Top New Orleans Private Sightseeing Tours - page 3

Set off on a self-guided adventure full of creative clues that will bring you to landmarks around the French Quarter in New Orleans. This stolen-art-themed mystery will have you solving puzzles around the city at your own pace, visiting famous attractions like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Café du Monde along the way. You can be flexible as you explore the city having fun along the way.

Learn about the history of slavery in Louisiana with this private tour for up to 13 people. You'll visit Whitney Plantation and the Museum of Slavery to learn about what life was like in the antebellum era for enslaved people and spend time at Laura Plantation, where you'll see both the main house and the cabins where enslaved people once lived.

If you’re a foodie visiting New Orleans, then there’s no better way to find local haunts than to go on a tour with a local whose family have worked in the food industry for over 200 years. Find out insider secrets about the city’s food scene and taste lots of delicious dishes along the way. Potential treats you could try include chargrilled oysters, “gumbo” (local stew), “muffuletta” (an Italian sandwich), “beignets” (doughnuts), pralines, and more.

Immerse yourself in the history of the Metairie Race Course, now the City of the Dead, with this app-guided tour. After downloading the app, you can explore with your private party; the GPS locator will trigger narrative as you reach different points in the cemetery. You can stop and start the tour whenever you like, pausing to snap photos of the various tombs, mausolea, pyramids, and obelisks. This is a great option for those who want to tour on their own time.

Explore the rich history and cultural heritage of New Orleans’s French Quarter at your own pace on this private self-guided walking tour. Learn about jazz legends, hear tales of the haunted LaLaurie Mansion, and meander through historic streets, stopping for beignets at Cafe du Monde. Enjoy lifetime access to the audio tour app, letting you revisit the experience anytime.

Add depth to your French Quarter experience with a private, customizable tour led by a long-time local resident. Your guide will tailor the tour to your interests, with options to explore LGBTQ history, literary landmarks, or even the intriguing world of Voodoo in the neighborhood.

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.

Experience the grandeur of New Orleans’ antebellum south on a half-day tour of Oak Alley Plantation. Journey through time to the manicured estate and into the gorgeous home, built in 1839. View stunning architecture, oak-lined esplanades, and enduring sugar cane fields while learning about the plantation’s fascinating – and often somber – histories from local guides. Upgrade your experience to include a pontoon swamp tour.

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.

Stroll down the heart of the Creole Garden District and hear stories about the Faubourg St. John, a neighborhood built by and for French Creoles in response to encroaching Americanism. This highly acclaimed self-guided audio tour begins at Ashton's Bed and Breakfast, a former antebellum plantation home and continues through the heart of the city's Creole Garden District. Use offline, if needed, and let the phone's GPS start the tour automatically.

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.

Go beyond Bourbon Street on this 3-hour private VIP tour of New Orleans nightlife and enjoy the heart of the Big Easy’s music scene on famous Frenchmen Street. Hear top live bands at iconic clubs, watch a cocktail-making demonstration, and enjoy one included cocktail. Visit hot spots such as The Spotted Cat, Cafe Negril, and Club 30/90, all in one night with personal attention throughout.

Discover the historic restaurants and bars of the French Quarter on a tour that combines culinary delights with historical details. Starting on a rooftop bar, your guide provides a lay of the land, making the tour an ideal way for newcomers to get to know the city. From there, taste and drink your way through New Orleans’ classics establishments with a guide to recommend the authentic, must-try items.

Take part in a uniquely personalized spiritual experience in one of the French Quarter’s most atmospheric homes with this private séance experience. Pick an evening start time that’s best for you; meet your host, an experienced medium; and get ready to engage with the spirit realm. Your experience will be tailored to you, and you’ll have the chance to take part in a spiritual reading.

If you're visiting New Orleans with a group and want to get spooked, join one of the city’s original haunted tour companies that’s been dishing up scares for more than 25 years. On this private ghost tour for up to 15 people, visit the most ghoulish locations in the French Quarter with a storytelling guide who shares tales of crime, misfortune, and paranormal happenings for a fun and frightful night out.

Learn about women’s contributions to New Orleans history and culture of this private French Quarter walking tour. A local guide tells tales of women who fought for the modern city of New Orleans—perspectives other tours often omit or skim over. At the end of the tour, you’ll see the city through the lens of women’s history.

Learn some of New Orleans's more ghostly secrets on this private nighttime tour in the French Quarter. You'll visit haunted haunts, learn about the city's long history of witchcraft and voodoo, visit witchcraft and voodoo shops, and spend some time socializing at a local bar, all with a local guide leading the way.

Explore the multicolored homes, expressive street art, and funky culture in the Faubourg Marigny neighborhood of New Orleans to capture the best images to cherish and share. Your host will help you find the perfect locations to take your shots. You'll get high-resolution photos and videos sent to you almost instantly. The tour includes music, photo props, and NOLA-style refreshments and snacks to add a little fun to the journey.

New Orleans is world-renowned for being the birthplace of jazz, and this tour helps you get to its roots. Set off with a private guide on a musical journey to uncover essential New Orleans jazz hotspots—such as Louis Armstrong Park, Jackson Square, Palm Court Jazz Café, and Frenchmen Street. Along the way, get insider tips on how to avoid the tourist traps, and discover hidden gems that locals love.

Savor the best of New Orleans during this private 3-hour food tour of the French Quarter. Learn about this colorful neighborhood's history through its cuisine as you walk from one famous restaurant to another.

Get to know New Orleans’ alluring Garden District on a private walking tour that delves into the history of this neighborhood’s tree-lined boulevards and stately mansions. Learn about the impact of the cotton industry on the district, and take advantage of a guide’s insider knowledge about celebrity homes, local legends, and antebellum history. This personalized tour includes stop at the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and a hand-picked bar.

From the grand old mansions of the Garden District, to the markets and jazz bars of the French Quarter—many visitors to New Orleans never explore beyond the main tourist districts. Skip the typical guided tour and instead connect with a New Orleans local who will show you around their city like a friend and introduce you to the neighborhoods that they know and love. Gain an insight into Southern culture, cuisine, and everyday life; find out how to get around in the city; and receive recommendations on where to eat, drink, and shop.

Delight in sweeping views of New Orleans at twilight on a private evening sightseeing flight. Choose a 30- or 45-minute flight and glide by small plane over dazzling urban New Orleans. Hear colorful tales from your experienced pilot and glimpse famous sights by night including the French Quarter, the Mississippi River, and illuminated city landmarks. Sightseeing requests are welcome for a flexible itinerary.

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.