What are the hours for the New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off bus?

Buses typically run from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM. (Scheduling may be altered for major events and holidays)

How long does one rotation take if I don't get off the bus?

One full rotation of the Hop on Hop off bus takes approximately 90 minutes.

How often does the bus arrive at each stop?

Buses arrive every 25-30 minutes.

Is the New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off bus guided?

There are live guides on each bus that will provide exciting and interesting facts about each stop. They are very knowledgeable and very happy to answer any questions you may have about the fascinating city of New Orleans.

Is the guided narration available in languages other than English?

At this time the live guide provides commentary in English only.

Do I have to redeem my ticket at a specific location or can I just go to the nearest bus stop?

You may present your Voucher (digital image or printed) to the guide or agent at any Hop on Hop off bus stop.

What should I wear for the New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off bus?

Comfortable walking shoes are always recommended. Be sure to check the weather forecast and dress appropriately!

Where does the Garden District Walking tour depart from?

The Garden District Walking Tour departs from the corner of Washington Avenue and Magazine Street, conveniently located at Hop-On Hop-Off Stop #12, (2727 Magazine Street).

Where does the French Quarter Walking tour depart from?

The French Quarter Walking Tour departs from 700 Decatur Street (City Sightseeing Ticket Office, located at Stop #1, across the street from Jackson Square.)

New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off Unlimited Sightseeing Package

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New Orleans, USA

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3 days (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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4.5

· Joan_T ·

May 2026

Covered major areas of New Orleans...ran regularly...knowledgeable guides Clean and accessible...very pleasant experience!

· judy_n ·

Apr 2026

Great tour with excellent guides! Very informative with lots of info on each area. No two loops are exactly the same! Real enjoyed !

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Overview

Save money on your New Orleans adventures with this sightseeing package that includes two walking tours and a 3-day, hop-on hop-off bus ticket for a very affordable price. You’ll get a guided tour of the Garden District and the French Quarter with a 3-day bus ticket that lets you explore the city as you wish.

Pack top attractions into your trip with two tours and a hop-on hop-off bus ticket
Perfect for families, this New Orleans sightseeing package fits most budgets
Use your bus ticket to explore the city at your own pace with your own itinerary
All walking tours meet at easy-to-find locations for convenience

What's Included

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

Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Operating hours

06/18/2026 - 06/21/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
06/22/2026 - 07/01/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
06/25/2026 - 06/28/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
07/02/2026 - 07/12/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
07/06/2026 - 07/15/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
07/16/2026 - 07/17/2026
Thursday - Friday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
07/18/2026 - 07/19/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
07/20/2026 - 09/09/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
07/23/2026 - 09/06/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
09/10/2026 - 10/11/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
09/14/2026 - 10/14/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
10/15/2026 - 10/18/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
10/19/2026 - 11/01/2026
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
11/02/2026 - 11/06/2026
Monday - Friday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
11/07/2026 - 11/08/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
11/09/2026 - 11/18/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
11/12/2026 - 11/22/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
11/23/2026 - 12/09/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
11/27/2026 - 11/29/2026
Friday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
12/03/2026 - 12/13/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
12/14/2026 - 12/23/2026
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
12/14/2026 - 12/20/2026
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
12/24/2026 - 12/25/2026
Thursday - Friday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
12/26/2026 - 12/27/2026
Saturday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
12/28/2026 - 01/03/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
01/04/2027 - 02/03/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
01/07/2027 - 02/07/2027
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
02/08/2027 - 03/17/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
02/11/2027 - 03/21/2027
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
03/22/2027 - 03/28/2027
Monday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
03/29/2027 - 04/01/2027
Monday - Thursday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
04/02/2027 - 04/04/2027
Friday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
04/05/2027 - 04/14/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
04/08/2027 - 04/11/2027
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
04/15/2027 - 05/26/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
04/15/2027 - 05/30/2027
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
05/31/2027 - 06/09/2027
Monday - Wednesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
06/03/2027 - 06/13/2027
Thursday - Sunday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM
06/14/2027 - 06/15/2027
Monday - Tuesday : 9:30 AM - 5:30 PM

Departure Point

You may start this tour at any of the stops listed.

Itinerary

Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour Route

18 Stops

8 Points of Interest

Duration: 3 days

Operating Schedule: 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

Hop-On Hop-Off Stop 1

Hop on Hop off: Stop 2

2200 Royal St

Hop On Hop Off Stop 4

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 5

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 6

Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 7

Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 8

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 15

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 10

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 11

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 12

Fleurty Girl Magazine St.

