• French Quarter - Enjoy an unforgettable three-hour journey on our comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus, where you’ll gain an overview of New Orleans and delve into the history and culture of the Creoles with a licensed tour guide. No visit to New Orleans is complete without exploring the city’s highlights and areas impacted by Katrina’s floodwaters. Your guide will provide insights into the “French Quarter,” highlighting areas of interest for you to explore at your leisure.

• Jackson Square - Discover Jackson Square, the historic site of the Louisiana Purchase.

• St. Louis Cathedral - Pass by the oldest cathedral in North America.

• Cabildo - View the Cabildo, the former seat of the Spanish colonial city hall in New Orleans.

• French Market - Pass through this vibrant outdoor market spanning six blocks.

• New Orleans City Park - En route to the “Dueling Oaks” in New Orleans’ City Park, admire century-old homes along Esplanade Avenue. Visit an above-ground cemetery for a brief guided tour, where your guide will explain the unique burial traditions of New Orleans, born out of necessity.

• St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 - Explore the cemetery and learn about New Orleans’ distinctive above-ground burial practices.

• Garden District - Take a leisurely drive down St. Charles Avenue, the American side of New Orleans, and view the elegant homes of the Garden District, including Anne Rice’s residence and Governor Claiborne’s Daughters’ home, dating back to 1840.

• Elms Mansion - Marvel at the Elms Mansion and much more, as you experience the diverse architecture of the American side of New Orleans.

• Oak Alley Plantation - Extend your city tour with a drive to Oak Alley Plantation, renowned for its 28 evenly spaced, majestic oak trees leading from the river road to the Plantation House. Built in 1837 in Greek Revival style, this house resembles a scene from “Gone with the Wind.” The grounds feature antique farm equipment, a restaurant, a blacksmith shop, and a souvenir shop. Enjoy a free hour to explore as you wish. The Oak Alley house tour is led by guides in authentic plantation attire. Walking is required, with a one-block distance from the plantation house to the restaurant and souvenir shop, shaded by the oaks.

This tour promises to be educational and enlightening, allowing you to revisit and explore New Orleans’ attractions and points of interest. It’s a must for anyone visiting the city. Your driver, a licensed “City Tour Guide,” will narrate throughout the tour, providing an overview of New Orleans and areas affected by Katrina. A short tour of a local cemetery is included, along with a 20-minute restroom/snack break midway. Tour times may extend due to parades, traffic, or road restrictions. Conducted on a minibus, guests may remain on board for the entire tour, with stops only for the rest break and cemetery visit.

Please note, lunch is not included.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Oak Alley Plantation, situated roughly an hour from downtown New Orleans, boasts stunning Oak Trees, exquisite landscaping, a sophisticated 1837 Greek Revival style plantation house, a blacksmith shop, a restaurant, and vintage farm equipment. Visitors will explore the plantation and then enjoy an unforgettable 3-hour journey in a comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus to gain an overview of New Orleans. This tour includes a visit to the area affected by the levee breach during Hurricane Katrina, which displaced residents and destroyed homes.

• Service animals are permitted.
• Emotional support animals are not permitted.
• Folding wheelchairs are allowed on the bus, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.