About this experience
This private tour provides an insider’s perspective, with opportunities to walk around on your own and take in the rich history of New Orleans. Relax in our bus with your travel group only and visit historic neighborhoods, including the French Quarter, Treme, Faubourgs St. John and Marigny, Garden and Warehouse Districts as well as a stop in one of our St. Louis Cemeteries. Enjoy a relaxing ride and experience the unique highlights of the Crescent City. The tour is 2.5 hours and offers hotel pick-up.
At a glance
- Duration: 2 hr 30 min
- Private experience
Plan your experience
Set aside 2 hr 30 min for the experience itself, with additional time to reach your meeting or pickup point.
Before you go
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Local guides to help you plan
How to Read New Orleans by Neighborhood
A context-first framework for planning New Orleans by river, adjacency, neighborhood rhythm, and respectful observation.
A Street-Level Guide to New Orleans Architecture
How to notice lots, passages, galleries, materials, climate response, and building types without flattening the city into balcony shorthand.
Listening With Context in New Orleans
A respectful way to connect jazz history, neighborhood institutions, live rooms, and public traditions.
What is included
- Local guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Professional guide
- Driver/guide
Not included
- Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
- Gratuities
Itinerary and highlights
Aside from the two stops your tour will also pass through and cover many other highlights, including St. Louis Cathedral
Aside from the two stops your tour will also pass through City Park and cover many other highlights
St. Louis #3 – our third oldest Roman Catholic “City of the Dead
Aside from the two stops your tour will also pass through and cover many other highlights
Tour pick-up is 30 minutes prior to tour time and offered at hotels within the French Quarter and Business District. Group sizes are typically under 15 and never over 25. This is a bus tour with two opportunities to get out and explore. One stop is in St Louis Cemetery #3 for a guided tour and about 10 minutes to look around on your own. The tour makes a second stop in City Park at the Sydney and Walda Besthoff Sculpture Garden and Morning Call Cafe with 20 to 30 minutes to have beignets and look around the sculpture garden. Our tour guides are all licensed giving you an insider’s perspective of the city and information regarding history, architecture, and activities.
Learn about the different architectural styles along St. Charles Avenue as you take in the views of these beautiful mansions.
Make a quick stop for bathrooms and beignets!
Meeting and pickup information
- Tour picks up at most hotels in the French Quarter and Business District. If your hotel is not listed please enter the address. If staying further outside the city please call for exact pickup location.
Languages and tickets
- English — Guide
- Mobile Only
Tour operator
- New Orleans Native Tours - Day Tours
Accessibility and practical details
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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