Overview
Receive a warm welcome to New Orleans on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with New Orleans to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find main attractions like Jackson Square and Lalauri Mansion, and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family-owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Withlocals City Kickstart Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Local Tips and Tricks
City Orientation
Private Tour
Local Guide
Hotel pick-up and drop off
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Entrance of the Cabildo, 700 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
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Jackson Square
10 min
We start of our tour at Jackson Square where we will see several monuments with each and one of them having a special and intruiging story attachted to them
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Galerie Rue Royale
10 min
This was originally an open walkway to cut from "Place D’Armes (Jackson Square) ” to the “Rue de Royale(Royal Street.)
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Saint Peter
10 min
Get some views of the most photographed building in the quarter as well as an introduction to Royal Street
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Bourbon Street
10 min
Bourbon St can be a fun place to spend an evening, but there are things to look out for. Along with street performers, there are a lot of tricks, and ‘tourist traps’. Your host will tell you all of them.
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Dauphine Street
10 min
We have reached the end of the French Quarter and the beginning of the Treme neighborhood. This is widely recognized as the Birthplace of Jazz.
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Bourbon Street
10 min
Lafitte’s Blacksmith shop is one of the oldest buildings in the French Quarter. The story goes, this shop survived the fires of 1788 and 179_ because it was, in fact, a blacksmith shop, and so structurally it was built to withstand large amounts of heat.
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Royal Street
10 min
Back on Royal Street we are going to sightsee a very special building. If you’ve seen American Horror Story you are probably familiar with Madame Delphine Lalaurie
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French Market
10 min
Spanning 6 blocks, The French Market began where Cafe Du Monde stands currently - which is the direction we will be heading. Here you can find a variety of local foods, from beignets, to crawfish, local produce, alligator bites - you name it.
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Lalaurie Mansion
15 min
The LaLaurie Mansion is widely considered one of the most haunted houses in New Orleans' French Quarter.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- Private tour: only you & your local guide
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 8 travelers per booking
FAQs about New Orleans Private Kickstart Tour with a Local
Can I cancel New Orleans Private Kickstart Tour with a Local for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start?
Entrance of the Cabildo, 700 Chartres St, New Orleans, LA 70130
What's included?
- Local Tips and Tricks
- City Orientation
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
What's not included?
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
Which places does it visit?
It visits Jackson Square, Galerie Rue Royale, Saint Peter, Bourbon Street, Dauphine Street, Royal Street, French Market, Lalaurie Mansion.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
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