SOUL OF NOLA OFFERS PRIVATE GUIDED TOURS IN AND AROUND NEW ORLEANS

We bring you authentic, unscripted experiences of our vibrant culture. Excursions are just for you and the people you are traveling with. A private tour allows for flexibility and customization. Each outing is tailored to meet your interests and tastes!

SEE NEW ORLEANS FROM THE INSIDE.

"Cassandra is simply an outstanding guide and host. Her love and understanding of New Orleans stood out..." Chris Roddan, Canada

walk/drive TOURS

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A combination of walking and driving, these tours provide the best of both worlds. Plus, we’ll get some conditioning -New Orleans can be hot! We'll walk in areas like the French Quarter and through a majestic grove of live oaks, while using a vehicle to get us from neighborhood to neighborhood.

WALKING TOURS

Walking is the ideal way to experience the French Quarter, Tremé & Garden District especially considering the scale and how historically dense it is. We will be walking up to two miles, wear your walking (and dancing) shoes!

DRIVING TOURS

We get a great overview of the New Orleans area with our van. Most plantations are an hour's drive from the city. If you are short on time or want to get to the plantation houses on River Road these tours are for you.

CUSTOM TOUR

Let us customize an experience just for you - three hours, three days, or up to one week! We have created week long itineraries for photographers, trips for botanical illustrators and many other off the beaten track experiences. What’s your idea? We can help connect you with New Orleans culture bearers for a truly unique experience.

TESTIMONIALS

“We had a tour with Soul of NOLA, Derek was our guide, our experience was absolutely amazing. Derek was a wealth of knowledge and Cassandra went above and beyond to help in organizing our tour given the COVID restrictions. I highly recommend Soul of NOLA for exploring New Orleans. “ - Nancy Bouknight, South Carolina

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“I have always enjoyed New Orleans and have visited 4 or 5 times over the years. It was not until I was lucky enough to get a tour from Cassandra that it became my favorite city in the entire country. In 3 hours she exposed me to New Orleans in a way that I had not previously experienced. Her presentation is straight forward, but knowledgeable….deep, but friendly and accessible...fun, without being frivolous...thorough, without being tiring. I could not imagine ever visiting the city again without it including a few hours with Cassandra.” -R. Feely, Mortgage Broker, Bethesda MD

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"My wife Margaret and I had a fabulous time with you in your New Orleans. Your knowledge of the history of the city as well as the food and drink aspect made our visit memorable. And, of course, the valuable info on the music scene was great. Thanks again." -Richard G., Miami, FL

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"NOLA is definitely a must go destination and Cassandra gives you an insider's perspective into all what makes NOLA truly magical. She guided us providing us with information and the back stories of the sights and sounds of NOLA. We stopped at a charming boutique hotel -- originally a plantation owner 's city home, an Al Fresco dinner at a restaurant where the chef-owner was the inspiration for the female chef in the HBO-series Treme, listened to jazz and jamming and topped it all with a killer frozen Irish coffee! Thank you Cassandra for sharing your love of NOLA with us." -Neela and Lalit Jayaratnam, New York, NY

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"Cassandra is simply an outstanding guide and host. Her love of New Orleans and understanding of her hometown stood out in our time with her. But it was her generosity and hospitality that really won us over. When she learned our son was a musician and jazz guitar player with a respect for the New Orleans sound, she made arrangements for him to take a lesson from Carl Leblanc. But here is the thing that made this once in a lifetime opportunity so special...we didn’t ask for this or even know it could be done. She just made it happen. That was very cool. When someone does something like that for you, it moves beyond simply provided outstanding service. It is the start of good friendship. That is why we cannot recommend her enough." -Chris Roddan, Canada

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“I decided to give myself a special treat and hire a personal guide on my trip to New Orleans. From our communication prior to my arrival I was confident Cassandra was invested in my experience. Upon meeting our guide, we had instant rapport, like meeting an old friend. She made our group feel comfortable and was intuitive to our personalities. Our last evening in New Orleans was absolutely spectacular, as she picked a local restaurant with the best jazz band playing in town. We will talk about this evening for a long time, which we felt epitomized our experience in New Orleans-warm, welcoming, and fun. Thanks Cassandra, you are the best. -Amber G., Businesswoman, WPO member

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