- Shops of the Colonnade - Stroll around the stalls of the French Market, visit Dutch Alley artists’ co-op and see delicious pralines being made
- Jackson Square - In and around Jackson Square are several highlights to visit. Admire street performers, the Cabildo and Louis Cathedral and last but not least the Jackson Square Statue
- Pirates Alley - Pirate Alley was originally an open walkway to cut from “Place D’Armes (Jackson Square)
to the
Rue de Royale(Royal Street.)”
It was paved in 1831, and called Orleans Alley South - but locals have always called it by a different name…
- Bourbon Street - For our next stop we are visiting Bourbon Street. Boutique Du Vampyre with it’s own very spooky story, followed up by the oldest Jazz Club in town are all established on this street
- Cafe Beignet, Royal Street - It is break time! While having a break, hear about the interesting dueling story between two cafes.
- Congo Square - Near Congo Square is where Marie Laveau, the famed Voodoo Queen of New Orleans, lived. Her original house is gone, but this was built on the same foundation. Voodoo Queens were a major figure in Louisiana Voodoo, which is actually a unique religion different from Haitian voodoo, or other forms of Voodoo.
- Louis Armstrong Park - Pay tribute to jazz legends in Louis Armstrong Park and hear how slave gatherings here enriched the city’s iconic musical style
- The Lost Sock @ Rampart - The J&M studios are famous in New Orleans. Look behind what’s now a laundromat to see a former studio that hosted world-famous music stars
- Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - Visit the famous Lafitte’s Blacksmith Bar to hear ghostly tales at the place that calls itself ‘New Orleans’ oldest bar’
- Royal Street - And last but not least, the Lalaurie Mansion. Take a step into American Horror Story at LaLaurie Mansion, to hear the intriguing tale of Madame Lalaurie
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- 1 local drink/tasting
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Food and beverages other than listed as inclusions
This isn’t merely another metropolis exploration; it’s the epitome of New Orleans seen from a fresh angle! Familiarize yourself with New Orleans through a comprehensive city excursion incorporating key landmarks, off-the-beaten-path spots, intriguing narratives, and a local delicacy - this expedition captures everything!
Ditch the massive tourist clusters and congestion; It’s the moment to witness New Orleans in all its glory through a resident’s gaze. Visit significant sites like Jackson Square, Lalaurie Mansion, French Market, and discover hidden treasures and city mysteries with a well-informed local tour guide. To top it off, a regional treat is part of the deal.
The Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is part of Withlocals’ distinctive lineup of tours in big cities across the globe. We collaborate with enthusiastic local guides who receive a just fee. We uphold local economies strictly offering local goods and prevent excessive tourism with petite, unobtrusive groups. Our excursions are carbon-neutral and diverge from conventional tourist routes.
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
