Henley's Private Tours - "Educational-Comfortable-Entertaining"

4.9 (143 reviews) 4–5 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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About this activity

This experience is a custom-paced city and/or plantation tour featuring history, cultures, food, and local stories, which can be designed for your group's specific needs. Glen Henley, the owner/operator of Henley's Private Tours, will be your personal guide He has been a tour guide since 2012 and started this private tour company in 2016. We are proud to state that we have over 250 5 star reviews. Your group will travel in a luxury Lincon Navigator SUV, which offers comfort and ease of entry. You will see the beauty, the architectures, this city's unique beauty, the lasting impact of Hurricane Katrina, and hear many factual and fascinating stories that bring New Orleans to life. Glen’s commitment is to provide an exceptional experience for families, couples, and small groups from every walk of life.

Our tours are Educational, Comfortable and Entertaining.

Thank for your interest!

Glen A. Henley

(Owner'/Operator)

Henley's Private Tours

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At a glance

Duration: 4–5 hours
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–6
Guide: English
Operated by: Henley's Private Tours - Guest say "Best New Orleans Private Tour"

What is included

Included

Included: We Can include a wheelchair or walker if needed for mobility issues. Minimal walking is required.
Included: Several stops and many Photo Opportunities are included on this tour.
Included: Usually includes a lunch stop for lunch, or coffee, beignets, and/or ice cream. (At guests expense)
Included: Includes very Experienced and Licensed tour guide on your private tour.
Included: Transportation in New Orleans area in a comfortable, luxury SUV.
Included: Room for 6 adults with luggage

Not included

Not included: Alcoholic Beverages
Not included: Carbonated beverages: Soda/Pop
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Mississippi

20 min

We will stop and observe the River that started it all here in 1699.
French Quarter

15 min Admission included

Drive thru a section of the French Quarter and explain where and why it was constructed.
Jackson Square

15 min Admission included

We will stop and discuss Saint Louis Cathedral, Battle of New Orleans, and Cafe Du Monde.
French Quarter

20 min Admission included

We'll drive along French Quarter, Treme and other neighborhoods, while discussing Creoles, Jazz, Colonial Homes, Oak Trees and more.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

20 min Admission included

We stop here and walk thru one most iconic cemeteries in the world and discuss how we interned our citizens for the past 200 years.
City Park

15 min

A drive thru City Park seeing 200-year-old live Oak trees, our amusement park, and more beauty in New Orleans.
Bayou St. John

10 min

Drive along Bayou St. John discussing bayous in Louisiana, defining a bayou, history of Cajuns, our wetlands and more.
Lake Pontchartrain

15 min Admission included

Drive along our beautiful Lake and discus the unique qualities of this lake, and see a world record bridge, and more.
Lake Pontchartrain

30 min Admission not included

Drive by largest marina on Lake Pontchartrain and possibly stop at excellent seafood restaurant. (All food and drinks are at guest expense)
Lake Pontchartrain

10 min Admission included

Drive to a World Record pumping station on the Lake and see firsthand a neighborhood that had 9-12 feet of flood waters from the Katrina hurricane disaster.
Stop 11

20 min Admission included

Drive back to New Orleans uptown area and see the Mansions and estates along Saint Charles Avenue and see both Tulane and Loyola universities. We will stop along to discuss the Civil War here and the wealth in New Orleans.
Garden District

15 min Admission included

Drive to and drive around the Garden District of New Orleans. See more beautiful neighborhoods and here more history of this area.
New Orleans

15 min

Make our way back to the city and stop at the largest World War 2 museum in the world. Learn why and how it was built her in New Orleans.
French Quarter

10 min Admission included

Drive back to your hotel for completion of 4- or 5-hour tour.

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

If your group is driving into New Orleans, we can meet at Basin Street station.

End point

If your group is driving into New Orleans, we can meet at Basin Street station.

Pickup points

The Westin New Orleans
Casa de Marigny Guest Cottages
Q&C Hotel and Bar New Orleans, Autograph Collection
French Market Inn
Hotel Peter And Paul
The Old No. 77 Hotel & Chandlery
Inn on St. Peter
Renaissance New Orleans Arts Warehouse District Hotel
Hilton New Orleans/St. Charles Avenue
Homewood Suites by Hilton New Orleans
Hotel Monteleone
Le Petit Motel

and 225 more pickup points

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.)

Using your ticket

We only ask that you are on time for tour. We are usually flexible for your start times, but always prefer you are 5-10 minutes early to insure we have enough time to show you what you want to see. This is not about us, this is a private tour about for your group only. Please see the details of the tour to understand most of what this experience is about and the many stops we make.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Service animals allowed
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Options

4 hour Private Tour up to 1-3

Stop for lunch + 4 other stops

Knowledgeable & Entertaining

Duration: 4 hours

At Guests expense: Lunch stop is usually included in tour.

All of New Orleans : Customizable, will see and hear about all of this unique and historic City.

"We guarantee you will Laugh and Learn"

Luxury Customized Van: Customized Conversion Van with Extended roof, seats 6 adults comfortably.

Pickup included
2 Plantations (on the river)

Two Plantations on the river: Total 6 hours - Transport and tour of 2 plantations (Food/Drinks and admission to Plantation are NOT included in pricing.)

Private tour: Travel to Plantations and hear about wetlands, History, cultures, slavery, etc.

Duration: 6 hours: Total of t hours, withe transportation to and from Plantations (Food, drinks, nor admission are included in tour pricing.

On the river out of NOLA

Customized Van

Tickets not in pricing.: 6 Hours total, includes transport, 2 plantations and info (Tickets, nor food/drink are included in tour pricing.)

Pickup included
5 Hour Private Tour 4-6 people

5 hour Private Tour up to 6: Lunch stop is included. Food/Drinks are at guest expense.

All in-clusive tour of New Orleans.

Luxury and very comfortable

Duration: 5 hours

At Guests expense: Includes a stop for lunch and can add a stop for drinks.

Entire City of New Orleans.

Luxury ConversionVan

Pickup included