From Westwego: Private New Orleans Tours for a Quiet Luxury Stay

This private 2 hour 30 minute City and Cemetery Tour presents a concentrated introduction to New Orleans’ central landmarks and cultural corridors. The operator arranges hotel pickup within the French Quarter and Central Business District and guides guests through the French Quarter—pointing out Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, Café Du Monde and the French Market—before driving past the live-music venues of Frenchmen Street and through neighborhoods such as Treme and Esplanade Avenue to showcase changing architectural styles.

The itinerary includes entry to one of the city’s above-ground cemeteries, context on burial practices and time for guests to explore. A refreshment break at Morning Call Café (beignets and coffee) and a stop near City Park’s sculpture garden are built in. The closing leg crosses Lake Pontchartrain views, Katrina-affected areas, and the Garden District mansions along St. Charles Avenue before a hotel drop-off; the provider emphasizes local restaurant, jazz and neighborhood recommendations for guests who want to continue exploring.

This Haunted City Private option is built around customization: clients plan the itinerary with the operator by phone and can choose themes such as haunted pubs, true-crime behind-the-scenes, voodoo nights, seance locations, ghost hunting or city-and-cemetery combinations. Tours are available by foot or by luxury van, and the operator highlights the ability to stop for detours or add hands‑on elements like voodoo‑doll making or psychic sessions.

The listing notes a 13-passenger maximum for van charters (22 by foot for walking formats), a deposit to secure bookings and that reserved VIP tours are typically non‑refundable but can often be rescheduled with 48 hours’ notice. Meeting at the Haunted Museum on Rampart Street is an option, or guests may arrange a custom pickup for private van charters; the provider emphasizes immersive, interactive experiences with optional inside access to select locations.

Witchy Walk is a private, thematically focused experience that delves into scandal, secret altars and the darker strands of local lore. The operator offers a walking two‑hour private rate ($750) or a three‑hour van option ($1,500), and the program is customized around the client’s interest in history, storytelling and behind‑the‑scenes sites. Included with the booking is a licensed guide and a bonus tour of the Haunted Museum.

The provider frames New Orleans as a place with both revelry and a shadowed history; clients can choose a localized French Quarter walk or a citywide van-driven route to reach altars and lesser‑seen landmarks. The operator notes wheelchair accessibility for walking tours and a cancellation policy that typically requires 48 hours’ notice to rebook without penalty.

This full‑day private itinerary combines a guided tour of Oak Alley plantation with a three‑course lunch and a private 90‑minute airboat swamp excursion. The operator provides door‑to‑door chauffeured transportation from your hotel or Airbnb for the roughly one‑hour drive to the plantation, a guided Big House tour, time to explore the grounds and a curated meal in the Oak Alley restaurant dining room that includes starter, gumbo/étouffée/red beans and dessert options.

After the plantation visit, the experience finishes with a private airboat ride through the swamp, offering a different rhythm and atmosphere from the city tours. The package is presented as a single‑day luxury option that blends history, regional cuisine and a private natural‑history component via the airboat segment.

The operator’s signature city tour is a private, up‑to‑three‑hour experience for groups of up to ten people (private rate listed as $590). The route covers the historic French Quarter, Jackson Square and St. Louis Cathedral, then moves through neighborhoods most affected by Hurricane Katrina—including 9th Ward viewpoints and the 17th Street levee break—before visiting a cemetery and City Park.

Continuing uptown, the tour showcases St. Charles Avenue, the streetcar and the mansions of the Garden District with commentary on architecture and local history. The provider emphasizes flexibility—clients can spend extra time in a cemetery or tailor stops—and concludes back in the Central Business District for an easy return.

This five‑hour Highlights of New Orleans Tour is offered as a paced option that balances walking and scenic driving. The route begins in the French Quarter and moves through the Garden District and St. Charles Avenue, includes time in City Park beneath the live oaks, a stop for lunch (not included) and an optional cemetery visit depending on guest preference.

Designed for small groups (the listing suggests up to four people), the tour allows time to linger at architectural highlights and select cultural sites. The operator notes flexibility for lunch choices and a willingness to meet guests where convenient, making it a good choice for visitors who want a fuller daytime overview without an overnight itinerary change.