tree-lined boulevard for much of the uptown section of the boulevard.
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Tulane University
25 min
View Tulane University and Loyola University across from Audubon Park.
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Audubon Park
25 min
Home to the Audubon Zoo, rated one of the top five zoos in the nation.
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Vue Orleans
25 min
*If upgrade option is selected, your tour will include admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck featuring interactive cultural experiences and spectacular views of New Orleans. The bus will drop you off here after your tour instead of back to the original departure point.
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Steamboat NATCHEZ - Official Site
25 min
End your tour at the original departure point in the heart of the French Quarter. Make sure you check out a riverboat cruise down the Mississippi River with the Steamboat NATCHEZ or Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS!
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 14 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll
Can I cancel New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 3 hours.
Where does it start?
Departs from the Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter.
What's included?
- Entry to Vue Orleans - If upgrade option is selected
- Tour inside one of New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries
- Transportation to and from the French Quarter by air-conditioned coach
- Comprehensive city tour
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Beignets and coffee/tea (available for purchase)
Which places does it visit?
It visits French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, Garden District, Saint Charles Avenue, Tulane University.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Operated by Gray Line New Orleans
