Top Experiences in Magazine Street

Sightseeing in New Orleans with a local guide on a private tour is the perfect way to really capture the essence of The Big Easy!

We’ll begin by taking your group for a French Quarter tour, showing off its historic streets lined with colorful buildings with cast-iron balconies. On this history tour of the neighborhood, you’ll learn how the city became a rich melting pot of cultures, all of which heavily influenced this Mississippi River city’s culinary scene and unique architecture.

Other top attractions in New Orleans we can easily visit on our walking tour include iconic Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, the legendary Pirate’s Alley, and the open-air French Market. More history awaits on Bourbon Street, famous for its bars, diverse culture, and early jazz scene.

The best New Orleans tours are led by local guides and feature a variety of diverse neighborhoods, cultures, and history. Let us create the best New Orleans city tour for you and your party!

We will explore the original suburbs of the old town… the hip Marigny, the funky Bywater and Bayou St John, the true gateway to New Orleans. We will ride through Tremé, the birthplace of Jazz, and so much more.

Marc will cover the entire city, the American sector of uptown, and cities now turned neighborhoods of Lafayette and the Irish Channel.

Your guide knows all the right people and has both relationships and insight into this rich culture.

If you choose, we often get out and make a few stops while exploring New Orleans!

With your local New Orleans tour guide taking care of the driving, sit back and enjoy the peaceful Garden District, where you’ll fall for its stunning Victorian mansions. More eclectic architecture can be found in the Marigny neighborhood, known for its shotgun-style houses and colorful Creole cottages. You may even want to return to enjoy some live music in the evening along Frenchmen Street!

In Tremé, you’ll discover the history of jazz, passing by such landmarks as Louis Armstrong Park and St. Augustine Church. For those who enjoy nature and scenic views, we’ll stop at Audubon Park in Uptown or City Park in Mid-City, both known for their stately oak trees adorned with Spanish moss.

Whatever your wishes for sightseeing in New Orleans, we’re ready to put together the perfect driving tour for you and your group!

Nola Detours offers an exclusive private Art Tour of New Orleans with curated galleries, street art (including abandoned buildings) art murals, and art history. The tour even includes a few Banksys! Not only do we take visitors to the key areas of Art in New Orleans, but we will also explore some of the truly "off the beaten path" locations that most locals have never even heard of!

This private exclusive 4-hour tour includes lunch, door-to-door transportation & opportunities to meet the artists and have personal Q and A. Nola Detours will provide you with exclusive private experiences and adventures not experienced anywhere else!

These private tours and excursions are truly authentic and off the beaten path, definitely not the typical tour you see around the city. Every tour is customized and designed for you. Note: **This is a new tour - Please read Nola Detours' "Nola Detours Private City Tour with Local Expert" to get an idea of the quality of tours Nola Detours provides.

Take in the city's rich history with this exclusive New Orleans Unlimited Sightseeing Package – includes a 3-Day (72 Hour) Hop-On Hop-Off City Tour, a 45-minute Walking Tour of the French Quarter, and a 45-minute Walking Tour of the Garden District! Hop-On FUN on the Open-Top Double-Deckers and Hop-Off to Explore! This Package explores 3 centuries of history, architecture, and culture, narrated live in English by your very own Tour Host.

For your Garden District Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #12 to meet your tour guide for a 45 minute tour of this historic and sophisticated neighborhood and learn about Greek Revival, Italianate, and other architectural styles that make up this area.

For your French Quarter Walking Tour, hop-off at Stop #1 and head to our Jackson Square Ticket Office (700 Decatur Street) to meet your tour guide for a stroll through the historic French Quarter and marvel at the culture and architecture of America's most fascinating neighborhood.

See the gorgeous architecture and lush tropical gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain and find the secrets, scandals, and other fascinating history, only whispered about behind closed doors.

» Fun extras like images of the real characters, a polaroid of your group

» Break for coffee and refreshments at the Rink mall -- a historic roller skating rink

» Small groups, 15 guest max

» Fun guides who bring the history to life

Hear the history of gamblers, adventurers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and which rock star wasn't invited back. See filming locations & the homes of movie stars and other celebrities.

We'll see the architecture, discussing the popular styles in the neighborhood's growth, and many unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a site from the Coven season of American Horror Story.

Enjoy this gorgeous neighborhood, and take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets.

The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and covers about 1.5 miles.

