Three Hour City Tour of New Orleans

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Go beyond the typical city tour experience and see New Orleans like a local. Relax in an enclosed air-conditioned minibus and get a great introduction to the history, culture, and architecture of the magnificent city of New Orleans.

What's Included

  • Transport by air-conditioned mini coach
  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off from selected downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Please confirm your hotel prior to departure. Pickup times vary according to number and location of stops, so you must be ready 30 minutes prior to the start of your tour.

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What To Expect

French Quarter

Your tour begins when you pass through the French Quarter and travel past the mansions along Esplanade Avenue on your way to a stop in City Park where you can visit the Morning Call Cafe' for coffee and beignets, or view the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lower 9th Ward (Pass By)

In addition, you will see the Ninth Ward, a neighborhood devastated by Hurricane Katrina.
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Garden District (Pass By)

View the Garden District with it's vast mansions that line pristine boulevards.
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Warehouse District (Pass By)

Drive through the Warehouse District, Faubourg Treme- one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the country dating back to the 1700's, pass through the area formerly known as the American Sector, Home of the internationally acclaimed World War II Museum, and the Contemporary Arts Center, which is one of the country's first art institutions.
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Lake Lawn Metairie

The tour also makes a brief stop at the Metairie Cemetery, where you will see the city's distinctive above-ground tombs. You'll get a great introduction to the history, culture and architecture of this magnificient city.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Louis Cathedral (Pass By)

The Saint Louis Cathedral is the oldest Cathedral in North America, founded as a Catholic Parish in 1720 along the Banks of the Mississippi River
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be accompanied by an adult

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-8013P1

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4.70
2,310 reviews

Average 4.70 out of 5 stars based on 2,310 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
1,873
4 stars
274
3 stars
95
2 stars
43
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Cancellation Policy

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the activity’s local time.
  • This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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