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This tour covers about 50 miles within the city, mostly outside of the French Quarter. It is private, meaning that only your guests travel with us. Explore historic neighborhoods and learn the history of the region. Hear about the effects of Hurricane Katrina and ongoing recovery efforts throughout the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by private minivan/minibus, and local guide are included. This tour is priced for 4 people; the cost increased with additional people.
This is our most popular tour. Please contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability and meeting locations.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Any location near the central business district.
I will pick them up at their hotel in a dark gray Honda Odyssey tour van marked New Orleans Private Tours.
Itinerary
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1New Orleans City Park
We start in the French Quarter and explain the basic history of the city before driving throughout the city to visit many historic neighborhoods, covering about 50 miles. We see Marigny, Esplanade Avenue, a cemetery, City Park, the lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, the University Section, Garden District, and the central busins district.
3 hours • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
This is where the storm surge in Hurricane Katrina made landfall.
Admission ticket free -
Audubon Park (Pass by)
We discuss the invention of granulation of sugar, the 1884 World's Fair, plantations, and uptown New Orleans.
Admission ticket free -
Tulane University (Pass by)
We discuss Tulane, Loyola, and all universities in the city.
Admission ticket free -
Garden District (Pass by)
We discuss the development of the City of Lafayette and the struggles between the French and the newcomers from the northeast after the Louisiana Purchase.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
We discuss the developing American Sector of the city, the World War II Museum, art district, Lafayette Square, the Superdome and port.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The tour may vary in length from 2-3 hours depending on weather, traffic, and requests made by guests
- Please provide hotel information at the time of booking, use the Special Requirements field
- Visitors with mobility limitations and/or a service animal should discuss this us BEFORE booking.
- Most folding wheelchairs and walkers are acceptable; not ADA certified.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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