Private Tours in New Orleans
Every tour with La Vie NOLA Private Tours is personally led by owner and local guide Benjamin Borden. From the French Quarter to the Garden District and beyond, we offer private, fully customized tours that combine iconic sights, hidden gems, and the real stories behind the city — all at your pace.
Skip crowded buses and generic routes and explore New Orleans in comfort with private transportation and a licensed guide. With nearly perfect 5-star reviews across Google, TripAdvisor, and Yelp, we’re proud to be one of the highest-rated private tour companies in New Orleans.
Reserve your private New Orleans tour and experience the city through the stories, neighborhoods, and hidden gems that make it unforgettable.
Why Choose La Vie NOLA for Private New Orleans Tours?
Owner-led experiences — Every tour is personally led by Benjamin Borden, a local guide who shares the history, culture, and stories that make New Orleans unique.
Completely private tours — Your experience is designed exclusively for your group, allowing you to explore at your own pace without being combined with other travelers.
Customized itineraries — Whether you’re visiting for the first time or returning to discover more, we tailor each tour around your interests and schedule.
Comfortable private transportation — Travel throughout New Orleans in a private SUV with convenient pickup options and a relaxed, flexible pace.
Local expertise beyond the highlights — Discover iconic landmarks, historic neighborhoods, hidden gems, and the stories that bring the city to life.
Personal service from a local expert — From your first question to the final stop, Benjamin works with each group to create a memorable New Orleans experience.
Unlike large group tours, a private experience allows you to explore New Orleans on your own schedule, ask questions, spend more time at the places that interest you, and discover the stories behind the city with a local guide.
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Private Citywide Driving Tour of New Orleans
Explore New Orleans with a fully private, customizable city tour led by owner and licensed guide Benjamin Borden. Travel in comfort with private transportation as you visit the French Quarter, Garden District, historic cemeteries, City Park, and the neighborhoods that reveal the real New Orleans.
Perfect for: first‑time and returning visitors, single travelers, families, history lovers, photographers
Includes: private SUV, hotel pickup, licensed guide, flexible pacing
Duration: 3 hours
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Private New Orleans Swamp & Airboat Tours
Experience Louisiana’s wild beauty with a fully private swamp and airboat tour just outside New Orleans. Glide through ancient cypress swamps and winding bayous as expert captains introduce you to the wildlife, ecology, and hidden corners of this unique landscape. With private transportation from the city and priority boarding, this is the most comfortable and personalized way to explore the Louisiana wetlands.
Perfect for: adventure seekers, families, nature lovers
Includes: private airboat, hotel pickup, private transportation, expert captain
Highlights: wildlife viewing, cypress groves, quiet backwater routes
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Plantation Tours with Private Driver-Guide
Travel from New Orleans to Louisiana’s historic plantations with your own private driver‑guide. Enjoy a comfortable, personalized journey as you explore the architecture, grounds, and complex history of these iconic estates. With flexible timing, private transportation, and a licensed guide, this tour offers a deeper, more meaningful understanding of Louisiana’s past.
Perfect for: history enthusiasts, couples, cultural travelers
Includes: private SUV, hotel pickup, licensed guide, multiple plantation options
Highlights: Destrehan, Oak Alley, Laura, Houmas House, Whitney (choose your favorites)
Private New Orleans Tours With a Local Expert
La Vie NOLA Private Tours offers unforgettable private tours in New Orleans, combining iconic landmarks with neighborhood stories, local history, and hidden gems that many visitors never experience. Our signature New Orleans Private City Tour takes you from the French Quarter and Garden District to historic cemeteries, City Park, and the neighborhoods whose stories bring New Orleans to life.
For nature lovers, our Private New Orleans Swamp Tour ventures beyond the city to showcase Louisiana’s distinctive biodiversity. Glide through swamps and bayous with expert captains, discovering hidden corners and wildlife in this unique ecosystem.
For those seeking a journey to the past, our New Orleans Plantation Tour provides private transportation to beautiful and historically significant antebellum estates. Along the way, you’ll learn about the grandeur of the homes and the stories of those who lived and worked there, gaining a deeper understanding of Louisiana’s rich heritage.
Custom Tours
Looking for something beyond our signature experiences? Benjamin can help create a custom New Orleans tour based on your interests, schedule, and must-see locations.
Contact us at 504-957-1761 or tours@lavienola.com.
Guest Experiences
Don't just take our word for it — hear from travelers who discovered New Orleans through a personalized experience with Benjamin and La Vie NOLA.
“This tour was the best thing we did. We could have spent all day with Benjamin learning about the city. His love of this city is so apparent in the care he takes to verify information, the flow of the tour, and the stories he highlighted along the way. The depth and breath of his knowledge was incredible. Someone in our group has a gluten allergy and he was able to adapt to accommodate. Whether you’re a first timer with a short time to see the city or have spent a lot of time in NOLA, book this tour. You won’t regret it.” - Read more on TripAdvisor→
“If you’re visiting New Orleans, I can’t recommend this tour highly enough! Benjamin is personable, knowledgeable, friendly and thoughtful; it’s readily apparent how much he loves this city. The tour hit all the right notes, charmingly blending historic elements with modern sensibility. We met some lovely people and even enjoyed beignets and coffee at Cafe du Monde. The experience was amazing and the personal touch made it perfect!” - Read more on Google→
“On our second visit to New Orleans, we wanted a more in-depth understanding of this beautiful city... Ben brought history to life and shared fascinating details about the culture, architecture, cuisine, and music — taking us places we would have never found on our own. The tour was personal and customized, unlike any other city tour we’ve experienced, and the immaculate SUV made the experience incredibly comfortable.” - Read more on Yelp→
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