Experience the best of New Orleans with Withlocals
Witness all the incredible things to do in New Orleans! From the entertaining French Quarter to the lavish Audubon Park, and the majestic Lake Pontchartrain. See the best sites in the city with the friendly local host of your choice.
Witness all the incredible things to do in New Orleans! From the entertaining French Quarter to the lavish Audubon Park, and the majestic Lake Pontchartrain. See the best sites in the city with the friendly local host of your choice.
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Top 3 things to do in New Orleans
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With Brett
City Kickstart Tour: New Orleans
51 reviews
1.5 hours | city highlight tours | New Orleans
Welcome to New Orleans! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to New Orleans to start your city trip on the right foot.
The History of New Orleans: Jazz Origins Private Tour
41 reviews
3 hours | city highlight tours | New Orleans
Curious to know more about New Orleans’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of New Orleans from a local perspective as you learn about Jazz Origins.
You’ve probably heard that New Orleans is well-known for ghost and voodoo stories, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
"Brett did a great job of covering the foundations of New Orleans. Especially the inhabitants prior to it joining the United States. This was just the type of tour we were looking for."
JosephAbout local BrettNew Orleans, February 15, 2025
5.0
great way to learn about N.O.
"We love using withlocals, its always great to have a person who grew up in the area showing us around. This was our first time using the app in the USA and not in Europe. Look forward to using with locals again. "
BradleyAbout local BrettNew Orleans, October 18, 2024
5.0
Great city tour!
"Neil was very friendly. He is passionate about his city and know a lot of stories!
It was a very nice moment.
We deeply recommend!"
"Every tour we’ve booked through With Locals has been great! Neil was no exception. He has extensive knowledge of local history and culture, plus tells some fun ghost tales. Neil was also able to give us recommendations to local eateries and entertainment. We had a great time and highly recommend booking your tour with him! "
"Going on a tour with Brett is like meeting up with a friend in their town, we instantly felt at ease and thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Brett knows a lot about his town and his humour really added to the experience. He didn’t make us feel rushed at the end and took his time giving us some awesome restaurant and bar ideas. "
"Brett was AMAZING!! The information he shared and also on the insider information that you know that is not easily available. I never expected New Orleans to have that much of history and also after hearing from Brett, I have new appreciation about the quaint lanes and homes.
Thank you so much Brett! we truly enjoyed ourselves"
"Holly is an adorable person, she knows the history of music by heart. Extremmilly prepered since she is a misician herself and knows every musician in town. She showed us in detail and I highly recomend her tour. The best tour I´ve had in my life! "
Maria About local HolleyNew Orleans, April 17, 2024
5.0
Jazzy history
"We had a great tour with Holley! She provided so much information about the history of music in New Orleans, along with the history of the city itself. She had lots of fun facts, anecdotes and even some singing. Holley is knowledgeable, engaging and fun. I would highly recommend this tour!"
"Holley met us at Congo Park because we happened to book the tour on the day of an outside music festival. She used the performances and the historic elements of the park (including a tree where offerings in the Voodoo tradition were left) to explain the culture and music of New Orleans. We then walked in the nearby neighborhood, listening to her great stories about jazz history. Our group included one current music producer and one former jazz dj; they both said they learned a lot in the tour.
Holley was easy to talk to, full of anecdotes, and just rest to spend time with. Highly recommend!
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SarahAbout local HolleyNew Orleans, March 26, 2023
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Witness the best things to do in New Orleans! From smooth jazz to quirky museums, you’ll have an unforgettable adventure in this remarkable city. Local Activities When trying to find what to do in New Orleans today, ask your host for all the favourite local activities. Local artists gather at the historic Jackson Square and the beautiful space is used for numerous celebrations year-round. Wandering City Park is one of the things locals do in New Orleans for a peaceful escape within the city. Cultural Attractions New Orleans has a distinct culture all its own and there are tons of places that teach you about its extraordinary history. The New Orleans Historic Voodoo Museum gives you a stunning view into the bizarre world of this spiritual practice. Head over to the New Orleans Jazz Museum to celebrate the history of this lively genre and watch entertaining performances. Visit the Backstreet Cultural Museum to browse through a unique collection of mementos from traditions only celebrated in New Orleans. Festivals Galore New Orleans is a city that loves to celebrate and you’ll be sure to find a raging party if visiting during the first few months of the year. For the best things to do in New Orleans in January, February and March, look no further than the Mardi Gras festivities. Carnival Season gets underway with Twelfth Night in January and parades continue well into February and March to make this a fun time to visit. See More with a Local Your private local guide will show you all the incredible things to do in New Orleans! From the city’s most iconic squares to fabulous shopping and delectable food tours, your local host will expand your knowledge of this amazing destination.
