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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 -   (A 20-minute discussing the history, Louisiana, Katrina and more)

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

  • Stop vehicle at Jackson Square, see Saint Louis Cathedral and discuss history

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

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

  • 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 to see one of the world's largest pumping stations

  • Katrina flooded neighborhood -10-minute drive (Picture is 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

$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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