Private Tour
Private New Orleans Historical Sightseeing Tour with Hotel Pickup
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover New Orleans' heritage and the beauty of its period homes during this private historical tour for up to 10 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 and the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park. You'll even make a stop for beignets and cafe au lait at the famous Cafe du Monde.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Service animals are permitted. Please advise at time of booking to arrange accommodations
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
French Quarter
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.
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.
What‘s Included
Hotel pickup and drop-off
Private tour by air-conditioned 14-passenger van
Guided walking tour of St Louis Cemetery #3
Walk around City Park's Sculpture gardens
Gratuities
Pickup points
The Westin New Orleans
100 Iberville Street, Canal Place New Orleans United States
New Orleans Marriott
555 Canal Street, New Orleans United States
Hampton Inn New Orleans-St. Charles Ave./Garden District
3626 St. Charles Ave., New Orleans United States
Four Points By Sheraton French Quarter
541 Bourbon Street, New Orleans United States
Omni Royal Orleans
621 Saint Louis St, New Orleans United States
The Royal Sonesta New Orleans
300 Bourbon Street, New Orleans United States
New Orleans Marriott Warehouse Arts District
859 Convention Center Boulevard, New Orleans United States
Hotel Monteleone
214 Royal St New Orleans United States
Hyatt Place New Orleans/Convention Center
881 Convention Center Blvd, New Orleans United States
Options
4 Hour Tour
Duration: 4 hours
Pickup included
3 Hour Tour
Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included
Reviews
17 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Top leadership
christophwU5178FT,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good guidance; we got a very good overview!
The Best New Orleans Tour
Christopher B,Mar 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our tour operator Anna was fantastic. Not only did she give us a preview on the stops and activities we would be embarking on. She gave us a thorough description of every area we drove through or stopped at. I had researched a lot of other tours and Tours by Isabelle had the most consistent remarks and ratings. We came to New Orleans with a large group and when comparing tours others had taken for various reasons the consensus was we had the best one. Hats off to Isabelle as well as Anna. Great job!
A look at history in Louisiana, plantation’s life and slavery practices.
Quest536527,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was an amazing tour to get to know the history of the plantations, the importance to the economy and heart Breaking slavery practices. Í liked visiting two different plantations, Laura and Whitley, and having in one a guided tour and in another an audio tour. Robert our tour driver and guide was fantastic. Pick up at our hotel was very convenient and at the exact time provided to us. Everything was confirmed by Isabelle the day before. I highly recommend this tour. Maria
New Orleans tour at its Finest.
Kathyrn M,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We did this excursion first, upon arriving in NOLA, we all agreed the best choice, by far, giving us a lay of the land, spots we would go back to, and visit. Muriel, our guide, was very knowledgeable, providing state and city history, the cemeteries and how they are utilized, architecture, pre- and post-Katrina; we were amazed at the size and the role Lake Pontchartrain played in the hurricane. We hit Cafe Du mode for beignets and a visit! The bus has AC, comfortable, with large viewing windows, comfortable ride. Our guide Muriel's French accent (easy to understand) topped off an amazing outing. Thank you to Isabelle for your top-notch customer service.
Best tour of New Orlenes
670priyau,Mar 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommend Tours by Isabelle. I was able to book the tour at short notice by calling the phone number listed on their website and spoke to Isabelle directly who got things rolling right away. We were staying in the French Quarter so hotel pickup and dropoff being included was so convenient for us. John was our tour guide and had so much information to share in addition to giving us insight into how devastating Hurricane Katrina was. We appreciate John and Isabelle for offering us a unique tour experience. Thank you!
Great tour and flexible host
Andrew L,Feb 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00If you are taking a private tour during Mardis gras and staying in a hotel in The box of the parade zone then you will need to closely coordinate times and locations for pick up and drop off and some parts of the tour will have to be customized to avoid the traffic and the road closures.
The slave experience on plantations
sharonlY562VC,Feb 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide/driver was so informative and engaged. If you love history as we do I would very much recommend this tour. The good and the bad and the ugly is all represented.
Informative, comfortable, and organized.
joantM4122HN,Oct 14, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00John, our driver and tour guide was great. He gave us lots of historical information along the way and was a good driver. I thoroughly enjoyed my time.
Incredible insight into new orleans
paulettew425,Apr 24, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour was outstanding Rene was incredible His is such a great story teller We got a great feel for New Orleans went to different districts we also stopped at the sculpture garden we is breathtaking
Stephen was fantastic
planondan,Apr 27, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Stephen was fantastic 👏. I will recommend this tour to friends. Really enjoyed seeing the city and hearing the history behind it.
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