Most amazing day touring the Garden District with Libby Bollino. She shared so much history with us by telling the most interesting stories. Highly recommend!! read more

Scott was amazing! Very knowledgeable and responsive to our questions and interests. Highly recommend. He covered a broad range of historical topics and with a good sense of humor. read more

Libby is the BEST!! Knows her stuff. Makes every tourist spot unique with her in depth knowledge. Gives perspective from a multi cultural view. Don't miss her. Ask for Libby. Amazing 20 generations history. Thank you Libby, Gerald read more

Lucky Bean Tours - Historical Tours Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

What an incredible experience! Our walking tour through the French Quarter with Lucky Bean Tours was absolutely fantastic. Our guide was knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about New Orleans' rich history and culture. We learned so much about the city's architecture, traditions, and fascinating past--things we would've never discovered on our own. The pace was perfect, and every stop had an interesting story behind it. We left with a deeper appreciation for New Orleans and its French Quarter. Highly recommend Lucky Bean Tours to anyone wanting an authentic, enjoyable, and insightful experience! read more

On August 13th walked the French Quarter tour with Scott as our guide. The two hour tour was expertly guided and explained with Scott providing his deep and enthusiastic knowledge of history, culture, geography, music and other relevant aspects of New Orleans experience. Aside from knowledge, Scott had a good sense oh humor, has a rich vocabulary and was able to find shade! Altogether a great experience and cheap at the price. Paul Groom read more

Peak did an amazing job on the French Quarter walking tour. Great cadence with lots of information that was informative and interesting. She showed us things we never would have seen without a guide. The tour was small, only 8 people and that made for a very nice time. Looking forward to our Garden District tour today! read more

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Don't miss this outstanding historical tour with a modest amount of walking. Yvonne was knowledgeable, entertaining and kind. Wish we could give it six stars! read more

We booked the tour the day before as everything else was sold out. Renee was great and reached out before the tour to provide her contact information. She also offered me an extra jacket which was very kind. We were a pretty small group with only six people, so it wasn't hard to hear Renée or follow along. All the other groups I saw were much bigger. The tour was interesting and we learned a lot about the Garden District and the various celebrities who own houses there. It was a great way to will away an afternoon in Orleans and you'll be well positioned to visit the Commander's Place or Magazine Street afterwards. read more

Lucky Bean Tours - Historical Tours Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

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We took the ghost tour! Wow! How incredible! Libby was an amazing story teller and gave us so many stories! I loved this! Was the best tour I have ever taken! Would recommend you to take this tour!! read more

Shout out to Libby from Lucky Bean Tours!! My flight got canceled because of storm IDA and was literally on the phone for hours to try to get a refund from United (they suck by the way) when this amazing person texted me and told me I can choose refund or a voucher. So simple and she was so warm. I know it's not easy for business but this is the way to get a loyal customer. Can't wait to see NO for the first time and go to the tour with Libby! Praying all it well with all the people of NO read more

We had a walking tour of St Louis 1 and 2 Cemeteries in NOLA. Eliot contacted me prior to the tour and answered questions promptly via text. We were fortunate to be in a very small group (just the four of us). Eliot gave a very thorough and informative tour. His presentation style allowed time for questions and interesting sidebars. I left the tour with so much more information and still wanting more time with our entertaining guide! read more

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Peak was our tour guide and she was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the city. We were part of a small 5 person tour. Unfortunately the tour was only 2 hours long, but I felt like the guide gave it her all during those two hours and was very willing to cater to the participants interests/questions. Would definitely recommend taking one of these tours to start your stay in the city! read more

We had James show us around the Garden District. Small group tour - two couples. Fun day, great weather in mid April. Highly recommend.

