New Orleans

"Henley's Private Tours" is a luxury custom New Orleans city tour

New Orleans, USA
Henleys Private Tours New Orleans Area Custom Private Tour

From $498.00

per group (up to 3)

Select Date and Travelers

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 4 to 5 hours
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

This is a customized luxury Private Tour of the entire city of New Orleans in just 4 hours. Your group will see the good, the bad and the extremely beautiful in New Orleans. We can show you MORE in 4 hours than you can see in 3 days on your own. During this private tour we will drive through his unique city discussing how this Colony was built and how we've handled things for the past 300 years. You will see and hear about the: French Quarter, Mississippi river, Unique Lake Pontchartrain, Flood control systems, bayous, Garden District, Opulent Mansions & Estates, Architecture, Iconic Cemeteries, unique Neighborhoods, Cajun & Creole Cultures, Civil War, battle of New Orleans, Importance of Port, catholic influence and soooo much more. We promise you will laugh and learn!! So, Book Now and relax on your tour of this unique and beautiful city in complete comfort.
  • Private tour can be customized based on your group’s interests
  • Great introduction to New Orleans’ long and complex history
  • Learn about Hurricane Katrina, Cajun cuisine, jazz culture, and more
  • Owner-operator has dozens of 5-star reviews

What's Included

  • Transportation in New Orleans area in a comfortable, customized Conversion Van or comforable SUV
  • Many Photo Opportunities on this tour.
  • Knowledgeable, Experienced and Licensed tour guide is included with this private tour.
  • Can include walker or wheelchair for handicapped or disabled guests. Please let me know in advance if this is needed. No fee!
  • Stop for lunch, and/or coffee, beignets, daiquiris and/or ice cream. (At guests expense)
  • Plenty of room for luggage and up to 6 adults, if needed.
  • Alcoholic Beverages
  • Soda/Pop
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

Meeting point

  • 510 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

Start time

09:30 AM

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Pickup details

We can pick you up at most of the hotels, B&B's, and ports in the New Orleans area. Airport pickup and out of town pickups may require an additional fee depending on how long it takes. Just call or text to let us know where and when you need the pickup. (Airport is 20-30 minutes from start of tour.)

What To Expect

Mississippi

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Jackson Square

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

French Quarter

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

City Park

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Bayou St. John

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lake Pontchartrain

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Lake Pontchartrain

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Lake Pontchartrain

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Tulane University

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Garden District

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

New Orleans

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Henley's Private Tours - Guest say "Best New Orleans Private Tour"

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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Reviews

