New Orleans Favorites: Beyond the French Quarter Tour

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ID: GYG1027592-1586514
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Country: United States

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

Take a trip off the beaten path on a guided tour of New Orleans and see why locals love their city so deeply. Explore a variety of neighborhoods and see some of the best NOLA has to offer.
Your tour will include:

The Garden District and Magazine Street - offering a unique blend of old-world charm and a vibrant, modern atmosphere with its eclectic mix of antique shops, contemporary design studios, local art galleries, restaurants, bars, and cafes

Audubon Park - a sprawling urban oasis, approximately 350 acres in size, named after the famous naturalist and artist John James Audubon, who lived in New Orleans

Anne Rice House - the author of Interview with a Vampire; her Greek Revival home was the inspiration for the Mayfair Witches' house in her novels

Universities - including Loyola, Tulane and Notre Dame Seminary

Fair Grounds - one of the oldest horse racing tracks in the US as well as the site of the New Orleans Jazz Festival

Katrina Memorial - a somber memorial dedicated to the victims of Hurricane Katrina after the devastating storm in 2005

Tremé - known as the oldest African-American neighborhood in the US, Tremé has a rich history of Black culture including Congo Square and The Free People of Color Museum

Degas House - the former home of impressionistic artist Edgar Degas

Frenchmen Art Bazaar - a free, open-air art market that features unique pieces created and sold by local artists

Highlights

  • Explore NOLA beyond the French Quarter
  • Experience The Garden District & Magazine Street's eclectic atmosphere
  • Visit the oldest African-American neighborhood in the US
  • Spend time with a local on your private tour of NOLA

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Pickup is available within New Orleans city limits

If driving you can meet your guide at
The Spanish Plaza fountain
2 Canal Street
INCLUDED
  • Pickup and drop-off
  • Expert local guide
  • Transportation around NOLA
  • Bottled water
NOT INCLUDED
  • Food
  • Gratuities

When should I book?

To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.


Cancellations

This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.