Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour
Overview
Enjoy a leisurely walk around this beautiful, storied city, seeking out the friendly characters, historic spots and gorgeous architecture that is New Orleans.
Visit the oldest neighbourhood in the city, the beautiful French Quarter to learn about the diverse colonial heritage, and the notable literary and cinematic landmarks, including where greats like William Faulkner and Tennessee Williams wrote some of their famous works among the nation’s most historic buildings.
Your guide will introduce you to Dixie jazz, of course, the annual Mardi Gras when over a million partygoers descend on New Orleans for the world's best street parade (an event that brings an incredible $160 billion into the local economy). Then, immerse yourself in the neighbourhood where one of jazz music's greatest talents grew up.
At the end of your tour, pop into a local hot spot off the tourist drag, where your guide will recommend more ways to immerse yourself with the real locals of the Big Easy.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Additional food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way
Meeting Location
Jackson Square
New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
New Orleans
LA, USA
Finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links in New Orleans and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
What To Expect
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French Quarter
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Bourbon Street
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
New Orleans
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required).
- Hotel pick up and drop off.
- Additional food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Welcome to New Orleans: Private Half-Day Highlights Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
- Hotel pick up and drop off
- Additional food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
