New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package

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Our friendly staff are ready to greet you as you hop-on and hop-off! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

Hop-on to tour, hop-off to explore! — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

Take in the city's rich history with this exclusive New Orleans Unlimited Sightseeing Package – includes a 3-Day (72 Hour) Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, a 45-minute Walking Tour of the French Quarter, and the Garden District! Hop-On FUN on the Open-Top Double-Deckers and Hop-Off to Explore!

For your Garden District Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #12 to meet your tour guide for a 45 minute tour of this historic and sophisticated neighborhood and learn about Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles that make up this area.

For your French Quarter Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #1 and head to our Jackson Square Ticket Office (700 Decatur Street) to meet your tour guide for a stroll through the historic French Quarter and marvel at the culture and architecture of America's most fascinating neighborhood. Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm any day your ticket is valid.

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At a glance

Duration: 3 days
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
People per booking: 1–30
Guide: English
Operated by: Basin St. Station

Ages: Infants (0–2 years) · Children (3–12 years) · Adults (13–85 years)

What is included

Included

Included: All taxes, fees and handling charges
Included: French Quarter Walking Tour (Guided)
Included: Garden District Walking Tour (Guided)
Included: Poncho - Our Tours roll rain or shine! If it rains on you, you will receive a complimentary Poncho!
Included: Live-Guided City Tour on every Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Bus

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Route

Operating Hours 9:30am - 5:30pm, Buses every 25 minutes! One Tour Loop is 1 hour, 30 minutes. First Departures from Stop 1, Stop 5, Stop 6, and Stop 17 between 9:30am - 9:40am. Last Full Loop Departure 4:00pm Any Stop. We are open most holidays except Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Unfortunately, sometimes city-wide street closures impact our route, and we are unable to operate any tours or may have to close early. Feb 6, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours End at 3:30pm (Last Full Loop at 2pm) Feb 7-8, 2026 – Mardi Gras – No Tours Feb 11-13, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours End at 3:30pm (Last Full Loop at 2pm) Fri Feb 13, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours End at 3:30pm (Last Full Loop at 2pm) Feb 14-15, 2026 – Mardi Gras – No Tours Feb 16, 2026 – Mardi Gras – Tours End at 3:30pm (Last Full Loop at 2pm) Feb 17, 2026 – Mardi Gras Day – No Tours April 16, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – Stops 1-4 CLOSED April 17, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – Stops 1-4 CLOSED April 18, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – No Tours April 19, 2026 – French Quarter Festival – No Tours Nov 25, 2026 – Tours End at 4:00pm (Last Full Loop at 2:30pm) Nov 26, 2026 – Thanksgiving Day – No Tours Dec 5, 2026 – Christmas Parade – No Tours Dec 24, 2026 – Christmas Eve – Tours End at 4:00pm (Last Full Loop 2:30pm) Dec 25, 2026 – Christmas Day – No Tours Dec 31, 2026 – New Years Eve – Tours End at 3:30pm (Last Full Loop at 2pm) Dec 31, 2026 - Sugar Bowl Parade - Stops 1-4 & 18 CLOSED 12:30pm

Stop 1

Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, City Sightseeing New Orleans Official Ticket Office, Cafe du Monde
Stop 2

French Market Shopping District
Stop 3

Frenchmen Street Music Clubs, Crescent Park, JAMNOLA, Bywater Brew Pub, and Much More!
Stop 4

St. Augustine Church & Tomb of the Unknown Slave
Stop 5

501 Basin Street - St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tours Offered Daily, Welcome Center with Travel Counselors, Restrooms, Gift Shop, Coffee Shop, and more! Armstrong Park & Congo Square and More!
Stop 6

500 Canal Street - Bourbon Street, Royal Street, Chartres Street Canal Street Hotels
Stop 7

Harrah's Casino, American Italian Cultural Museum, Italian Piazza
Stop 8

Hyatt Regency Hotel, Holiday Inn Superdome, Walk-On's, Copper Vine
Stop 9

Gallier Hall, Cafe at the Square, St. Patrick's Church of 1840
Stop 10

Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Contemporary Arts Center, Confederate Civil War Museum, The National WWII Museum - Solomon Victory Theater
Stop 11

Magazine Street Shops, Restaurants, and Bars
Stop 12

Magazine Street Shops, Restaurants, and Bars. Garden District Walking Tour (Guided Tour, Experience Package)
Stop 13

Magazine Street Shops, Restaurants, and Bars
Stop 14

St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line, Superior Grill, Elms Mansion
Stop 15

New Orleans and Company, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar Line, The Pontchartrain Hotel,
Stop 16

Ernest M. Morial Convention Center, Hurricane Katrina Sculpture, Mardi Gras World 10 minutes Walking
Stop 17

The Outlet Collection at Riverwalk, Julia Street Shops and Galleries
Stop 18

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, Vue Orleans, Audubon Aquarium & Insectarium

Meeting point and pickup

Using your ticket

Print or add tickets to Apple/Google Wallet with QR codes to Hop-On Any Bus at Any Stop. QR code Required for Entry. Visit www.CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com/Tour-Maps to check for Route Changes/Schedule Updates in advance or view the Tour Map.

As of October 6th, 2026 - Stops 2-3-4 are inaccessible due to road closures on Decatur Street. Stop 2 is an easy walk from Stop 1; Stop 4 is an easy walk from Stop 5. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

Comfortable walking shoes are recommended
Tour Inclusions: 3 Day Pass (Must be used consecutive days) + French Quarter Walking Tour + Garden District Walking Tour
French Quarter Walking Tour departs from 700 Decatur Street (City Sightseeing Visitor Center)
Garden District Walking Tour departs from Hop-On Hop-Off Stop 12 (2727 Magazine Street).
Ticket offices are located at Stop 1 (700 Decatur Street) and Stop 5 (501 Basin Street)

We are open most holidays except Mardi Gras Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Unfortunately, sometimes city-wide street closures impact our route, and we are unable to operate any tours or may have to close early.

Nov 25th - Thanksgiving Eve - Tours 9:30am - 4:00pm (Last FULL Loop at 2:30pm)

Nov 26th - Thanksgiving Day - No Tours

Dec 5th - New Orleans Christmas Parade - No Tours

Dec 24th - Christmas Eve - Tours 9:30am - 4:00pm (Last FULL Loop at 2:30pm)

Dec 25th - Christmas Day - No Tours

Dec 31st - New Year's Eve - Tours 9:30am - 4:00pm (Last FULL Loop at 2:30pm)

Dec 31st - Allstate Sugar Bowl Parade - Stops 1-2-3-4-18 CLOSED starting at 1:30pm