Fresh Market Bakery

Hop On Hop Off: Stop 15

Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 16

Hop-On Hop-Off: Stop 17

Hop-on Hop-off Stop 18 at Vue Orleans

Points of interest passed by on this route

Jackson Square

Basin St. Station

Fleurty Girl

Caesars Superdome

The National WWII Museum

Magazine Street

Caesars New Orleans - Casino

Lafayette Square

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Children must be accompanied by an adult

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Frequently Asked Questions (10)

Q:How many stops are there on the New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off bus?

A:There are 19 stops along the route, taking through the most interesting and beautiful parts of the Crescent city!

Jan 2024

The answers provided are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

4.5

based on 590 reviews

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The guides were very...

Corey_H, Jun 2026

The guides were very informative and fun. The rest of the staff was very helpful and friendly. I learned a lot and about the city, and I was able to get the layout of the city faster than if I'd just been walking around. If your plans allow, I'd suggest taking a full trip around first (about an hour and a half). They have lots of tips on where to visit.

All About New Orleans

Shelley_V, Jun 2026

Great tour with lots of information about the city. Clean bus with options for sitting inside, outside or outside in open air!

Informative. Funny....

Patricia_A, Jun 2026

Informative. Funny. Comprehensive. We got multiple days and did the walking tours also. Well worth the money.

NOLA tour

Michel_G, Jun 2026

Good way to explore NOLA. Guides on board provide a lot of history, details, and fun facts.,..........

Covered major areas of...

Joan_T, May 2026

Covered major areas of New Orleans...ran regularly...knowledgeable guides Clean and accessible...very pleasant experience!

Nurse in Nola

ARETHA_j, May 2026

Great way to travel around the city and cover more sites. I got the three day pass and used it each day.only had to uber at night.drivers and guides were great.it rained one day and they provided ponchos. would definitely use on my next visit.

Second Day; still more to see!

Tim_P, May 2026

Second Day on the Bus and wish we had another! We spent quite a few hours at the National WW2 Museum; excellent and easily accessible from the Bus. Once again we parked at the Basin Visitor Center and ride from there. Logan and Lita gave us lots more info; so glad we took another ride! We also visited the French Market and did a bit more shopping.

Bus schedules are not...

Cindy_R, May 2026

Bus schedules are not exact, must allow for traffic and detours. If you’re not in a hurry to get to a particular stop, it’s a great way to see the city. Tour guide was very knowledgeable about the city and was entertaining.

See the city of NOLA in style

Judy_F, May 2026

Fun riding around streets of NOLA with skilled drivers and informative tour guides. Learned a lot. Took the entire route on the 2nd day due to rain.

Hop On Hop Off

Linda_M, May 2026

Drivers are very informative abd helpful. Would be nice if they had stops closer to the Royal Sonesta and some of the other locations were quite far from the actual destinations.

Very useful, educational

Christy_L, May 2026

The hop on hop off tours are a great way to see alot in a short amount of time, also helps you get acclimated to the area.

Be Aware of Limitations

Suzanne_M, May 2026

The buses don't start running until 9:30 so you can't use them to get anywhere before 10:30. We had a food tour that started at 10:00 so we had to take an Uber. You also can't use it to get to dinner places because it quits running by 5:30 or earlier depending on what stop you're at or want to get to. Lastly, we purchased 3 day passes and after the first day the app said our ticket was complete and it disappeared from the app. So I had to find the email that had the QR code and use that because the Viator system wouldn't let me download load the QR code to my Apple wallet since it was marked that the ticket was complete even though we had two more days of use left. It was a hassle!!

Fun loving hop on hop off bus tour

Sandra_S, May 2026

Linda and Lita were fabulous guides and drivers. They were upbeat, fun loving, knowledgeable, and very accommodating to all. I highly recommend taking this bus tour.

I love the hop n go...

Whitney_K, May 2026

I love the hop n go system! Or bus broke down and we waited 20 mins before we got to hop on another bus. But it was still fun

The best way to tour the city.

catrina_s, Apr 2026

We had a great time using the hop on hop off busses. It really was the best way to explore the city. The staff were very friendly and patient and kept us well informed throughout the route. Linda was our favorite, she made the ride a lot of fun. She was funny, friendly and informative. Thank you Linda. We will definitely be using these busses again in the future and recommending to others. We also did a walking tour of the garden district with Paige. She was great and very informative as well. Thank you Paige. Thank you to all the hop on hop off staff.

