New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour

701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Duration

2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Witness the diversity of New Orleans on a private half-day city tour. With a personal guide, you’ll see New Orleans’ great contrasts like the historic French Quarter, opulent St Charles Avenue, the devastated Ninth Ward, a cemetery, City Park and more. On this private tour, enjoy the flexibility of choosing your own start time and duration, as well as designating stops for refreshment, photo ops or to see a favorite attraction up close.

2- to 3-hour private tour of New Orleans’ city neighborhoods and top attractions
Choose from several morning and afternoon start times
Learn about New Orleans history, culture and famous people from a personal guide
See historic universities, top landmarks and unique architecture throughout the city
Stop along the way to tour cemeteries, take photos and visit museums (entrance fees not included)

What To Expect

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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

This is where the storm surge in Hurricane Katrina made landfall.

• Admission Ticket Free

We discuss the invention of granulation of sugar, the 1884 World’s Fair, plantations, and uptown New Orleans.

• Admission Ticket Free

We discuss Tulane, Loyola, and all universities in the city.

• Admission Ticket Free

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

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

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Wheelchair accessible
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
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
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.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

Private Tour
Live commentary and open discussion board
Licensed and insured local guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Transport by private minivan/mini bus

Gratuities
Food and drinks
Admissions to any unplanned attractions

Durations

2 to 3 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

701 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

from 595 $