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HOP-ON HOP-OFF PACKAGES
Explorer Ticket: 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off + Walking Tours
Live Guide in English
Guided French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
Most Comprehensive & Flexible New Orleans City Tour
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$63
Essential Ticket: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off + Walking Tours
Live Guide in English
Guided French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
Discounts at Select Establishments Along the Route
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$54
Discover Ticket: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Live Guide in English
Stops Near New Orleans' Most Popular Attractions
Perfect Way to Spend Your First Day in New Orleans
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$49
Discover+ Experience: 1-Day City Tour + Cemetery Tour
Live Tour Guide
24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Guided Tour
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$73
Essential+ Experience: 2-Day City Tour + 3 Walking Tours
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
Authorized Access to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
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$77
Explorer+ Experience: 3-Day City Tour + 3 Walking Tours
72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Guided Walking Tour
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$85
Double the Views: Bus Tour + Mississippi River Cruise
24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Live Guided City Tour & River Cruise
Tour of the Chalmette Battlefield
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$79
The Ultimate Louisiana Adventure: Bus + Boat + Bayou
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
2.5 Hour Mississippi River Cruise
1.5 Hour Guided Tour on a Pontoon Boat
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$115
The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary: City Tour & National WWII Museum
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Live Guided City Tour
Admission to the National WWII Museum
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$80
The Deluxe NOLA Experience : City Tour + River Cruise + WWII
72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
2.5 Hour Mississippi River Cruise
Admission to the National WWII Museum
FROM
$130
Explorer Ticket: 72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off + Walking Tours
Live Guide in English
Guided French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
Most Comprehensive & Flexible New Orleans City Tour
FROM
$63
Essential Ticket: 48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off + Walking Tours
Live Guide in English
Guided French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
Discounts at Select Establishments Along the Route
FROM
$54
Discover Ticket: 24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Live Guide in English
Stops Near New Orleans' Most Popular Attractions
Perfect Way to Spend Your First Day in New Orleans
FROM
$49
Discover+ Experience: 1-Day City Tour + Cemetery Tour
Live Tour Guide
24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Guided Tour
FROM
$73
Essential+ Experience: 2-Day City Tour + 3 Walking Tours
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
Authorized Access to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
FROM
$77
Explorer+ Experience: 3-Day City Tour + 3 Walking Tours
72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
French Quarter & Garden District Walking Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Guided Walking Tour
FROM
$85
Double the Views: Bus Tour + Mississippi River Cruise
24-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Live Guided City Tour & River Cruise
Tour of the Chalmette Battlefield
FROM
$79
The Ultimate Louisiana Adventure: Bus + Boat + Bayou
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
2.5 Hour Mississippi River Cruise
1.5 Hour Guided Tour on a Pontoon Boat
FROM
$115
The Perfect 2-Day Itinerary: City Tour & National WWII Museum
48-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
Live Guided City Tour
Admission to the National WWII Museum
FROM
$80
The Deluxe NOLA Experience : City Tour + River Cruise + WWII
72-Hour Hop-On Hop-Off Pass
2.5 Hour Mississippi River Cruise
Admission to the National WWII Museum
FROM
$130
HOP-ON HOP-OFF NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR FEATURES
TOUR AT YOUR OWN PACE
Unlimited Rides – Hop ON & OFF as many times as desired! Valid period starts when you Hop-On the bus … and Expires 1, 2, or 3 consecutive days later.
LIVE GUIDED CITY TOUR
Experienced Tour Guides offer historic and interesting commentary and answer questions, One on Every Bus and for Every Walking Tour!
BUSES VISIT EACH STOP, EVERY 25 MINUTES!
Stay as long as YOU like at each location. You can always catch the next bus! To complete a Full Tour Loop, Hop-On from any stop before 4:00 PM.
DAILY TOURS
Continuous Loop tour so YOU can decide what time your tour begins and ends. Tour Loop is 1 hour 30 minutes.
FRENCH QUARTER WALKING TOURS
Step into the heart of New Orleans with a guided walking tour through the historic French Quarter. 45 minute tour departs hourly from our Jackson Square Ticket Office at 700 Decatur Street. Sold with a Multi-Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket or separately.
GARDEN DISTRICT WALKING TOURS
Discover the timeless beauty and elegance of New Orleans’ most charming neighborhood, the Garden District. Stroll through tree-lined streets and admire the stunning architecture of historic mansions. 45 minute guided walking tours departs hourly from Stop 12. Sold with a Multi-Day Hop-On Hop-Off ticket or separately.
