Private New Orleans City Tour with a Local Guide – La Vie NOLA
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Overview
Enjoy an expertly curated route, insider history, and hidden gems you won’t find on standard tours. Whether it’s your first visit or your tenth, you’ll discover new stories, new places, and a deeper connection to the real New Orleans.
Tour at a glance
What's included
- Private transportation
- On-board WiFi
- Bottled water
- Stop for Beignets and Cafe au Lait
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- We are fully licensed, insured, and 100% compliant with all requirements of the City of New Orleans!
Itinerary
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1
French Quarter
The French Quarter is full of incredible history and architecture, and I will share it with you during our drive through this exquisite, and most well-known part of New Orleans.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
2
Faubourg Marigny
I will introduce you to the stunning murals created by our local artists that color this historic neighborhood. We have even had luck seeing them in progress. This is a true insider's NOLA opportunity! You won't see these unless you have a native guiding the way.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
3
Treme
Experience the historic neighborhood of Treme with a drive through this area and learn about some of the legends who grew up in this very area!
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
4
New Orleans City Park
We'll see some of the most beautiful oaks while we stretch our legs in the New Orleans City Park. We'll pass the New Orleans Museum of Art, and get refueled with a stop at Cafe du Monde - featuring the world famous Beignets and Chicory Coffee!
30 min Admission free -
5
Lake Lawn Metairie
Along with seeing our unique above-ground tombs and experiencing our unique cities of the dead, we will visit the resting places of some of New Orleans most notable residents, and well-known resting places.
30 min Admission free -
6
Audubon Park
Audubon Park offers a peaceful escape in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, featuring centuries-old oak trees, walking paths, and scenic views.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
7
Tulane University
We will drive through the gorgeous university areas, passing the Tulane and Loyola campuses.
Pass by (no stop) Admission free -
8
Garden District
Learn about the "American Sector" and the important part its played in our city's history, as well as see some of the most breathtaking homes this area has to offer!
Pass by (no stop) Admission free
Meeting & pickup
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
We pick up from all hotels and AirBnbs in the New Orleans Metropolitan Area, as well as the New Orleans Lakefront Airport
Schedule
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Collapsible wheelchairs are always welcome if guests can transfer from wheelchair to seat. I am happy to provide additional step stools if needed to gain access to the vehicle.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Traveller reviews
This tour is amazing. I learned more about New Orleans on this tour than I have ever learned in previous trips to New Orleans. I highly recommend this tour!
Great experience! Very knowledgeable and informative. It was a great introduction to New Orleans!
Touring New Orleans with its complicated history and endless points of interest is WAY better with someone like Benjamin Burden in the front seat. We did his 3-hour private tour as the first event of our week, and were extremely happy with the enrichment he gave us -- history, first-hand knowledge, pleasant conversation, personal insights to his life in this city, not to mention a big comfortable SUV, excellent driving and safety and a stop at an (air conditioned) branch of Cafe du Monde in an uncrowded park setting. Although we already had tickets for a future walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery #1 on another day (side note: it was hot then and the walkways badly paved) it was a real bonus that he drove us through the somewhat-distant Metairie Cemetery which has plenty of illustrious guests and impressive tombs, and no crowds.
Great Tour no everything about New Orleans great driver very concerned about your well-being highly recommend it
We landed in NOLA and immediately went on the private NOLA tour with Benjamin. It was an excellent way to start our vacation! We went all over the city with Benjamin pointing out must see places and discussing NOLA's history. He is full of information and felt like a friend from the moment we met him at our hotel. Our favorite stop was the city park with the opportunity to try beignets (yummy). After the tour we were able to hit all the highlights for the remainder of the vacation, I think we would have overlooked some of the spots if we hadn't of taken the tour. As we were leaving Benjamin offered great tips on the best restaurants and bars in our area.
Ben was an outstanding guide! So insightful and knowledgeable. Highly recommend this tour!
Benjamin was extremely knowledgeable about all things New Orleans - history, neighborhoods, politics. He gave us an excellent overall tour. I’m sure he could give good specialty tours too.
If anyone is truly wanting to know about the beauty and history of New Orleans, then this is a must.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does this experience last?
It lasts 3h.
Is hotel pickup included?
Hotel pickup is included for all travellers.
Can I cancel for free?
Yes. Cancel up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund.
Which languages is the guide available in?
Guide languages: EN
On which days does it run?
It runs Every day. Starts 09:00, 09:30, 10:00, 13:30 +2
How fast is the booking confirmed?
Within 48 hours, once the supplier confirms.
Is this a private tour?
Yes, this is a private experience for your group only.
Where do I complete the booking?
On viator.com, a Tripadvisor company, with live availability and secure payment. TourViaGo is a Global Partner of Viator.
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