Top New Orleans Bus Tours - page 4

Experience New Orleans apart from the big tour groups and kitschy sites on a private tour led by a guide with deep roots in the Big Easy. Ride comfortably and cooly around town in a luxury vehicle, seeing more than just the French Quarter with stops in the Garden District, City Park, and funky Faubourg Marigny. Soak up the city’s one-of-a-kind history, culture, and flavor with personalized insight you won’t find in any guidebook.

4.0

(1)

from $200

Likely to Sell Out

Highlights of New Orleans Private Driving Tour

(16)

from $495

Immerse yourself in New Orleans’ vibrant art scene and see things most tourists don’t experience. Visit galleries and see colorful murals and street art, plus meet artists in their studios on this private, customized tour. You’ll see Banksy’s Rain Girl, visit curated galleries on Magazine Street, and explore the art scenes of Warehouse District and the French Quarter, stopping for an included lunch along the way.

Private Art and Street Art Tour of New Orleans with Lunch

Private Art and Street Art Tour of New Orleans with Lunch

A Local's Garden District Tour

4.7

(9)

from $270

Discover New Orleans’ historic architecture, atmospheric neighborhoods, and 19th-century cemeteries on this private tour. Travel by private vehicle and enjoy the undivided attention of your guide as you explore the French Quarter, Bayou St John, and the Garden District. Stop along the way to stroll around St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, admire views along the Mississippi River, and tour Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. You'll even make a stop for beignets and cafe au lait at the famous Cafe du Monde.

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from $200

Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup

Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(17)

from $480

Discover several of the New Orleans area’s key natural and historical landmarks—and learn more about the area’s past—on this multi-stop tour. In the morning, meet your guide in New Orleans and set off via air-conditioned vehicle. You’ll stop at highlights like the Louisiana Swamp and Lake Pontchartrain before heading to the Laura Plantation. There, embark on a self-guided tour of the grounds and learn about the enslaved people who lived there.

Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation

Laura Plantation Tour with Transportation

6 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

(19)

from $78

New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours

(1)

from $400

Discover the charm and elegance of Uptown New Orleans on this fully personalized private tour. Enjoy hassle-free private transport from your hotel to iconic neighborhoods, then stretch your legs for peaceful strolls down oak-lined streets and lush parks. Explore the historic Garden District’s majestic mansions and picturesque gardens, then visit the legendary Lafayette Cemetery for a glimpse into New Orleans’ storied past.

Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive Combo

Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive Combo

(70)

from $450

New Orleans Private Vehicle City Tour

(5)

from $750

Highlights of New Orleans: City and Swamp Combo Tour

Likely to Sell Out

5 hoursFree Cancellation

(2)

from $547

History of New Orleans Private Driving & Walking Tour

Likely to Sell Out

4 hoursFree Cancellation

(2)

from $575

Save money by opting for a shared transfer service between your hotel or port and the New Orleans International Airport. With this package, you’ll get round-trip shared transfers in a comfortable vehicle equipped with Wi-Fi and air-conditioning. This service combines the convenience of a private transfer with the lower cost associated with a shared transfer, making it a great alternative to private taxis or public transportation.

New Orleans Private Round-Trip Airport Transfer

New Orleans Private Round-Trip Airport Transfer

30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.8

(63)

from $142

New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation

3 hours 30 minutes

(9)

from $390

New Orleans Private Custom City Tour with St. Louis Cemetery No 3

(6)

from $640

If you’re a foodie visiting New Orleans, then there’s no better way to find local haunts than to go on a private tour with a local whose family have worked in the food industry for over 200 years. Find out insider secrets about the city’s food scene and taste lots of delicious dishes along the way. Potential treats you could try include chargrilled oysters, gumbo, muffuletta, beignets, pralines, and more.

New Orleans: A Local's Eat Dat Food Tour

Exploring outside the city limits of New Orleans can be difficult without a car. With this private tour, visit two of the best-preserved antebellum plantations—Oak Alley and Laura—without worrying about navigating or dealing with crowded tour buses. Take a docent-led tour at each site to learn about the complex and often dark history of the rural South, including the impact of enslavement in Louisiana.

