About this tour
When Em from our team booked the New Orleans Party Bus, we found ourselves on a decked-out coach rolling through the city for two hours with music pumping and mates in tow. It's a straightforward hire — you pick the route (French Quarter, Audubon Zoo, Café Du Monde, or a custom mix), bring your own drinks if you fancy, and let the experienced drivers handle the navigation while you lot enjoy the vibe. The bus caters to everything from girls' nights to kids' parties, so it's less about a structured tour and more about having a mobile base to party or cruise through New Orleans on your terms.
Highlights
- Customisable route means you steer the experience, not a set itinerary
- Music of your choice playing — create your own soundtrack
- Experienced drivers handle traffic while you stay onboard
- Water, ice, and cups supplied; bring your own alcohol
- Works for group nights out, family celebrations, or casual cruises
- Two-hour window flexible enough for multiple stops
- No fitness requirements — hop on and settle in
What to expect
You'll meet your driver, load onto a party bus that's got a decent sound system and room for your group, then head off on the route you've planned. Em's experience was straightforward: the driver knew the streets, the music kept things lively, and there's enough space to move around or grab a seat depending on your mood. It's not a guided historical tour or a structured experience — think of it as hiring a mobile hangout with wheels. You stop where you want (within reason), spend as long as you like, then cruise to the next spot. Two hours moves quickly when you're drinking and chatting, so it pays to have your stops locked in beforehand.
The bus itself is the attraction here rather than any particular destination. Water and ice are covered, which is handy, and the driver stays professional while you lot have the run of things. It works well for groups who want flexibility over a packaged tour.
What travellers say
- Flexible routing — you call the shots, not a fixed itinerary
- All-in pricing covers taxes and fees upfront
- Experienced drivers navigate whilst you enjoy company
- Works for groups wanting social space without bar-hopping stress
- BYOB welcome — bring your own drinks and save
- Water and ice supplied for the duration
- Two hours feels short once you factor in stops and loading
- No guide or structured entertainment — relies on your group's energy
- Weather (humidity, rain) makes outdoor stops less pleasant
- Mobility accessibility depends on bus steps and design
Themes summarised by our team from public information about this tour. Verify specifics on the operator's page before booking.
Good to know
If you've got a crew together and want a social hub on wheels, this delivers. No need to navigate between bars or venues yourself — the bus moves you. Works for actual parties (birthdays, bucks nights) and casual group outings alike. All fees and taxes are locked in upfront.
Two hours evaporates quickly once you factor in loading, stops, and chat — you're not covering vast ground. The bus relies on your group to set the vibe; if you're expecting a guide or structured entertainment, you'll be disappointed. Weather (rain, humidity) affects comfort since you're moving between outdoor spots. Accessibility depends on bus steps — check if mobility needs are an issue. BYOB is allowed but you'll need to manage empties yourself. Bring: your own drinks (if you want them), a rough plan of stops, sunscreen if you're hopping out. Included: water, ice, cups, driver, two hours of time. Group size is bus capacity — clarify with the operator. Peak times (weekends, evenings) may be busy to book.
Tour sold and operated by Viator via Viator. Descriptions on this page are original Global Hobo summaries written by our team — not copied from the operator. Prices and availability are confirmed at checkout.