Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans
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Is Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans worth booking?
Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $375 per person. It scores 44 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 44 / 100
- Rating
- Not yet rated
- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $375 per person
Experience New Orleans like a true local aboard a private luxury vehicle with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle. This customizable 3-hour tour takes you beyond the French Quarter to uncover hidden gems and rich history. Your cha
What you get
About this experience
Experience New Orleans like a true local aboard a private luxury vehicle with Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle. This customizable 3-hour tour takes you beyond the French Quarter to uncover hidden gems and rich history. Your chauffeur-guide navigates a curated route through the city: French Quarter and Jackson Square, the Garden District mansions along St. Charles Avenue, historic Treme, a stop at St. Louis Cemetery #3, Bayou St. John, and beignets at Cafe Du Monde in City Park. Choose a private SUV (up to 6) or Mercedes Sprinter (up to 14). Tailor the route to your group — add Magazine Street shopping, photos along the Mississippi, or extra neighborhood stops. Cover more ground than any walking tour with insider stories only a native can share.
What's included
Included
- Completely Customizable Tour
- Location pickup and drop-off at your convenience
- Licensed chauffeur/tour-guide sharing stories of NOLA’s culture and charm
- Private SUV or Sprinter van
Not included
- Gratuity
What you'll see and do
French Quarter
Explore the heart of New Orleans in the French Quarter, where the city was founded. Guests will see Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and the Ursuline Convent while learning about French and Spanish colonial influence. Pass by the legendary Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop and Congo Square, the birthplace of jazz and African cultural traditions. This portion also includes a drive-by of St. Louis Cemetery #1, home of the famed Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, with insights into above-ground burial practices and local legends.
45 minutes here
Frenchmen Street
Explore the vibrant Marigny neighborhood and Frenchmen Street, known as the live music capital of New Orleans. Guests will see where locals go for authentic jazz, nightlife, and art markets. This section highlights the modern cultural scene and contrasts with the historic French Quarter.
15 minutes here
Treme
Drive through Tremé, one of the oldest African American neighborhoods in the United States and a cornerstone of New Orleans culture. Pass Louis Armstrong Park and hear the story of how this neighborhood shaped jazz, brass band traditions, and civil rights history. This area offers a deeper look into the authentic cultural identity of the city beyond the tourist districts.
15 minutes here
Arts District / Warehouse District
Travel through the Warehouse and Arts District, a revitalized area blending historic industrial buildings with modern galleries, museums, and business hubs. See Gallier Hall, St. Patrick’s Church, and Lafayette Square while learning about New Orleans’ American expansion, Irish immigrant influence, and transformation into a thriving cultural and commercial district.
20 minutes here
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Visit St. Louis Cemetery #3, one of the most picturesque and accessible cemeteries in New Orleans. Guests will have the opportunity to walk among historic above-ground tombs while learning about burial traditions, architectural styles, and cultural practices unique to the region. This stop offers a closer look at the city’s fascinating relationship with death and remembrance.
15 minutes here
City Park
Enjoy a relaxing stop in City Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country. Guests can stroll beneath centuries-old oak trees, take photos, and explore the scenic surroundings. This stop includes a visit to Café du Monde at City Park, where guests can enjoy freshly made beignets and coffee in a quieter, more relaxed setting than the French Quarter.
30 minutes here
Lake Pontchartrain
Take in views of Lake Pontchartrain, one of the largest inland saltwater lakes in the United States. Learn about the region’s geography, levee systems, and the environmental factors that have shaped New Orleans over time, including hurricane impacts and flood protection.
15 minutes here
Port of New Orleans
Conclude the tour with views of the Mississippi River and the Port of New Orleans, one of the busiest ports in the country. Guests will learn how the river has driven commerce, culture, and global trade, making New Orleans one of the most important cities in American history.
15 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers. Pickup begins about 15 minutes before departure.
Options you can book
Private SUV City Tour
SUV (Suburban/Yukon XL) Pickup included
Private Sprinter City Tour
Van (Mercedes Sprinter) Pickup included
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Jazzy Limousine & Shuttle
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $375 to $750
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 44
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans cost?
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Prices start at $375 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.
Is Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 44 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Private Guided City Tour | New Orleans start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in New Orleans?
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New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour, New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit New Orleans?
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February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in New Orleans?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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