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Lucky Bean Tours offers public and private walking tours of New Orleans conducted by passionate local guides. We keep our groups small and focus on telling the great stories of this great city. See the French Quarter, Garden District, cemeteries, and more.
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Gian M
Chicago, IL11 contributions
Feb 2020 • Friends
My friend and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour around the Garden District and the Lafayette Cemetery. We were fortunate enough to have Josh be our guide for our tour, because of his extensive knowledge about the area. Not only was he informative regarding the history of the area, but he also knew a lot of fun facts and pop culture related references relating to the neighbourhood. His knowledge on the area goes beyond history as he is also well versed on the architectural details regarding the different houses. He was also able to answer questions about food, current events and other topics in relation to New Orleans. He also prepares visual aspects that help make the tour even more detailed. Over-all, Josh was a polite and fantastic guide who gave a terrific tour. I would definitely recommend this tour for anyone that’s interested in history or just fun facts in general regarding the area and the city of New Orleans and it would be even better with a guide like Josh.
Written February 24, 2020
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Thank you for this absolutely lovely review. Josh is such a fantastic guide and he's like Mary Poppins with that bag of pictures that seem to suit whatever topic comes up. The Garden District is beautiful and historic, but an understanding of the culture of New Orleans and practical tips on how to experience it make a trip here even better. I am so happy that you chose our company to introduce you to his city and am even happier that you shared your impressions with the world on Trip Advisor. Please come again!
Libby
Written March 4, 2020
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Julia Cohen
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Mar 2020
I am so glad that my mom and I booked a private tour of the French Quarter and Garden District with Lucky Bean Tours! Right from the start, Libby was open to creating a personalized experience in a relatively short time frame and was quick to respond with recommendations and suggestions. She has a broad perspective of the city's history and was so knowledgable in every facet that we asked about (and we asked about a lot!). She was warm, engaging, and entertaining on the tour, and it is clear how much she loves this city. Even though my mom and I had done some walking around the French Quarter prior to the tour, there were so many things that we would never have learned about or thought to look for in our own time, and it was these small details that really made the tour shine both in the French Quarter and Garden District! Libby was also very flexible regarding finding a restaurant and found an amazing place that could accommodate dietary restrictions. I wholeheartedly recommend Lucky Bean Tours if you are in New Orleans - we look forward to working with them again when we come back to visit!
Written March 14, 2020
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Thanks for a great tour, thanks for lunch, and thanks for this great review! I will never forget my tour with you, because it was so unique, you and your mom asked such intelligent questions, I found a great restaurant, and it was my last tour before the quarantine! It made a strange and uncertain day so pleasant. I do love New Orleans and I love creating customized tours for my private tour guests. I hope you have some needlework projects to keep you busy while you are stuck at home, and I am looking forward to next time you come and bring your dad.
Libby
Written March 22, 2020
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Jennipur
London, Canada17 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
After arriving in New Orleans with our children and Labrador, we were under the mistaken impression that finding and joining a dog friendly walking tour would be easy. We were disappointed to find that Bring Fido had let us down, and dogs were not allowed on most group tours. A quick google search found Lucky Bean Tours, and the owner Libby agreed to take us on a private tour. It ended up being so much better than we even expected! Libby was amazing with our kids (8 & 9 years old), and kept them engaged and entertained for well over two hours! We visited the French Quarter and the cemetery, learned about the impact of Hurricane Katrina and even dipped our toes in the muddy Mississippi! Libby was endlessly patient with our children’s questions and comments, (and our old dogs slooow pace on the hot afternoon) and we all learned so much about this incredible city. We thoroughly enjoyed our time, if we find our way back to New Orleans, we will definitely call Lucky Bean Tours again to see other areas of the city!
Written March 12, 2020
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What a fun adventure! I am so happy that I was able to be a little part of your amazing family journey. You, your kids, and your old dog were great companions to me on that hot, uncertain day. The French Quarter offers so many fun learning opportunities about history, geography, ecology, and culture and the cemetery is full of real-world science and religion. It's the best school ever! I hope the rest of your journey was fun and I am looking forward to your next trip. I guess now you're homeschooling in Canada rather than on the road!
Libby
Written March 22, 2020
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mariapoppins
Cumming, GA7 contributions
Nov 2020 • Couples
My husband and I took a tour through the French Quarter with Lucky Bean Tours and enjoyed it so much that we booked a tour with them of the Garden District for a couple of days later. Our tour guide, Loretta, was so fun and informative! It was her first time back after nine months (due to Covid). She was nervous and apologetic that she might forget some dates, but she promised to follow up with us if she did. It didn’t matter though, because she was able to recall all the information even after a long break. She clearly loves her city and is passionate about sharing its stories with others. She was a fun storyteller and made the history of the city fun for us. We asked a lot of questions (not because she was unclear about anything, but because we always ask our tour guides lots of random questions), and she answered them all for us and was excited to have us ask them! She even took pictures of us in front of Jackson Square, which was great because it’s nice to have a picture of us together that’s not a selfie!
