• French Quarter - Spend an unforgettable three hours on our comfortable, air-conditioned mini-bus, getting an overview of New Orleans and delving into the history and culture of the Creoles with a licensed tour guide. No visit to New Orleans is complete without seeing the city’s highlights and areas impacted by Katrina’s floodwaters. Your guide will also provide an overview of the “French Quarter,” pointing out areas of interest for you to explore later at your own pace.
• Jackson Square - Visit Jackson Square, the historic site of the Louisiana Purchase.
• St. Louis Cathedral - Pass by the oldest cathedral in North America.
• Cabildo - See the Cabildo, the former seat of the Spanish colonial city hall of New Orleans.
• French Market - Pass through this outdoor market that spans six blocks.
• New Orleans City Park - On the way to the “Dueling Oaks” in New Orleans’ City Park, view century-old homes along Esplanade Avenue. You’ll visit an above-ground cemetery and receive a brief guided tour. Your guide will explain the necessity behind New Orleans’ tradition of above-ground burials in reusable tombs.
• St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 - Tour the cemetery and learn about New Orleans’ unique above-ground burial practices.
• Garden District - Drive slowly down St. Charles Avenue, the American side of New Orleans, and see some of the Garden District’s homes, including those of Ann Rice and Governor Claiborne’s daughters, dating back to around 1840.
• Oak Alley Plantation - In addition to the city tour, drive out to Oak Alley Plantation. This plantation tour is renowned for its 28 evenly spaced, massive oak trees leading from the river road to the plantation house. Built in 1837 in Greek Revival style, the house resembles something out of “Gone with the Wind.” The grounds also feature antique farm equipment, a restaurant, a blacksmith shop, and a souvenir shop. You have an hour of free time to explore as you wish. The house tour is led by guides in authentic plantation-style attire. Walking is required, with the distance from the house to the restaurant and souvenir shop being about one block. Benches shaded by the oaks are available along the path.

The tour is both educational and enlightening, allowing you to revisit and explore New Orleans’ attractions and points of interest. It’s a must for anyone visiting the city. Your driver, a licensed “City Tour Guide,” will narrate throughout the tour, providing an overview of New Orleans and areas affected by Katrina. The tour includes a stop at a local cemetery for a brief tour and a 20-minute restroom/snack break. Tour times may extend due to parades, traffic, or road restrictions. Conducted on a minibus, guests may remain on the vehicle for the entire tour, with stops only for the restroom break and the cemetery visit.

Lunch is not included.

• Elms Mansion - See the Elms Mansion and much more, experiencing the diverse architecture of the American side of New Orleans.

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

• Food and drinks
• Gratuities

Oak Alley Plantation boasts stunning Oak Trees, exquisite grounds, an 1837 Greek Revival design plantation mansion, a blacksmithing station, a dining establishment, and vintage farming machinery. Visitors will explore the plantation before embarking on a 3-hour memorable journey in a cozy air-conditioned mini-bus for an introduction to New Orleans. The tour includes a visit to the region devastated by the levee breach during Hurricane Katrina, which tragically displaced the inhabitants and their homes.

• Folding wheelchairs are allowed, but the driver is not allowed to pick up a person to help them gain entrance. The customer must get into the minibus by themselves or with assistance from family or friends.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.