Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours

Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours

Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours
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City ToursMulti-day ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursSightseeing ToursPrivate Tours
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Monday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Tuesday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Wednesday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Thursday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Friday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Saturday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
Sunday
8:00 AM - 11:59 PM
About
Explore New Orleans Like a Local Welcome to Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours I AM A TRUE MULTI- GENERATIONAL ORLEANIAN and LOVE MY CITY! New Orleans culture is like no other. We love to live and live to love. My name is Michaela and I was born and raised in the city of New Orleans. I am an expert on the influence of food, culture, and history within and surrounding the city of New Orleans. Michaela’s Tours is a family owned and operated company in New Orleans. My husband, Andrew and I have over 30 years combined years in the tour industry AND We never get blasé about the rich history of this magical city. If you want to explore history or haunts, shopping or swamps, food or just have fun, I have a tour for you. Enjoy discovering the city through a shared experience with your "New Orleans Native"guide on a Private New Orleans Tour!
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1 contribution
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2024 • Business
Michaela R. was fantastic!!! She is full of information about the city and its history, but also about the current way of life and she presents it in a very interesting way. Michaela is very pleasant, you have the feeling that a friend who lives here is taking you around the city. A very interesting tour, we saw a lot and got recommendations of what to see while we are there. All compliments, I reccomend Michaela's tour to everybody.
Written May 15, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words and glowing review! It was truly a pleasure to share the rich history and vibrant culture of New Orleans with you. I strive to make each tour not only informative but also engaging and personal, so I’m delighted to hear that you felt like you were exploring the city with a friend. Your compliments and recommendations mean the world to me, and I’m thrilled that you enjoyed the tour and found my suggestions helpful. I hope you had a wonderful time exploring the rest of New Orleans, and I look forward to welcoming you back on your next visit! Warm regards, Michaela R.
Written July 20, 2024
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Michael R
Reading, UK45 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2023
We were visiting New Orleans and needed a guide for the 2 days we were there. We have used local guides before and they have alwys added much to our holiday. They are, however, difficult to find. Finding the witesite of Tours by Locals was a real bonus, it makes it really easy to find a guide who suits you and the town. Having looked through the guides available and contacting our chosen guide, we could easily communicate with them to sort out our customised itinary, it was then easy to look forward to a great holiday. Our chosen guide for New Oleans was Michaela Reid. She helped us creat our itinerary and as we were from the UK helped book restaurants and suggested what places to go for good local music. Michaela ensured we got to see all the highlights of New Orleans as well as those areas that many tourists don't see. Day one was spent driving and walking around. Her comprehensive knowledge and fund of stories made for a wonderful time. Our second day was spent out on the Bayou and enjoying an airboat ride. Then back to town and a walk around the garden district. She is a wonderful bubbly person who communicates very well. So all in all a wonderful guide who enured that we had a superb and fun time
Written August 13, 2023