One of the coolest things Loretta did was to send us an email afterward with a list of all the things we covered so we could look up more info on our own if we wanted. We referred to it many times during our trip when we couldn’t remember a name or place. She also included a list of some of her favorite restaurants and other places of interest in the city. I don’t think all the guides do that; I got the feeling it’s uniquely a Loretta thing. It was a wonderful surprise and greatly appreciated! I’ve never received an email like that from any other tour guides. Very cool.
Also, we really liked the smaller size of the tour, which I believe is by design. There were only six of us on the tour which made it much easier to hear her and ask questions. We went on a haunted New Orleans tour with another company the following night (Lucky Bean doesn’t do a haunted tour) and did not enjoy it as much because it was a larger group and harder to hear and interact. By all means if you enjoy historical tours, go with Lucky Bean when you’re in New Orleans! Thanks, Loretta, for bringing the history of New Orleans to life for us!
One of the coolest things Loretta did was to send us an email afterward with a list of all the things we covered so we could look up more info on our own if we wanted. We referred to it many times during our trip when we couldn’t remember a name or place. She also included a list of some of her favorite restaurants and other places of interest in the city. I don’t think all the guides do that; I got the feeling it’s uniquely a Loretta thing. It was a wonderful surprise and greatly appreciated! I’ve never received an email like that from any other tour guides. Very cool.
Also, we really liked the smaller size of the tour, which I believe is by design. There were only six of us on the tour which made it much easier to hear her and ask questions. We went on a haunted New Orleans tour with another company the following night (Lucky Bean doesn’t do a haunted tour) and did not enjoy it as much because it was a larger group and harder to hear and interact. By all means if you enjoy historical tours, go with Lucky Bean when you’re in New Orleans! Thanks, Loretta, for bringing the history of New Orleans to life for us!
Written November 23, 2020
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What a beautiful, glowing, thorough review! We can't thank you enough for taking the time to write it. You have made Loretta's return to her beloved profession truly triumphant! She is indeed a very special person and tour guide. I am happy that she helped you make great memories on your trip to New Orleans. And you're right, Loretta's email is her special touch. She really wants everyone to love New Orleans as much as she does, and she accomplishes that not only in her energetic, bubbly delivery but in her fantastic follow-up!
We are looking forward to sharing more of our beloved city with you next time you come.
Libby
Written November 24, 2020
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crg2050
Pittsburgh, PA2 contributions
Feb 2020
This was a great walking tour of the architecture and history of New Orleans. Informative and entertaining stories by our knowledgeable and enthusiastic guide, Eliot, educated us about the city. We went with 4 friends and together made up a group of 12. I think that's the limit of their tours which is soo much better than tours of 50! We also did the cemetery tour with Eliot the following day and loved it.
Written February 10, 2020
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Thanks for touring with us TWICE!! Yes, the maximum number of people we take on our tours (barring some strange situation) is 12, and everyone loves it that way! I'm so happy that you enjoyed your tours with Eliot and thank you so much for writing this excellent review. Eliot loves the city and he is super smart and kind so he is the perfect person to show you around New Orleans. I hope you came back soon for some more stories!
Libby
Written February 26, 2020
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Mary42763
Troy, MI43 contributions
Dec 2021 • Family
We enjoyed our private tours with Carmel and Libby very much! We chose to do private tours because of the diverse ages in our group and covid concerns. Carmel shared wonderful stories that brought the French Quarter to life! She tailored the tour so we could sit down and listen to the stories and there was not a lot of walking. She also helped us find a wonderful lunch location for our tight touring schedule. The next day Libby shared the Garden District with our family! We loved seeing the beautiful trees, gardens, houses, and cemetery on our tour. Once again she had a great pace set for our group dynamics. We also wanted to experience the food of New Orleans and Lucky Beans had a walking food tour on their website. The young adults in the group loved sampling foods from many of these listed restaurants. We highly recommend learning about New Orleans from Lucky Bean Tours! The communication was wonderful as we set up our tours. Thank you Carmel and Libby!
Written January 8, 2022
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Carmel and I loved your family! You were all so interested, interesting, and clearly loved being together and trying new things and learning about the culture. We really get the best guests. Tailoring tours is what we love to do, because we get to challenge ourselves and, by listening to our guests, we see New Orleans differently. All of this keeps our job fresh and interesting. Thank you for taking the time to arrange this great experience, and please come see us again!
Libby
Written January 8, 2022
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JoeDog
5 contributions
Jan 2020
Having lived in New Orleans her whole life, and being a 10th generation native, Libby certainly knew her Garden District history. Her humor and accents/acting, added much as did the little picture album she asembled,which offered additional insight into the tour. Great coverage of the burial process in New Orleans, as well as the architecture and celebrities who lived in the area.