Awesome Time.

Glenna_S, Apr 2026

Great way to get around the city and get your sense of direction and bearings. Took us two days to do that. Wonderful staff. Shout out to Bill who we saw many times and was great.

New Orleans

judy_n, Apr 2026

Great tour with excellent guides! Very informative with lots of info on each area. No two loops are exactly the same! Real enjoyed !

I highly recommend...

Robin_W, Apr 2026

I highly recommend getting the 3 day pass so you can explore all the tour has to offer without rushing.

Recommend as a great starting point!

Joey_P, Apr 2026

Overall, I do recommend the Hop-On Hop-Off tour. The drivers were safe and courteous, and most of the tour guides (two out of three) were informative and very entertaining. I can’t remember his name, but the guide from New Jersey was absolutely fantastic! We had a three-day pass, which included two walking tours: the French Quarter and the Garden District. The French Quarter tour was…meh. The guide seemed overly focused on getting us to see the steamboat departure, which made the tour feel a bit rushed. It wasn’t bad, just not something that needed to be treated as a “highlight,” especially since the boat departs at other times of day. The Garden District tour, on the other hand, was great! The guide was very friendly—even though it was her third non-stop tour on a very warm day—and she shared lots of interesting information. I only managed to stump her once with my questions—ha! Now for the downside: we had a three-day pass, but it disappeared from the app at the end of the second day. It wasn’t even saved under past tours like my others. I’m not sure what happened there. Fortunately, we had already seen everything we wanted, so it didn’t end up affecting our trip. Even with that odd issue, I would still recommend this tour to anyone looking for a convenient way to map out key points of interest.

Tour guide was wonderful ...

Elsa_G, Apr 2026

Tour guide was wonderful Very informative and interesting. Bus was clean. The stop on Basin Street was great.

I enjoyed the tour. It gave a brief overview of the city.

Marquita_W, Apr 2026

The tour gave an impression about the vibe of the city; the architecture, businesses, and ambiance. I loved the city because it is historic and unique In appearance.

We had a little trouble...

Colleen_B, Apr 2026

We had a little trouble at first figuring out how to get a map of the route but once we made it to the visitor center, we found everything we need.

I think the HOHO Bus...

marissa_m, Apr 2026

I think the HOHO Bus tours are the best way to get around and learn about a new city. The drivers and tour guides seem to enjoy what they are doing which makes for a good experience. Each guide has their own personal flair and may also share different tidbits of history than the next guide.

Fantastic way to be...

Horst_G, Mar 2026

Fantastic way to be introduced to New Orleans! The skilled drivers deftly navigated the bus while the guide provided an in-depth view into how, when and why New Orleans developed into the city it is today.

Well worth the money!!!

James_H, Mar 2026

We enjoyed our Hop On Hop Off experience. There were several friendly tour guides we'd like to give a shout out to...Ellen & Trudy; Steve & Ellroy; and even though Nicoll wasn't a tour guide she kept us entertained while waiting on the bus. The tour itself was very informative and interesting. We had 3 day passes so we were able to use the bus as a means to jump off and go out to eat then jump back on to return to our hotel. Saved us a lot of UBER fares and well worth the money plus you got to learn all about the New Orleans area too!

Bucket List Trip

Liz_M, Mar 2026

Excellent way to get around the districts and to hop on and off off where you want to. The drivers all had excellent customer service skills and the commentator s were very knowledgable and helpful. Really would suggest this experience to travellers. We had the three day pass which was perfect.

Scenic Review

Beverley_M, Mar 2026

Great to see the city and learn about its history. Wonderful and cooperative employees. Relaxing and informative.

Great way to see the city without having to drive yourself

Steven_C, Mar 2026

Always like using these Hop-on, Hop-off buses. Gave us a good look at various hotspots, so we knew where to go later. The traveling commentary is very informative, and enjoyed the guided tour of the Garden District which was included in the price.

So so

gary_o, Mar 2026

Did not use, hard to find stop near me was not worth the hundred plus dollars we spent trying to utilize it

Great tour guides!

Teresa_B, Mar 2026

We do hop on/off buses all over the world, and this is our first with a live guide! Our bus guide, Chris, was awesome, fun, funny, and super informative! We wish we had him for the whole day!! Thanks to Lita for driving us safely. We also LOVED our Garden District walking tour guide, Colin! He was a wealth of information on the history, culture, architecture, greenery, local spots, and current events. We definitely recommend the multi day pass, because it includes the walking tour!