New Orleans: Private Driving Tour & Destrehan Plantation

Three hours to see why New Orleans feels like nowhere else in America

You ride through six neighborhoods and two major attractions in three hours with a private guide handling all the driving. The tour includes Destrehan Plantation, the French Quarter, Garden District, Audubon Park, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, and Tulane University's campus, with bottled water and WiFi included. No walking tours or meals. It's a seated overview that covers the city's layout and history without requiring you to navigate or arrange separate stops.

Step-by-step itinerary

Stops and time at each

1. Destrehan Plantation1h 30m · entry included
2. French Quarterpass by
3. Garden Districtpass by
4. Runyon Canyon Parkpass by
5. St. Louis Cemetery No. 330m
6. Audubon Parkpass by

City tour and Destrehan Plantation visit

• Drive through French Quarter
• Pass by Garden District
• Pass by New Orleans City Park
• Pass by Tulane University
• Pass by Audubon Park
• Visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
• Visit Destrehan Plantation

The experience

There's something about riding through New Orleans with someone who knows the streets that makes the whole city click into place. You start at Destrehan Plantation, the oldest plantation house in Louisiana still standing, and then the tour moves into the city proper: French Quarter, Garden District, the oak-lined paths of Audubon Park. The private guide handles the driving while you sit back and actually absorb what you're seeing instead of wrestling with GPS or worrying about parking. Three hours sounds short until you realize how much ground a car covers when someone else is navigating.

The route takes in St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, where the city's above-ground tombs sit like small houses in rows, and then Tulane University's campus before looping through the neighborhoods that make New Orleans feel like a place with real history, not just a party zone. Audubon Park spreads out green and quiet, a break from the older streets. You get bottled water on board and WiFi if you need it, though most people just watch the architecture change block by block: the wrought iron, the colors, the way the buildings lean into each other. The guide points out what matters and lets you take in the rest.

This works best if you want the shape of the city without having to piece it together yourself. You're not stopping to walk through museums or sitting down for a meal. It's a driving tour, so the pace is steady and you cover the main neighborhoods in one morning or afternoon. The private setup means no waiting for other travelers or sticking to a fixed schedule: your guide adjusts based on traffic and what catches your eye.

What’s included

• Private guide for 3 hours.
• transportation by private vehicle.
• stops at Destrehan Plantation, French Quarter, Garden District, Audubon Park, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Tulane University, and New Orleans City Park.
• bottled water.
• WiFi on board.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00 and 10:00

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelStroller friendlyInfant seats availablePets welcome

Operated by "La Vie" New Orleans Private Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see the layout and history of New Orleans without navigating yourself or spending the day on foot: the private guide and car handle both, leaving you free to absorb the neighborhoods as they pass.

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Top questions

How long is the private driving tour?

The tour runs approximately 3 hours.

What's included in the tour?

Bottled water and WiFi on board. The guide provides commentary as you drive through the neighborhoods and stops at Destrehan Plantation and other attractions.

Is Destrehan Plantation included in the tour?

Yes, Destrehan Plantation is the first stop on the tour.

Can I bring a stroller or car seat for a small child?

Yes, infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, and specialized infant seats are available.

Are service animals allowed?

Yes, service animals are allowed on the tour.

What neighborhoods does the tour cover?

The tour includes the French Quarter, Garden District, Audubon Park, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Tulane University, and New Orleans City Park, plus Destrehan Plantation.

Is this tour suitable for people with mobility concerns?

The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, though it is a driving tour with stops rather than a walking tour.