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Discover 25 square miles of New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhoods on this engaging three-hour sightseeing tour. From historic cemeteries and lush City Park to the charming Garden District, immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture and architecture.
Discover 25 square miles of New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhoods on this engaging three-hour sightseeing tour. From historic cemeteries and lush City Park to the charming Garden District, immerse yourself in the city’s rich culture and architecture.
Verified experiences and guided adventures in the surrounding area.
Operated by New Orleans Steamboat Company · New Orleans, Louisiana
easy.
3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; moderate walking required during the Garden District stroll
The tour departs from the Lighthouse Ticket Office at 400 Toulouse Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, behind the JAX Brewery.
The Besthoff Sculpture Garden has paved, wheelchair-accessible paths, and there is a wheelchair-accessible restroom at Cafe du Monde. However, some sidewalks in the Garden District are uneven and may require caution.
Food and drinks are not included, but you’ll have free time at City Park where you can purchase beignets and café au lait from Cafe du Monde.
Yes, you can add a one-hour Vue Orleans tour online for panoramic city views and interactive exhibits.
Comfortable shoes, sun protection, and water are recommended. Dress comfortably as the tour involves walking and outdoor stops.
There is no specified age limit, but children should be able to walk and stay with the group during the strolls.
New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 reflects the city’s French colonial history and unique burial traditions dating back to the 19th century.
City Park and Lake Pontchartrain are part of ongoing local efforts to preserve urban green spaces and estuarine ecosystems that support native species.
New Orleans Steamboat Company operates historic riverboat cruises and guided excursions based in New Orleans, Louisiana. The company offers a range of Mississippi River sightseeing and jazz cruises aboard the Riverboat CITY of NEW ORLEANS and seasonal sailings on the Steamboat NATCHEZ, plus swamp, plantation, walking, and specialty small-group tours. Cruise experiences include daytime and evening sightseeing jazz cruises with live music performed by the Dukes of Dixieland, multiple dinner seating options with Creole buffets or plated lunches, brunch sailings, seasonal party packages, and holiday-themed departures such as Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve events. Land-based offerings include swamp and airboat adventures, guided tours to Oak Alley and Whitney plantations, craft cocktail and cooking walking tours, cemetery and Garden District strolls, and interactive ghost and spirits walks in the French Quarter. Each trip description lists duration, meal options when applicable, live music or narration, and onboard amenities such as full-service bars and multiple observation decks. Local guides provide historical context about New Orleans, the Mississippi River, Jean Lafitte, and regional wetlands and wildlife on swamp and plantation tours. Many cruises feature live jazz and family-friendly programming; several airboat and swamp tours emphasize wildlife viewing opportunities. Bookings are arranged per listed trip schedules and seating times. As a long-established New Orleans operator featured by tour aggregators and known for narrated riverboat cruises, the company combines maritime tradition with local culture to deliver interpretive sightseeing and entertainment on and off the water. Public and private group bookings are available for many departures.
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