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Nola Urban Combo City Tour: Culture and Celebrities

This Urban Culture Tour in New Orleans allows you to double your fun and knowledge, while experiencing combined highlights from both tours to create the this urban tour Come experience the sights and sounds of New Orleans, with an urban twist, “ya heard meh!” From the birthplaces of legendary rap, bounce and jazz artists to music and entertainment moguls, as well as visit some iconic film and video locations, such as Girls Trips. Learn about true history told from the urban perspective, visit iconic and historical sites, markers and meet real people that are part of the New Orleans heritage and culture.
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New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this historical tour. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and the Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3. This small-group tour with a maximum of 14 people ensures a more personalized experience.
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From $96
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The Premier New Orleans Food Tour

Welcome to New Orleans! We are known worldwide for our friendly people, rich history, fascinating architecture - and GOOD FOOD! The Premier New Orleans Food Tour encompasses all of the above, plus our guides are good-looking and brainy! You will be immersed in the history of New Orleans and learn how its unique cuisine evolved. You will be awed by the beautiful architecture. Did you know that Red Beans and Rice was Louis Armstrong's favorite dish? Well, it was! When you have a cup, you'll understand why. There's hardly anything tastier than the Sicilian Muffaletta ~ ham, prosciutto, salami, cheeses, olives. Mmmmm you'll love it. So, what "must taste" dish is left? A steamy hot cup of Gumbo. Yesssss! Let's finish our afternoon off with a mouthwatering dessert that came to us from France - a Pecan Praline! The tour ends near Jackson Square, in the heart of the Quarter. Explore to your heart's delight! Your tour guide is a gold mine of information. Bring your questions!
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From $77
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New Orleans City Bike Tour

This tour begins with a ride to the famous French Quarter, boasting nearly 300 years of history. Your fully licensed tour guide will take you to popular highlights in "the Quarter" and the Treme, including Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Congo Square, along with some lesser-known gems, all while telling you fascinating stories about your surroundings. We then pedal to the charming oak-lined Garden District, stopping to admire the lavish historic homes of New Orleans, and talk about some of their most famous occupants. History, architecture, celebrities; this neighborhood has it all! Tour length: Approximately 9 mi. Paved Paradise Tours is a small, owner-operated company that provides a truly local perspective. When you ride with us you are riding with one of the owners, ensuring that your experience is of the highest quality. See the city through the eyes of someone who loves what they do, loves the City of New Orleans, and wants you to love it too.
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From $50
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New Orleans Private Tour with a True Native Guide

Support a local family-owned, small business! Discover the magic of New Orleans with my customized tours that offer an authentic, insider's perspective of the city through the eyes of a native, multi-generational guide. From the iconic French Quarter to the historic neighborhoods of Faubourg Marigny & Treme, and our "Cities of the Dead", explore the hidden gems and rich history of New Orleans with me. Ride along St. Charles Avenue, visit the Garden District, and immerse yourself in the unique culture and vibrant atmosphere of this enchanting city with your personalized tour. Let me make your visit to New Orleans truly unforgettable!
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From $495
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Small-Group Laura and Whitney Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Go beyond New Orleans to tour two grand Louisiana plantations on the banks of the Mississippi River. At Whitney Plantation, see the harsh realities and raw historical facts of a dark side of American history. The slave narratives and artwork recreate the world of a pre-Civil War southern sugar plantation and memorial in honor of the lives of the enslaved people who toiled there. Take a short drive down the Great River Road, admiring other plantations from afar and learning their unique stories. Pause in front of Oak Alley Plantation's famous oak-lined esplanade before arriving at your last stop, Laura Plantation. Hear personal stories of those who lived there, surrounded by sweeping sugarcane fields and historically significant slave quarters. This small-group tour allows a limited number of people to ensure a more personalized attention from your guide.
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From $145
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New Orleans Plantation Tour with Transportation

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.
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From $265
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New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

Hop on this 4-in-1 city tour experience for a fun and interactive tour with stops along the way. Half of this tour will be onboard an air-conditioned motorcoach while the other half will be off the bus exploring an above-ground cemetery, City Park/Café du Monde, and the Garden District. What does 4-in-1 mean? This means you get 4 tours bundled into one experience. A city tour, a cemetery tour, a garden district tour (stroll), and a stop at City Park for beignets (price not included). If upgrade option is selected, your experience includes admission to Vue Orleans, a 360° indoor and outdoor observatory deck.
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From $55
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Lower Garden District Food Tour

