Meet your guide In front of New Orleans Marriott; 555 Canal St, New Orleans, LA 70130, United States. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.

Private tour of the French Quarter to experience the quintessential charm and soul of New Orleans. Accompanied by your Licensed Guide, stroll through the oldest neighborhood in the city, beginning at the House of Blues on Decatur Street—once a lively port and center of commerce. Trace the historic divide of Canal Street and plunge into the famed Bourbon Street, alive with echoes of jazz, Mardi Gras magic, and the city’s colorful nightlife. At Jackson Square, admire the elegant symmetry of French colonial design and learn about the site’s transformation from military parade ground to cultural heart.

Gaze at the majestic St. Louis Cathedral and hear tales of spiritual devotion and civil unrest that have unfolded in its shadow. Just around the corner lies the New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum—entry not included, but your guide will delve into the mystical legacy of Marie Laveau and the rituals that still shape local culture. With fascinating stories and hidden details at every corner, this tour offers an intimate, tailored experience through the beating heart of the Crescent City.

The French Quarter to enrich your journey with even more iconic sites and storytelling. In addition to all locations from the 2-hour route, this extended experience includes the storied Preservation Hall, where traditional jazz lives on in nightly performances. Admire the Cabildo, once the seat of Spanish colonial government, and learn about its role in the Louisiana Purchase. Your guide will also lead you to Congo Square in Louis Armstrong Park—once a gathering place for enslaved Africans and now revered as the spiritual birthplace of jazz. These additions deepen the narrative of New Orleans as a crucible of cultures, making this longer option ideal for history lovers and curious travelers alike.