About this experience
This experience is a custom-paced city and/or plantation tour featuring history, cultures, food, and local stories, which can be designed for your group's specific needs. Glen Henley, the owner/operator of Henley's Private Tours, will be your personal guide He has been a tour guide since 2012 and started this private tour company in 2016. We are proud to state that we have over 250 5 star reviews. Your group will travel in a luxury Lincon Navigator SUV, which offers comfort and ease of entry. You will see the beauty, the architectures, this city's unique beauty, the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina, and hear many factual and fascinating stories that bring New Orleans to life. Glen’s commitment is to provide an exceptional experience for families, couples, and small groups from every walk of life.
Our tours are Educational, Comfortable and Entertaining.
Thank for your interest!
Glen A. Henley
(Owner'/Operator)
Henley's Private Tours
504-35two-816one
"Book now & pay later"
At a glance
- Duration: 4 hr–5 hr
- Private experience
What is included
- We Can include a wheelchair or walker if needed for mobility issues. Minimal walking is required.
- Several stops and many Photo Opportunities are included on this tour.
- Usually includes a lunch stop for lunch, or coffee, beignets, and/or ice cream. (At guests expense)
- Includes very Experienced and Licensed tour guide on your private tour.
- Transportation in New Orleans area in a comfortable, luxury SUV.
- Room for 6 adults with luggage
Not included
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Soda/Pop
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
We will stop and observe the River that started it all here in 1699.
Drive thru a section of the French Quarter and explain where and why it was constructed.
We will stop and discuss Saint Louis Cathedral, Battle of New Orleans, and Cafe Du Monde.
We'll drive along French Quarter, Treme and other neighborhoods, while discussing Creoles, Jazz, Colonial Homes, Oak Trees and more.
We stop here and walk thru one most iconic cemeteries in the world and discuss how we interned our citizens for the past 200 years.
A drive thru City Park seeing 200-year-old live Oak trees, our amusement park, and more beauty in New Orleans.
Drive along Bayou St. John discussing bayous in Louisiana, defining a bayou, history of Cajuns, our wetlands and more.
Drive along our beautiful Lake and discus the unique qualities of this lake, and see a world record bridge, and more.
Drive by largest marina on Lake Pontchartrain and possibly stop at excellent seafood restaurant. (All food and drinks are at guest expense)
Drive to a World Record pumping station on the Lake and see firsthand a neighborhood that had 9-12 feet of flood waters from the Katrina hurricane disaster.
Drive back to New Orleans uptown area and see the Mansions and estates along Saint Charles Avenue and see both Tulane and Loyola universities. We will stop along to discuss the Civil War here and the wealth in New Orleans.
Drive to and drive around the Garden District of New Orleans. See more beautiful neighborhoods and here more history of this area.
Make our way back to the city and stop at the largest World War 2 museum in the world. Learn why and how it was built her in New Orleans.
Drive back to your hotel for completion of 4- or 5-hour tour.
Meeting and pickup information
- If your group is driving into New Orleans, we can meet at Basin Street station.
- We can pick you up at most of the hotels, B&B's, and ports in the New Orleans area. Airport pickup and out of town pickups may require an additional fee depending on how long it takes. Just call or text to let us know where and when you need the pickup. (Airport is 20-30 minutes from start of tour.)
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- Henley's Private Tours - Guest say "Best New Orleans Private Tour"
Accessibility and practical details
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Available tour options
- 5 hour Private Tour up to 6: Lunch stop is included. Food/Drinks are at guest expense. All in-clusive tour of New Orleans. Luxury and very comfortable Duration: 5 hours At Guests expense: Includes a stop for lunch and can add a stop for drinks. Entire City of New Orleans. Luxury ConversionVan Pickup included
- Two Plantations on the river: Total 6 hours - Transport and tour of 2 plantations (Food/Drinks and admission to Plantation are NOT included in pricing.) Private tour: Travel to Plantations and hear about wetlands, History, cultures, slavery, etc. Duration: 6 hours: Total of t hours, withe transportation to and from Plantations (Food, drinks, nor admission are included in tour pricing. On the river out of NOLA Customized Van Tickets not in pricing.: 6 Hours total, includes transport, 2 plantations and info (Tickets, nor food/drink are included in tour pricing.) Pickup included
- Stop for lunch + 4 other stops Knowledgeable & Entertaining Duration: 4 hours At Guests expense: Lunch stop is usually included in tour. All of New Orleans : Customizable, will see and hear about all of this unique and historic City. "We guarantee you will Laugh and Learn" Luxury Customized Van: Customized Conversion Van with Extended roof, seats 6 adults comfortably. Pickup included
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