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A Locals' Drink Dat! Cocktail Tour

Come thirsty! We will talk about the rich cultures, people, traditions and the spirits we've been drinking that date back to the 1700's. I'll infuse the tour with my family history and take you to bars that my family has been going to for generations! From French royalty to Grand Terre pirates we will start the tour off classy and let the good times roll! We will be touring around the Historic French Quarter and surrounding neighborhoods like the Treme and Marigny sipping on traditional New Orleans favorites like the Sazerac, Mint Julep, Hurricanes, the Haunted Bloody, Voodoo daiquiris and Nola brews in the best places where the locals drink! We start the tour off at the river with a local cocktail. And yes we can drink and walk!!! Yep no open container laws here just 'le bon temps roulez' and drink up and take it easy!
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From $200
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Kayak Swamp Tour with Transportation from New Orleans

Experience the full story of the wetlands in a eco-friendly low impact way. Kayak through a true swamp surrounded by large cypress tree covered in Spanish Moss . Our top rated kayak guides will stop along the way to tell you all about the diverse ecosystems in south Louisiana. Follow our guide down a natural bayou through a natural Louisiana swamp. Along the way your guide will pause to give detailed info about the bayous, swamps, and Louisiana’s wetland eco systems. At the mid way point, we will enjoy stop and enjoy the surroundings. Depending on the season wildlife consists of ibises, egrets, herons, eagles, alligators, turtles, and more. Woodpeckers and assorted song birds are seasonal visitors to the living and dead cypress trees visible from the bayou. Reservations are required, if you do not use our transportation detailed driving directions will be emailed in the confirmation email. We currently use a public launch near Laplace, La.
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See Details → Duration :3 to 4 hours
From $110
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Mystique of the Lower French Quarter

Mystique of the Lower French Quarter: A New Orleans Walking Tour” immerses you in the rich history, haunting legends, and vibrant culture of the Lower French Quarter. Begin your exploration with French Quarter , where the tales of ghosts and spirits set the mood for your adventure. Continue to The Presbytère, a historic building on Jackson Square that offers a glimpse into the city’s multifaceted past and its relationship with Mardi Gras. Next, visit the Toulouse Theatre, a venue steeped in the performing arts tradition of New Orleans. Stroll down Chartres Street, a picturesque thoroughfare that encapsulates the essence of the Lower French Quarter’s architectural beauty and old-world charm. This walking tour is a journey through time, unveiling the mysteries and allure that make the Lower French Quarter a captivating destination.
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From $290.19
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Whitney Plantation Private Tour With Round-Trip Transportation

This is a half day tour of the old river road plantation homes. You will have a chance to see where they film movies like Django Unchained , Queen Sugar, 12 Years of Slave,Forest Gump with Tom Hanks, interview with a vampire with Brad Pitt. Also your Driver/Guide will enlighten you on a host of other attractions.
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From $899
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Uptown Elegance Private Tour: New Orleans’ Garden District

Explore the charm and splendor of the Garden District with "Uptown Elegance: New Orleans' Garden District". This tour offers an outdoor exploration of one of the city’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Start your journey on Magazine St, known for its eclectic mix of shops and historic buildings. View the majestic Buckner Mansion, a symbol of New Orleans' opulence. Pass by the Carroll-Crawford House, showcasing classic architectural beauty. Wander through the lush, oak-lined streets of the Garden District, an area brimming with stunning homes and manicured gardens. Observe the New Orleans Opera Guild Home and the Briggs-Staub House, each with their unique history and architectural charm. Conclude your tour at The Rink Shopping Center, a quaint and historic spot perfect for ending your exploration of the district.
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New Orleans Half Day City Driving Tour

With your local New Orleans tour guide taking care of the driving, sit back and enjoy the peaceful Garden District, where you’ll fall for its stunning Victorian mansions. More eclectic architecture can be found in the Marigny neighborhood, known for its shotgun-style houses and colorful Creole cottages. You may even want to return to enjoy some live music in the evening along Frenchmen Street! In Tremé, you’ll discover the history of jazz, passing by such landmarks as Louis Armstrong Park and St. Augustine Church. For those who enjoy nature and scenic views, we’ll stop at Audubon Park in Uptown or City Park in Mid-City, both known for their stately oak trees adorned with Spanish moss. Whatever your wishes for sightseeing in New Orleans, we’re ready to put together the perfect driving tour for you and your group!
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From $690
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History of New Orleans Private Driving & Walking Tour

Private Driving Tour for up to 4 Passengers Fully Narrated Luxury Vehicle This is a great tour to immerse yourself in the culture of New Orleans. You will have the opportunity to experience over 300 years of Living History! We will go through all the old neighborhoods, French Quarter, Faubourg Marigny, Bywater, Ninth Ward, Garden District, and Uptown Just to name a few. You will learn about the different types of people and their traditions. We will stop by City Park, where you can stroll through one of the most amazing Sculpture Gardens in the World, surrounded by 800 year old Oak Trees. By the end of this tour, you will feel like a LOCAL!
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From $595
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New Orleans Private City Tour

Get a perfect overview of New Orleans when you take this three hour private city tour. Sit back and enjoy riding under the radar in one of our 15 passenger vans. This is foolproof for any group size within 2 - 10 people. But if you're really comfortable with your group and don't mind sitting close this tour can be splendid for up to 12 people. This tour is ideal for anyone who doesn't want to share their driver/guides attention with anyone else, someone who knows they're going to want to spend more time in a specific area and anyone who would like to stop for pictures or a short stroll. We cover 30 miles of New Orleans on this tour. You'll see the French Quarter, Katrina History, New Orleans Architecture, one of our unique above ground cemeteries and the Garden District. We have two tour times 10 AM - 1 PM or 2 PM - 5 PM. We can pick you up right in front of any New Orleans Metro Area hotel. We will drop you off back at your hotel or any Downtown New Orleans destination.
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New Orleans: Rebirth & Life After Katrina Tour

Discover the spirit of New Orleans as we tour iconic landmarks and neighborhoods that tell the story of the city’s incredible rebirth following Hurricane Katrina. Our New Orleans tour will pass through two beautiful neighborhoods, the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny, both known for their architecture styles and vibrant music scenes that, thanks to their position above the Mississippi River, were spared from the 2005 storm’s floods. Among other neighborhoods known for music culture, you may be familiar with Tremé, where you’ll discover artists who called this neighborhood home as well as the site of beloved live music joint Ernie K-Doe Mother-in-Law Lounge. Many musicians’ livelihoods were affected by Katrina, and we’ll have a chance to reflect on this tragedy and lives lost at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial. After a tour stop at the levees breached during the storm, you’ll have a fuller picture of the city’s struggles and successes following one of the nation’s worst disasters.
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Private Backstage Music Tour of New Orleans with Musician Meet-and-Greets

The French brought the opera to New Orleans in the early 1800’s. This sophisticated music flourished here long before New York or any other city in North America. The free people of color introduced the harmony and spirituality of Sunday church music and the bordellos of Storyville led to music greats Buddy Bolden, Louis Armstrong and King Oliver. This evolved into the only true American music that was born in the gentlemen parlors of Treme and was called JAZZ.
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From $325