On our 3 hour Lower Garden District Walking Food Tour, you will savor foods from 5 uniquely different restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. We will tease your taste buds as you nosh on foods from award-winning food establishments. The Lower Garden District food out gets you out of The Quarter and into a neighborhood the local live and eat in. We savor foods like Korean BBQ, the best Jewish Deli Sandwich in NOLA, authentic Mexican tacos, a bologna sandwich from a restaurant named by Bon Appetit as the "Best New Restaurant in America," and artisanal doughnuts. In addition to all the delectable foods, your guide will tell fun and interesting stories about the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. Join us on an eating adventure!
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New Orleans History and Sightseeing Small-Group Bike Tour

Enjoy the New Orleans unique charm from a different perspective on a 3-hour bike tour! This small-group experience will give you a guided and complete look at New Orleans past and present.  If you love history, incredible sights, architecture, tales of residents past and want a taste of the real New Orleans then this tour is a must see! Ride from the city's humble beginnings in the French Quarter to famous iconic sights like the Mississippi River, St Louis Cemetery, Faubourg Treme, Louis Armstrong Park and Congo Square, among many others!
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French Quarter Food Tour

On our 3 hour walking food tour of New Orleans French Quarter, you will savor delicious foods from 5 restaurants, mom-and-pop shops and bakeries. In addition to all the delectable food, your guide will discuss the history, culture and food scene of the neighborhood. Our tours are storytelling through food. We call our French Quarter Food Tour "The Classic Six" because you will be tasting the quintessential New Orleans food staples. Join us on a 3 hour food extravaganza, as we eat our way though The Quarter...
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N’awlins Luxury: Whitney Plantation Tour with Transportation

Take a 5.5 hour round-trip tour down to Plantation Country and explore Whitney Museum Plantation. During the 75-minute self-guided audio walking tour, visitors will gain a unique perspective on the lives of the enslaved people on a Louisiana sugar plantation, learning their stories through the real oral histories recorded by the Federal Writers Project during the Depression.
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From $80
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New Orleans Cooking Class and Cocktail Walking Tour

Explore the rich culinary history of New Orleans on a tour that combines a cooking class with a French Quarter cocktail tour. First, learn about the basics of Louisiana cuisine from a professional chef during an entertaining demonstration, then sample classics such as jambalaya, gumbo, and pralines. When your cooking class ends you will have a few minutes to shop in the General Store before your tour guide arrives at the School to pick you up for the second part of your tour. Admire the architecture of the French Quarter as you stroll through the neighborhood, stopping in historic bars to sip the Big Easy’s most celebrated cocktails. You'll discover the flavors and culture of New Orleans during this fun and informative tour! Your cocktail tour guide will meet you outside of the cooking school by 4:15pm. Three drinks are included in the price.
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From $105.5
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Oak Alley Plantation Tour

Step into the past and discover the allure of Oak Alley Plantation. Delve into the stories of the enslaved individuals who live and work amidst its slately oak tree and antebellum architect. Experience the legacy of Oak Alley as you stroll its majestic grounds. Nestled along the banks of the Mississippi River, Oak Alley Plantation stands as a testament to the grandeur and complexity of Southern plantation life. Its breathtaking quarter-mile canopy of 300-year-old oak trees creates an unforgettable avenue leading to the majestic Greek Revival Gain insight into the lives of the plantation's residents, both wealthy landowners and enslaved workers, whose stories intertwine to paint a vivid picture of antebellum Louisiana. Step back in time as you explore the meticulously preserved grounds, adorned with lush gardens and historical outbuildings. With its captivating architecture and rich history, Oak Alley offers a compelling glimpse into the past.
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Guided Creole Laura Plantation Tour from New Orleans

Legendary Tours has over eight years of experience in the hospitality and tourism industry. Our vehicles are luxury style vehicles insured, and clean. Our drivers are professionally trained and offers great customer service. We provide roundtrip transportation from our designated pickup locations in the downtown area out to the historical Plantations.
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