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Glen is THE man!
Joel_S, Apr 2024
Glen is the man! It was our first time in NO and he did a good job telling us stories about the city. A very funny and accomodating tour guide as well. Will never forget his epic dad jokes 😅
Response from Host, Apr 2024
So appreciate your compliments. Especially regarding my corny Dad jokes. Love it when I have fun with my guests. Thanks!
Excellent Day w/ Glen
Courtney_M, Feb 2024
My husband and I had a great day with Glen learning about the city and checking out the most popular sites! Glen has a genuine interest in his customers and making sure they have a fabulous experience. We stopped at a restaurant for lunch and had chargrilled oysters for the first time. Absolutely incredible! Highly recommend.
Response from Host, Feb 2024
Genuinely enjoyed neet you and Mark. Two remarkable people! I meet a lot of folks in this gig, but seldom a pair as acutely attentive to details. Mark had all the answers and loves to read, as much as I do. Thank you for the great review, (and the other suggestions off line.) Blessings, Glen
It’s a must !
Ella_T, Feb 2024
This tour was incredible!! Glen is an awesome and very knowledgeable guy who really loves New Orleans and can give you the point of this city . Learned a ton ! And also had great local recs too . Glen is very flexible and reliable. Our flight was delayed and he was waiting for us in the airport. I forgot my jacket in the car and he brought it back to the hotel for me. He’s a real gentleman with nice south charm manners! Greatly recommend this tour - you will have a pleasant and informative ride :)
Response from Host, Feb 2024
So very nice of you Ella. Sure enjoyed meeting you and Melissa.
Top Notch Tour - Glen Rocks!
Howard_R, Jan 2024
Just finished with our tour and I can tell you hands down that Glen knows New Orleans and gives you your moneys worth . We had a great time and I highly recommend it for anyone that wants to see and understand New Orleans . WARNING - 4 hours goes by super fast so sit back and enjoy Glen with all his dad jokes
Response from Host, Jan 2024
You sir and Shelia are who Rocks! Very, very nice of you!! Thank you!
Worth every penny!
Ronda_N, Jan 2024
We absolutely adored Glen and thoroughly enjoyed his tour! We toured all over the city and stopped for lunch at this great place he recommended. He was very knowledgeable and accommodating. We've been on a couple other tours before but I'd say this was our favorite. If you're a fan of history and curious how New Orleans got to be the way it is, hit up Mr. Henley!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
Hit up Mr. Henley? You want me to get hit? Just kidding, y'all are so nice. Adored Glen? Could you call my wife. :) Thank you for the recommendation!
Best way to see New Orleans
James_S, Dec 2023
Glen was the perfect tour guide. Communications were perfect as he cleared up our questions before the tour and was open to adjusting to accommodate our group. Hotel pickup was made in a nice sized vehicle that was perfect for our needs. He has complete knowledge of the city's history and offered many interesting insights during the tour. The tour itself had stops at the sites we were most interested in visiting, including a beautifully scenic stop for lunch. All stops allowed us the right amount of time to explore and take photos. Since we only had the half day for sightseeing this tour was the perfect way to for us to experience New Orleans. We experienced far more of the city than we otherwise would have been able to. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Jan 2024
James thank you for this amazing review. You were such a great group. Love the questions. People that ask questions get more out the tour. Happy New Year and a great 2004!!
This tour is a must do if visiting New Orleans!!
Barry_G, May 2023
We just loved all the personal details of this tour. Glen was very knowledgeable and thorough and had the best sense of humor. This was a great way to kick off our weekend in New Orleans.
Educational, entertaining, and Profesional!
Alexander_V, Apr 2023
Educational, entertaining, and professional. Communication was excellent. My family and I had a wonderful time in New Orleans. I would highly recommend Glenn to any person or group looking for a fun and top notch tour!
Response from Host, Apr 2023
Your family were awesome. Attentive, great questions, friendly. Really appreciate the Great review. Blessings! Glen
Very Informative
Jaime_C, Feb 2023
Glen did a great job of communicating prior to our tour and picked us up at our air BNB outside of town. He was extremely knowledgeable and we learned so much about the lovely town of NOLA. We were able to stop at a few places where we got out and explored with Glen, then he joined us for lunch midway through the tour and made some menu recommendations as well. If you're looking to learn a lot about the city and culture, this tour is for you.
Response from Host, Feb 2023
Thank you, Jaime, for the kind words. Glen
Best of Times!
Fabiola_C, Oct 2022
We thoroughly enjoyed our private tour with Glen. He is so knowledgeable and has the best sense of humor. Not only did he take us around, shared the history of the places we visited but he took us to have the best lunch. Highly recommend this tour!
Response from Host, Oct 2022
A great group of ladies. I really loved that yall laughed at my Dad jokes. Really appreciate you taking the time to write a review. Very nice!
History Tour only
Mandy_R, Sep 2022
Lake Ponchatrain. If you like nothing but history, architecture and no-interest stories, this is your tour.
Response from Host, Sep 2022
