New Orleans City Wide and Plantation Driving Tour
Overview
This tour is designed to introduce visitors to a wide variety of inner-city neighborhoods outside of the French Quarter plus a nearby plantation (Destrehan) on River Road.
Few frequent visitors to New Orleans ever see the city outside of the French Quarter or the plantation country nearby.
Note: Please contact the guide directly BEFORE booking to confirm availability and any post-pandemic limits that may still exist or complicate things.
While a private to tour, it is not exclusive, meaning plantation management might include other visitors on the inside-the-house portion of the tour.
Note: Please contact us BEFORE booking to confirm availability.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Plantation admission
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Docent at the plantation
- Licensed and insured driver/guide
- Lunch
- Souvenirs
- Admissions to unplanned attractions
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
New Orleans
LA, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
What To Expect
French Quarter (Pass By)
Faubourg Marigny & Bywater (Pass By)
New St. Claude (Pass By)
City Park
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lakeshore-Lake Vista (Pass By)
Metairie Road
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tulane University
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Destrehan Plantation
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Please contact us BEFORE booking so that we can confirm availability and operability of the elevator.
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- There is an elevator at Destrehan for those with limited mobility. However, we should call in advance to verify that it is working.
Frequently Asked Questions
(6)Q: What is the cancellation policy for the New Orleans City Wide and Plantation Driving Tour?
A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT). Read more Apr 2025
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