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Uncover the magic of New Orleans with my tailored tours that provide a genuine, insider's view of the city from a native, multi-generational guide. This experience is not just for first-time visitors; even if it's your 10th visit, there's always something new to discover!
From the famed French Quarter to the historic districts of Faubourg Marigny and Treme, and our renowned "Cities of the Dead," delve into the hidden treasures and deep history of New Orleans with me.
Cruise down St. Charles Avenue, take in the Garden District, and soak up the distinctive culture and lively spirit of this captivating city with a tour customized just for you. Allow me to make your trip to New Orleans an unforgettable one!
And if you've visited before, let's explore unseen places and untold stories! I'm delighted to add extra stops or incorporate your preferred content to create a memory you'll always treasure!
Posted By : Ashley_M
Lovely tour with Benjamin. We covered so much of New Orleans and learned so much of its rich history. If you are looking for a tour that gives you the best of the best - we highly recommend.
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Posted On : 2024-06-30 21:37:15 
Posted By : Malenereynee_G
What a fantastic way to see the city and hear the history from someone who cares so deeply about his home town. Benjamin was a pleasure to meet, hospitable, and knowledgeable of New Orleans' rich culture and past. He answered every question our group had and offered great restaurant and entertainment tips. His vehicle was clean, air conditioned, and spacious. My family truly enjoyed the tour and Benjamin's personal anecdotes about his family's history. We'll be sure to book with Benjamin again when we come back.
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Posted On : 2024-06-13 17:57:13
Posted By : Deborah_H
We visited New Orleans for the first time. We made plans for several days. Thankfully I found La Vie NOLA and booked the tour. I wish we had taken the tour our first day. We saw and learned so much. We discovered so much about New Orleans. Benjamin is amazing. Being local, he has a strong knowledge of the history of the city. Transportation is spacious, cool and comfortable. I suggest anyone interested in this fascinating city take this tour.
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Posted On : 2024-06-09 18:51:05
Posted By : Z503BZedg
What a great and enlightening tour. Benjamin, a native of New Orleans, was very knowledgeable of the city and history. Ben's anecdotes truely captured the spirit of the city and made the history come alive. We learned so much and stayed entertained throughout the whole tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone. Thank you Ben, we had a great time.
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Posted On : 2024-05-08 16:11:28 
Posted By : Lisa_T
Beat tour I’ve had in any city because of Benjamin! He is so knowledgeable and hospitable. Highly recommend!!!
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Posted On : 2024-03-30 12:47:38
Posted By : F6811BLrebeccab
Our tour with Ben was the perfect orientation to New Orleans. We opted for a Private City Tour, with the Option 1 (Plantation) add on. Company co-owner Cyd made the planning process easy by quickly providing carefully-worded, thorough responses to our questions ahead of our trip. During our tour, with Ben driving, we were free to focus on the beauty of the city -- and the wealth of historical information he provided -- without having to worry about the logistics of getting from point A to point B. The tour gave us glimpses of the city that we wouldn't have been able to discover on foot, and enabled us to better decide where to focus the remainder of our time.
Since our party included only two people, we were able to ask more questions than would be permitted in a larger group. I particularly appreciated Ben's recommendations for books and his responses to my many questions about local restaurants. We found Ben to be very polite, articulate, and fun to spend time with. He speaks with the level of detail and confidence of someone who knows the area extremely well and has been doing this for a while. His passion for New Orleans and its history is especially evident while discussing its cemeteries. We marveled at his speaking abilities, even as he navigated New Orleans' chaotic streets.
Our experience was so enjoyable that my partner decided to book a Private Airboat Tour later in the week. He returned with very nice photos and video footage of nearby swampland and its wildlife, including several alligators.
We certainly recommend booking a tour with La Vie!
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 14:35:08
Posted By : 826diannev
It rained all morning and some roads were flooded but we still learned so much about the history of New Orleans. Visited all the neighborhoods and a couple of cemeteries. We stopped for coffee and beignets. The driver was very knowledgeable and the car was very comfortable. He provided water for us.
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Posted On : 2024-03-25 10:29:22
Posted By : Lori_S
There was 6 of us on the NOLA city tour. Benjamin knowledge and personality made the tour memorable. He answered any questions we had, which is a lot with 6 women! We thoroughly enjoyed the tour and highly recommend with Benjamin!
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Posted On : 2024-03-02 10:23:15
Posted By : Victor_A
Ben is an exceptionally knowledgeable guide and provided us a captivating journey through the city's rich history. His in-depth insights, coupled with engaging storytelling, brought the vibrant past to life. A must for history enthusiasts seeking a profound exploration of New Orleans' cultural ancestry.
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Posted On : 2024-01-21 16:59:39
Posted By : maryanno2024
Our days in New Orleans were few so we chose a tour that would give us a thorough snapshot of the city. LA VIE NOUVELLE ORLEANS was the perfect tour for us. In 3.5-4 hours we visited all the sights we wanted to see and our “native” guide enriched our understanding of the New Orleans culture.
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Posted On : 2024-01-04 09:43:24
