TOURS by STEVEN: New Orleans / Franklin, Louisiana

Our tour guide was Carolyn and she does a pretty good job with the historical aspects of these homes. Truly enjoyed the tour, so much more to see beyond the tour. I would love to go back and walk the streets and discover the historical plaques on our own

I went on their "New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour Including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1" tour. Lee was the tour guide and he was entertaining, hilarious, and delightful! It's abundantly clear how much he loves what he does, which made the tour that much more impactful. The two-hour tour flew by as we walked through the beautiful neighborhood. It was a great introduction to the garden district through the lens of architecture and history. Some reviews said Lee is over-animated, and while I do not disagree that he turned on the dramatics, I believe it added to the experience rather than detracting. Other reviews said there's a lot of standing around. This was very much a stop-and-go tour because we would pause in front of houses to learn about its architectural influences and history. But that's exactly what I want and expect out of a history and architecture tour.

We have kayaked a couple times but never in the Bayou! Steven provided good directions to location to meet and was all ready for us when we arrived. He has great equipment and shared safety tips. He checked in with us often, assured we were hydrated and was feeling comfortable with the trip. Steven shared great information about the Franklin area, told stories about the plantations homes, and the wildlife. We were excited to see alligators, geese, a large catfish and beautiful scenery. Steven made us very comfortable and we recommend a trip to see for yourselves!

I went on the 10 AM tour with Lee. I cannot say enough about how professional Lee was. Not only is he charming and knowledgeable of all things New Orleans he presents it in a way that’s entertaining for all ages. Lee took his time, shared real life experiences, and made you feel like you were being led around by a close friend. Truly amazing. This tour company is so organized. It is a true gem and a pride point for those of us that love New Orleans as home. Thank you!

My sister and I did the 10am Garden District Tour with Harris, and we would give Harris more than 5 stars if we could! He was extremely knowledgeable, caring, and passionate. At the end of the tour, he even provided a text summary of the places we visited on the walking tour, and he included other recommendations on what to do and where to eat in New Orleans! 10/10 would recommend to anyone.