4.3

(3)

from $250

Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura

Private New Orleans Double Plantation Tour: Oak Alley and Laura

5 to 6 hours

(10)

from $585

Get an insider perspective on the rich culture of New Orleans on this private bus tour. After a hotel pick-up, we'll drive to the city's most beloved sites and historic neighborhoods, including the Treme, French Quarter, and Garden District. We'll take a stop for morning beignets in City Park and see the famous gravestones of St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. After 2.5 hours, you'll have a solid feel for this unique city.

New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour: Up to 24 Passengers

New Orleans Private City and Cemetery Tour: Up to 24 Passengers

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(4)

from $800

Oak Alley or St. Joseph Plantation with Shuttle From New Orleans

5 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

4.2

(6)

from $75

From New Orleans: Private Haunted Myrtles Plantation Adventure

This private tour is designed for travelers with a keen interest in the supernatural. This tour, which departs from New Orleans and includes round-trip transport in a luxury SUV, takes you to St. Francisville, home to what’s hailed as one of the most-haunted houses in America. You’ll enjoy a relaxed mix of guided sightseeing and free time, and benefit from the insider knowledge of a guide.

From New Orleans: Private Haunted Myrtles Plantation Adventure

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

(1)

from $999

Gain a deeper understanding of American history–and avoid the crowds–on this private tour of the Whitney Plantation, including round-trip transfers from New Orleans. View important exhibits, hear powerful insights, and discover the legacy of enslaved people as you explore the landmark. Along the way, your driver-guide will share facts and point out other highlights, including filming locations from “12 Years A Slave” and “Interview with the Vampire”.

Whitney Plantation Private Tour With Round-Trip Transportation

6 hoursFree Cancellation

3.5

(2)

from $1,199

See a different side of Louisiana on this ultimate swamp and plantation tour that showcases both Cajun and Creole culture in an all-inclusive package. Enjoy a private airboat ride through cypress swamps with a gator-hunting guide before exploring antebellum history at Houmas House and Laura plantations—two of the region’s best-preserved estates. Extras include a gourmet Cajun lunch at Houmas House and private transport from New Orleans.

Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch from New Orleans

9 hoursFree Cancellation

(52)

from $1,395

Come thirsty! We will talk about the rich cultures, people, traditions and the spirits we've been drinking that date back to the 1700's. I'll infuse the tour with my family history and take you to bars that my family has been going to for generations! From French royalty to Grand Terre pirates we will start the tour off classy and let the good times roll! We will be touring around the Historic French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods like the Treme and Marigny sipping on traditional New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac, Mint Julep, Hurricanes, the Haunted Bloody, Voodoo daiquiris and Nola brews in the best places where the locals drink! We start the tour off at the river with a local cocktail. And yes we can drink and walk!!! Yep no open container laws here just 'le bon temps roulez' and drink up and take it easy!

A Locals' Drink Dat! Cocktail Tour

Embark on a journey through the sounds that shaped New Orleans and influenced music around the world. This experience blends the city’s rich cultural roots with the evolution of jazz, rhythm & blues, brass bands, bounce music, and modern New Orleans rap culture. Cruise through legendary neighborhoods like Back-O-Town, Central City, Hollygrove, and Rampart Street while exploring the stories, artists, and cultural movements that helped define the city’s unique sound. Discover iconic music landmarks like the historic Dew Drop Inn, learn how early New Orleans music evolved into global influence, and experience the energy of second lines, bounce culture, celebrity hotspots, and music video locations along the way. From the birthplace of jazz to the modern beats of New Orleans culture, this tour connects the past and present through music, storytelling, and the real rhythm of the city. Join 2nd Line Tours and experience the Sound of New Orleans — From Congo Square to That Beat

4.5

from $200

The Sound of New Orleans: Music and Celebrity Tour

The Sound of New Orleans: Music and Celebrity Tour

2 hours 45 minutesFree Cancellation

New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

from $59

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Annie_M, Aug 2026

Great Introduction to New Orleans

This city tour gave us a great overview of New Orleans, including its history, different neighborhoods, and many of the interesting sights and stories that make the city so unique. We stayed on the bus for most of the tour, which was definitely a plus in August with the heat! Our guide, Gary, was a local and incredibly knowledgeable about the city, its history, and its culture. A great way to get to know New Orleans, especially if it’s your first visit.