Your expert guide will provide a quick overview of Louisiana history before delving into the architectural gems of the neighborhood. Historical context acknowledging the indigenous presence, the slave economy, the patrons of the mansions along with the architects are discussed. Local burial traditions are reflected upon OUTSIDE the gates of the historic Lafayette cemetery. Lastly a few pop culture references and celebrity related addresses are included with a special stop reserved for the Buckner Mansion, known to fans of American Horror Story (AHS) as the Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies.

****Due to the City of New Orleans closing of the Lafayette cemetery for renovations , there will be NO access into the cemetery and an overview will be presented OUTSIDE of the gates.

With our 1 day ticket, sightseers can discover New Orleans on this thoroughly enjoyable unlimited hop-on hop-off bus tour. You'll enjoy access to 19 tour stops along the route where you can experience the very best of New Orleans, including Jackson Square, the French Quarter, Canal Street, the Garden District, the Louisiana Superdome and much more! With the 1-day ticket you can really get stuck in to the local way of life!

Explore the charm and splendor of the Garden District with "Uptown Elegance: New Orleans' Garden District". This tour offers an outdoor exploration of one of the city’s most beautiful and historic neighborhoods. Start your journey on Magazine St, known for its eclectic mix of shops and historic buildings. View the majestic Buckner Mansion, a symbol of New Orleans' opulence. Pass by the Carroll-Crawford House, showcasing classic architectural beauty. Wander through the lush, oak-lined streets of the Garden District, an area brimming with stunning homes and manicured gardens. Observe the New Orleans Opera Guild Home and the Briggs-Staub House, each with their unique history and architectural charm. Conclude your tour at The Rink Shopping Center, a quaint and historic spot perfect for ending your exploration of the district.

SEMI-PRIVATE - Just 9 People or Less!

Indulge in an unforgettable adventure that goes beyond the ordinary! Get out of the French Quarter and join us in Uptown to experience where -- and what -- locals eat in New Orleans.

Every stop on this culinary journey is designed to surprise and delight your taste buds. You'll learn the difference between Creole and Cajun, and witness firsthand how our food is a radiant expression of our people and culture.

This is more than a tour; it's a FULL MEAL with the opportunity to eat like a local and truly understand why New Orleans is a haven for food lovers around the world. Be sure to come hungry!

Come hang out with a local for 2.5 to 3 hours and find out why they are so passionate about living in New Orleans. There has to be a reason they'd choose to live in New Orleans, a city that is almost completely under sea level, right? Find out what makes locals and tourists alike love New Orleans so deeply. They've taken the 5 most popular tours in New Orleans and combined their best elements and turned it into one of the most exciting tours the city has to offer. Create a truly memorable experience when you take the French Quarter tour, Katrina History, Historic Cemeteries tour, Garden District tour, and New Orleans Architecture tour all together! Basically, if you're a history buff, then this tour is for you. If you're trying to figure out what to do while you're in New Orleans, well, this tour is for you too.

Most people are familiar with Bourbon Street and the French Quarter, but many people don’t know Magazine Street, where our tour takes place and has a rich history around food, art, culture and nightlife. We’ll visit 4 different shops - trying donuts and beignets all along the way. Starting with traditional beignets with powdered sugar and a coffee in hand, we’ll learn about the neighborhoods rich history as it relates to New Orleans. At our second stop, we’ll follow that up with artisanal donuts at one of the best donut shops in New Orleans. After a short walk, we’ll have some super interesting beignets with various toppings and sauces, unlike anything you’ve tried before. And finally, we’ll end up at our last stop and we’ll have our last surprise on the tour. It’s sure to be a delicious and casual adventure you’re sure to enjoy.

We also offer much more information about the route, the city, the stops, and more. Check it out today!

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Step away from the bustling, boozy French Quarter to join us on a stroll through one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and tranquil neighborhoods - the Garden District. On this tour, your local guide will introduce you to the picturesque and colorful Antebellum homes and architecture that reflect stories of New Orleans through the years, from the enslaved to the working class to the very wealthy of early Louisiana history. In addition to houses that are celebrity-owned or appear in well-known films, we’ll also get a chance to peek into a historic cemetery with a unique burial practice and many notable tombs. Join us as we stroll under Spanish moss, past hanging beads, and through the Irish Channel as we discover the Garden District.

Experience New Orleans with us on this 2.5-hour sightseeing bus tour. Venture out of the French Quarter to explore the beautiful Garden District, Treme, Marigny, 9th Ward, and many other unique American neighborhoods. Learn about the city's fascinating history and awe in the sights and sounds of America's greatest city. On The 4PM tour enjoy exclusive access to a private cemetery.