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If you are located outside of the New Orleans area (Metairie, Kenner, Slidell, Westbank, Covington, etc.), you will have to find transportation to Stop #5 at 501 Basin Street. There is a convenient ParkFirst Public Lot across the street for approximately $10 a day. Rates are subject to change during special events.
Stops 1, 2, and 18 service the French Quarter areas.
New Orleans Creole Cookery, Court of Two Sisters, Johnny’s Po-Boys, Monty’s on the Square, Napoleon House, Cafe Pontalba, Landry’s Seafood, and Bon’s are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #1.
Coop’s Place, Dian Xin, Zhang Bistro, Verti Marte, French Toast, Louisiana Pizza Kitchen, French Market Restaurant & Bar, Daisy Dukes French Quarter, and Gazebo Cafe are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #2.
Elizabeth’s, Dat Dog, Ruby Slipper on Burgundy, and Horn’s Eatery are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #3.
Lil Dizzy’s, Port of Call, and NOLA Po-Boys are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #4.
Basin St. Cafe, Backatown Coffee Parlour, Vacherie, Oceana Grill, Down the Hatch, Ruby Slipper, and the Fiery Crab are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #5.
Mother’s Restaurant, Grand Isle Restaurant, Mister Oso, Drago’s Seafood, and St. James Cheese Company are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #7.
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, Copper Vine, Willa Jean, Showbird NOLA, The Original Italian Pie, Lux Cafe, and the Fiery Crab are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #8.
Saint John, Cafe at the Square, Bearcat CBD, Tsunami Sushi, and Luke are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #8.
Bearcat CBD, Peche, True Food Kitchen, American Sector, Flamingo A Go Go, and Magazine Pizza are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #10.
Gris-Gris, Lily’s Cafe, Juan’s Flying Burrito, District Donuts, Deanie’s Seafood, and Turkey & the Wolf are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #11.
Ruby Slipper, Chipotle, Nanami Sushi Diner & Onigiri, and Sake Cafe, are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #12.
Empanola, The Rum House, The Vintage, Basin Seafood & Spirits, Banh Mi Boys, Dat Dog, Boil Seafood House, The Daily Beet, Slim Goodies Diner, Mahony’s Po-boys, and Atchafalaya are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #13.
Yinzer’s Amazing Cheese Steaks, August Moon, Bayou Bagel Company, and Superior Grill are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #14.
Copeland’s Cheesecake Bistro, Avenue Cafe, Jack Rose, and Houston’s, are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #15.
Two Chicks Cafe, Mulate’s | The Original Cajun Restaurant, Lucy’s Retired Surfers Bar, Gus’s World Famous Chicken, Cochon, and Rock n’ Sake Sushi are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #16.
Gianna, Meril, Sofia, Mr. Shrimp’s Kitchen, Raising Cane’s, and Carmo are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #17.
Shake Shack, Willie’s Chicken Shack, Sun Chong, Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar, and Felipe’s Mexican Taqueria are a few places to grab a bite to eat when you get off at Stop #18.
There are plenty of pay to park lots in the French Quarter. However, we are not affiliated with them nor do we know the pricing. We recommend downloading the Premium Parking app to locate one near you.
The Paddlewheeler Creole Queen docks at 1 Poydras Street behind the Outlet Collection Riverwalk.
The closest stop to 400 Toulouse Street (Steamboat Natchez dock) is Stop 1 at 700 Decatur Street.
There are no stops in Metairie. However, you can drive (your own vehicle, cab or rideshare) to Stop 5 at 501 Basin Street to start your tour!
Yes, you can purchase tickets at any stop. When you get on board, let the driver know you need to purchase tickets and they will send a uniformed staff member to do a ticket check at the next available stop.
No, car seats are not allowed on the Hop-On Hop-Off buses. The buses do not have securement straps to support safely securing a car seat. Children ages 0-2 must sit in the lap of an adult.
Our tours service the four main parts of downtown New Orleans – French Quarter, Garden District, Warehouse/Arts District, and the Central Business District.
Hopping off at Stop 1? Visit the St. Louis Cathedral, Cafe du Monde, Louisiana State Museums, Bon’s Street Food & Ghost Tours, Mardi Gras School of Cooking, Jax Brewery Shopping Mall, or take a French Quarter Walking Tour (700 Decatur Street).