Soul of New Orleans City Tour: Enslavement to Modern Day Culture

Barbara_H, Aug 2026

History At Its Best

The Soul Tour was such a wonderful experience! Curated by a very knowledgeable, engaging, and fun tour guide Dennis, the journey gave us an opportunity to experience cultural diversity, history, and the warmth of a truly welcoming atmosphere. And the stop at the Leona Tate Foundation was the perfect culmination to an already incredible time. It was a meaningful reminder of the strength, courage, and legacy that continue to shape our communities. Grateful for the experience, the history, the connections, and the memories made! ❤️

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

Christina_F, Aug 2026

Wonderful Tour of NOLA

Totally worth it! It takes you to 18 stops, and they narrate the rich history of New Orleans! As another person mentioned in a previous review, it’s best to do a full loop, then you can decide where you would want to go. Elroy was our bus driver, and he was very attentive, helpful, and nice! Jaimie was our guide that narrated the history of NOLA, and she was very enthusiastic, engaging, friendly, and funny. Together, they made our tour enjoyable! At some point later in the day, they switched staff, and we got Linda as our guide, and she was also very helpful, nice, and informative. For first-timers, it’s a definite must-do tour.

New Orleans Sightseeing City Tour

areaustindee, Aug 2026

New Orleans, Louisiana City Tour

Cynthia was a great guide on our tour of New Orleans, LA!!! Very knowledgeable about the entire history of the city, spoke about her own experiences as a resident of NOLA, pointed out small details anyone would miss if they didn’t take this tour of the city!!! Carl was an excellent driver throughout this busy city!!!

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

Linel_N, Aug 2026

Tony was great guide and driver

There are only two stops on the tour but the driver (Tony) was willing to make other stops, when possible, to take photos. The driver was great. Very informed with a good sense of humor. The tour did run longer than advertised but luckily it didn’t upset my plans. I would recommend this tour. Good value for the money. Don’t forget to have some cash on hand for a tip well deserved.

New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure with Transportation

Kirby_K, Jul 2026

Do It!!!

Such a great adventure... We booked the tour, which had transportation included, and our shuttle driver was very prompt and courteous. Once we arrived to the location, we were able to use the restroom and browse the gift shop before leaving. Ernie was our guide and he was tons of fun! As a native of the bayou, he's a living historian, very knowledgeable of any and everything swamp related. He takes pride in what he does and it's evident that he enjoys his tours. Despite the rainy weather, he battled the elements and made the best of it. He knew exactly where to go to find his gator friends that were awaiting their daily marshmallow fill. They felt the vibrations of his boat and knew he was coming. It was pretty cool. The tour was nice and lengthy, and very relaxing. If I were a local, I'd probably do this tour monthly. That's how much I enjoyed it. If you're contemplating, do it! You won't regret it. The only thing that could've made it better was getting to hold a baby alligator, which we weren't able to do. Hopefully, next time!

Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Jose_C, Jul 2026

Great tour must do if you dont want to walk much

I had a lot of fun on this tour. The guide was fun, enjoyable, knowledgeable. We stopped for beignets and they allowed us to bring drinks on the bus. I stopped off at a bar at the meet up point and paid $40 for 2 LARGE RUM PUNCH And it was great!! It held me down the entire tour. Its 10/10!

After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

Tomoyo_U, Jul 2026

Dignity for the Deads

Best educational cemetery tour. Visited Odd Fellow cemetery and Charity Hospital cemetery (front gate) which are most unique ones in town. Former funeral director and a big paranomalist, Geoff’, guide, shared his deep knowledge of cemeteries in NOLA and respect to each person who rests in the cemetery. I wish the tour was longer to hear more of his story. We did 0930 tour. It was cooler in summer. Ok to bring drinks on the bus. Bathroom break in a middle. Definitely recommend. If possible, watch a movie, “Big Charity” before going to the tour.

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

Shannon_S, Jul 2026

Elliot & Logan 5 🌟 duo!

We were on the bus with Logan & Ellroy and they were awesome we had a family that was very disrespectful to Logan and cussing him out and disrupting the tour. He very professionally ask them to step off that bus but they are more than welcome to get on another bus. It was so professionally the bus erupted with applauds. They really do care that you enjoy the hop on hop off tour. They willing to answer any questions about New Orleans that you ask. The knowledge is amazing and they want you to have fun and feel like you got more than your money worth.