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Henley's Private Tours - "Educational-Comfortable-Entertaining"

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New Orleans, USA
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On average, this is booked 47 (32.75) days in advance.

4 to 5 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

This experience is a custom-paced city and/or plantation tour featuring history, cultures, food, and local stories, which can be designed for your group's specific needs. Glen Henley, the owner/operator of Henley's Private Tours, will be your personal guide He has been a tour guide since 2012 and started this private tour company in 2016. We are proud to state that we have over 250 5 star reviews. Your group will travel in a luxury Lincon Navigator SUV, which offers comfort and ease of entry. You will see the beauty, the architectures, this city's unique beauty, the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina, and hear many factual and fascinating stories that bring New Orleans to life. Glen’s commitment is to provide an exceptional experience for families, couples, and small groups from every walk of life.
Our tours are Educational, Comfortable and Entertaining.

Thank for your interest!

Glen A. Henley
(Owner'/Operator)
Henley's Private Tours
504-35two-816one

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What's Included

  • We Can include a wheelchair or walker if needed for mobility issues. Minimal walking is required.
  • Several stops and many Photo Opportunities are included on this tour.
  • Usually includes a lunch stop for lunch, or coffee, beignets, and/or ice cream. (At guests expense)
  • Alcoholic beverages Alcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beverages Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities
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Meeting and Pickup

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Pickup details

We can pick you up at most of the hotels, B&B's, and ports in the New Orleans area. Airport pickup and out of town pickups may require an additional fee depending on how long it takes. Just call or text to let us know where and when you need the pickup. (Airport is 20-30 minutes from start of tour.)

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Meeting point

510 Basin Street
New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

What To Expect

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Mississippi

We will stop and observe the River that started it all here in 1699.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

Drive thru a section of the French Quarter and explain where and why it was constructed.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Jackson Square

We will stop and discuss Saint Louis Cathedral, Battle of New Orleans, and Cafe Du Monde.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

French Quarter

We'll drive along French Quarter, Treme and other neighborhoods, while discussing Creoles, Jazz, Colonial Homes, Oak Trees and more.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

We stop here and walk thru one most iconic cemeteries in the world and discuss how we interned our citizens for the past 200 years.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

City Park

A drive thru City Park seeing 200-year-old live Oak trees, our amusement park, and more beauty in New Orleans.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Bayou St. John

Drive along Bayou St. John discussing bayous in Louisiana, defining a bayou, history of Cajuns, our wetlands and more.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pontchartrain

Drive along our beautiful Lake and discus the unique qualities of this lake, and see a world record bridge, and more.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Lake Pontchartrain

Drive by largest marina on Lake Pontchartrain and possibly stop at excellent seafood restaurant. (All food and drinks are at guest expense)
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pontchartrain

Drive to a World Record pumping station on the Lake and see firsthand a neighborhood that had 9-12 feet of flood waters from the Katrina hurricane disaster.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Tulane University

Drive back to New Orleans uptown area and see the Mansions and estates along Saint Charles Avenue and see both Tulane and Loyola universities. We will stop along to discuss the Civil War here and the wealth in New Orleans.
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20 minutes Admission Ticket Included

Garden District

Drive to and drive around the Garden District of New Orleans. See more beautiful neighborhoods and here more history of this area.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Included

New Orleans

Make our way back to the city and stop at the largest World War 2 museum in the world. Learn why and how it was built her in New Orleans.
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15 minutes Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

Drive back to your hotel for completion of 4- or 5-hour tour.
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10 minutes Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Frequently Asked Questions (8)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Henley’s Private Tours – “Educational-Comfortable-Entertaining”?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-166014P1

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On average, this is booked 47 (32.75) days in advance.

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What's Included

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  • We Can include a wheelchair or walker if needed for mobility issues. Minimal walking is required.
  • Several stops and many Photo Opportunities are included on this tour.
  • Usually includes a lunch stop for lunch, or coffee, beignets, and/or ice cream. (At guests expense)
  • Transportation in New Orleans area in a comfortable, luxury SUV.
  • Room for 6 adults with luggage
  • Includes very Experienced and Licensed tour guide on your private tour.
  • Alcoholic beveragesAlcoholic Beverages
  • Carbonated beveragesSoda/Pop
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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