The 15 Best Bus & Driving Tours in New Orleans

1.New Orleans City Sightseeing Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51Our pick

See New Orleans from an open-air or climate-controlled double-decker bus with a live English-speaking guide. The 90-minute loop links Jackson Square, the French Market, Marigny, Tremé, the Garden District, the WWII Museum, Mardi Gras World, and the riverfront. Hop off to explore, then rejoin the route.

“This is a double decker bus to where sitting up top it was covered from the weather and elements. The seats are comfortable and the tour information was very informative.”

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2.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Ride from the French Quarter to Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and other possible burial sites after dark. Guides such as Henry and Roy mix cemetery history, ghost hunting, music, and BYOB fun, with a City Park and Morning Call stop before returning to Decatur Street.

“Fun with a little bit of history. Henry brought the fun! I think I even caught a spirit in a picture on my phone.”

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3.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride an air-conditioned bus beyond the French Quarter with guides such as Christian, Drew, and Shannon. Visit Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Katrina memorial sites, and City Park while hearing New Orleans ghost, voodoo, and burial stories. Expect a lively history tour with limited cemetery time.

“Ask for Christian to your tour he’s awesome best tour guy I’ve seen ever he’s very knowledgeable and knows a lot about New Orleans”

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4.New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,967 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

This 2-hour-15-minute bus tour gives you a fast first look at New Orleans, with hotel pickup, live commentary, and stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and City Park. Guides such as Chris, Justin, Henry, and Christopher are praised for humor and strong local storytelling.

“It was really great. We had a great trip and I recommend to everyone. Great van so comfortable and on time”

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5.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Ride through New Orleans after dark with guides such as Jeff, Geoff, or J, stopping at Odd Fellows Rest with exclusive evening access. Hear cemetery history, view above-ground tombs, visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial area, and use EMF readers while walking through the grounds.

“J and Corey were AMAZING! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great tour! Informational and entering!”

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6.Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride through New Orleans with guides such as Geoff, Jeff, Jai, or J, then walk through Odd Fellows Rest and other cemeteries after dark. You’ll hear burial customs, ghost stories, and personal accounts, use an EMF reader, and visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Charity Hospital Cemetery.

“Oh my goodness, Geff is amazing! He has extensive knowledge and access to these unique grounds and sooooo many stories. He's the perfect person to take you on this journey about New Orleans.”

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7.Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,565 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47

Join Tour Orleans for a 2.5-hour guided bus ride from Bon’s New Orleans Street Food. You’ll pass Frenchmen Street, Marigny, Tremé, the Lower 9th Ward, City Park, and the Garden District, with a cemetery walk and a beignet stop. Guides such as Cynthia, Sean, and DJ add history and humor.

“Guide Sean was very informative and great fun. Driver ( sorry didn’t catch his name) was good to. Great way to see and hear about the history of the city . Well worth doing”

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8.City Sightseeing New Orleans HOHO Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,077 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51

Use a live English-speaking guide and an open-top bus to explore New Orleans from Jackson Square to Mardi Gras World. The route covers the French Quarter, Treme, Garden District, museums, and riverfront. Two and three-day passes add guided walks, while guides such as Linda, Ron, and Chris bring local stories to the ride.

“Great way to see New Orleans down town with a tour guide armed with information. Able to hop off and on the bus easily and definitely the best way to see as much as possible in a day.”

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9.New Orleans Small-Group City Tour by Van

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,077 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) Top rated

See New Orleans with a local guide in a van carrying no more than 10 people. You’ll walk through the French Quarter, view Garden District homes, visit Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery, stop in City Park, and pass museums, jazz districts, Tulane, and neighborhoods shaped by Katrina.

“Booked this NOLA tour for my mom’s birthday. Pensacola girls hitting the Big Easy! Let me tell you, it did *not* disappoint. Our guide was a total gem: funny, sharp, and clearly knew every inch of the city (and probably some ghosts too). We hit all the highlights without feeling like tourists lost in a brochure. My mom was living her best life: beignets in hand, jazz in the air, soaking up the history like a queen. 10/10 would do it again… maybe next year, if Mom insists (she will).”

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10.New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride an air-conditioned mini-coach through the French Quarter, Tremé, Garden District, and past Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, then walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Guides such as Derek, Karen, René, and Butch add local stories, voodoo lore, food tips, and practical ideas for exploring New Orleans.

“The driver was fun and knowledgeable. It was an awesome experience. I appreciated the air conditioning 🤪.”

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11.Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 496 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Ride from Voodoo Tavern & Poboy’s into New Orleans after dark, then explore a cemetery with a live English-speaking guide, EMF readers, and dowsing rods. Guides such as Henry, Roy, Kendall, Trish, and Bob the Undertaker mix burial customs, local stories, humor, and ghost hunting. Bring your own drinks for the bus.

“I really liked the idea of communicating with the spirits.”

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12.New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 439 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Ride through New Orleans with a local guide, stopping at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. Expect hotel pickup, an air-conditioned bus, a small group capped at 12, and stories about architecture, Katrina, culture, and daily life.

“Jaret (Jared?) was very very knowledgeable and funny. We learned a great deal about New Orleans today, history of the area, and culture of the area.”

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13.2-Hour 15-Minute City and Cemetery Tour by Bus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 326 reviews · 2h 15m · from $45

Ride through the French Quarter, Tremé, the 9th Ward, City Park, Bayou St. John, Lake Pontchartrain, and the Garden District with an English-speaking guide. You will stop at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and Café Du Monde, with guides such as Justin, Lee, Jared, and Chris known for mixing local stories with humor.

“Our guide was very nice and professional they picked up us on time”

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14.City & Cemetery Tour by Air-Conditioned Minibus

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 296 reviews · 3 hours · from $55

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Darren or David, traveling by air-conditioned minibus through New Orleans. See Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, the Garden District, City Park, a historic cemetery, and the Lower 9th Ward, with hotel pickup and drop-off included.

“Tour was great, very informative. Guide was very friendly and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend”

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15.Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Ride through New Orleans at night with guides such as Christian, Drew, or Sedona, stopping at cemeteries, haunted grounds, and the Katrina memorial. Hear stories of murder, betrayal, and local legends while a comfortable air-conditioned bus handles the city’s streets.

“Excellent guide for cemetery tour! Very interesting history and stories. Thanks!”

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