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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for up to 10 travelers. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3 and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. You'll even make a stop for beignets and cafe au lait at the famous Cafe du Monde.
Guided tour of Longue Vue Mansion and Gardens
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
Guided walking tour of St Louis Cemetery #3
Gratuities
Departure Point
Traveler pickup is offered
Tour departs from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only. Please specify hotel at the time of booking.
French Quarter, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States After pickup from your downtown or French Quarter hotel by air-conditioned van, your architecture tour begins in the French Quarter, where you'll learn about the history and design styles of the old Creole city of New Orleans. See the Pontalba Buildings of Jackson Square, admire St Louis Cathedral and enjoy a view of the Mississippi River. Along Esplanade Avenue, you'll pass by the French Market, the old US Mint and some elegant mansions.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Next, hop off your van and stretch your legs at the historic St Louis Cemetery #3. During a guided walking tour, see some of its many societal tombs, such as the Hellenic Orthodox community and the Dante Lodge of Masons, which represent the varied backgrounds of New Orleans' former residents. 60 minutes
Bayou St John, New Orleans, LA 70119, Verenigde Staten Back on your van, travel along peaceful Bayou St John, where you’ll see houses from the late 1700s. Stop for refreshments and rest rooms after a drive through City Park, home to the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and centuries-old live oaks.
You will then reach the 17th St.Canal and see the flood wall breaches and witness the complete destruction Hurricane Katrina caused to the neighborhood of Lakeview as well as the hopeful rebuilding done with the help of private enterprise as well as the new pumping stations.
Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States On the drive back to your hotel, you’ll pass through Uptown and along St Charles Avenue, where the grand colonial mansions of the Garden District are some of the most beautiful in all the South.
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
joantM4122HN
14 Oct 2024
John, our driver and tour guide was great. He gave us lots of historical information along the way and was a good driver. I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
paulettew425
24 Apr 2024
Our tour was outstanding
Rene was incredible
His is such a great story teller
We got a great feel for New Orleans went to different districts we also stopped at the sculpture garden we is breathtaking
Jose_S
22 Jan 2024
Notre guide, Gisèle, fut dynamique, chaleureuse et drôle. Elle a une bonne connaissance de l’histoire et de la ville. Cette visite est un must pour connaître la ville. À faire au début du séjour, Gisèle a de belles suggestions de restaurant, de bar pour aller voir des bands.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
Tours by Isabelle
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