Deals and Discounts Along the Way
Hop-Off and present your ticket to receive deals and discounts at various attractions, restaurants, and gift shops all along the route such as the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, Mardi Gras World, Vue Orleans, the National WWII Museum, Chuck’s on the Avenue Tasting Room, and more!
BUS TRACKING APP
Want to know when the next bus is coming? We’ve got you covered! Our Bus Tracking App is FREE to Download. Timetables, Stops, Route and More! Search “AudioMe Tours” in your App Store and download to your device. Select “Live Bus & Chat” then select “New Orleans Bus Tracker”
GROUP SERVICES
GROUP TICKETS
Give the individuals in your group a leisurely way to sightsee in New Orleans aboard the Open-Top Double-Deckers. With their own tickets to ride, they’ll enjoy a unique bird’s-eye view, learn from local guides, and most importantly, they’ll have the flexibility to follow their hearts as they discover the Big Easy!
GROUP SERVICES
CHARTERS
Make transportation a fun and memorable part of your event. City Sightseeing’s fleet of vehicles can transport hundreds of passengers simultaneously with ease.
GROUP SERVICES
PRIVATE TOURS
Customize a Private Tour for your group to explore New Orleans together and with ease! Our Double-Decker Open-Top vehicles enhance the views and add a thrill that the adults and kids will remember for ages! Plan a City Sightseeing Tour to any itinerary and enjoy the ride!
HOP-ON HOP-OFF BUS TOURS
CITY SIGHTSEEING NEW ORLEANS
City Sightseeing New Orleans is the most entertaining, informative, and fun City Tour you can find that offers transportation approximately every 30 minutes on an exhilarating open-top, double-decker bus!
HOP-ON! and in a single 1-hour 30-minute loop, experience a complete City Tour — 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture narrated live in English by your very own Tour Host – see the Garden District, French Quarter, and CBD.
HOP-OFF! at any stop along the way and explore New Orleans most popular neighborhoods, attractions, and shopping districts – or – take advantage of our Guided Walking Tours in the Garden District and French Quarter, included in the 2-Tour and 3-Tour Package or sold separately.
See the city at your own pace, the next bus is less than 30 minutes away!
SEE WHAT OUR GUESTS HAVE TO SAY!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Explore the CitySightseeing New Orleans FAQ section for quick answers to common queries. Find information on tours, tickets, schedules, and more to make the most of your New Orleans adventure. Your resource for a seamless sightseeing experience!
How long is the tour?
The Narrated City Tour is 1-hour 30-minutes IF you do not Hop-Off at any of the stops. The Tour makes multiple stops, so patrons can Hop-Off to explore and spend as long as desired visiting New Orleans fine attractions. Check out Basin St. Station Visitor Center (Stop 5) for pristine visitor restrooms, coffee bar & refreshments, or additional hotel, restaurant, or attraction information.
What days and hours do you operate?
Hop-On Hop-Off tour buses operate from 9:30am to 5:30pm, 7-Days a week. First Service at each stop will be between 9:30am and 10:00am. Board by 4:00pm from Any Stop for Full Loop tour.
Tour service closes at 5:30pm – You should board around 4:00pm if wanting to return to a particular stop.
Which stops have convenient parking options?
The most convenient parking is available at Stop 5 – Basin St. Station Visitor’s Center located at 501 Basin St. Approximately $10 for all day parking. Rates are subject to change during special events.
Are Hop-On Hop-Off tours handicap accessible?
All double-decker vehicles are handicapped accessible, with electronic ramps as well as 1 or more securement locations on the lower-deck. Look for the internationally recognized Wheelchair Accessible sticker on the front of the bus and near the entrance door. Guests are welcome to contact City Sightseeing New Orleans from the stop to inquire about accessibility on the next bus: 1-800-362-1811.
Are there any days you do NOT operate?
Yes, on a few days each year, city-wide street closures impact our route and we are unable to operate. Here are the yearly Black Out Dates:
- Mardi Gras – No Tours on the 5 Daytime Parade Days (two Saturdays, two Sundays, and Mardi Gras Tuesday).
- French Quarter Festival (Stops 1-4 are inaccessible on Thursday and Friday. Hop-On Hop-Off services are closed all day Saturday and Sunday)
- Thanksgiving Day
- Christmas Parade (1st Saturday in December)
- Christmas Day