Hopping off at Stop 2? Visit the French Market and Flea Market, NOLA Jazz Museum, Loretta’s Authentic Pralines, the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum, Old Ursuline Convent Museum
Hopping off at Stop 3? Visit Frenchmen Street Clubs, Crescent Park, Washington Square, and JAMNOLA.
Hopping off at Stop 4? Visit St. Augustine’s Church, Tomb of the Unknown Slave, Armstrong Park & Congo Square, New Orleans African American Museum, Backstreet Cultural Museum
Hopping off at Stop 5? Visit Basin St. Station Visitor’s Center, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, Mardi Gras Museum, and New Orleans Storyville Museum.
Hopping off at Stop 6? Visit the Sazerac House, Bourbon Street, Yellow Fever Ghost Tours, House of Blues New Orleans, or just walk the historic Canal Street!
Hopping off at Stop 6? Visit the Sazerac House, Bourbon Street, Yellow Fever Ghost Tours, House of Blues New Orleans, or just walk the historic Canal Street!
Hopping off at Stop 7? Visit the Caesars Casino, Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, Italian Cultural Museum & Italian Piazza.
Hopping off at Stop 8? Visit Caesars Superdome, Smoothie King Center, and Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux.
Hopping off at Stop 9? Visit Gallier Hall, Lafayette Square, Cafe at the Square, St. Patrick’s Church of 1840, Aunt Sally’s Pralines.
The Hop-On Hop-Off does not operate night tours. However, we have a few night tour options at local attractions around New Orleans.
- After Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Guided Walking Tour (LIMITED Availability – Saturdays Only)
- New Orleans Ghost Adventures Tour
- Yellow Fever Ghost Tour
- Villains and Vixens True Crime Tour
We do not publish timetables of our buses, but you can expect buses to arrive to each of the 18 stops every 30 minutes or less from 9:30am – 5:30pm! Hop-On Any Bus at Any Stop by 4:00pm to experience the complete loop.
Looking for the next bus near you? Head to your app store on your mobile device and search “City Sightseeing New Orleans” to download our bus tracker.
Does this bus go to the Zoo?
No, our Hop-On Hop-Off buses do not go to the Zoo.
However, if you Hop-Off at Stop 14 and jump on the St. Charles Street car towards the Mississippi River, the Streetcar line stops in front of Audubon Park at the “St Charles at Tulane/Loyola” stop. You will see the formal entrance to Audubon Park on St. Charles Avenue across the street from Tulane University and Loyola University New Orleans. Once you exit the Streetcar, you can reach the Zoo by walking through Audubon Park and following the circular jogging path in either direction until you reach the Magazine Street side of the Park, where you will cross Magazine Street to reach the Zoo at 6500 Magazine Street.
All double-decker vehicles are handicapped accessible, with electronic ramps as well as 1 or more securement locations on the lower-deck. Look for the internationally recognized Wheelchair Accessible sticker on the front of the bus and near the entrance door.
Guests are welcome to contact City Sightseeing New Orleans from the stop to inquire about accessibility on the next bus at (800) 362-1811.
Yes! You can buy gift certificates. Simply go to any of our products on our tours page and select “Book Now” then select “Buy as a Gift Card.” You’re in control! Decide the value of your gift card. Simply select the amount that suits your generosity. Need help calculating? Consider the unit prices of our offerings to tailor the perfect amount for your gift.
Your ticket must be used on your selected travel date – it will not be valid on any other day. If you need to change your date, an additional fee may apply due to variable pricing. Changes must be made 24 hours prior to your selected travel date. To change your travel date, please use the Manage My Booking feature or email Info@CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com.
The most convenient parking is across the street from Stop 5 – Basin St. Station (501 Basin Street). Approximately $10 for a full day of parking. Rates are subject to change during special events.
All promo codes are only valid on Adult tickets. Senior, Military, and Children tickets are already offered at a discounted rate and do not apply for an additional discount. If you have any issues, please reach out to Info@CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com.
To see where the next bus is near your stop, please download the City Sightseeing New Orleans app by visiting the app store on your smartphone.
If you need to speak with someone on our management team, please reach out to Info@CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com and we will have someone reach out to you!
The closest stop to The Carousel Bar/Hotel Monteleone is Stop 6 at the Sheraton Hotel on Canal Street.
To see where the next bus is near your stop, please download the City Sightseeing New Orleans app by visiting the app store on your smartphone.
