Top Louisiana Private Sightseeing Tours - page 2

Experience New Orleans’ culture through its cuisine on a foodie walking tour. Your guide leads you to popular Creole eateries, markets, and artisanal shops to sample diverse foods that define Louisiana’s culinary landscape. Stopping at several locations, savor such classic bites as gumbo, muffulettas, po'boys, and pralines. Come hungry as you sample dishes at five different eateries.

Experience New Orleans’ wild bayou country first-hand on an exciting, family‐friendly airboat ride. This boat tour winds through the mossy cypress swamp near Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, named for the 19th-century pirate and smuggler. While onboard, enjoy lively commentary from a local guide as you admire lush, forested shoreline and spot local wildlife. Gators appear most commonly in the summer months, so keep your eyes peeled.

New Orleans' historic cemeteries require active preservation to maintain—this private tour is run by a non-profit whose restoration work is directly supported by each booking. The walking tour covers local burial practices and the stories behind notable figures interred here, including architect James Gallier and photographer E.J. Bellocq, with historically accurate commentary throughout.

Soar through the skies of New Orleans—and even have the chance to take the controls yourself—during this private flight and flying lesson. Admire views of the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, and the Superdome from the air, as you fly with a certified FAA instructor. The lesson includes both ground instruction and hands-on flying time, and no prior experience or certification is required.

Get off the beaten path in New Orleans on a private tour of Tremé, a vibrant neighborhood that many visitors skip. Have a local guide lead you around this historic African American district that is filled with stories your guide will share. Discover local spots like Backatown Coffee Parlor, Storyville District, and the Mardi Gras Museum of Costumes and Culture.

Delve into the stories behind the oldest neighborhood in New Orleans during a French Quarter walking tour. Take in famous landmarks including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Mississippi River, along with lesser-known places of interest. Hear from your guide about the architecture and heritage of the district, and get the inside scoop on recommended places for shopping and dining as well.

Take a tour from a guide who has deep roots in the French Quarter and Garden District. Not only will you help the local community, you'll have a hometown perspective. As a child, I rode the streetcar each day to school and later attended Loyola University during Katrina. The areas I cover are a familiar landscape, and I can't wait to share my insights and the city's history with you.

See the highlights of New Orleans with your own private guide on a half-day tour that can be tailored to your interests. Ride in a private van that accommodates up to 14 people, and hear live commentary as you take in the French Quarter, Garden District, 17th Street Canal, Lake Pontchartrain, and St Louis Cemetery No 3. Includes pickup and drop-off at centrally located hotels.

Standard New Orleans walking tours follow a fixed route, which doesn't suit every traveler, particularly those with specific neighborhoods or cultural interests they want to prioritize. This private walking tour starts before the day itself, with a guide who contacts you in advance to plan a route around your preferences. Optional visits to monument exteriors can be built into the itinerary, with the pace adjusted to suit your group throughout.

Sail down this Mississippi River on a classic Paddlewheeler boat on this New Orleans river cruise. Enjoy illuminating narration from the onboard historian and stop part-way through the trip to learn about the Battle of New Orleans. Then, get back aboard the vessel and enjoy a cash bar while admiring the views.

Add magic or romance to your New Orleans vacation—and see a perspective of the city most travelers miss—thanks to this VIP sightseeing flight. Glide by small plane over urban New Orleans and the surrounded wetlands, and hear colorful tales of the city from your FAA-certified pilot as you view top sights. Plus, this package includes a bonus gourmet spread of other Champagne and chocolate or wine and cheese.

Explore the famous French Quarter of New Orleans at your own pace with an audiovisual app tour--all you'll need is a smartphone. The app will take you to Jackson Square and the adjacent St. Louis Cathedral, with stops to visit Faulkner House Books, the historic Old Absinthe House, and the famous Marie Laveau House of Voodoo, among other attractions. As this app is self-guided, you can take as little or as long as you need.

