our guide was local and had specific knowledge of different homes, architecture, and historical…read moresignificance during our brief tour. we appreciated Angela's professionalism and depth of knowledge - not only the buildings, but context and lots of fascinating additional information! would HIGHLY recommend NOLA Architecture tour in the Garden District!

Book this Tour! My husband and I were accompanied by another couple so we had a most personal tour…read more Our guide Guy was knowledgeable, personable, organized and so well informed. Guy illustrated his talk with a variety of visuals including the people, the designs, the styles and maps. It was easy to make connections. He gave us a history of the people who occupied the French Quarter over time, the fires and flooding that jeopardized or didn't jeopardize this area and most importantly who saved it from demolition. Guy imparted his knowledge of architecture in a meaningful and understandable way as we toured the French Quarter. Our entire stay in New Orleans was enriched by this walking tour. Thank you Guy.

We had such a great time on the French Quarter Walking Tour! Our guide, Dannel, did an incredible…read morejob bringing New Orleans history to life. The deep history behind each spot was really moving to hear, even as locals! We especially enjoyed learning the stories behind iconic landmarks and people like the St. Louis Cathedral, the Beauregard-Keyes House, the Mighty Mississippi, the Ursuline nuns, and so many more. The tour provided the perfect blend of history, architecture, culture, and local insight, giving us a much deeper appreciation for the city's rich heritage. Thank you, Two Chicks!

Wow!!! Just completed a Garden District Tour with Emily…read more Engaging, deeply knowledgeable, funny.... A local of MANY generations!

We did the Unveiling Voodoo Walking Tour in the afternoon, and our guide, Matthew, was prompt,…read morefriendly, and very knowledgeable. Our group had about 10 people, and the walk itself was easy -- a comfortable pace with several stops where we stood and listened as Matthew shared stories and history. He did a wonderful job explaining the true roots and beliefs of Voodoo, as well as its place in New Orleans culture. I learned so much that I didn't know before. It's unfortunate that movies and media have given Voodoo such a negative image, because it's a genuine religion that deserves respect, just like any other. I highly recommend this tour if you want to learn more about the real culture and spiritual traditions of New Orleans.

We did the historical walking tour of the French Quarter. Because it might have rained today, we…read morewere the only ones on the tour. The guide was a very knowledgeable and nice guy. We learned a great deal about the history of New Orleans in general, and the French Quarter in specific. It started in Jackson Square and ended near Congo Park. From the strategic blunders of the British in the War of 1812, to the two oldest buildings in the area (one a convent, the other Pirate Jean Lafitte's blacksmith shop), through the heart of this year's Decadence Festival, it was an amazing learning experience.

Ben was AWESOME!!!! What a great day and a half were fun, true learning experience, great food,…read moreviews and everything!!! Ben was prompt, professional, courteous, and extremely knowledgeable. He knew the answer to all our questions. We had one woman who was using wheelchair but could walk some. Ben was so gracious and helped her so much. He was right there when she was walking. I will definitely recommend this business and Ben to anyone who is heading to NOLA. LOVE THIS COMPANY!!!!!!

Benjamin the guide was very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans. The tour was…read moreentertaining and informative. This was my third visit to the Crescent City and I saw and learned things I never knew before. He took us to historic parts of the city that are usually overlooked by visitors along with the favorite parts of town. Benjamin is a walking encyclopedia of NOLA facts.

Found this place on groupon. I highly recommend this company. We had Carlo as a tour guide, and he…read morewas very informative which left me with no questions needed to be asked. If you come in the summer, beware of the heat and lack of shade (which is how every cemetary tour is). I came today and it was about 85 degrees, but it felt hot. It's near french quarters and bourbon street. I advise to just pay the $10 for the 10 hours to avoid traffic.

Carlo was FANTASTIC. Super informative and an absolute delight. I can't recommend him enough.read more

If you have any interest in learning about raised cemeteries and the place where many of the…read morewealthy locals and former politicians are laid to rest, this is a must see. Each cemetery is unique in its own way and has special history. Of them all, I have always wanted to tour this form a race track turn cemetery because I've passed it as a child over the years. What's rather interesting is, very few companies offer tours of the Metairie cemetery. Most are focused on Lafayette or St. Louis. Lucky for us, New Orleans tours offers tours of the cemetery on a daily basis. Shelia went out of her way to accommodate our schedule, and even was nice enough to bring us cold bottles of water which was just what we needed on a rather hot day. We spent some time reviewing several tombstones including the one of the former owner of the cemetery. It should come as no surprise that former N.O. Saints owner Tom Benson is buried there along with the likes of Al Copeland, Anne Rice's husband, WCC Claiborne and heirs of Dowman, Dwyer and Kiefer. I also have the opportunity to see one of the most beautiful fallen angel sculptures and some pretty amazing stained glass. I highly recommend New Orleans tours and will most definitely take another with Shelia during another visit.

Just finished up an amazing tour of the Garden District with Sheila Ferran. She was incredibly…read morekind, interesting, and extraordinarily knowledgeable of all the architecture in the area. We were able to walk down every street and she could not only tell us about the building design, she was also able to tell us a story of every house we asked about. She could answer any question we had about anything on every street we walked down. She has a background as a former architect. This really showed as she could point out small details I feel most tour guides would not be able to do. We had a absolutely wonderful time with Sheila. I hear she also gives tours of some of the local cemeteries so we will be looking and requesting for specifically her.