On days when the Saints play at home, Stop #8 is temporarily closed and Stop #9 (545 St. Charles Avenue) is the nearest stop.
On days when the Saints play at home, Stop #8 is temporarily closed and Stop #9 (545 St. Charles Avenue) is the nearest stop.
The closest stop to the Amtrak station is Stop 8 located at POYDRAS @ LOYOLA – 1100 Poydras Street.
The closest stops to the Creole Queen are Stop 7 or Stop 18.
Please take all items with you when you Hop-Off. CSS is not liable for damage to or loss of personal property (cameras, bags, purses, etc.) on the vehicles.
Items retrieved from vehicles will be retained in Lost and Found for 30 days. Contact us at 1-800-362-1811 to report any lost items.
Stops 11, 12, 13, 14, and 15 service Magazine Street and the Garden District.
Stops 16 and 17 service the Warehouse Arts District.
Stops 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, and 18 service the Downtown / Central Business District.
French Market Inn, Place d’Armes Hotel, Bourbon Orleans, Omni Royal Orleans, Four Points by Sheraton, and Holiday Inn French Quarter. Stop 1 is located at 700 Decatur Street.
Hotel Provincial, Andrew Jackson Hotel, Chateau Hotel, Hotel Villa Convento, Le Richelieu, Inn on Ursulines. Stop #2 is located at N. Peters St. & Ursulines Avenue.
Hampton Inn New Orleans French Quarter, Hotel Peter & Paul. Stop #3 is located at Elysian Fields St. & Royal St.
French Quarter Suites, French Quarter Courtyard Hotel, Best Western Plus French Quarter, Hotel St. Pierre, Inn on St. Ann. Stop #4 is located at Rampart St. & Ursulines Ave.
Brakeman Hotel, Maison Dupuy, Hotel St. Marie, Olivier House, Homewood Suites by Hilton, Prince Conti, Holiday Inn French Quarter-Chateau Lemoyne, Dauphine Orleans Hotel, Courtyard New Orleans Marriott. Stop #5 is located at 501 Basin Street (Basin St. Station Visitor’s Center).
New Orleans Marriott, Sheraton Hotel, JW Marriott, Wyndham La Belle Maison, Best Western Plus St. Christopher Hotel, International House Hotel, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Roosevelt Hotel, Hotel Monteleone, Le Marais, Royal Sonesta. Stop #6 is located at 500 Canal St.
Loews Hotel, Hilton New Orleans Riverside, The Windsor Court, Kimpton Hotel, Old No. 77 & Chandlery, DoubleTree by Hilton, Plaza Suite Hotel. Stop #7 is located at Poydras St. & S. Peters St.
Holiday Inn Express on O’Keefe, Drury Plaza Hotel, Le Pavillon hotel, Fairfield Inn, The Roosevelt Hotel, Holiday Inn Superdome Intercontinental, Virgin Hotels, Troubadour Hotel, Canopy Hotel, NOPSI Hotel, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt House, ES Sonesta Suites Downtown (212 Loyola Avenue), Homewood Suites by Hilton, and 1111 Tulane. Stop #8 is located at Poydras St. & Loyola Avenue.
Blake Hotel, Lafayette Hotel, Drury Plaza, The Barnett JDV, Hilton St. Charles, Residence Inn, Q&C Hotel. Stop #9 is located at 545 St. Charles Avenue.
Higgins Hotel, Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center (345 St. Joseph St.), and the Holiday Inn Express New Orleans. Stop #10 is located at 945 Magazine St.
Hotel St. Vincent. Stop #11 is located at Magazine St. & Jackson Ave.
Hotel Tonnelle, Avenue Plaza, The Pontchartrain Hotel, St. Charles Coach House. Stop #12 is located at Jackson Avenue & St. Charles Avenue.
Hampton Inn St. Charles, The Columns, St. Charles Inn – Hotel Superior, Hotel Henrietta. Stop #13 is located at Louisiana Ave. & St. Charles Ave.
Hampton Inn & Suites Convention Center, Hilton Garden Inn Convention Center, Hyatt Place New Orleans Convention Center, New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District. Stop #16 is located at Hall E at the Ernest M. Morial Convention Center.
Embassy Suites by Hilton, Courtyard New Orleans Warehouse Arts District, Springhill Suites New Orleans Warehouse District, The Cambria Hotel, Omni Riverfront Hotel, The Mercantile Hotel, Renaissance New Orleans Arts. Stop #17 is located at Julia St. & S. Peters St.
