New Orleans Private Tours

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Top private tours in New Orleans

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best New Orleans private tours & experiences with locals

With its uniquely homegrown heritage and year-round festivities celebrating city life, New Orleans is one of the most fascinating places in the United States with countless attractions spanning centuries. Choose to see the city with a local host on our New Orleans private tours, and you’ll get the full experience of its highlights and its hidden gems. If New Orleans is on your travel bucket list, you’re in for a treat. Our private New Orleans tours help you discover everything from the city’s iconic food scene to legendary live music venues. So, set aside your guidebook and explore like a local on private tours in New Orleans that are 100% tailored to you.

Meet some of our New Orleans local hosts

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

See the city like a local

Anyone can read a couple of top 10 travel articles and uncover the must-see sights of New Orleans – but there’s a lot more to the city than the famous French Quarter and the iconic Mardi Gras. On our private tours in New Orleans, we’ll make sure you also get to see the holes-in-the-wall and hidden gems only locals know about. With a knowledgeable local insider to plan your New Orleans private tours, no experience is off-limits. Step off the tourist trail to discover the city’s best-kept secrets, like the spooky Old World Witchery and relaxing spots along the Mississippi River.

New Orleans tailored to you

At City Unscripted, one thing we’ve learned is that no two travelers are the same. That’s why every one of our New Orleans private tours is 100% personalized. Before planning your perfect New Orleans private tours, we set aside some time to get to know more about your passions and personality. Whether you’re an architecture aficionado who wants to uncover the secrets of the gritty cityscape, a fanatic foodie eager to feast on gumbo and jambalaya, or a happy hedonist whose biggest draw is the 24/7 party scene, your action-packed itinerary will be crafted especially for you.

A range of tours to choose from

In a city with so many diverse attractions, it’s no surprise that private tours in New Orleans can take many different forms. Whether you have a full day, half a day, or just three hours to spare, we have the right New Orleans private tours to satisfy your curiosity. Our full-day and half-day experiences offer an easy mix of the top sights and local haunts, while a must-see tour squeezes in as many of the major attractions as possible. Book our food tour to taste the very best of Cajun and Creole cuisine, or opt for a quick introduction to the city on a kickstart experience.

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Latest reviews from our guests

OUTSTANDING! Antonia guided us through the streets of Bologna, pointing out all the important historical buildings, taking us inside various sites, and even recommending the perfect place for lunch--that has amazing fresh tortellini. Along the way, she gave us time to duck into a few shops so we could buy some parmesan and tea and sniff some gorgeous perfume. She was friendly, funny, and informative. A perfect guide to Bologna!

November 2023

Elisabeth r
We had an amazing tour with Fayez. From our first point of contact (a message to ensure we were prepared for the cold temperatures and possibly slippery walking surfaces) he made sure we were comfortable and had what we needed to enjoy our tour, I had expected a tour of the festive lights (which we saw them all) but got so much more. Fayez’ knowledge of history was incredible and he somehow managed to explain it in a way that was easy to understand and remember. He definitely has a gift for teaching. If you find yourself in Stockholm, don’t hesitate to take this tour. I cannot recommend it enough. (Just be sure to dress warm and wear shoes/boots that can handle slippery sidewalks!)

November 2023

Nanette P
Ying was outstanding tour guide. So glad to have her excellent tour. A very good balance of ‘old and new’. Thank you!

November 2023

John S
Wonderful detail and insight and a willingness to tailored the tour to what we wanted to see. I wish we had more time! Highly recommend!

November 2023

Michael P