Absolutely TEN STARS! Michaela and Andrew responded quickly to our request and soon we were…read morebooked! Andrew was an outstanding professional guide and host during our four hours and even customized the tour to accommodate 5 addresses associated with my ancestors. Truly, a day we will remember forever. Thank you!

From the owner: Explore New Orleans like a local with Michaela's Private Tours. Led by a native New Orleanian with…read moreover 20 years of experience, discover the city's vibrant culture, rich history, and hidden gems through personalized driving tours. Immerse yourself in the French Quarter's architecture, savor delectable cuisine, and delve into the unique communities that shaped New Orleans' soul. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a returning guest, a private tour with Michaela will unlock the unforgettable magic of the Big Easy. We are currently able to offer Exclusive Private Tours of Evergreen Plantation!

My husband and I are professors who live in Southern California. But forty years ago, we were in…read moreNOLA looking at a job offer and I booked my then-teenage sons on an all-day bayou and plantation tour with Isabelle. They loved it! So when we were planning a family trip recently, I remembered that and I was amazed to see that she was still in business and offering the same tour. I immediately signed all seven of us up. We were fortunate enough to go on the tour on a gorgeous spring day when it was warm enough for many bayou alligators to come out. We were also fortunate that Isabelle herself happened to be our tour guide/driver. So it's not surprising that we had a wonderful experience. But to me, the most impressive thing is that Isabelle has managed to keep her company going for 46 years through very tough times like Katrina in 2005 and then the disastrous Covid era. Now that I've finally met her, I think I see how she has survived. First, she has SO much in-depth knowledge of the area based on her experience, intellect, and personal connections. Second, she's warm and approachable (see attached photo), even posting her phone number on her toursbyisabelle.com website. Finally, there's a core of inner strength and decency - so all in all, I believe that this remarkable woman represents the best in American entrepreneurship.

This review is for the "Small-Group Bayou Airboat Ride with Transport from New Orleans" option…read more One of the highlights of my trip to New Orleans last weekend. Seems like there are several options for swamp tours but THIS is the one I highly recommend, and so happy I ended up with. As a solo traveler, I booked this one mainly because I was seeking hotel pick-up and a help with securing a small group airboat booking. Glad I did it- I received texts prior and day-of to ensure I was clear on pick-up and logistics. Driver was Dexter who was efficient with pick-up of all those in our group. Upon arrival, everything went smoothly with check-in (getting waivers signed, assigning you to specific airboats via kitschy-sounding "boarding pass" names). These guys are pros for sure, and "family-owned" you can tell throughout the establishment and workings (including their house cat who roams the premises, ha!) We were able to survey the shop/merch, decor, and had fangirl moment when we encountered the founder, Randy, who was so kind and happily took photos with us. The tour itself was so fun/exciting. You get it all- history of the swamp (including flora/fauna), Q&A re: alligators, alligator sightings, high-speed airboat treks, list goes on. Our operator was Dalton who was AMAZING. SO engaging, sweet, funny, and just so great with our eclectic group from all over the country. Highly recommended. More details/photos with the specific operator here: https://yelp.to/ce1lfFCbUo

I did 3 tours with Erin as my guide and 4 tours total with FQP…read more it was increíble to have someone so well versed in a variety of NOLA culture, history, architecture etc. to ask questions to the Tremé and Voodoo tour are highly recommended but all were awesome Erin was funny, informative ,and also super kind when I got lost and needed assistance figuring something out

We did the evening Ghost and Vampire Tour, and it was so bad we ended up leaving halfway through…read morebecause of our tour guide, Addie. She came across like an overly dramatic theater kid who couldn't dial it back. Her mannerisms and constant theatrics were cringey, and while maybe one or two stories had potential, the delivery completely ruined them. She would randomly go off on personal tangents (where she lives, her parents, and other irrelevant details) that had absolutely nothing to do with ghosts or vampires and added nothing to the experience. The worst part was her points system, where she'd give out points if people followed instructions or answered questions. For example, when we stayed on the sidewalk instead of walking in the street, she'd shout "10 points!" and point at each person while repeating it. It wasn't quirky or fun, it was just annoying. I wouldn't recommend this tour based on her alone. After our awful experience we tried another company called Nola Ghost Riders and I'd highly recommend them. They are located at the Voodoo Lounge off Decatur St, while French Quarter Phantoms is at Voodoo Lounge off Rampart St.

We booked this walking ghost tour through Groupon which I'm glad to have saved money on it. I…read morereally don't have too much to say about it. We left about half way through. There were 5 of us and we were all bored. The guy doing the tour seemed very knowledgeable but maybe he has been doing this too long. He had no enthusiasm. Other tour groups in the area seemed to be having more fun. Our guy didn't talk loud enough, either. The city is very loud. He would need to speak louder as there were 20 of us in the group.

My friend was so gracious to get our tickets. Our tour guide Johnathan was very knowledgeable with…read morehis history, architecture, and showed so much passion for the history of New Orleans. His top priority is safety and courtesy to other tour groups. We were a small group, about 10. Compared to 30-40 people that we saw that were doing walking tours. His insights and knowledge was very informative but also he sounded scripted. If you were to interrupt him for a questions, and he doesnt know... he might just tell you that not all tour guides know everything instead of telling you, "I don't know." The passion that this man has for his tours is intense. He talks alot. Talks a bit fast, but has a lot of good information. Just be prepared to listen. Walk for 2 hrs. Bring comfortable walking shoes. And enjoy the tour. Definitely a must do in New Orleans, walking tour!