New Orleans Favorites: Beyond the French Quarter Tour
ID: GYG1027592-1586514
Category:
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
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.