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New Orleans Bus, Cruise and Walking Tour 7 hr

TourTruth score 2.5 out of 10

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1,052 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore New Orleans by open-top bus, stroll the French Quarter with a guide and cruise the Mississippi aboard the historic Creole Queen.

About this tour

See New Orleans from three perspectives: the lively streets, the storied French Quarter and the Mississippi River. This New Orleans bus, cruise and walking tour combines a one-day hop-on hop-off ticket with a guided neighborhood walk and a historical paddlewheeler cruise.

Ride an open-top, double-decker bus with live commentary and hop off near the city’s attractions, shops and restaurants. Then explore the French Quarter on foot, passing Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and a classic courtyard. The walk covers less than a mile and brings the neighborhood’s history and architecture into focus.

On the Creole Queen, hear stories spanning 300 years of New Orleans history, from the city’s founding and growth to the Louisiana Purchase and the Battle of New Orleans. The cruise listing also describes a one-hour battlefield shore excursion with a guided talk by National Park Rangers. Present your pass at each activity and enjoy a flexible way to experience New Orleans by land and water.

Highlights

  • Explore New Orleans aboard an open-top, double-decker bus with live commentary
  • Discover French Quarter history and architecture on a guided walk
  • Cruise the Mississippi aboard the Creole Queen and hear 300 years of local history
  • Visit Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Pirates Alley and a French Quarter courtyard

What's included

Included

  • City Sightseeing New Orleans one-day hop-on hop-off tour ticket
  • French Quarter walking tour
  • Paddlewheeler Creole Queen historical cruise ticket

Not included

  • Meals
  • Gratuities

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Important information

  • Present your pass when you arrive; it must be used while valid
  • Redeem your pass with a ticket agent at any City Sightseeing New Orleans bus stop
  • Bus service runs daily from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM; the listed address is 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116
  • French Quarter walking tours depart daily at 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 1:00 PM, 2:00 PM and 3:00 PM from 700 Decatur Street; first come, first served, with no reservations required
  • Creole Queen cruises depart daily at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM from 1 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA 70130; boarding begins 30 minutes before departure
  • The French Quarter walking tour covers less than 1 mile

Frequently asked questions

How long is the experience?

The listed duration is 7 hours.

Can I cancel for free?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the experience.

Where does the French Quarter walking tour start?

It departs from 700 Decatur Street, New Orleans, LA 70116.

When does the Creole Queen cruise depart?

Daily departures are at 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM. Boarding begins 30 minutes before departure.

Do I need to reserve a spot on the walking tour?

No. The tour is first come, first served; present your sightseeing pass to the guide.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.07 from 1,052 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 2.5.

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