Why choose this tour ?
This tour covers about 50 miles within the city, mostly outside of the French Quarter. It is private, meaning that only your guests travel with us. Explore historic neighborhoods and learn the history of the region. Hear about the effects of Hurricane Katrina and ongoing recovery efforts throughout the city. Hotel pickup and drop-off, transport by private minivan/minibus, and local guide are included. This tour is priced for 4 people; the cost increased with additional people. This is our most popular tour. Please contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability and meeting locations.
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What makes New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour a unique experience ?
We start in the French Quarter and explain the basic history of the city before driving throughout the city to visit many historic neighborhoods, covering about 50 miles. We see Marigny, Esplanade Avenue, a cemetery, City Park, the lakefront, St. Charles Avenue, the University Section, Garden District, and the central busins district.
This is where the storm surge in Hurricane Katrina made landfall.
We discuss the invention of granulation of sugar, the 1884 World's Fair, plantations, and uptown New Orleans.
We discuss Tulane, Loyola, and all universities in the city.
We discuss the development of the City of Lafayette and the struggles between the French and the newcomers from the northeast after the Louisiana Purchase.
We discuss the developing American Sector of the city, the World War II Museum, art district, Lafayette Square, the Superdome and port.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- The tour may vary in length from 2-3 hours depending on weather, traffic, and requests made by guests
- Please provide hotel information at the time of booking, use the Special Requirements field
- Visitors with mobility limitations and/or a service animal should discuss this us BEFORE booking.
- Most folding wheelchairs and walkers are acceptable; not ADA certified.
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New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
- Licensed and insured local guide
- Private Tour
- Transport by private minivan/mini bus
- Live commentary and open discussion board
- Food and drinks
- Admissions to any unplanned attractions
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by New Orleans Private Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 8 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 4 Travelers is accepted for booking.
• Contact local tour operator prior to tour to discuss proper clothing, weather conditions, pickup, and more • Tour may vary in length from 2-3 hours depending on weather, traffic and requests made by guests
