GREATER NEW ORLEANS HOSPITALITY & LODGING ASSOCIATION
COMPANY SPOTLIGHT
Gray Line New Orleans celebrates 100 years of sightseeing.
Gray Line New Orleans is the oldest, largest tour company in New Orleans, celebrating 100 years of sightseeing in June 2024. It was one of the first operators to be part of the Gray Line Worldwide brand, which began in 1910 and now includes 700 locations on six continents. The first New Orleans operator was an expansion of services from The Toye Brothers Yellow Line cab company. In 1987 the New Orleans Steamboat Company acquired Gray Line and brought the hub of operations to their Toulouse Street Wharf, home to the iconic Steamboat NATCHEZ.
Although technologies have greatly changed the process of sales and marketing over the century, the basic formula for an amazing tour is the same. Gray Line still relies on knowledgeable local guides creating memorable experiences by engaging guests with a perspective on history that has depth, nuance and a bit of humor.
Gray Line Tours
Gray Line offers multiple daily departures from the Toulouse Street Wharf to the area’s best attractions. Gray Line partners with hotels and conference planners to offer guests and attendees discounts on these public tours and jazz cruises.
Through its sister company Visit New Orleans, they also specialize in creating unique and memorable tour programs tailored to each group's interests. Their knowledge and experience in tour planning, a talented pool of the city's best tour guides and the support of attraction partners allows them to offer bespoke tours with greater options and flexibility.
Gray Line Transportation
Gray Line offers their fleet of buses and motor coaches for private charter. Gray Line New Orleans designs, coordinates and manages all aspects of transportation, ensuring that guests receive courteous, clean, comfortable service. In an historic city with one way streets, narrow thoroughfares, detailed bus regulations and a multitude of venues and hotels, it’s important to work with a team who knows the way.
