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Private Tours & Attractions in New Orleans

Voyzo runs 22 private tours in New Orleans, Louisiana, covering 6 top attractions — each with your own guide, driver, and vehicle, and an itinerary built around your group rather than a fixed bus schedule.

22 Tours 6 Attractions Up to 56 Guests

About New Orleans

New Orleans was founded by French colonists in 1718 along a bend of the Mississippi River, and that layered French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean history is still visible in the city today — most famously in the French Quarter, with its ironwork balconies and Creole townhouses, but also in neighborhoods far beyond it. New Orleans is widely credited as the birthplace of jazz, and live music remains part of daily life here, from Frenchmen Street's clubs to brass bands that play on street corners.

The Garden District, developed by wealthy Americans in the 19th century as a deliberate counterpoint to the French Quarter's Creole character, is now one of the best-preserved collections of antebellum mansions in the country, shaded by live oaks along St. Charles Avenue. Further out, City Park holds some of the oldest oak trees in North America, while neighborhoods like the Bywater and Faubourg Marigny show a more colorful, residential side of the city. New Orleans' neighborhoods are spread out along the river's curve rather than clustered together, so a private vehicle makes it far easier to see the Garden District, Magazine Street, and City Park in a single day than relying on the streetcar alone.

Private Tours

Tours in New Orleans

A historic house with a large oak tree in New Orleans' Garden District Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Beyond the French Quarter: New Orleans Private Tour

A private city tour with a local guide, going beyond the French Quarter into the colorful Bywater, historic Garden District, tree-lined Uptown/Carrollton, and the boutiques of Magazine Street.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
St. Louis Cathedral's triple spires rising over the French Quarter, New Orleans Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Citywide Private Tour with a Local Jazz Musician

A private half-day driving tour of New Orleans led by a local jazz musician — the French Quarter, St. Louis Cathedral, Frenchmen Street, Faubourg Marigny, the Bywater's murals, Musician's Village, Treme, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, and the Garden District — with coffee and beignets along the way and firsthand recommendations on where to hear live jazz.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A neon Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private New Orleans Haunted History Ghost Tour

A private two-hour walking tour through the most storied and ghoulish corners of the French Quarter — Jackson Square, Pirates Alley, Lafitte's Blacksmith Shop Bar, the infamous LaLaurie Mansion, and Bourbon Street — led by a storytelling guide from one of New Orleans' original haunted-history companies.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Oak Alley Plantation's quarter-mile canopy of live oak trees leading to the mansion, Vacherie, Louisiana Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Plantation Tour with Private Transportation

A private day trip from New Orleans to the antebellum plantations along the Mississippi River — passing Oak Alley and Evergreen Plantations, and touring the well-preserved Laura Plantation with a guide who shares the documented history of both the free and enslaved families who lived there.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
An airboat gliding through a cypress swamp Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private Airboat Ride and Plantations Tour with Gourmet Lunch

A private full-day tour combining a cypress swamp airboat ride with a guided visit to Houmas House and Gardens, including a gourmet Cajun lunch.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A classic cocktail served on a French Quarter bar counter Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private New Orleans Culinary, Cocktail and Kitchen Adventure

A private progressive culinary and cocktail tour through the French Quarter's historic restaurants and bars — Napoleon House, Tableau, Antoine's, and Red Fish Grill.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A lively outdoor market with vendor stalls and string lights Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

A Locals' Drink Dat! Cocktail Tour

A private cocktail tour through the French Market and French Quarter, with real food and drink included, led by a genuine local guide.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A glass of absinthe on a vintage bar tray Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private New Orleans Absinthe History and Distillery Tour

A private tour through the French Quarter's real absinthe history, with a guided visit and tasting at Seven Three Distilling Co.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
An ornate fountain under a canopy of moss-draped oak trees Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private French Quarter, Voodoo, and Congo Square Walking Tour

A private walking tour through Congo Square and the French Quarter's real voodoo and African-American cultural history.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A glowing electronic investigation device in a dark room Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Paranormal Society Private Ghost Hunt

A private, hands-on ghost hunt using real paranormal investigation equipment — a genuinely different format from a storytelling ghost walk.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A collection of candles and mystical objects in a dimly lit shop Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private Witches Coven Walking Tour

A private walking tour exploring the real history of witches and coven culture in the French Quarter — a distinct theme from our ghost, voodoo, and vampire tours.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A modern museum building with a reflecting pool Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Jewish History Private Guided Walking Tour

A private walking tour through New Orleans' Jewish history — the Museum of the Southern Jewish Experience, the Liberation Pavilion, and The National WWII Museum.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
An ornate wrought-iron balcony on a historic French Quarter building Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans' Influential Women Private Walking Tour

A private walking tour through the French Quarter exploring the real women who shaped New Orleans' history — a niche perspective not offered on any of our other tours.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A colorful historic street in the French Quarter lined with balconies Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

