New Orleans Trip 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.
Additional Info
Duration: 3 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Private & Custom Tours >> Private Sightseeing Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
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.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: New Orleans City Park, 1 Palm Dr, New Orleans, LA 70124-4608
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.
Duration: 3 hours
Pass By: Lakefront Arena, 6801 Franklin Ave The University of New Orleans East Campus, New Orleans, LA 70122-5707
This is where the storm surge in Hurricane Katrina made landfall.
Pass By: Audubon Park, 6500 Magazine St, New Orleans, LA 70118-4848
We discuss the invention of granulation of sugar, the 1884 World’s Fair, plantations, and uptown New Orleans.
Pass By: Tulane University, 6823 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70118-5698
We discuss Tulane, Loyola, and all universities in the city.
Pass By: Garden District, St Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70130-5968
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.
Pass By: Central Business District, Central Business District, New Orleans, Louisiana
We discuss the developing American Sector of the city, the World War II Museum, art district, Lafayette Square, the Superdome and port.