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Thank you so much for your detailed and thoughtful review! It was a pleasure to help you create a customized itinerary and ensure you experienced the best of New Orleans, from the well-known highlights to the hidden gems. I’m glad you enjoyed the mix of driving and walking tours, as well as the airboat ride on the Bayou. Sharing my knowledge and stories about this vibrant city is something I truly love, and I’m delighted to hear that it added to your holiday experience. Your kind words about my communication and bubbly personality mean a lot to me. It was wonderful to assist with restaurant bookings and local music recommendations to make your stay even more enjoyable. Thank you for choosing Michaela’s Private New Orleans Tours. I hope to welcome you back to New Orleans in the future for more adventures! Warm regards, Michaela
Written July 20, 2024
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Kaye
brandon, United States2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
May 2021
Michaela, was awesome! So knowledgeable about NOLA history! During the tour she inserts the most interesting stories of not only historical events but current day movie sets, celebrity homes and other New Orleans facts. Her personality and presentation are over the top! She'll customize the tour to include your requested points of interest but we relied on her expertise and couldn't be more pleased. We learned so much about New Orleans! She is the absolute best tour guide we've ever experienced!
Written May 24, 2021
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Dear Judy, Thank you for your enthusiastic review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had an awesome experience during **Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours**. 🌟 Being knowledgeable about NOLA history is my passion, and I'm delighted that you found it valuable. Sharing interesting stories about historical events, movie sets, celebrity homes, and other New Orleans facts is part of the magic—I love bringing the city to life! 🏛️🎥 And let's talk about personality and presentation! I'm glad you enjoyed it. Being over the top is just how I roll—I want every guest to have a memorable and entertaining tour. 😄 Customizing the tour based on your interests is essential, but relying on my expertise is equally important. I'm honored that you couldn't be more pleased with the experience. 🚗🎉 Thank you for considering me the absolute best tour guide you've ever experienced! If you ever return to New Orleans, don't hesitate to reach out—I'd be thrilled to create more magical memories together. Until then, take care and safe travels! 🌟 Warm regards, Michaela 🌟
Written May 11, 2024
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windyjack
Fairfield Glade, TN21 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Nov 2022 • Couples
Michaela took us to many areas of New Orleans. She was very knowledgeable and gave us a good background of the city’s history and customs. I had some physical disabilities and she was very helpful getting me in and out of the car. We are so glad we chose Michaela for our tour. She was fun, too. We highly recommend taking her tour.
Written December 6, 2022
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Thank you for sharing your experience! I'm thrilled to hear that you enjoyed the New Orleans city tour with me. As your guide, I strive to provide informative and engaging experiences for all our guests. 🌟 Despite the cold and rainy weather, I'm glad we could explore many areas of the city together. New Orleans is rich in history, and I love sharing stories about its homes, architectural styles, and famous residents. It warms my heart to know that you found my knowledge helpful and that I could assist you with your physical disabilities during the tour. 🏡🌧️ Choosing my tour was a great decision, and I appreciate your recommendation. If you ever return to New Orleans, don't hesitate to reach out—I'd be honored to show you more hidden gems and create more unforgettable memories. Until then, take care and safe travels! 🎉 Warm regards, Michaela 🌟
Written May 11, 2024
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T-lex
Ontario, Canada161 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019 • Couples
We were picked up at our hotel in a nice SUV on time by a really friendly and knowledgeable guide named Andrew. First thing he let us know is that we can customize the tour and go wherever we like, which was awesome because I had just learned about Marigny and Bywater being the place to go if you want to see shotgun houses and I was dying to see it. We also went through The Garden District and saw the highlights of its architecture and cemeteries, too.

