New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour

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About this activity

Hop-On the City Sightseeing tour to experience 300 Years of New Orleans history, culture & fun! Unlimited Hop-On Hop-Off sightseeing provides an experience like no other in New Orleans. Buses return to each stop every 25 minutes. The 1 hour 30 minute tour visits the French Quarter, Garden District, plus New Orleans best attractions like The National World War II Museum, Mardi Gras World, Jackson Square, Arts District, and Magazine Street Shopping Districts. Ticket holders enjoy discounts at attractions, restaurants and shops along the way!

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 found in the area. Tours are offered on a first-come, first-served basis at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, and 3pm any day your ticket is valid.

Upgrade your experience for a 3-Day Hop-on Hop-off Tour and a French Quarter Walking Tour.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 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 (13–110 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker city tour - 2 day ticket
Included: Garden District guided walking tour

Not included

Not included: There are no hotel pick-ups; bus only services our designated tour stops
Not included: Tips/gratuities are not included; appreciated by our hosts & bus operators

Itinerary

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour (Unlimited Sightseeing for 2-Days)

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 - 3317 Magazine Street
Stop 14

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

Chuck's on the Avenue, Hotel Tonnelle, The Pontchartrain Hotel, Avenue Plaza
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.

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.

Visit www.CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com/Tour-Maps to check for Route Changes/Schedule Updates in advance or view the Tour Map.

Tour Inclusions: 2-Day or 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

Buses are not equipped with restrooms or luggage storage
The ticket validity period starts from the first redemption
The tour operates 7 days a week from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM (Except some Holidays)
The last full tour is from any stop at 4:00 PM.
Buses depart from each stop every 25 minutes

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%

Good to know

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour Package
Unlimited Sightseeing Package

Duration: 3 days: Includes a 3-Day (72 Hour) Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, 45-minute Walking Tour of the French Quarter, and the Garden District!