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Henley's Private Tours
"Private City driving 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.

This Experience includes, but is not limiited to:

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

  2. Hurricane Katrina - Flood control - then and now

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

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

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

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

  7. City Park, Bayou St. John, and Lake Pontchartrain – the natural beauty.

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

  9. Drive by the World War II museum to hear who, when, and why it's here. (A World class Museum)

  10. Here more factual stories & have some laughs too.

A Typical City Tour Itinerary

  • History tour of the colony "Nouvelle Orleans" overlooking the Mississippi River -   20-minutes discussing the history, Louisiana, Katrina and more)

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

  • 10 Stop - Jackson Square, see Saint Louis Cathedral and discuss history

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

  • 15-minute Stop for an easy walk through Saint Louis 3 Cemetery (a must see)

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

  • 15-20 drive and stop - Bayou St. John - hear about Bayous and Cajuns (see beauty)

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

  • 30-minute stop - Lunch - Authentic Louisiana cuisine (seafood, po-boys & more)

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

  • 10-minute drive through Katrina flooded neighborhood (flooded - 9 feet)

  • 30-minute drive through Mansions & Architecture uptown/University 

  • 15-minute stop see the amazing Tree of Life (optional on city tour)

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

  • 10-minute Stop at the National World War II Museum- (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, port growth, History, 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

$500

4 hour City Tour

  • 1-3 persons

  • 9:30am - 1:30pm

  • 4 stops including a stop for lunch

$600

5 hour 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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