Four Seasons Hotel, Caesars Hotel, The Westin New Orleans, are near Stop #18. Stop #18 is located at 2 Canal St. outside of Vue Orleans.
Stops #16 & 17 are the closest to Julia Street & Erato Street Cruise Terminal. The closest stop to Poland Street Cruise Terminal is Stop #3, but it is better to access it via Uber, Lyft, or Cab.
Yes! For groups 15 or more, there is a $3 per adult discount. You will input the number of adult tickets you wish to purchase under “Group Tickets” on the Hop-On Hop-Off product pages.
Additional discounts do not apply to senior, military, or children’s tickets. If you have more than 35 people, please reach out to Sales@CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com to inquire about large group tickets.
Muriel’s Jackson Square, Oceana Grill, Cafe Pontalba, Stanley of New Orleans, Ruby Slipper, Daisy Dukes, Vacherie, Streetcar Cafe, Napoleon House, Mr. Ed’s Oyster Bar, Monty’s on the Square, Palace Cafe are a few family friendly restaurants in the French Quarter.
The American Sector, Willa Jean, Pizza Luna, Ruby Slipper, Daisy Dukes Express, Mother’s Restaurant, and Cafe Fleur de Lis are a few family friendly restaurants in the CBD.
Joey K’s Restaurant & Bar, Molly’s Rise and Shine, Dat Dog, Surrey’s Cafe & Juice Bar, and Ruby Slipper Uptown are a few family friendly restaurants in the CBD.
Currently, we only offer live guided tours in English.
Yes, the buses are climate controlled and have A/C in the warmer months and heat in the colder months.
You do not need physical tickets if you book in advance. You can use the voucher provided at the time of booking with the QR code to present to the driver upon boarding the bus.
Your ticket is valid 24, 48, or 72 hours after you first hop-on the bus. So, if you purchased a 1-day ticket and got on the bus today at 10:30am today, it would expire at 10:30am tomorrow.
Garden District and French Quarter Walking Tours are on a first come, first serve basis. Tour times are at 11am, 12pm, 1pm, 2pm, or 3pm any day your Hop-On Hop-Off pass is valid. The 2-Day ticket includes the Garden District Walking Tour and the 3-Day ticket includes the Garden District and French Quarter Walking Tours.
Please check in for your Creole Queen cruise at least 30 minutes prior to your tour departure time.
Historic Cruise – arrive at 1:30pm.
Evening Jazz Cruise – arrive no later than 6:30pm.
If you are staying Uptown, the closest stops on our route are Stop 14 (Louisiana Avenue & St. Charles Avenue) and Stop 15 (2020 St. Charles Avenue).
Hopping off at Stop 10? Visit the National World War II Museum, Ogden Museum of Southern Art, Contemporary Arts Center, Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience,
Hopping off at Stop 11? Explore the vibrant Magazine Street – filled with shops, restaurants, and bars! See the Goldsmith-Godchaux House and Ghost Manor.
Hopping off at Stop 16? Visit Mardi Gras World (10 minute walk) or find an art gallery in the area!
Hopping off at Stop 17? Visit Julia Street Shops s& Galleries, the Outlet Collection Riverwalk, Civil Rights Museum at the Convention Center.
Hopping off at Stop 18? Take a Mississippi River Cruise with the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen, explore VUE Orleans Observation Deck, or visit the Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium.
There are no stops in the outskirts of New Orleans (Slidell, Metairie, Kenner, Westbank, etc.). However, you can drive (your own vehicle, cab or rideshare) to Stop 5 to start your tour!
Paper maps (brochures) are available at Stop 1, Stop 5, at many hotels in New Orleans, and on all buses! If you’d like to review the route/map in advance, please click the “Tour Maps” tab.
No, our buses do not go by the airport. The closest stop to the airport would be Stop 5 at 501 Basin Street.
What restaurants are included on the Magazine Street Foodie Tour?
The typical menu includes beef, pork, seafood/shellfish, and vegetables. Because we love anticipation (and because the tour may change on a given day due to restaurant closures/changes), we do not release where we go or what we eat –– except to say that it’s all wonderful!
Unless you purchase a combo package such as a Hop-On Hop-Off + St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 or Hop-On Hop-Off + Vue Orleans package, your Hop-On Hop-Off ticket does not include access to other attractions in New Orleans. You can purchase tickets to many of the most popular attractions along our route by visiting our “Tours & Attractions” page or with one of our sales team members.
