You booked this experience
Make your trip unforgettable

Private New Orleans 3-Hour Historical and Sightseeing Tour

1 Review 5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Broadway and TripAdvisor | Recommended by 100% of reviewers | New Orleans, USA
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

3 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Overview

Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for your group of up to 14 travelers. Ride along the city’s stately streets, passing jewels of architectural styles in the French Quarter, Bayou St John and Garden District, and enjoy guided walking tours of St Louis Cemetery #3.

What's Included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
  • Guided tour of St Louis Cemetery #3
  • Gratuities
See 1 more

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup point
Pickup details

Tour departs from downtown New Orleans and French Quarter hotels only. Please specify at time of booking.

What To Expect

Book Online

Our secure website provides real-time availability, and free, no-hassle cancellations up to 24 hours before your tour begins.
Read more

Safe & secure Easy breezy Hassle‑free

French Quarter (pass by)

After pickup from your downtown or French Quarter hotel by air-conditioned van, your architecture tour begins in the French Quarter, where you'll learn about the history and design styles of the old Creole city of New Orleans. See the Pontalba Buildings of Jackson Square, admire St Louis Cathedral and enjoy a view of the Mississippi River. Along Esplanade Avenue, you'll pass by the French Market, the old US Mint and some elegant mansions.
Read more

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

Next, hop off your van and stretch your legs at the historic St Louis Cemetery #3. During a guided walking tour, see some of its many societal tombs, such as the Hellenic Orthodox community and the Dante Lodge of Masons, which represent the varied backgrounds of New Orleans' former residents.
Read more

1 hour Admission Ticket Included

Bayou St John (pass by)

Back on your van, travel along peaceful Bayou St John, where you’ll see houses from the late 1700s. Stop for refreshments and rest rooms after a drive through City Park, home to the Carousel Gardens Amusement Park and centuries-old live oaks.
Read more

Lake Pontchartrain (pass by)

You will then reach the 17th St.Canal and see the flood wall breaches and witness the complete destruction Hurricane Katrina caused to the neighborhood of Lakeview as well as the hopeful rebuilding done with the help of private enterprise as well as the new pumping stations.Make your way along Lake Pontchartrain's shores, where you’ll learn about the levee system and see one of the longest causeway bridges in the world.
Read more

Garden District (pass by)

On the drive back to your hotel, you’ll pass through Uptown and along St Charles Avenue, where the grand colonial mansions of the Garden District are some of the most beautiful in all the South.
Read more
Show 4 more stops

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations

Frequently Asked Questions (7)

Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private New Orleans 3-Hour Historical and Sightseeing Tour?

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.

Still have questions?

We're here to help.
Activity code: C-2292P37

Traveler Photos

Reviews

5.00
1 reviews

Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 1 traveler reviews collected by Cool Broadway and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

5 stars
1
4 stars
0
3 stars
0
2 stars
0
1 star
0
Don't miss out!
On average, this is booked 33 (0) days in advance.

Similar Tours & Activities

Airboat Ride with Optional Transportation from New Orleans

Take a thrilling airboat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Take a thrilling airboat ride through the wetlands near New Orleans and plenty of alligators on this active, family-friendly tour. Travel over bayous and open...

105 to 240 minutes Free Cancellation
4.7 (417)
from
$59

St. Louis Cathedral Official Self-Guided Audio Tour

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with …More

Discover the Heart of New Orleans at St. Louis Cathedral Experience the beauty and history of America’s oldest active cathedral at your own pace with...

1 hour Free Cancellation
4.6 (5)
from
$22

Whitney Plantation & Museum Tour | Pickups from New Orleans

Uncover the History of Slavery at Whitney Plantation Journey down the historic River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated …More

Uncover the History of Slavery at Whitney Plantation Journey down the historic River Road to the Whitney Plantation Museum, the only plantation in Louisiana dedicated...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (77)
from
$75

St Joseph Plantation Death and Mourning Customs Pass

Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is …More

Discover the solemn Mourning customs of 19th-century Louisiana on this limited-time tour at St. Joseph Plantation. From October 1st through November 3rd, the home is...

1 hour 30 minutes Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
from
$24

Travelers Who Bought This Tour Also Bought

New Orleans Steamboat Natchez Jazz Cruise

Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Board your riverboat to the delightful tunes of the Steam Calliope. Experience the sights and sounds of river life that enchanted characters of history and...

2 hours Free Cancellation
4.4 (5,287)
from
$44

Paddlewheeler Creole Queen Historic Mississippi River Cruise

Join us for the only Riverboat in New Orleans with an excursion! Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard …More

Likely to Sell Out
Likely to Sell Out

Join us for the only Riverboat in New Orleans with an excursion! Take a 2 hour, 30 minute cruise down the great Mississippi River aboard...

2 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.5 (2,031)
from
$47

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

Go beyond the typical city tour experience and see New Orleans like a local. Relax in an enclosed air-conditioned minibus and get a great introduction …More

4.7 (2,529)

City Tour of New Orleans with Pickup

4.7 (2,529)

Go beyond the typical city tour experience and see New Orleans like a local. Relax in an enclosed air-conditioned minibus and get a great introduction...

2 hours 30 minutes Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (2,529)
from
$40

The National WWII Museum Admission Ticket New Orleans

Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre …More

Designated by Congress as the official WWII museum of the United States, The National WWII Museum is located in downtown New Orleans on a six-acre...

2 to 3 hours Free Cancellation
4.9 (2,337)
from
$39

What's Included

Activity name

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Private tour by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
  • Guided tour of St Louis Cemetery #3
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

Activity name

  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations

Report Product Issue

Activity name