French Quarter Walking Tour: LGBTQ History, Literary History, and Voodoo

A private, customizable French Quarter walking tour led by a longtime local resident — built around LGBTQ history, literary landmarks, or voodoo, based on your group's interests.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A classic green streetcar traveling down a tree-lined avenue Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private New Orleans Streetcar and Garden District Tour

A private tour combining a real St. Charles Avenue streetcar ride with a walking tour of the Garden District — a genuinely different format from a drive-by treatment.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A brass band performing on a French Quarter street corner Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Soul of New Orleans: Jazz History Private Walking Tour

A private walking tour through New Orleans' real jazz history — Congo Square, Louis Armstrong Park, Tennessee Williams' House, and Frenchmen Street.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A jazz club stage lit up at night with a saxophone player Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Jazz Night Private Tour with Live Musician

A private evening jazz tour through Louis Armstrong Park, Historic Treme, and the French Quarter, ending at a real Frenchmen Street jazz club with a complimentary drink.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Ornate above-ground tombs in a historic cemetery Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Private Garden District Walking Tour

A private walking tour through the Garden District's historic mansions, including a real walk-through of Lafayette Cemetery with New Orleans' distinctive burial traditions explained.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A pedicab on a colorful French Quarter street Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Pedicab French Quarter Tour

A private, licensed pedicab tour through the French Quarter — an intimate, open-air way to see New Orleans' most iconic neighborhood.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A small propeller plane on an airport runway at sunset Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

Fly a Plane in New Orleans: No Experience Required

A genuinely private, hands-on flying lesson with an FAA-certified instructor — no experience or license required, a real once-in-a-lifetime New Orleans experience.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Ornate historic mausoleums in a New Orleans cemetery Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

NOLA's Big 4 Private City Tour: No Ghosts, Only Facts

A fact-based private SUV tour of New Orleans — the French Quarter, Garden District, City Park, and Metairie Cemetery, a real highlight not covered on any of our other tours.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
A grand museum building with classical columns Private Tours
New Orleans, Louisiana

New Orleans Museum of Art Skip-the-Line Private Tour

A private skip-the-line guided tour of the New Orleans Museum of Art — its real Beaux Arts building and collection, including works by Monet and African sculpture.

Day Tour 1–56 Guests
Your Vehicle

Which Vehicle Fits Your Group in New Orleans?

Every New Orleans tour is matched to your party size — here's the fleet we draw from.

Vehicle Model Capacity Best For
Executive SUV Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban Up to 6 guests A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.
Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration Up to 14 guests Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.
Prevost Coach Bus Prevost motorcoach Up to 56 guests Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.
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Tickets & Attractions

Top Attractions in New Orleans

Popular stops our guides build into New Orleans itineraries — tap any attraction to learn more.

Plan Your Visit

Know Before You Go — New Orleans

Best Time to Visit

November through March brings New Orleans' mildest, driest weather; peak summer (June through September) is hot, humid, and falls within Atlantic hurricane season, which officially runs June 1 through November 30.

Getting Around

The St. Charles Avenue streetcar covers the Garden District and Uptown, but neighborhoods like City Park, the Bywater, and the far end of Magazine Street are spread out along the river's curve — a private vehicle makes it realistic to see several in one day.

Weather & What to Pack

Summers are hot and humid (30–34°C / high 80s–90s°F) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms; light, breathable clothing and a compact umbrella are worth packing even outside hurricane season.

Money & Tipping

The US dollar is used throughout; 18–20% tipping at restaurants is standard, and cash tips for street musicians and brass bands are customary and appreciated.

Local Tips

The French Quarter's famous balconies are mostly cast iron, not wrought iron, despite the common description — the more delicate, hand-forged wrought-iron work is concentrated in a few blocks, including the Pontalba Buildings on Jackson Square.

Hurricane Season

Atlantic hurricane season runs June through November, with peak risk in August through October — it rarely disrupts a trip, but it's worth checking the forecast and having travel insurance for late-summer visits.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions About New Orleans

Two to three days covers the French Quarter, Garden District, and a taste of the food and music scene; a private tour day works well for seeing neighborhoods beyond the Quarter that are harder to reach on foot.
Yes — it's one of the best-preserved 19th-century neighborhoods in the country, with antebellum mansions under live oak canopies, and it's a very different pace from the French Quarter.
Like any major city, it pays to be aware of your surroundings, especially at night — sticking to well-traveled areas of the French Quarter, Garden District, and Uptown, and using a private vehicle after dark, are sensible precautions.
Jazz music, Creole and Cajun cuisine, the French Quarter's architecture, Mardi Gras, and its unique blend of French, Spanish, African, and Caribbean culture.
The French Quarter and parts of the Garden District are walkable, but the city's neighborhoods are spread out along the Mississippi River's curve, so a private vehicle or the streetcar is the practical way to cover more ground.
June through November, with peak risk from August to October — it's worth checking the forecast before a late-summer trip, though most visits aren't affected.

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