Henley's Private Tours - "Educational-Thoughtful-Entertaining"

4.9
(143 reviews)
New Orleans, USA

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4 to 5 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Enjoy custom-paced city and plantation tours featuring history, culture, food, and local stories—created just for your group. Travel in luxury and comfort with local guide Glen Henley in a premium SUV, who has been sharing New Orleans since 2012. Explore more than 300 years of rich history, from the vibrant French Quarter to the beautiful Garden District. Discover the city's unique cultures, the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina, and countless 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.

Thank for your interest!

Glen A. Henley
(Owner'/Operator)
Henley's Private Tours
504-35two-816one

"Book now & pay later"

What's 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
Alcoholic Beverages
Soda/Pop
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

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.)

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Meeting point

If your group is driving into New Orleans, we can meet at Basin Street station.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 4 to 5 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    We will stop and observe the River that started it all here in 1699.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 2
    French Quarter

    Drive thru a section of the French Quarter and explain where and why it was constructed.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Jackson Square

    We will stop and discuss Saint Louis Cathedral, Battle of New Orleans, and Cafe Du Monde.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    French Quarter

    We'll drive along French Quarter, Treme and other neighborhoods, while discussing Creoles, Jazz, Colonial Homes, Oak Trees and more.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 5
    St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 6
    City Park

    A drive thru City Park seeing 200-year-old live Oak trees, our amusement park, and more beauty in New Orleans.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Bayou St. John

    Drive along Bayou St. John discussing bayous in Louisiana, defining a bayou, history of Cajuns, our wetlands and more.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8
    Lake Pontchartrain

    Drive along our beautiful Lake and discus the unique qualities of this lake, and see a world record bridge, and more.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Lake Pontchartrain

    Drive by largest marina on Lake Pontchartrain and possibly stop at excellent seafood restaurant. (All food and drinks are at guest expense)

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 10
    Lake Pontchartrain

    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.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 11

    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.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Garden District

    Drive to and drive around the Garden District of New Orleans. See more beautiful neighborhoods and here more history of this area.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    New Orleans

    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.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    French Quarter

    Drive back to your hotel for completion of 4- or 5-hour tour.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket included

Additional info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Day Trips
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Plantation Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Excellent Quality
Worry-Free Shore Excursion
Low Supplier Cancellation Rate
Low Last Minute Supplier Cancellation Rate
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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