Bus Tours in New Orleans at a glance
- Our pick: New Orleans City Bus Tour: French Quarter to Garden District, US$ 47 per person (2h–2h 30m, 4.79★ · 3,363).
- Best value: New Orleans Ghost Tour Bus: Cemetery Access with EMF Readers, US$ 45 per person (2h, 4.70★ · 1,924).
- Most reviewed: New Orleans: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & 18 Stops, US$ 51 per person (1d, 4.32★ · 5,287).
Price per person across the 7 options priced per person: US$ 45–US$ 55 (median US$ 51).
Of the 7 options: 7 with live guides in English, 7 with free cancellation, 7 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly and 6 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Bus Tours in New Orleans
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
7 options
New Orleans City Bus Tour: French Quarter to Garden District Ride a bus through New Orleans for 2.5 hours with a live guide, stopping at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, the Garden District, and Marigny. Every day · 09:00, 12:30 and 16:00 · From age 3 ★ 4.79 (3,363 reviews) Duration: 2h–2h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 47 per person
New Orleans: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & 18 Stops All-day hop-on hop-off bus tour covering Jackson Square, French Quarter, Garden District & more. 18 stops, live English guide, every 30 minutes. Wheelchair accessible. Every day · No fixed time · From age 3 ★ 4.32 (5,287 reviews) Duration: 1d Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 51 per person
New Orleans: Night Cemetery & Ghost Bus Tour BYOB Pickup Step into New Orleans’ haunted history on a BYOB night bus tour with cemetery walks, ghost stories, and live local commentary. Includes pickup and drop-off. Every day · 17:00, 20:00 and 23:00 · From age 6 ★ 4.48 (2,896 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour: 2-Hour Bus Route Hotel pickup for a 2-hour-15-minute bus tour through the Garden District, French Quarter, Treme and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 with a local guide. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.69 (2,264 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
New Orleans Ghost Tour Bus: Cemetery Access with EMF Readers Ghost tour bus in New Orleans with night cemetery access, EMF readers, and air-conditioned transport. Licensed guide shares paranormal history. Every day · 19:00 and 21:30 · From age 13 ★ 4.70 (1,924 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 45 per person
New Orleans: Night Ghost & Cemetery Bus Tour with Guide Step into New Orleans’ haunted side on a nighttime ghost & cemetery bus tour, with local stories, surprise stops, and air-conditioned comfort. Includes guide. Every day · 19:00 and 21:30 · All ages ★ 4.73 (2,356 reviews) Duration: 2h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
New Orleans: French Quarter & St. Louis Cemetery Bus Tour 2.5-hour bus tour of New Orleans with hotel pickup, St. Louis Cemetery #3 stop, and City Park sculpture garden. Small groups under 15, licensed local guide, beignets included. Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 · Hotel pickup · All ages ★ 4.74 (475 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from US$ 55 per person
All 7 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Orleans City Bus Tour: French Quarter to Garden DistrictOur pick | US$ 47 per person | 2h–2h 30m | 4.79★ · 3,363 | Every day · 09:00, 12:30 and 16:00 | English |
| New Orleans Ghost Tour Bus: Cemetery Access with EMF ReadersBest value | US$ 45 per person | 2h | 4.70★ · 1,924 | Every day · 19:00 and 21:30 | English |
| New Orleans: Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour & 18 StopsMost reviewed | US$ 51 per person | 1d | 4.32★ · 5,287 | Every day · No fixed time | English |
| New Orleans: Night Cemetery & Ghost Bus Tour BYOB Pickup | US$ 45 per person | 2h | 4.48★ · 2,896 | Every day · 17:00, 20:00 and 23:00 | English |
| New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour: 2-Hour Bus RoutePickup offered | US$ 55 per person | 2h 15m | 4.69★ · 2,264 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
| New Orleans: Night Ghost & Cemetery Bus Tour with Guide | US$ 55 per person | 2h | 4.73★ · 2,356 | Every day · 19:00 and 21:30 | English |
| New Orleans: French Quarter & St. Louis Cemetery Bus TourGroup of up to 12 · Pickup offered | US$ 55 per person | 2h 15m | 4.74★ · 475 | Every day · 09:00, 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00 | English |
By what you need
- Small groups (up to 15) (1): New Orleans: French Quarter & St. Louis Cemetery Bus Tour (US$ 55 per person)
- With pickup (2): New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour: 2-Hour Bus Route (US$ 55 per person) · New Orleans: French Quarter & St. Louis Cemetery Bus Tour (US$ 55 per person)
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