This was the most unusual tour I've ever had in 10 years. The two of the guests who booked my tour had never been on a New Orleans tour, but two of the guests were on a "Private" tour the day before my tour. The lady who was on the other tour the day before, continually asked questions about where we were going, and interrupted my tour on several occasions, saying "we're not interested in that". Since she was a friend onf the lady who booked the tour, I tried not to say anything and on one occasion just stopped the tour shourt and went where she asked. In effect the lady who toured New Orleans the day before had convinced the lady who booked my tour that this was a mistake. So, in conclusion. Why would someone who already had a tour the day before going on another one? Also, just let me know in advance what and where you want to go, and I'll take you there. However, one 2* review out of 200 5* star reviews isn't bad. I apologize Mandy for not meeting your expectations. It is my intent to make my tour both entertaining and educational, while showing the entire city of New Orleans and its history.
#1 Tour Company
Carl_A, Jul 2022
We booked this from viator. We had never heard of viator or Mr. Henley. We had no expectations, but from the start Mr. Henley contacted me. He was very polite and pre-made all arrangements. He picked us up and from our room at Hotel Provincial he started the tour. He was very knowledgeable and took us to places we didn't know existed. He took us behind the scenes and in to places that were closed to the public. We were treated like VIP's and he treated my kids like they were friendly. I have never meet anyone with passion, knowledge, and desire to please clients. If you are wanting a tour of New Orleans book Henley it's a must.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Amazing family Thank my co-pilot for saving our lives,🤪 Thank you for the nice words. An amazing review!
Glen gave a great...
Lisa_H, Jul 2022
Glen gave a great overview of the natural resources so we could understand why this area was perfect to settle on. Expanding on this info he was able to explain how Katrina devastated the city. We got to see all of the must sees in a short period and learn the background too. Along with a great Po’Boy lunch and many Dad jokes too. It was a great fun start to our trip.
Response from Host, Jul 2022
Such an Amazing family you have. Really great questions and very attentive, especially my co-pilot😛. Thank you for your great review
Excellent City Tour
Ronald_H, Jun 2022
This was the first tour we took after arriving in New Orleans. Glen was very knowledgeable about the history of the area and the layout of the city areas and gave us a great overview of New Orleans. It is highly recommended that you let Glen get you started on your visit to New Orleans.
Response from Host, Jun 2022
Great family! Truly appreciate the review. Glen
Great Tout
Roger_P, May 2022
Very knowledgeable about New Orleans and all of its history. Tour of one of the cemetaries was most interesting.
Response from Host, May 2022
So glad Ya'll enjoyed your tour with Jason. Thank you for the positive review.
Had a great time
phil_w, May 2022
Glen is extremely knowledgeable about his city. I had a great time seeing the city with him. If you want to learn about New Orleans, Glen is a great person to teach you.
Response from Host, May 2022
Phil, really enjoyed our time together. Nice have someone in my generation. Really appreciate your positive review.
THE. BEST. PRIVATE. TOUR. EVER.
Lory_A, May 2022
Glen (Frey)(Don) Henley of Henely's private tours is the owner-operator. Without a doubt we appreciated the pride that he has for New Orleans and his business. He is knowledgeable, quick witted, courteous and knows EVERYONE! We were a party of six adults looking for a tour outside of the tour bus scene. His van is clean, comfy and spacious. We added our own stops to Oak Alley and Laura plantations in addition to the main tour,(which he readily accommodated) and he even took us to a great local spot for gumbo! Highly recommend! You will not find a more personal tour guide at a very reasonable price. Hope he got some rest after our gregarious group. We met as customers and left as friends, thank you Glen!
Response from Host, May 2022
My nickname is Dah Eagle. Just a coincidence. Great to have friends in Mass. now. I had so much fun with such a "gregarious group". :) (Whatever gregarious means) Such a nice review. Thanks Lory!!!
Excellent Tour and over Experience
Michael_H, Apr 2022
We had an excellent experience with Glen Hensley's private tour. He has clearly researched New Orlean history extensively and showed us the city while narrating the entire way. We live in Atlanta and the couple we attended with reside in Dallas so we met in the Big Easy to reunite after the long Covid pause. Both couple were thrilled with the quality of the tour provided from Glen and highly recommend his services to others.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Truly enjoyed meeting you all. As I mentioned your Dad is a true American hero. Thank you for making my tour with you so enjoyable and Thank you for this great review. I truly appreciate it.
A must!
Michelle_D, Apr 2022
Glen is amazing. He knows so much about the area and tailored the tour to our needs. We were 3 girls that wanted a safe tour and this was perfect! I highly recommend him.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Girls, Girls.... How lucky can one guy get. Didn't mean for that to sound like lyrics. No one is perfect, but thanks for the recommendation. Glen
Great tour of New Orleans by a top guide.
Theodore_D, Apr 2022
A complete, well rounded tour of NOLA. Guide was tops! Congenial guide very knowledgeable, sharing his insights with us about the city and its history. Got to see aspects and views that probably aren’t normally included on some of the larger/shorter tours. Highly recommend - you won’t regret it.
Response from Host, Apr 2022
Very nice recommendation! I Sure appreciate it. Glen

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