Andrew took us to Marigny and for the whole ride he narrated interesting tidbits and facts about the culture and history of New Orleans. He was also very conversational, too. The trip was great.

We stopped at St. Roch’s Market and Andrew let me know that NOLA culture doesn’t frown on a breakfast of a Bloody Mary and oysters and this made me so happy because it was delightful! Kurt Vonnegut says the Breakfast of Champions is a dry martini and a cigarette but I think he’d approve of the NOLA breakfast, too.

We went to the plantation after this, for that is the tour we booked, and we were a little early for the next guide so we went up on the shores of the Mississippi to take a look and Andrew told us more about history, culture, Katrina, the port of Mew Orleans and lots of cool stuff.

After the plantation tour was done we walked around the plantation and then Andrew dropped us off exactly where we asked.

This was a great tour, so easy and so fun. I’d highly recommend Michaela’s Private Tours.
Written January 8, 2020
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this amazing review. I am humbled and so grateful that you all loved your experience. Ensuring you have a great time is my top priority, and your review reaffirms the hard work and Love I have for my City. So thanks for your kind words and please let me know if I can be of any service to you in your future travels.
Written January 12, 2020
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UlrikaErlandsson
Hollviken, Sweden2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Dec 2019
We had the best guidetour with Michaela.
She was excellent in both her knowledge about NOLA history and how NOLA is today and arranged the tour exactly as we wanted it. The guiding was a perfect 4 hour tour. Highly recommended!
Erlandsson family
Written January 7, 2020
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Dear Ulrika, Thank you for your wonderful review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had the best guided tour during **Michaela's Private New Orleans Tours**. 🌟 Being knowledgeable about NOLA history and understanding how New Orleans is today is essential—I want every guest to have an enriching experience. Customizing the tour to your preferences is equally important, and I'm glad it was arranged exactly as you wanted. 🚗🎉 A perfect 4-hour tour sounds fantastic! New Orleans has so much to offer, and I'm honored that you found it highly recommended. If you ever return to our vibrant city, don't hesitate to reach out—I'd be delighted to create more memorable moments for the Erlandsson family. Until then, take care and safe travels! 😊 Warm regards, Michaela 🌟
Written May 11, 2024
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Lindy H
2 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Jul 2021 • Family
Our guide Michaela was so wonderful and extremely knowledgeable about New Orleans and the amazing history behind the city. Me and my family couldn't have asked for a better time than what we spent with Michaela. We will definitely be back and we hope she is still around. Fantastic!!!!!
Written July 9, 2021
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Thank you for your glowing review! I'm thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time during the **5-Hour Walking and Riding Tour** with me. 🌟 Being knowledgeable about New Orleans and its rich history is my passion, and I'm delighted that it resonated with you and your family. Exploring the city together was fantastic, and I appreciate your kind words. 🚶‍♀️🚗 Whenever you decide to return, I'll be here, ready to create more memorable experiences. Until then, take care and safe travels! 🎉 Warm regards, Michaela 🌟
Written May 11, 2024
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Debra Durbin
Roseville, CA11 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2024 • Family
I want to be specific about why we rated Michaela 5 stars. We were in contact with her prior to the trip so she understood where we wanted to focus, what our interests were so that we could focus on places around New Orleans we had never seen. We received a comprehensive, and personal tour from a native New Orleans woman who raised a family here, and is part of the passion of the place. Your tour benefits from the background of a person who's heart is part of the experience. The bayou, the different homes and different districts, the remnants of the hurricane, the gorgeous parks, the cemeteries. The color and history from a personal experience is so helpful in feeling the place.
Written May 6, 2024
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Thank you so much for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. It was truly a pleasure to tailor the tour to your interests and show you the unique and vibrant aspects of New Orleans that often go unnoticed. As a native New Orleanian, sharing the rich history, diverse culture, and personal stories of this incredible city is something I am deeply passionate about. I’m delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring the bayou, the various neighborhoods, the remnants of our resilient past, and the beautiful parks and cemeteries. Your appreciation for the personal touch and heartfelt connection to the city means the world to me. Thank you for choosing Michaela’s Private New Orleans Tours. I look forward to welcoming you back and sharing even more of what makes New Orleans so special. Safe travels and warm regards, Michaela
Written July 20, 2024
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travelmizen
Atlanta, GA42 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
We had a group of 3 couples so we booked a private mule drawn carriage tour of the Garden District and it was everyone’s favorite part of the weekend trip. Andrew picked us up at Commanders Palace after brunch and took us on a 1 hour guided tour of the area. He was very knowledgeable about the area and history of the houses. It was sunny, but chilly and the carriage had fuzzy lap blankets to keep us warm. At the end of the tour Andrew dropped us off at our house – we were staying in the Garden District – which was very convenient. http://www.504tours.com/tours.html
Written February 1, 2010
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Thank you for sharing your delightful experience! I’m thrilled to hear that the private mule-drawn carriage tour of the Garden District was everyone’s favorite part of your weekend trip. 🌟 Andrew sounds like an excellent guide! Being knowledgeable about the area and the history of the houses is essential—I want every guest to have an enriching experience. And those fuzzy lap blankets in the chilly weather? A thoughtful touch to keep you warm during the tour. 🚗🌆 I’m glad the drop-off at your house in the Garden District was convenient—it’s those little details that make the experience even more enjoyable. If you ever return to New Orleans, don’t hesitate to reach out—I’d be honored to create more magical memories together. Until then, take care and safe travels! 😊 Warm regards, Michaela 🌟
Written May 11, 2024
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Mika T
12 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2019
Great day with Andrew! Highlight of our trip to NOLA! The Oaks and Spanish Moss at Destrehan plantation topped our trip. Will come back with more family and book again!
Written October 7, 2019
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It was my pleasure! Happy you all enjoyed this great city. I hope to see you back in the near future!! Until next time!!
Written November 25, 2019
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