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    City Sightseeing New Orleans Hop-On, Hop-Off & Steamboat Cruise

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    Activity Schedule

    • When does it run?

      Hop-on, hop-off: Daily

      Cruise: Daily, except Sunday

    • Duration

      Hop-on, hop-off: Valid for 1 day

      Harbor Cruise: 2 hours

    • Start time

      Hop-on, hop-off: Buses depart from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm, every 30 minutes.

      Cruise: Different timeslots available (Choose while booking)
      Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time 

    • Meeting Point

      Hop-on hop-off: You may board the bus from any of the designated stops. The first stop is JACKSON SQUARE - 700 Decatur St.

      Harbor cruise: Make your way to ""Lighthouse"" ticket office at Toulouse Street and the Mississippi River (at the Steamboat Natchez Dock), just one block from Jackson Square in the French Quarter.

    • Ending Point

      Hop off the bus at any of the stops.

    Key Highlights

    • Enjoy pocket-friendly sightseeing with the New Orleans hop-on, hop-off bus tour and the harbor cruise combo
    • Explore New Orleans at your own pace with a action-packed hop-on, hop-off tour
    • Hop on and off at multiple well-placed stops to visit attractions of your choice
    • Enjoy interesting local commentary by a knowledgeable guide on the bus
    • Embark on a Mississippi river cruise on the authentic paddlewheel steamboat Natchez
    • Enjoy a delightful, old-fashioned steam calliope concert, a musical instrument on a steamboat
    • Enjoy entertaining live commentary and learn how the calliope or ‘steam organ’ works

    Overview

    Enjoy flexible sightseeing and save money with the New Orleans hop-on, hop-off tour and a harbor cruise on the mighty Mississippi River.

    New Orleans hop-on, hop-off tour:

    Explore New Orleans, one of the richest cultural hotspots of America; famous for its cuisine, music, and annual festivals such as Mardi Gras.

    Hop on and off at multiple well-placed stops and visit attractions of your choice. Enjoy engaging live commentary on the buses in English as you pass top city attractions.

    Visit the most famous neighborhoods– like the French Quarter, Arts District, Garden District, Treme, Marigny, and more. Travel in comfort and see all the popular landmarks and attractions.

    MAJOR ATTRACTIONS COVERED:

    • French Market
    • The National WWII Museum
    • Jackson Square
    • Canal Street
    • Magazine Street - Magazine St. & Jackson Ave.
    • Garden District and Cemetery
    • Mardi Gras World

    Harbor Cruise:

    Enjoy a relaxing cruise on the mighty Mississippi River on an authentic paddlewheel steamboat. The historic steamboat Natchez is one of the only six authentic steamboats left on the Mississippi River in New Orleans.

    Cruise down the river while hearing the beautiful music of its calliope (a musical instrument powered by steam that is atop the steamboat.)

    Inclusions & Exclusions

    Inclusions

    • 1-day hop-on, hop-off tour
    • English-speaking live guide
    • 2 hour cruise on board Steamboat Natchez
    • Live narration on New Orleans history
    • Calliope concert
    • Duke Heitger’s Steamboat Stompers Jazz Trio

    Exclusions

    • Admission to attractions, unless specified
    • Hotel pick-up and drop-off
    • Drinks

    Please note

    Voucher information: You can show your voucher on your smartphone (But if you’d rather print a copy – that’s fine too!)

    Individual vouchers for each activity will be shared after the booking.

    Hop-on, hop-off:

    Wheelchair accessibility: Yes

    New Orleans is a functioning city and weather, traffic, and events may occasionally cause disruption.

    Timings and stops are subject to change. The updated map will be available on the bus.

    Harbor cruise:

    Please note that a gift shop and cash bar are available but not included in the cost of this cruise.

    Boarding begins 30 minutes prior to cruise departure time

    Schedule and availability are subject to change. Please call the local operator on arrival in New Orleans to confirm the schedule.

    Cruise Substitution: Should it be deemed necessary, the New Orleans Steamboat Company reserves the right to substitute either vessel in place of the other (Steamboat NATCHEZ & Riverboat CITY OF NEW ORLEANS) for any reason, at any time. No refunds will be issued for vessel substitution.

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    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Francine Baker - 22 Apr

    The option to hop on hop off is very convenient. Lots of stops and great historical tour information.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Jeanne Efaw - United States 20 Apr

    This was our first time with Hop On Hop Off and we were very happy with our experience. Our first guide's name was Richie and he was AWESOME!!!! The other guides were good and we...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Robert Paine - 17 Apr

    I said earlier why I liked the tour.

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    Rick Maynard - 15 Apr

    Popular way to see New Orleans. I’m glad we found out about it.

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Jim A Wells - United States 07 Apr

    This tour is a great way to see most of New Orleans sights and history. Even the walking tours were great with very informed guides...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    betty marie - United Kingdom 06 Apr

    I often travel with a group + each of us chooses one thing we really want to do during our stay. I most always choose the On-Off bus tour of the city we are visiting. This one...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    DARNELL DAUGHERTY - United States 06 Apr

    This tour was the best experience in New Orleans Louisiana! Great, informative enthusiastic tour guides (Rickie Dufrene, easy on the eyes, perfect southern gentlemen), clean and...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Trudy Marcellino - United States 03 Apr

    My husband and I take it vantage of the hop on hop off tour's in most major cities when we travel. New Orleans tour guides were exceptional. We always look forward to our next...

    ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ - Verified Booking
    Ahmad Samadi - 20 Mar

    Great cruise and great atmosphere , enjoyed the lunch.

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