Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
Passionate! – Knowledgeable! – Entertaining.! These are some of the terms used to describe our all-inclusive 4 or 5 hour tour of the city of New Orleans. I’m Glen Henley the owner operator or “Henley’s Privarte Tours”. I started as a tour guide in 2012 and created this private tour in 2016. My goal was to build the best private tour in the New Orleans area. I have met thousands of guests over the years and am very pleased to now have hundreds of 5-star reviews online. You will hear stories about the first explorers, our history (past &present), see the Mississippi river, cemeteries, architecture, famous landmarks, the wetlands, flood control systems, slavery in the plantations vs here in the colony, the neighborhoods, get some great food, hear about the nationalities, the diversity, the Creoles & Cajuns, Mardis Gras, the catholic church influence and more.
(1-3 is 4 hours, 4-6 is 5 hours. (Up to 5 stops are included)
“We guarantee you will laugh and learn!”
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What makes Henley’s Private Tours – Best New Orleans Private Tour a unique experience ?
We will stop and observe the River that started it all here in 1699.
Drive thru a section of the French Quarter and explain where and why it was constructed.
We will stop and discuss Saint Louis Cathedral, Battle of New Orleans, and Cafe Du Monde.
We’ll drive along French Quarter, Treme and other neighborhoods, while discussing Creoles, Jazz, Colonial Homes, Oak Trees and more.
We stop here and walk thru one most iconic cemeteries in the world and discuss how we interned our citizens for the past 200 years.
A drive thru City Park seeing 200-year-old live Oak trees, our amusement park, and more beauty in New Orleans.
Drive along Bayou St. John discussing bayous in Louisiana, defining a bayou, history of Cajuns, our wetlands and more.
Drive along our beautiful Lake and discus the unique qualities of this lake, and see a world record bridge, and more.
Drive by largest marina on Lake Pontchartrain and possibly stop at excellent seafood restaurant. (All food and drinks are at guest expense)
Drive to a World Record pumping station on the Lake and see firsthand a neighborhood that had 9-12 feet of flood waters from the Katrina hurricane disaster.
Drive back to New Orleans uptown area and see the Mansions and estates along Saint Charles Avenue and see both Tulane and Loyola universities. We will stop along to discuss the Civil War here and the wealth in New Orleans.
Drive to and drive around the Garden District of New Orleans. See more beautiful neighborhoods and here more history of this area.
Make our way back to the city and stop at the largest World War 2 museum in the world. Learn why and how it was built her in New Orleans.
Drive back to your hotel for completion of 4- or 5-hour tour.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Service animals allowed
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 4 hour Private Tour up to 1-3
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Stop for lunch + 4 other stops
Knowledgeable & Entertaining
Duration: 4 hours
At Guests expense: Lunch stop is usually included in tour.
All of New Orleans : Customizable, will see and hear about all of this unique and historic City.
“We guarantee you will Laugh and Learn”
Luxury Customized Van: Customized Conversion Van with Extended roof, seats 6 adults comfortably.
Pickup included - 5 Hour Private Tour 4-6 people
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5 hour Private Tour up to 6: Lunch stop is included. Food/Drinks are at guest expense.
Luxury and very comfortable
Duration: 5 hours
At Guests expense: Includes a stop for lunch and can add a stop for drinks.
Entire City of New Orleans.
Luxury ConversionVan
Pickup included - Combo City/Plantation Tour
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City and Plantation: Total of 3 hours city tour & 4 hours at the plantations. Food/Drinks nor admission to Plantation(s) are included in the tour
Private tour
Duration: 7 hours: Total of 3 hours city tour & 4 hours at the plantations. Food/Drinks nor admission to Plantation(s) are included in the tour
3 hrs city & 4 hrs Plantation
Admission $$ is not included: Takes 3 hrs for city tour & 4 hrs for Plantations, Tickets, nor food/drink are included in tour pricing.
Pickup included
Henley’s Private Tours – Best New Orleans Private Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Includes very Knowledgeable, Experienced and Licensed tour guide on this private tour.
- Can include a wheelchair or walker if needed for mobility issues. However, very little walking required.
- Transportation in New Orleans area usually in a comfortable, customized full size van.
- Room for 6 adults with luggage
- Several stops and many Photo Opportunities are included on this tour.
- Usually includes a lunch stop for lunch, or coffee, beignets, and/or ice cream. (At guests expense)
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Henley’s Private Tours – Guest say “Best New Orleans Private Tour”.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 5 Stars based on 125 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
We only ask that you are on time for tour. We are usually flexible for your start times, but always prefer you are 5-10 minutes early to insure we have enough time to show you what you want to see. This is not about us, this is a private tour about for your group only. Please see the details of the tour to understand most of what this experience is about and the many stops we make.
