New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour

Overview

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.

City: New Orleans

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $595.00

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Sat 21 Jun

Starting at $595.00

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What's Included

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

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.

What To Expect

New Orleans City Park

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.

Lakefront Arena

This is where the storm surge in Hurricane Katrina made landfall.

Audubon Park

We discuss the invention of granulation of sugar, the 1884 World's Fair, plantations, and uptown New Orleans.

Tulane University

We discuss Tulane, Loyola, and all universities in the city.

Garden District

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.

Central Business District

We discuss the developing American Sector of the city, the World War II Museum, art district, Lafayette Square, the Superdome and port.

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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (8)

Chris_H

Aug 2021

Dominick was fantastic! One of the best tour guides in any city I’ve been in! He was a city planner for New Orleans and has lived in the city for generations so has a very personal and insightful engagement! Amazing!!!

Response from Host

Aug 2021

i am delighted to know that you were happy with your tour thanks for listening and fir taking part in the discussion hope to see you again thanks for selecting me to be your guide dominick

516joanned

Jul 2020

We were so pleased with our two, half-day tours with Dominick. Because of COVID-19, we were unable to do a driving tour with him, but he did an excellent job of adapting his tour. He contacted us by phone and email in the weeks before our visit to keep us updated on what was open and making sure he could show us the things we wanted to see. He grew up in New Orleans, and he has boundless knowledge about the history, people, geography, and sites. We would highly recommend him for your private tour.

Response from Host

Jul 2020

Thanks so much for the kind words. Thanks also for your patience with the COVID tour modifications. Guidelines are changing all the time right now and attraction options are limited and I appreciate your flexibility, allowing us to stay within the city-mandated guidelines. I hope your trip was an informative one. I appreciate the fact that you chose New Orleans to visit and me as your guide. Stay safe during your travels. Baseball starts this week!

71Pantera

Jun 2019

I decided to do this tour less than 24 hours before the start time, Dominick made this tour fit our timeline. Dominick was wonderful and even picked us up at our hotel. He was early for pick up. His van was very clean. He has lived in NOLA most of his life and truly loves this city. We saw so many things that I had never heard of in my 20 years of coming here. His knowledge of NOLA is endless. If you want to get a complete history of the city and see things most dont ever think about this is the tour for you. From history of how the city was first built to why the Garden District exists, we covered it all through maps, pictures, and his long history here in NOLA. Our only complaint is we did not have more time with him. I need to spend three days with him! It was a great way to spend a wonderful evening with a new friend. We will be back! If you love history and amazing conversation you will not be disappointed.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

I am delighted to know you had a good time, particularly in light of the fact that you have been here so many times. I am always glad to share my hometown with visitors and hope that you learned something about our history. Thanks for selecting me to be your guide and I hope to see you again.