Private Tours in New Orleans
Private tours in New Orleans with La Vie NOLA Private Tours are 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.
Don’t wait — reserve your private New Orleans tour today and explore with a licensed local guide. Fully licensed and insured, we deliver a safe, personalized, and unforgettable experience.
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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)
Why Book Your New Orleans Private Tours With Us?
While many tour companies outsource their guides, La Vie New Orleans Private Tours takes pride in having the owner personally lead each tour. This ensures that every guest receives individual attention and exceptional service. We welcome your questions and suggestions and will collaborate with you to craft the perfect private tour in New Orleans. For detailed testimonials, please take a moment to read our Google reviews.
Overview – Driving Tours
La Vie NOLA Private Tours offers unforgettable private tours in New Orleans, giving travelers a chance to experience the city beyond the main historic districts. Our signature New Orleans Private City Tour covers key landmarks while exploring our most intriguing neighborhoods, from hauntingly beautiful cemeteries to the rich stories that define the city’s history.
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
If you are looking for something special, please contact me for a custom tour! You can reach me at: 504-957-1761 or tours@lavienola.com.
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