Private French Quarter Walking and City Surrounding Neighborhoods Driving Tour

5.0
(6 reviews)

7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Combine the ultimate tour of New Orleans with a morning walking tour of the French Quarter followed by an afternoon driving tour of areas outside the city center. This 6-7 hour, private guided tour will walk you through 1.5 miles of the best-known landmarks of the famous French Quarter, then explore surrounding areas by car to give you a comprehensive overview of the people, places, and history that define the city today. Stop for an optional lunch between the three-hour segments at a favorite local restaurant.

What's Included

Private transportation
Private, 3-hour walking tour of French Quarter
Licensed and insured local guide
Hotel pick up and return
Private, 3-hour driving tour of surrounding neighborhoods
Souvenirs
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Admission to unplanned attraction

Meeting and pickup

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

I have a dark gray Honda Odyssey marked New Orleans Private Tours.

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Meeting point

Under the Tableau Restaurant sign at the intersection of St. Peter and Chartres streets.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    French Quarter

    We start the tour on a walking segment in the French Quarter

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Jackson Square

    We begin with a basic history of the city here, describing the factors that brought about the city's founding.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    St. Louis Cathedral

    We stop for those who wish to go inside the cathedral,

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4
    Cabildo

    We visit the Cabildo and explain the reasons for the Louisiana Purchase that took place inside the building.

    15 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Audubon Park

    After the French Quarter segment, we leave to drive throughout the city and visit the park, where the process of granulating sugar was invented.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Faubourg Marigny

    As the first suburb of the city, we describe the development of t his area and the major role it played in the Placage system of matchmaking and slavery.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Tulane University

    We visit both Tulane and Loyola Universities and outline the 8 universities in town and their contributions to the development of New Orleans.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • Garden District (Pass by)

    After a tour of St. Charles Avenue, we visit the Garden District before ending in the Central Business DIstrict.

    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
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by New Orleans Private Tours

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Tags

Full-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Viator Plus
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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