La Vie NOLA! Private New Orleans City Tour in Luxury with a Native Guide
Customized tours of New Orleans are our specialty. For a local, insider's glimpse of the city, authentic, unscripted...you have come to the right place. We will show you New Orleans through the eyes of a native. Though each excursion is tailored to your interests, notable stops will include the French Quarter and Jackson Square, historical neighborhoods such as the Faubourg Marigny & Treme, as well as the magnificent homes in the Garden District. Ride along St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line, pass the ancient live oaks in Audubon Park, as well as a view of Tulane and Loyola Universities. Learn about our unique cemeteries and the history of our "Cities of the Dead", journey through the New Orleans City Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the nation, and along Bayou St. John, which flows through the heart of the city. History, architecture, voodoo, tales of piracy, whatever your taste, we can create the perfect tour for you!
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
The French Quarter is full of incredible history and architecture, and I will share it with you during our drive through this exquisite, and most well-known part of New Orleans.
Pass By: Faubourg Marigny & Bywater, Faubourg Marigny & Bywater, New Orleans, Louisiana
I will introduce you to the stunning murals created by our local artists that color this historic neighborhood. We have even had luck seeing them in progress. This is a true insider's NOLA opportunity! You won't see these unless you have a native guiding the way.
Pass By: Treme, Treme, New Orleans, Louisiana
Experience the historic neighborhood of Treme with a drive through this area and learn about some of the legends who grew up in this very area!
Stop At: New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124-4608
We'll see some of the most beautiful oaks while we stretch our legs in the New Orleans City Park. We'll pass the New Orleans Museum of Art, and get refueled with a stop at Cafe du Monde - featuring the world famous Beignets and Chicory Coffee!
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Lake Pontchartrain, New Orleans, LA
Lake Ponchartrain
Stop At: Hurricane Katrina Memorial, 5056 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70119-5835
We'll spend some time remembering the tragedy of Hurricane Katrina, and the effects it had on our city then, and even today. Let me know if this is something that interests you, and I am happy to customize a tour that includes even more about this event.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Lake Lawn Metairie, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd, New Orleans, LA 70124-1031
Along with seeing our unique above-ground tombs and experiencing our unique cities of the dead, we will visit the resting places of some of New Orleans most notable residents, and well-known resting places.
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118-4848
Audubon Park
Pass By: Tulane University, 6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
We will drive through the gorgeous university areas, passing the Tulane and Loyola campuses.
Pass By: Garden District, St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130-5968
Learn about the "American Sector" and the important part its played in our city's history, as well as see some of the most breathtaking homes this area has to offer!
Inclusions
- Bottled water
- Private transportation
- WiFi on board
- Stop for Beignets and Cafe au Lait
- Air-conditioned vehicle
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
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Cancellation
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