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Private City Tour
Of New Orleans

Experience New Orleans with our Private City Tour

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Vibrant, red French Quarter building with ornate cast-iron balconies, hanging ferns, and Mardi Gras beads

Experience New Orleans Beyond the Ordinary.

Discover the unique charm of New Orleans with a tour experience led by Glen Henley. Enjoy one-on-one guidance that allows ample time for your questions, engaging conversations, and photo opportunities. Glen provides local insights that you won’t find on other private tours, making your visit truly unforgettable. Join him to explore the hidden gems, the history and the cultures of this vibrant city! If you seek a private tour that is thoughtful, entertaining and enjoyable, we are dedicated to offering you a personal experience that truly reflects the heart and soul of New Orleans. 
(Please read our reviews)

This Experience includes, but it not limiited to:

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  • The Mississippi - You will hear factual stories about our history from the beginning until now.

  • Hurricane Katrina - Flood control - then and now

  • The French Quarter – Learn about the city’s founding, colonial roots, and architecture.

  • Garden District and Saint Charles Avenue - Explore the charm of our most elegant neighborhood, where stunning antebellum mansions and the homes of the rich and famous line the streets. 

  • Tremé – Hear the about the free people of color, the birthplace of jazz and Storyville. (Very controversial)

  • Iconic Cemetery – Walk thru and hear about how we interned our citizens for centuries.

  • City Park, Bayou St. John, and Lake Pontchartrain – So much natural beauty.

  • Mansions/Estates and wealth that round out the city’s unique character.

  • Here factual stories and have some laughs too.

A Typical City Tour Itinerary

  • History tour of the colony "Nouvelle Orleans" overlooking yhr Mississippi River -   20-minute Stop for the history from the beginning till now

  • French Quarter Architecture and history -15-minute Drive through

  • Esplanade Avenue - 15–20-minute drive and story of Creole culture

  • Cemetery tour A 15 minute stop and easy walk through an Iconic cemetery

  • City Park - 15 minute drive through (Natural beauty and art)

  • Bayou St. John -15-20 drive and stop to hear about Bayous and Cajuns

  • Lake Pontchartrain - 10-minute Drive and Stop for photo op & details

  • Lunch - Authentic Louisiana cuisine 20–30-minute stop (seafood and much more)

  • Flood Control - 10 minute drive one of the world's largest pumping stations

  • Katrina flooded neighborhood -10 minute drive (picture worth a thousand words)

  • Mansions & Architecture uptown/University - 20-minute drive through (Wealth)

  • Amazing Tree of Life (Optional - 15-minute stop (optional on city tour)

  • Garden District - 15-minute drive through (Famous citizens and beautiful homes)

  • National World War II Museum- 10-minute Stop (Hear the story of why it's here)

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(Keep in mind that during the 4-5 hour tour and drive through the city we cover numerous topics, such as Battle of New Orleans, Civil War, ports on the river, Mardis Gras, the catholic church influence, wealth here, Cultures, and more)

Private, Comfortable, and Personalized Tours

Every private New Orleans tour experience is guided one-on-one by Glen Henley,  ensuring plenty of time for questions, conversation, photo ops, and local insights you won't get on other private tours of New Orleans. (Please read our reviews here or on Google, TripAdvisor, Viator and others)
We include:

  • ​A local knowledgeable tour guide who will answer your questions and can customize your tour.

  • A very comfortable air-conditioned vehicle with room for up to 6 adults and luggage

  • Flexible start times are possible (we usually start at 9:30am - but can adjust this to your needs)

  • Pickup and drop-off at your hotel, property or preferred location in the New Orleans area

$495

4 hour New Orleans City Tour

  • 1-3 persons

  • 9:30am - 1:30pm

  • 4 stops including a stop for lunch

$595

5 hour New Orleans City Tour

  • ​​4-6 Persons

  • 9:30am - 2:30pm

  • 5 stops including a stop for lunch

  • For groups over 6, please contact us for a customized quotation

(Groups over 6 persons, require a customized quotation.
Please email me at henglenley.com or just call 504-352-8161 for questions.)
(Food & Drinks or admission fees are at guest expense)

(Gratuity is not included in the pricing.)

We accept, Cash, Venmo, Cashapp, PayPal, or ​Credit cards.

What Makes New Orleans A Place Worth Touring?

New Orleans is unlike any other city in America. In a single day, you can wander through centuries-old neighborhoods, listen to live jazz spilling into the streets, admire grand oak trees draped in Spanish moss, and watch the Mississippi River roll by. Its blend of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean influences has created a culture that is rich, complex, and alive in every corner. A private city tour lets you experience it all at your own pace, with stories and insights that reveal the heart and soul of this one-of-a-kind place.

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