The 11 Best Bus & Trolley Tours in New Orleans

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 4,943 reviews · 1 day (approx.) · from $51Our pick

See New Orleans your way on a hop-on hop-off double-decker bus with live English narration, big stops for top sights, and flexible pacing.

“Due to the small street of New Orleans this bus was only able to drive around the outskirts of town. It took us across town which is what we wanted to see so it served its purpose. But I think it was too expensive. Would not do this tour in this city again.”

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2.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Best value

Explore New Orleans’ haunting Masonic cemetery at night, ride beyond the French Quarter with BYOB, then pay respects at the Katrina memorial.

“Ray was the best. Honestly he and the tour made our trip. We had such a great time. It was a last minute decision to go but the best one we made! Thank you Ray!”

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3.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride a New Orleans night bus tour to voodoo legends and eerie cemeteries outside the French Quarter, with a lively licensed guide.

“A fantastic experience. Christian was so memorable. He brings the true flavor of New Orleans to this tour. So much knowledge and love for the city and its cemeteries and history. Definitely one for the books!”

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4.New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,967 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

Air-conditioned bus tour of New Orleans with hotel pickup, French Quarter and Garden District drives, Treme stops, and a cemetery walk plus beignets.

“This is a must. I recommend this tour for anyone visiting NOLA. The tour was great and the tour guide, Chris, was AWESOME! He brought great insight and history during the tour, as well as humor 😄”

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5.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Experience a New Orleans cemetery bus tour after dark with exclusive Odd Fellows access, EMF readings, and guided spooky history.

“Very interesting. Historical. Amazing access to several interesting cemeteries. Great tour of several areas of the city as well.”

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6.Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

A 2-hour New Orleans cemetery bus tour at night with EMF readers, creepy stories, and exclusive access to an above-ground private cemetery.

“First time to use an EMF reader, didn't see any manifestation though 🤔 it was more about the culture of dead in New Orleans, interesting, informative and educative.”

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7.Sightseeing Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 1,565 reviews · 2h 30m · from $47Top rated

See New Orleans beyond the French Quarter on a 2.5-hour luxury bus tour with neighborhoods, streetcar views, cemeteries, and beignets.

“Scott gave an excellent tour. Inspiring and informative. Definitely recommend.”

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8.City Sightseeing New Orleans HOHO Bus Tour & Bookable Extras

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,077 reviews · 1 - 3 days · from $51

Ride an open-top New Orleans HOHO bus with live English guiding, hop off for top sights, and add included walking tours on longer passes.

“Great first-time-in-the-city tour. Got familiar with the various parts of the city including history.”

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9.Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 496 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Night cemetery bus tour in New Orleans with ghost stories, EMF readers, dowsing rods, and BYOB fun. $45 for 2 hours.

“I really liked the idea of communicating with the spirits.”

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10.2 or 3 Day Hop-On Hop-Off Bus with Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 291 reviews · 1h 30m · from $47

Hop-on hop-off double-decker bus around New Orleans plus Garden District and optional French Quarter walks, live guides, and great value.

“We loved the flexibility. We bought the 2 day passes and I highly recommend it. We were able to see all areas of the city.”

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11.Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 258 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Ghost-bus tour in New Orleans with cemetery stops, eerie night stories, and photo tips. Two hours, English guides.

“Tour guides knowledge His attire in keeping with the theme he was friendly & engaged and made it exciting and enjoyable”

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