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New Orleans Half Day City Driving Tour

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New Orleans, US
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New Orleans Half Day City Driving Tour

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New Orleans, US
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Experience the vibrant and diverse city of New Orleans like never before with a private 5-hour driving tour. Your knowledgeable local guide will take you on a captivating journey through the city's most iconic neighborhoods. Indulge in a French Quarter food tour, savoring the mouth-watering flavors of New Orleans cuisine, and explore the famous Bourbon Street to uncover its wild history. Venture to the peaceful Garden District, where you'll admire the stunning Victorian mansions, and visit Treme, the oldest African-American neighborhood in the U.S., to immerse yourself in its rich heritage. Delve into the city's renowned music scene with a visit to the New Orleans Jazz Museum or take in the breathtaking skyline views in the artsy neighborhood of Bywater. Whatever your desires for sightseeing in New Orleans, this private driving tour is the perfect way to discover the city's hidden gems.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 5 hours
  • Suitable for 1-6 Participants
  • Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore diverse neighborhoods of New Orleans
  • Discover the best of New Orleans cuisine
  • Stroll along famous Bourbon Street
  • Visit decadent Victorian mansions in the Garden District
  • Experience the vibrant music scene of New Orleans
  • Access to great restaurants to a wide range of shops!
  • Local English-speaking guide
  • Private transportation
  • Views of New Orleans most iconic spots!
  • Custom pick up and drop off!
  • food and drink, souvenirs, tips/gratuities for your guide
  • Museum Admission or event tickets

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Introduction

Discover the vibrant and diverse city of New Orleans with a private driving tour that takes you through its most captivating neighborhoods. This half-day tour offers a unique opportunity to explore the rich history, delicious cuisine, and lively music scene of the Big Easy. With a knowledgeable local guide and a comfortable private vehicle, you'll have the freedom to customize your itinerary and delve into the heart and soul of this iconic city.

What to expect?

Embark on a journey through New Orleans' fascinating culture and heritage, immersing yourself in its unique flavors and traditions. Indulge in a French Quarter food tour, where you'll savor the mouthwatering delights of New Orleans cuisine, from hearty gumbo stews to irresistible beignets. Wander along the legendary Bourbon Street and learn about its wild reputation and historical significance. Continue your exploration by venturing into the serene Garden District, adorned with elegant Victorian mansions that tell tales of a bygone era. Delve into the oldest African-American neighborhood in the U.S., Treme, and discover its rich heritage and vibrant community. Immerse yourself in the city's renowned music scene with a visit to the New Orleans Jazz Museum or soak in the artistic ambiance of the Bywater neighborhood, known for its galleries, murals, and live music.

Who is this for?

This private driving tour is perfect for anyone seeking an in-depth and personalized experience of New Orleans. Whether you're a food enthusiast, history buff, music lover, or simply curious about the city's unique culture, this tour caters to a wide range of interests. It's ideal for couples, families, or small groups who value the flexibility and convenience of a private tour tailored to their specific preferences.

Why book this?

Immerse yourself in the vibrant energy and rich history of New Orleans with this private driving tour. Unlike generic group tours, this personalized experience allows you to craft your own itinerary and explore the city at your own pace. With a knowledgeable local guide by your side, you'll gain insider insights and discover hidden gems that only a true New Orleans expert would know. The comfort of a private vehicle ensures a seamless and hassle-free journey, allowing you to make the most of your limited time in this captivating city.

Good to know

During this private driving tour, you'll be accompanied by a friendly and experienced English-speaking guide who will provide fascinating commentary and answer any questions you may have. Please note that the cost of food and drinks, souvenirs, and gratuities for your guide are not included in the tour price. The itinerary can be customized to your preferences, and additional neighborhoods such as Treme and Bywater can be explored upon request.

