Private Tours in New Orleans | Owner-Led Local Experiences | La Vie NOLA
Experience New Orleans Your Way
New Orleans is a city built on stories — from its historic neighborhoods and unique architecture to its music, food, traditions, and the people who have shaped it for generations.
The best way to truly experience New Orleans is with someone who knows it personally — a local guide who can share the stories behind the places you visit and help you discover the details most visitors miss.
A private tour gives you something a group tour simply cannot: the freedom to explore at your own pace, the comfort of a personalized experience, and a genuine connection to the city.
At La Vie New Orleans Private Tours, every experience is designed around your interests, your pace, and your curiosity. You are not following a script or sharing your guide with strangers. You are exploring New Orleans with a local who can adjust the experience to make your visit truly memorable.
Why Choose La Vie NOLA?
★★★★★ 5-Star Rated Private New Orleans Tours
✓ Locally owned and owner-operated since 2012
✓ Private experiences — never combined with other groups
✓ Personalized itineraries built around your interests
✓ Comfortable, climate-controlled private transportation
✓ A local guide with deep roots in New Orleans history, culture, and traditions
Why Private Tours Are the Best Way to Experience New Orleans
A Tour Designed Around You
Every traveler comes to New Orleans with different interests.
Some want to explore history and architecture. Others want to discover local neighborhoods, learn about traditions, hear stories passed down through generations, or find places beyond the typical tourist stops.
With a private tour, your experience is built around what matters most to you.
Go at Your Own Pace
Large group tours follow a schedule. Private tours give you the freedom to enjoy New Orleans your way.
Spend more time taking photos under the live oaks on St. Charles Avenue. Ask questions in the French Quarter. Explore a neighborhood that catches your attention. Adjust your day based on what interests you most.
Your guide adapts the experience to your group.
A Local Guide Who Knows New Orleans
New Orleans is more than a collection of landmarks. It is the stories behind the streets, neighborhoods, traditions, and people that make the city unlike anywhere else.
When you book with La Vie NOLA, you are experiencing New Orleans with a local guide who understands the city beyond the typical tourist stops.
Your experience is personally led by Benjamin Borden, owner and 4th-generation New Orleanian, who shares the history, culture, and stories of the city he and his family have called home for generations.
No Crowds. No Strangers. Just Your Group.
Your day belongs entirely to your group — from the route we take to the questions you ask and the memories you create.
You will not be combined with other travelers or placed on a crowded bus. Your guide’s attention is focused entirely on your group, your questions, and the places you want to explore.
Private tours are perfect for:
✓ Families traveling with children
✓ Solo travelers looking for a personalized experience
✓ Couples looking for a more personal experience
✓ Multi-generational groups
✓ Small groups celebrating a special occasion
✓ Travelers who want a deeper connection to New Orleans
Convenient Hotel Pickup and Private Transportation
Your vacation time is valuable. We make exploring New Orleans simple, comfortable, and stress-free.
We offer pickup from many New Orleans hotels, vacation rentals, and convenient meeting locations so you can spend less time planning logistics and more time enjoying your experience.
Travel comfortably in a private, climate-controlled SUV while your guide shares the history and stories of New Orleans along the way.
Private Tours vs. Group Tours
Private Tours
✓ Personalized itinerary
✓ Flexible timing
✓ Hotel pickup available
✓ Ask questions anytime
✓ No strangers or crowded transportation
✓ More time at the places that interest you
✓ A guide focused completely on your group
Group Tours
✗ Fixed schedule
✗ Limited flexibility
✗ Larger groups
✗ Shared transportation
✗ Less opportunity for questions
✗ Less time at individual stops
If you want a more relaxed, personal, and meaningful way to experience New Orleans, a private tour makes all the difference.
Which Private Tour Is Right for You?
Private City Tours
Explore the French Quarter, Garden District, Tremé, St. Charles Avenue, City Park, and more while discovering the history, architecture, and culture that shaped New Orleans.
Learn more: Private City Tours
Private Airboat Tours
Experience Louisiana’s wetlands and wildlife with private transportation from New Orleans and a memorable adventure through the bayou.
Learn more: Private Airboat Tours
Plantation Tours
Visit some of Louisiana’s historic plantations with private transportation and a guide who provides historical context and insight into the region’s complicated past.
Learn more: Plantation Tours
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Tours in New Orleans
Are private tours in New Orleans worth it?
A private tour allows you to experience New Orleans at your own pace with a local guide focused entirely on your group. You have more flexibility, more comfort, and more opportunity to discover the places and stories that interest you most.
How many people can join a private tour?
Our private tours are perfect for families, couples, solo travelers, and small groups of up to 6 guests. Each experience is designed around your interests, your pace, and the way you want to explore New Orleans.
Do you offer hotel pickup?
Yes, pickup is available from many New Orleans hotels, vacation rentals, and convenient meeting locations.
What makes La Vie NOLA different from other tour companies?
La Vie NOLA is locally owned and owner-operated, with tours personally led by Benjamin Borden whenever possible. As a 4th-generation New Orleanian, Benjamin shares the history, culture, and stories of the city he calls home.
Planning a New Orleans trip?
Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, traveling with family, or simply looking for a deeper way to experience the city, we are happy to help you plan the perfect private tour.
Ready to Experience New Orleans Your Way?
A private New Orleans tour is more than a convenient way to see the city — it is a chance to experience it through the eyes of someone who knows and loves it.
Whether it is your first visit or your tenth, La Vie NOLA would love to help you discover the stories, neighborhoods, and hidden gems that make New Orleans unforgettable.
Or reach out with questions. We are always happy to help you plan your visit.
