NOLA's BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR

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New Orleans, USA

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2 hours (Approx.)
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Overview

TOUR BENEFITS:
55 YEAR BORN & RAISED NOLA LOCAL
LICENSED TOUR GUIDE
4 AREAS COVERED: FRENCH QUARTER • GARDEN DISTRICT • METAIRIE CEMETERY • CITY PARK
NO GHOSTS, ONLY FACTS!
OVER 450 5★ REVIEWS
CHILDREN UNDER 18 - $50
PICK UP & DROP OFF AT YOUR DESIRED LOCATION
THIS IS A 2 HOUR PRIVATE DRIVING (4 PASSENGER TOYOTA RAV4) CITY TOUR, ONLY YOUR GROUP WILL ATTEND
IF A DAY/TIME SLOT IS NOT AVAILIABLE & FOR GROUPS LARGER THAN 4, CONTACT ME & I WILL TRY TO ACCOMMODATE YOU (NOLABIG4.C0M)

My tour is Fact-Based & comprehensive, designed to educate you about the people, culture & history of this unique city I call home, NEW ORLEANS! Come along with me to see & learn about the Real Big Easy.

I do recommend one of the first things you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you & help you understand New Orleans.

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What's Included

  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • THIS IS A PRIVATE DRIVING (4 PASSENGER TOYOTA RAV4) TOUR, ONLY YOUR GROUP WILL ATTEND. If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate you.
  • CHECK OUT MY Cool New Orleans / Cool New Orleans REVIEWS!

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    I'm Paul Angelica, a born & raised native of NOLA. Since 2018, I have given thousands of visitors from around the world & have earned over 450 5★ Reviews on my NOLA BIG 4 (French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park) PRIVATE CITY TOUR. I have taken courses on NOLA & read most of the books on her 300 year old history. I'm a Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide & have a B.S. in Marketing from The University of New Orleans.One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you & help you understand New Orleans. I designed my NOLA BIG 4 tour to do 3 things for my guests:First, my tour is Fact-Based & comprehensive, designed to educate you about the people, culture and history of this unique city, NEW ORLEANS. This is NOT a ghost tour. The day I am able to contact a ghost & introduce them to you will be the day I start giving ghost tours.Second, we will visit the (French Quarter, Garden District, Metairie Cemetery & City Park) 4 of the 74 official neighborhoods in New Orleans. The French Quarter is considered the heart & soul of the city but, I will bring you out of the French Quarter & we will explore 3 other areas of the city that most people don’t even know exist.Finally, within a couple of hours with me, you will be armed with valuable information to effectively plan & maximize your stay in this over 300 year old crown jewel I call home, NEW ORLEANS! Come along with me to see & learn about the Real Big Easy.THIS IS A PRIVATE DRIVING (4 PASSENGER TOYOTA RAV4) TOUR, ONLY YOUR GROUP WILL ATTEND. I will pick you up at your desired location.If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate you.CHECK OUT MY VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS!

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    What To Expect

    French Quarter

    FRENCH QUARTER - Since 1718 The French Quarter is one of the oldest communities in the U.S. I will take you through the French Quarter & give you a history lesson & show you the historic landmarks like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral - 1727, The French Market - 1791, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar - 1772, Royal St., Frenchman St., Centuries Old Restaurants & Multi-Million Dollar Creole Cottages.If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate you.CHECK OUT MY VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Garden District

    GARDEN DISTRICT - Since 1832 The romance blooms as the afternoon is spent exploring memories of New Orleans’ antebellum past, gazing at secluded mansions, wandering down the brick lined sidewalks. Its canopy of oak trees is world-famous, while its characteristic gardens of hibiscuses, crepe myrtles & angel trumpets, make it one of New Orleans' most beautiful neighborhoods. The Garden District has worked its magic. I will share with you the history of the Garden District from the early 1800's. You will see Multi-Million $ Local & Celebrity Antebellum Mansions of Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Anne Rice, American Horror Story, The Cornstalk Fence & The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Homes. There is also Lafayette Cemetery since 1833, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar since 1835, Mardi Gras since 1857 & Commander’s Palace Restaurant since 1893.If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate.CHECK OUT MY VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    New Orleans City Park

    CITY PARK - Since 1854 City Park as magical & unique as the city of New Orleans. This 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. The crown jewel of City Park is the world’s largest stand of mature southern live oaks, which includes a Grand Oak that dates back over 800 years. These unique trees are known for their distinctive sculptural shape - some of the oldest trees have limbs that are twice as long as the oak is tall. You will also see the Museum of Art, Sculpture Gardens, Big Lake, Botanical Gardens, Children’s Museum, Amusement Park, Story Land, Miniature Golf, Café Du Monde since 1862 & the Cypress Swamp from 1718 that New Orleans was built upon.If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate you.CHECK OUT MY VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Metairie Cemetery

    METAIRIE CEMETERY - Since 1872 130 Acres & more than 10,000 Above Ground Multi-Million $ Family Tombs of New Orleans most prominent people like, Al Copeland - Founder Popeyes Fried Chicken, Ruth Fertel - Founder Ruth's Chris Steak House, Tom Benson - Owner of the New Orleans Saints, Anne Rice - Vampire Novelist, P.G.T. Beauregard - Civil War General, Kings of Carnival & the Weeping Angel Statue.If a day/time slot is not available & for groups larger than 4, contact me, & I will try to accommodate you.CHECK OUT MY VIATOR/TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS!
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Cancellation Policy

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

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    Activity code: C-112775P1

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

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity’s start time will not be accepted.
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    • This activity 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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