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Beyond the French Quarter: New Orleans Private Tour

Skip the tourist trail and see New Orleans neighborhoods like a local.

3–4 hours Up to 56 Guests Free Itinerary Changes Local Expert Guide

About This 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. This route deliberately goes beyond the French Quarter's tourist core to focus on residential neighborhoods most day-trippers miss — pair it with a separate French Quarter walking tour if you also want the classic Bourbon Street/Jackson Square sights.

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What Stops Does This Tour Make?

A popular starting point — every Voyzo itinerary is fully customizable, so we'll shape the order and stops around your group.

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Pickup

Door-to-door private pickup anywhere in New Orleans.

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Faubourg Marigny & Bywater

Colorful shotgun houses and a laid-back, artsy pace just downriver from the French Quarter.

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Garden District

Antebellum mansions shaded by live oaks, in one of the best-preserved 19th-century neighborhoods in the country.

3

Magazine Street

Six miles of independent boutiques, galleries, and restaurants — a favorite with locals rather than tour buses.

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Uptown, Carrollton & Bayou St. John

Pass through the university district and along the bayou, plus stops near New Orleans City Park and Audubon Park.

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Drop-off

Back to your hotel, home, or the airport — whenever your day wraps up.

What's Included

A private vehicle and driver, just for your group
A professional, knowledgeable local guide
Door-to-door pickup and drop-off
A fully customizable itinerary built around you
All tolls, parking, and fuel

What's Not Included

Attraction admission tickets, unless noted as included
Meals and snacks
Gratuities for your guide or driver
Personal expenses

Why Book a Private Tour With Voyzo?

Your group only — never combined with strangers
Crowded 50+ seat group buses
Fully custom stops, built around you
A fixed script with no flexibility
Door-to-door pickup, wherever you're staying
Meeting at a fixed public meeting point
Direct, transparent pricing — no marketplace markup
Third-party booking fees

Choose Your Vehicle

Every group size is covered — from an intimate private ride to large multi-coach groups.

Black Chevrolet Suburban executive SUV Up to 6

Executive SUV

Cadillac Escalade or Chevrolet Suburban

A fast, private ride for couples, small families, or business travelers — plenty of luggage room and a smooth, quiet cabin.

Black Mercedes-Benz Sprinter passenger van Up to 14

Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Van

Sprinter, high-roof passenger configuration

Comfortable, air-conditioned seating for small and mid-size groups — our most popular option for families and friend groups traveling together.

White Prevost luxury motorcoach Up to 56

Prevost Coach Bus

Prevost motorcoach

Our largest single vehicle — a full-size luxury motorcoach for large groups, conventions, and corporate events that still want one private tour, one vehicle.

Important Information

Know Before You Book

  • Group size can range from 1 to 56 guests — we match the vehicle to your party.
  • Pricing depends on group size, vehicle, and tour length, and is confirmed after your quote request.
  • Tour duration is flexible — the times shown are a typical starting point.

Know Before You Go

  • We'll confirm your exact pickup time and vehicle details after booking.
  • Bring a camera, comfortable shoes, and weather-appropriate layers.
  • Your pickup address is required to finalize the itinerary.

Special Requests

  • Mobility needs, dietary notes, or accessibility requirements? Let us know when requesting your quote and we'll arrange accordingly.
  • Traveling with young children or larger groups — just tell us, and we'll recommend the right vehicle.

Frequently Asked Questions

It passes through, but the focus is on neighborhoods beyond it — Bywater, the Garden District, Magazine Street, and Uptown. Ask us about pairing it with a dedicated French Quarter tour.
Yes — this is a private tour and activity; only your group participates, in an air-conditioned vehicle with your own guide.
About 3 to 4 hours, depending on how long you'd like at each stop.
It works well as a second look at the city for repeat visitors, or paired with a French Quarter walking tour for first-timers who want both angles.
Once your quote is accepted, we'll confirm your exact pickup time, vehicle, and driver details by email ahead of your tour date.
Yes — reach out to our team any time before your tour and we'll do our best to accommodate itinerary or schedule changes.

Not quite what you're looking for?

Every Voyzo tour is a starting point — tell us what you have in mind and we'll build it.

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