Our system currently sends one ticket per order, but if you would like to have individual tickets sent to you, please email Info@CitySightseeingNewOrleans.com with your order number and one of our team members will be happy to assist you!
Buses arrive at each stop every 30 minutes or less between 9:30am – 5:30pm. The bus stays there long enough to get all passengers disembarked and boarded safely and efficiently before continuing the tour route.
Many attractions and restaurants along our route offer a discount to Hop-On Hop-Off patrons. Check out our brochure rack upon entering or exiting the bus. You can also view our City Deals page in advance!
To receive the senior discount, guests must be 65+ years old.
The number of buses on our route varies daily depending on volume of business. To see how many buses are on route, please download the City Sightseeing New Orleans app by visiting the app store on your smartphone.
Stop by the Paddlewheeler Creole Queen (Stop 7), Bon’s (Stop 1), or Aunt Sally’s Praline’s (Stop 1 or 10) to receive a discount simply for being a Hop-On Hop-Off guest! We are consistently working with restaurants along the route to expand our partnerships.
If you have pre-paid for your tickets, you do not have to redeem them at a ticket office. You can Hop-On Any Bus at Any Stop by showing your QR code! The driver will scan your code and your redemption period will begin!
The ride from Stop 1 to Stop 5 is about 20 minutes. Please allow for a little extra time in the cases there is traffic or road closures.
Stop 1 – Jackson Square – 700 Decatur Street
Stop 2 – French Market – N. Peters & Ursulines Ave.
Stop 3 – Marigny Bywater – Elysian Fields & Royal St.
Stop 4 – Treme – Rampart & Ursulines Ave.
Stop 5 – Basin St. Station – 501 Basin Street
Stop 6 – Canal Street – 500 Canal Street
Stop 7 – Caesars Casino – Poydras & S. Peters
Stop 8 – Poydras @ Loyola – 1100 Poydras Street
Stop 9 – St. Charles @ Lafayette – 545 St. Charles Avenue
Stop 10 – National WWII Museum – 945 Magazine Street
Stop 11 – Magazine Street – Magazine @ Jackson Avenue (2135 Magazine Street)
Stop 12 – Garden District – Magazine @ Washington Ave (2727 Magazine Street).
Stop 13 – Magazine Street –Magazine St. @ Fleurty Girl (3137 Magazine Street)
Stop 14 – St. Charles Avenue – Louisiana @ St. Charles Ave.
Stop 15 – St. Charles – 2020 St. Charles Ave.
Stop 16 – Convention Center – in Front of Hall E
Stop 17 – Arts District – Julia & S. Peters Street
Stop 18 – Riverfront – 2 Canal Street
Yes, on days where the New Orleans Saints play at home in the Superdome, Stop #8 is temporarily closed. The closest stop is a 0.4 mile walk to Stop # 9 – 945 St. Charles Avenue.
The Official Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is a 55-Minute Tour that takes you beyond the iron the gates, on the winding paths of the oldest extant cemetery in New Orleans. Reservations are highly recommended.
The last daytime tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 departs at 4:00pm.
The last After-Dark tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 departs at 9:30pm.
Please have your ticket ready for scanning upon boarding the bus. You will need to present your ticket to a driver or mobile sales agent each time you hop-on a bus.
Yes, please let the driver know that you need to purchase a ticket upon boarding. You may purchase with a mobile sales agent at Stops 1, 6, or 18, at one of our ticket offices at 700 Decatur Street (Stop 1) or 501 Basin Street (Stop 5),”
The St. Charles Streetcar Line runs near Stops 9, 10, 14, and 15. The Rampart Streetcar Line runs near Stop 8, 5, 4, and 3. The Canal Streetcar Line runs near Stops 6, 7, and 18. The Riverfront Streetcar Line runs near Stops 1, 2, 16, 17, and 18.
Most RTA bus transfers service near all 18 stops.
It is recommended to download the “Le Pass App” for tickets and timetables for all RTA services in New Orleans.
All of our combo packages including a Hop-On Hop-Off Tour and another tour (such as the Creole Queen, WWII Museum, etc.) are already discounted 15-20% off of the retail rates of all inclusions in the package.
If you need to get back to downtown from the Garden District, the last departure is at 5pm at Stop 12.