Private French Quarter Walking and City Surrounding Neighborhoods Driving Tour

619 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

Duration

7 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

4 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore New Orleans’s most famous sights and lesser-known treasures on a private combo tour of the French Quarter and outlying neighborhoods. Stroll past historic landmarks like Jackson Square and the Cabildo on a walking tour, and then get an authentic glimpse of the city often missed by visitors on a comprehensive driving tour. ‘A private guide and comfortable transport make it a great way to delve deep beneath the surface of this one-of-a-kind American city.

Private combo tour of New Orleans
Explore the famous historic landmarks of the French Quarter on a 3-hour walking tour
Get local recommendations for an optional lunch stop
Escape the tourist track on a driving tour through the city’s unique neighborhoods
Private guide for a more personalized experience
Perfect introduction for first-time visitors

What To Expect

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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

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

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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

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

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

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

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Wheelchair accessible
A maximum of 4 people per booking; cost increases with additional visitors
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Visitors with either a wheelchair or service animal should discus this we us PRIOR to booking.
As of March 2022, masks are no longer required by the city. However, some venues still require masks and/or proof of vaccination. Please contact us PRIOR to booking to confirm availability and status.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

Private, 3-hour walking tour of French Quarter
Private, 3-hour driving tour of surrounding neighborhoods
Licensed and insured local guide
Hotel pick up and return
Private transportation

Souvenirs
Food and drinks
Gratuities
Admission to unplanned attraction

Durations

7 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

619 St Peter, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA

from 695 $