Top New Orleans Shore Excursions

1. This is a 4-hour customized private tour for you group only. 2. We love the French Quarter, but New Orleans is much more than just the Quarter. More Beauty, More History. Get more out of your visit here in New Orleans. 3. You will be riding in a comfortable full size customized, conversion Van, our a comfortable SUV. So, relax while and we show you all of N'Awlins. 4. We invite your questions and interaction with us. 5. You are here to See and Learn about this iconic city, and we are here just for YOU. We can also help you with other things to do here. You will see and hear about the French Quarter, Mississippi river, Lake Pontchartrain, Flood control systems, Bayous, Mansions, Garden District, Architecture, Iconic Cemeteries, Neighborhoods, Cajun & Creole Cultures, Civil War, catholic church influence, and more. 6. "We guarantee you will laugh and learn!"

Customized tours of New Orleans are our specialty. For a local, insider's glimpse of the city, authentic, unscripted...you have come to the right place. We will show you New Orleans through the eyes of a native. Though each excursion is tailored to your interests, notable stops will include the French Quarter and Jackson Square, historical neighborhoods such as the Faubourg Marigny & Treme, as well as the magnificent homes in the Garden District. Ride along St. Charles Avenue and the streetcar line, pass the ancient live oaks in Audubon Park, as well as a view of Tulane and Loyola Universities. Learn about our unique cemeteries and the history of our "Cities of the Dead", journey through the New Orleans City Park, one of the oldest urban parks in the nation, and along Bayou St. John, which flows through the heart of the city. History, architecture, voodoo, tales of piracy, whatever your taste, we can create the perfect tour for you!

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.

A private airboat experience for small groups and is well-suited for bachelor or bachelorette parties. Experience a very personal trip which is half ride and half tour with a local guide. Enough seating will be provided for your group to be together. As a private tour experience, passengers are allowed adult beverages on your vehicle and on the private airboat tour. You will arrive at the swamp tour dock and board the comfortable 16-passenger airboat with your experienced captain. You will get up close and personal with gators and more. Guests spend an unforgettable 1 hour and 40 minutes on the water as they party in the swamps of Louisiana.

The picturesque beauty and architecture of the Louisiana plantations are a “must” for any visitor to New Orleans. Many of these breathtaking homes are within an hour’s drive from the city. Your tour will begin with a comfortable ride out of New Orleans where your guide will share with you the origin of the Louisiana plantations, along with the effect they had on the city of New Orleans, and its residents. Along with discovering beautiful buildings, luscious gardens and historic artifacts, these homes also represent some of the darker chapters of Louisiana history. Many of the plantations will provide a focus on the lives of the slaves that brought these homes to life, and share some of the realities of the rural south during this time in our nation’s history. Upon arrival, each plantation home has its own guide to bring you through the main house, and share its specific story. Following your home tour, we will escort you around the grounds and answer any questions that may arise.

A three-hour private city tour of the many beautiful historic districts in and around New Orleans. This tour has both a chauffeur and historian tour guide whom can customize the tour to fit your specific interests whether it be music, history, architecture, horticulture, or all of the above.

Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The tour even includes a few Banksys! Not only do we take visitors to the key areas of Art in New Orleans, but we will also explore some of the truly "off the beaten path" locations that most locals have never even heard of! This private exclusive 4-hour tour includes lunch, door-to-door transportation & opportunities to meet the artists and have personal Q and A. Nola Detours will provide you with exclusive private experiences and adventures not experienced anywhere else! These private tours and excursions are truly authentic and off the beaten path, definitely not the typical tour you see around the city. Every tour is customized and designed for you. Note: **This is a new tour - Please read Nola Detours' "Nola Detours Private City Tour with Local Expert" to get an idea of the quality of tours Nola Detours provides.

For those visitors who want someone to do the planning for them, handle the details and help visitors avoid unintended consequences, this is the tour for you. In addition to the tour as outlined, we will help you make a good hotel choice, make restaurant reservations, provide insight on local attractions, and efficiently use your time over a two-day period. Note: This is a very complex tour to plan. Please contact us BEFORE booking to ensure our availability and by combining tours, we are addressing your wants, needs and interests.