Discover New Orleans’ dark side on this haunted history ghost tour. Hear tales of famous hauntings from your local guide, and visit the French Quarter’s most infamous and eerie locations—hotspots for paranormal investigators and historical videographers. By the end, see the Vieux Carré in a different (and profoundly more ominous) light.

Get the full Louisiana dining experience during a fun and educational New Orleans cooking demonstration class. Take a seat amongst other foodies in a converted 19th-century molasses warehouse and get ready to learn and eat. Meet a lively local chef and learn the fundamentals of preparing classic Creole dishes such as gumbo, jambalaya, and pralines. Then dig into delicious samples complemented by local beer or a sweet ice tea.

Take a trip to either Oak Alley or Laura Plantation on this half-day tour from New Orleans that takes care of the logistics. In addition to a guided tour, you will have free time to explore the grounds on your own at your own pace. Hotel pickup and drop-off are included for your convenience.

Haunted history plays an important role in New Orleans' lore, but the fast pace and set itineraries of guided ghost tours aren't for everyone. Enjoy the flexibility of a self-guided experience without sacrificing chills and thrills with this app-based, self-guided scavenger hunt through the French Quarter. Follow clues, solve puzzles, and complete challenges to unlock spooky stories and dark mysteries as you pass by blood-soaked landmarks from Jackson Square to the Lalaurie Mansion.

Discover New Orleans your way on a half-day private tour. Travel through the French Quarter, the Garden District, the Ninth Ward, and more. Absorb the sights and sounds of the city as you learn about its history from your historian guide. On this highly flexible tour, you can request stops for photo ops and to get a better look at a favorite location.

Get an up-close perspective of the French Quarter without a long, hot walk on a licensed pedicab tour. Pedicabs can access side streets and alleyways that taxis can’t and offer a flexible, eco-friendly way to get around New Orleans' most historic neighborhood. Plus, the private ride is a great way to get insider tips from a local who knows the streets in and out.

Experience New Orleans with ease on a minibus tour and avoid the hassle of navigating the city on your own. Ride in air-conditioned comfort as a local guide offers insight into the city’s rich history, diverse architecture, and vibrant culture. Travel through neighborhoods including the French Quarter and Garden District, and get a comprehensive introduction that’s ideal for first-time visitors.

Combine the comfort of a driving tour with the relaxed pace of a walking tour with this experience, which takes you all across town. You'll visit some of the city's most interesting old neighborhoods, from the Garden District to the French Quarter, with a guide on hand to provide narration.

Experience different sides of Louisiana and its complicated history on this plantation tour and swamp boat ride from New Orleans. On this full-day journey, visit Oak Alley Plantation or Destrehan Plantation (depending on the time chosen), where you learn about antebellum life. Next, head into the marshy swampland for a boat ride and some wildlife spotting. Enjoy guided commentary as you snap photos of alligators, raccoons, snakes, and native birds.

Enjoy a three-hour journey to uncover the soul of NOLA. Visit charming neighborhoods downriver like Marigny and Bywater, whose lively history is forever remembered through Hurricane Katrina's aftermaths. Then, explore Esplanade Avenue lined with majestic mansions, while passing by Bayou St. John and City Park, one of America’s oldest urban parks. Finally, take in all that New Orleans has to offer as you drive iconic Saint Charles avenue toward the Garden District.

Get an insider’s view of New Orleans on this small-group introduction to the city. Hop aboard a bus with a small group of fellow travelers and visit historic neighborhoods, including the French Quarter and the Garden District. Check out one of the Big Easy's famous cemeteries while learning about the city’s history, architecture, and vibrant culture.

Escape the crowds and benefit from the company of a private guide for just your party with this private walking tour in New Orleans. Instead of just focusing on the French Quarter, this tour also visits the vibrant Treme neighborhood, originally settled by Creoles and Free People of Color. Along the way, hear lively commentary about Creole culture, learn about local architecture, and hear how the “Big Easy” became the birthplace of jazz.