Reviews

Previous travelers who have embarked on this private driving tour of New Orleans rave about the immersive experience and the wealth of knowledge shared by their guide. They highlight the flexibility of the itinerary, which allowed them to visit both popular attractions and off-the-beaten-path gems. Reviewers particularly appreciated the opportunity to delve into the city's culinary delights and music scene, making this tour a truly unforgettable experience. Overall, travelers express high levels of satisfaction with this private tour, emphasizing the personalized attention, comfortable transportation, and insider insights provided by their expert guide.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

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Your Itinerary

French Quarter

On the French Quarter tour segment of our private excursion, you’ll walk along historic streets lined with colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies and learn about the city’s history as a melting pot of cultures as well as the resulting food scene New Orleans is famous for today. Your local New Orleans tour guide will lead you to the best spots for powdery beignets, fresh crawfish, hearty gumbo, and irresistible pralines.

Jackson Square

While sightseeing in New Orleans, other landmarks we’ll want to explore on foot include Jackson Square and the gorgeous 18th century St. Louis Cathedral. Your guide will give you a history tour of this significant central location of the city, including its symbolic statues and unique architecture.

French Market

Feel free to take your time for some on-tour shopping at The French Market, the market is the oldest of its kind in the United States. We may catch some live music here before heading to the New Orleans Jazz Museum, exhibiting the history and instruments of the city’s early jazz greats.

Louis Armstrong Park

For those wanting to get the most out of NOLA’s music scene, we can include in our city walk stops at Louis Armstrong Park and one of the city’s most historic jazz joints, Preservation Hall.

Garden District

The Garden District is one such neighborhood, its streets lined with old trees and grand historic mansions. After we take in the incredible Antebellum architecture and hear about the area’s connection to Hollywood, we’ll head to Magazine Street to see what early life was like for the city’s working class, showing New Orleans’ iconic shotgun-style homes.

Magazine Street

(Pass by)

Touring in New Orleans is all well and good, but how about shopping? Your guide will be happy to take you to Magazine Street’s finest arts and antique shops and let you browse during or after your tour!

New Orleans Jazz Museum

(Pass by)

Let us know in advance if you have any music fans in your group so we can make a tour stop at this venerable institution that preserves the history and culture of jazz in New Orleans!

Treme

(Pass by)

Other neighborhoods we might explore are Treme, rich with African-American and Creole heritage, and trendy Bywater, known for its art galleries, street murals, and live music.

Reviews

(9)

5 (9)

kaleld2024

Went on the driving tour with Lauren it was fantastic vary engaging would definitely do it again would absolutely recommend.

332remyd

Wow this was fun! Take a driving tour of the city with Lauren. Got to see lots of stuff. She was super friendly and told us all about the history if the city. Can't wait to go again!

465logand

It was a great tour! I saw many of the sights that the city had to offer. While the tour guide Lauren was polite and informative about the city as well.

glend836

This was so much fun! Went with Lauren on a great tour! Got to see parts if tye city I never thought I would. Learned a lot about the city with all kinds of architectural, historical and cultural facts I never knew! Thanks so much!!

nataliesQ4928YY

Went on the tour with family when we were visiting. So nice to cover so much ground while getting some really cool and unique history. Guide was really knowledgeable and fun!

499dereku

Did this tour with my wife and parents. We were able to see so much—city park was an absolute highlight. New Orleans is so rich in history, and taking a tour like this was the best way to be introduced to it. The guide was super personable and knowledgeable, and was full of tips for us to do around the city as well.

marielupdegrove

Had a great day with our tour guide Chip! We told him we were interested in visiting historical sites, cemeteries, and parts of the city off the beaten path. Loved that he designed the tour around our ideas.

T6450KEkylen

Eclectic is a great description, we got to visit a variety of super cool historical sites! The Chalmette battlefield site from the War of 1812 was particularly interesting.

640chandlern

Very cool tour. Loved covering so much ground and getting to see so much history! Highlight for me was Chalmette battlefield!
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-06 06:19