Written January 22, 2020
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Must must must do! I am so happy that you appreciated my accents and picture album. If I ever have to give a scripted, calm tour, I might cry! I love the stories of the Garden District because they enhance the beauty of the mansions and gardens. A pretty house is nice, but when you find out who built it and why they built it the way they did and what they did there, the house comes alive! Thank you so much for taking the time to review, and please add Lucky Bean Tours to your list of must-dos whenever you are in New Orleans!
Libby
Written January 30, 2020
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Gina S
11 contributions
Jan 2020
We were a group of 12 visiting NOLA and was able to book a private tour with Lucky Bean Tours. James was GREAT! He was full of knowledge and was able to tweak his tour a bit to accommodate a request to see a few specific spots (Coven house and Beyonce's house). He was funny, pleasant and our crew had a great time! Highly recommend!
Written January 30, 2020
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James also had fun on that private tour! We are not always able to see both of those houses, and because you let us know in advance that you wanted to see them, we were able to change the meeting spot and also end on lively Magazine Street! We really enjoy it when our guests make requests - it changes things up for us a bit and allows us to get a new perspective on our tours, and it ensures that the guests will be seeing and talking about something they are interested in. We are so honored that you chose Lucky Bean to be a part of your time in New Orleans together, and we hope to put together another fun experience for you soon!
Libby
Written February 6, 2020
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sfglobetrotter
San Francisco, CA5 contributions
Mar 2020 • Family
The week after Mardi Gras we decided to take a trip to New Orleans and we wanted a tour of the French Quarter and St. Louis Cathedral. We read lots of reviews of tours on Trip Advisor and decided to book a tour with Lucky Bean Tours. Their French Quarter tours were full the day we were free, but Libby was able to rearrange her schedule and give us a fabulous tour. Libby’s family has lived in New Orleans for 10 generations and she was incredibly knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and its traditions. She also gave us great shopping and dining recommendations. We feel very lucky to have had such a great tour on our first trip to New Orleans, and will definitely book another tour with Lucky Bean Tours when we visit New Orleans again. Thank you Libby!
Written April 24, 2020
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Thank you so much! Your tour was one of my last during the "previous era" before COVID 19. Oh, what a great time we had! I love the way we were able to focus the tour on your interests and your fascinating questions! I love St. Louis Cathedral but I usually do not have the opportunity to explore it in-depth. I hope y'all are well. I know you are learning, talking, questioning, and hopefully planning your next adventure! Please come see me again!
Libby
Written August 20, 2020
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empjm
Peotone, IL161 contributions
Mar 2021 • Couples
We did both the French Quarter and Garden District tours. Very informative guides, Libby in French Quarter and James in Garden District. I liked that they limit number of guests to 6-8 people. Highly recommend!
Written March 30, 2021
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Thanks for reviewing TWO Lucky Bean tours! I think everyone should see both the French Quarter and the Garden District while they are here (among many other neighborhoods), because, although they are both charming, historic, and represent our unique culture, they are entirely different. The French Quarter is vibrant, loud, a little gritty and colorful, and the Garden District is serene, elegant, natural, and lush. I am so happy that you were able to visit these two jewels of New Orleans, and James and I are preparing to show you around the Bayou St. John neighborhood and the Canal Street Cemeteries next time you can get away.
Libby
Written March 31, 2021
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Hi there, I am due to start a food tour on June 8th at 11am, which meets at Mahony's Po-Boys & Seafood, 3454 Magazine St. I'm wondering, if we did the Garden District tour at 9am, would we be able to make this location at the set time at 11am? We are eager to do a tour like this when in the area.
Written March 4, 2019
Hi, this is Libby with Lucky Bean Tours. I responded to your email about this question. Please feel free to text, call, or email for any further information. Thanks!
Written March 10, 2019
Where does the Garden District tour start and end? Is there are map of the route? Thanks.
Written April 15, 2018
Hi! I don't know - we did a custom tour of the French Quarter so we met at Jackson Square. You should reach out to Lucky Bean directly - we found them to be very responsive.
Written April 16, 2018
Hello I'm trying to find reviews about Lucky Bean Tours? I seem to only be able to pull up the name with no further info. Please help
Written October 12, 2016
Hello I'm trying to find reviews about Lucky Bean Tours? I seem to only be able to pull up the name with no further info. Please help
Written October 12, 2016
Hmmm... typing in "Lucky Bean Tours" in New Orleans, LA should do the trick.
We are a brand-new company comprised of experienced guides so we only have a few reviews.
Please click on the "contact us" link on our website if you need any more information about our great tours!
Thanks!
Written October 12, 2016
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