New Orleans City Tour
Sightseeing Tour
Travel through three centuries of history, legends and romance as you encounter “The City That Care Forgot!”.
Highlights
- Explore the iconic French Quarter and historic Jackson Square
- Discover the enchanting ‘Cities of the Dead’ in a historic cemetery
- Uncover the secrets of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John
- Experience the beauty of City Park or visit Besthoff Sculpture Garden
- Ride along St. Charles Avenue to the elegant Garden District and marvel at stunning mansions.
Description
Absorb the sights and sounds of the world famous French Quarter and historic Jackson Square, travel through historic neighbourhoods and visit one of New Orleans’ historic cemeteries, referred to as ‘Cities of the Dead’. Marvel at stories of voodoo and piracy on Bayou St. John, the waterway used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates. Visit City Park, one of the ten largest urban parks in America, here you can either visit the Morning Call Cafe or the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.
Follow the path of the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the oldest continuously operating passenger railway system in the world as you head for the world-famous Garden District where you can see the homes of former Kings & Queens of Mardi Gras and beautiful stately mansions. Finally, view Tulane and Loyola Universities across from Audubon Park which is home to one of the top five zoos in the nation.
Details
Approximate duration: 2 hours 45 minutes. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure.
Tour departs daily at 09:00, 12:00 and 14:00. No tours during Mardi Gras or Thanksgiving and Christmas Days.
Departs from: Gray Line Lighthouse Ticket Office at Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River in the French Quarter. (400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130)
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Price & Availability
You can book this experience on its own or as part of a complete America holiday. For price and availability please get in touch.
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