15 Private Tours in New Orleans Worth Booking

1.VIP Jazz Dinner Cruise with Private Tour and Open Bar Option

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 838 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $190Our pick

Board near the French Quarter for a three-hour VIP evening on the Mississippi. You’ll get a Champagne cocktail, reserved front-row seating for the Dukes of Dixieland, a Louisiana buffet, souvenirs, and a private boat tour. Hosts such as Marlon and Alex are known for attentive service, but the vessel may be the City of New Orleans instead of Natchez.

“Dwayne and Captain Mitchell were phenomenal. The 2 downsides were the amount of stairs for my husband and not having a seat before departing, was alot of walking/standing for him. Otherwise the experience was incredible.”

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2.Private Airport Transfer From New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 702 reviews · 27 minutes (approx.) Top rated

Book a private one-way ride between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport and your hotel. Your chauffeur tracks the flight, helps with bags, and meets you at baggage claim or Door 11. Drivers such as Pierre and Mack are praised for clear communication and local tips.

“Mack was the BEST! Was prompt and was able to communicate easily with him. Was a great ride and I’d do it again!”

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3.New Orleans Private Carriage Tour of the French Quarter

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 537 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Ride a private mule-drawn carriage through the French Quarter and Faubourg Marigny with a licensed local guide. Your one-hour route can focus on food, architecture, music, or romance. Guides such as Kendra, Jonathan, and Mike R are known for humor and personal stories.

“Very kind and knowledgeable of the history! They took the time delving into the beauty of the quarter. We learned so much!”

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4.New Orleans Private Luxury Airport Transfer to Downtown Hotels

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 400 reviews · 45 minutes (approx.)

Meet your chauffeur at New Orleans airport baggage claim, then ride privately to your downtown hotel in a sedan or SUV. The trip takes about 45 minutes for groups of up to four. Drivers such as Mason, Debi, Joseph, and Thomas have helped guests with local dining and sightseeing tips.

“Debi was great. Staying contact while our flight was delayed inbound and was very knowledgeable about the city.”

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5.Private Arrival Transfer from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 334 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Prebook a private ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to New Orleans, Kenner, Metairie, or Slidell. Your driver meets you near baggage claim, handles luggage, and takes your group directly to your accommodation in a sedan, minivan, or SUV.

“Have used viator for many trips and have yet to have a below average experience viator is awesome!!!”

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6.Private Transfer in New Orleans MSY/Home/Hotel/Work

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 325 reviews · 30 to 45 minutes (approx.)

Book a private 30 to 45-minute transfer between MSY and your New Orleans hotel, home, or workplace. Your driver meets you curbside, helps with the route, and may offer useful local tips. Drivers such as June, Jose, Bill, and Logan have earned praise for clear communication and friendly service.

“June was AWESOME!!! I moved my flight up due to the snowstorm and I was accommodated. I thought that my reservation was going be void. They came through and picked me up to get my earlier flight. I will definitely book again.”

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7.Private Transfer to/from Louis Armstrong Intl Airport and NOLA

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 298 reviews · 30 minutes (approx.) · from $50

Travel between Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans hotels, rentals, and the cruise port in a private sedan, SUV, or Sprinter. Your chauffeur meets you with a name sign, tracks your flight, handles luggage, and provides direct service with no extra stops.

“The communication was excellent as was the driver’s helpfulness and promptness. Highly recommended! Daniel was the best!”

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8.NOLA’s BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR – NO GHOST, ONLY FACTS!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 158 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $150

Join New Orleans native Paul Angelica for a private two-hour SUV tour of four key areas: the French Quarter, Garden District, City Park, and Metairie Cemetery. Expect local history, architecture, practical dining tips, hotel pickup, and a fact-based look beyond Bourbon Street.

“This was a great tour! We learned a ton of history from a NOLA local, and got a good overview of what spots we wanted to circle back to later in our trip. Would definitely recommend doing this tour early on in your trip.”

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9.Henley’s Private Tours – “Educational-Thoughtful-Entertaining”

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 139 reviews · 4 to 5 hours (approx.)

