City Tour Of New Orleans

New Orleans, Louisiana, often defined by its vibrant music scene, rich cultural heritage, and iconic architecture, unfolds its stories on the City Tour of New Orleans offered by Southern Style Tours. This immersive two-hour journey delivers an engaging, local perspective that transcends typical sightseeing, blending cultural insight with comfort and accessibility. The tour begins in the historic French Quarter, New Orleans’ oldest neighborhood, where wrought-iron balconies and centuries-old courtyards provide a distinctive backdrop.

Passengers ride in climate-controlled minibuses, cruising through legendary neighborhoods like the Garden District with its grand antebellum mansions and broad, green boulevards lined by live oaks. A highlight includes a stop in City Park, one of the largest urban parks in the country. Here, visitors can savor traditional beignets and coffee at the Morning Call café or wander among the luminous sculptures in the Besthoff Sculpture Garden.

The tour also dips into the Ninth Ward, a poignant reminder of Hurricane Katrina’s impact, offering a look at resilience and recovery. You’ll journey through Faubourg Treme, one of the nation’s oldest African American neighborhoods, rich with history dating back to the 1700s. The Warehouse District reveals layers of modern culture with stops near the National WWII Museum and Contemporary Arts Center.

A brief visit to one of New Orleans’ unique above-ground cemeteries introduces you to a city where tradition and respect for the past remain alive. Southern Style Tours stands out by delivering not just a route, but a narrative full of authentic stories and local expertise. Whether you are a first-time visitor or returning, this tour plants you firmly in the heartbeat of a city where every street corner has a story to tell.