New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

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View the St. Louis Cathedral and Jackson Square along the way. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Guests admiring our above ground tombs. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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).

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At a glance

Duration: 3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 40 people
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Gray Line New Orleans

Ages: Children (6–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Tour inside one of New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries
Included: Transportation to and from the French Quarter by air-conditioned coach
Included: Comprehensive city tour

Not included

Not included: Gratuities
Not included: Beignets and coffee/tea (available for purchase)

Itinerary

French Quarter

Passing by

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.
Jackson Square

Passing by

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.
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.
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.)
Lake Pontchartrain

Passing by

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.
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.
Stop 7

Passing by

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.
Tulane University

Passing by

View Tulane University and Loyola University across from Audubon Park.
Audubon Park

Passing by

Home to the Audubon Zoo, rated one of the top five zoos in the nation.
Stop 10

Passing by

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!

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets 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

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.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
During warmer months, we recommend that you wear lightly colored clothing. Caps/hats and umbrellas are also suggested.
In order to help preserve the French Quarter from vehicular traffic, it is requested that you please walk, if possible, to the convenient tour departure point, just a short stroll from most downtown hotels.
Wheelchair Access: If the guest needs a wheelchair lift equipped bus, then special arrangements need to be made with the supplier. This must be arranged 48 hours prior to tour date. Contact details will be on your voucher.
Alternate Routes: Due to uneven and narrow paths, alternate routes may be necessary for guests traveling in wheelchairs.
Infant rates apply provided they do not occupy a seat.

Options

City Tour with Party Package

3-Hour City Tour: Includes stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, and a stroll through the Garden District.

2 Cocktails Included: NATCHEZ Jazz Punch, Sunset on the Bayou, Carnival Cocktail, CITY Sangria, Garden District Refresher or Mississippi River Mule

Additional Inclusions: Feathered Mardi Gras mask, Themed Mardi Gras bead & Gray Line fan (summer months only)
City Tour

3-Hour City Tour: Includes stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, and a stroll through the Garden District.