Glen Henley drives your private group through New Orleans in a comfortable SUV, combining the French Quarter, Jackson Square, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, City Park, Lake Pontchartrain, Uptown, and the Garden District. Hotel and port pickup are available, and the route can be adjusted to your interests.

“Since we were pressed for time, we were looking for a tour that could give us an in depth view of NOLA in a few hours. And Glen did this to perfection He is a gentleman and a pure pro. We were picked up from our hotel as scheduled and immediately whisked away to a nearby observation point where we learned the history of the city from a bird's eye view. From there, we hit the road in Glen's super comfy van and we were taken through the French Quarter, to an historic cemetery, and over to Lake Pontchartrain (amongst other places). During the voyage, Glen pointed out every bite…”

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10.Private New Orleans City Tour with Local Expert Guide

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 138 reviews · 3 to 4 hours (approx.) · from $170

Let local guide Marc show you New Orleans by private, air-conditioned vehicle. In three to four hours, you can connect the French Quarter, Bywater, Bayou St. John, Uptown, the Garden District, City Park, Audubon Park, and Magazine Street, with time for requested stops.

“The driving tour is a must for anyone visiting NOLA! Marc was so knowledgeable, personable, and gracious. The van was clean and comfortable; the tour was thoroughly enjoyed by our family of 8, aged 24-85, visiting from 4 different states. Marc tailored the tour to our requests, planned stops strategically around our needs for coffee, hurricanes, beignets, restroom breaks and stretching. Seeing the city in this way truly should not be missed. It was a broad overview with detailed insights and a highlight of our week so far! Highly recommend!”

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11.1-Way Private Airport Transfer

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 132 reviews · from $30Best value

Meet your English-, French-, or Spanish-speaking driver at New Orleans International Airport and ride privately to your New Orleans destination in about 27 minutes. Flight tracking, luggage help, Wi-Fi, music, and snacks on request make this a useful late-night or first-arrival service.

“My friend and I had a terrible experience with our airline. We had a reservation to be picked up….our airline made us miss our connecting flight….we had to stay in a hotel and then fly out the next morning ….our driver came to airport the night before…we weren’t there obviously…but he was there for us in the morning! Great communication..great service!! His name is Mackendy! Highly recommend!!!!”

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12.Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 130 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Book a private ride from your New Orleans, Metairie, Slidell, or Kenner hotel to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. You get door-to-door service, luggage help, and a sedan or SUV, with drivers such as Fred, Larry, and Charlie praised for punctuality and friendly local tips.

“Fred was very personable and provided great information about New Orleans. Fred was punctual and his car was immaculate.”

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13.Private New Orleans Garden District Highlights Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 115 reviews · from $143

Spend two hours with a private local guide such as Walter, Bonnie, Chip, or Logan, walking from the Garden District’s mansions to Lafayette Cemetery, Commander’s Palace, and the Irish Channel. Expect history, film connections, burial customs, and a few good New Orleans tips.

“Bonnie was a wonderful and friendly tour guide. My small group turned in to being a tour of one (me). Bonnie adapted and gave a tour that broadened my knowledge and interest. So enjoyed it.”

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14.La Vie NOLA: Private City Tour of New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 90 reviews · 3 hours (approx.)

Spend about three hours with Benjamin of La Vie NOLA in a private vehicle for up to six people. See the French Quarter, Tremé, local murals, City Park, Lake Lawn Metairie, Audubon Park, Uptown, and the American Sector, with time for Cafe du Monde beignets and chicory coffee.

“We had a great driving tour of New Orleans, which was great since it rained. We saw all the sights. Stopped for chicory coffee and beignets at a less crowded Cafe du Monde. Our driver was very knowledgeable and showed us places a normal tour wouldn’t. I’d definitely recommend this tour.”

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15.New Orleans Private Photo Shoot with Professional Photographer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 1 hour (approx.)

Spend about an hour walking the French Quarter with a private photographer such as Talon, Elizabeth, or Mike. You’ll stop at scenic corners near Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral for posed and candid photos, while the photographer helps with locations and direction.

“Our photographer, Talon, was on time, friendly and super creative. We enjoyed our time and couldn't be happier. We cannot wait to see our photographs. Thank you Talon!”

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