I recently visited New Orleans for the first time and, because my friend had visited the city several times and wasn't arriving until much later in the day, I did a walking tour of the French Quarter. Our tour guide, Libby, was engaging and friendly (4 stars). While I enjoyed the tour and learned several interesting things, I wished that we walked more (3 stars). Since I had never been to New Orleans, I wished that the content was more structured. So, I'd give Lucky Bean 3.5 stars overall. read more

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Our party of 4 enjoyed our recent Saturday mid-day Garden District tour with James. The combination of architecture, history, culture, folklore and humor was a great mix for our 2 hour walking trip. read more

Joos was our tour guide. He knows a lot about Jazz, architecture and history. He enjoyed our questions and comments. I highly recommend the tour read more

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Where do I even begin? My wife and I aren't the tour type. We typically stick to off the beaten path stuff and try to avoid looking like tourists (sometimes it's pretty tough.) I found Lucky bean as I was looking for St. Louis cemetery tours and noticed the headline for small groups. Perfect. I knew this would be great. Little did I know, we happened to be the ONLY people on the tour. Libby showed up and broke the news. I was ecstatic. I was blown away at how kind, knowledgeable, and detailed she was with her tour. I wish I could have mustered more questions but she answered EVERYTHING I had in my head that I planned to ask. We had an absolute blast!! Thank you so so much, Libby. I assure you that we will be back next time we're in town! Y'all give Lucky bean tours a shot. You'll be so glad you did!! read more

We took the two hour walking tour of the French quarter and it was excellent. Lots of historical information but also information about current activities, good places to eat, live music venues, etc. Our guides name was Elliot, A local musician and actor, and he was very knowledgeable, and took the time to answer lots of questions. We would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans. read more

We had Libby and she was great. Very knowledgeable but most of all fun for us and our kids. The booking process was easy and Renee did a great job reaching out before on where to meet and if we had any needs. Recommend this group! read more

This was a fantastic historical and architecture-appreciation tour of the Garden District where there were large historic plantation type houses. Our tour guide, James, was fantastic with stories, architectural references and history of New Orleans. As well as provided us facts about the culture, food, cemetery plots and planning, and the Voodoo religion. It was fascinating and relaxing. He answered all our questions and we enjoyed hearing about celebrities who live and have lived in the neighborhood. read more

Libby holds a wealth of information who merges history with pop culture and humor allowing the tour to be very entertaining but very relatable to the younger generation. New Orleans is full with rich history and Libby does an excellent job in her tour. I learned so much from Libby especially Lafayette Cemetery and the Garden District. read more

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Spending only a few days in New Orleans and on a budget, we did our research. After comparing about 5 different tour companies, we went with Lucky Bean because of the rave reviews, and we weren't disappointed. The first thing we did after landing and checking in was schedule a tour. James gave us an informative and captivating tour of St. Louis Cemetary #1 and a few other locations of interest nearby. He was extremely knowledgable and incredibly friendly. He even texted me afterwards to recommend a great place to eat because we had been inquiring about local spots. Thanks, James, for giving us a great start to an amazing vacation! read more

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Just returned from a quick trip in New Orleans. I generally think tours are a bit hokey but James managed to prove me wrong! He sent his contact information several hours before our scheduled adventure. I was surprised when my boyfriend and I essentially had a private tour with him. I was expecting a big group. James provided a ton of history about not only the cemetery and its inhabitants but of New Orleans in general. He was engaging and funny! My kind of tour guide! He gave us tons of recommendations for places to eat and hang out. I have friends visiting New Orleans in a few weeks and have already suggested that they reach out and request James, if possible. read more

Libby was an exceptional guide for our Garden District tour-friendly, extremely knowledgeable, energetic, and passionate about the history of a remarkable city her family has called home for generations. Libby goes beyond the usual "informed tour guide" script with an impressive depth of knowledge, and no BS. This was very apparent from her answers to our questions that were sometimes tangential to the main subject matter. The small group size was also a plus, as it was conducive to discussion. We had a great time and will call on her team for another tour (or even a couple hours of New Orleans history over a beer) the next time we're in town. read more

Lovely time spending the morning perusing the French quarter with Libby! So glad we found her on Trip Advisor and her pricing is very reasonable. read more

I was here on a business trip and had one morning free where I could take in some sights of the city. I love history and learning all about new places and the culture. I thought this walking tour might be a chance to learn a lot and see key sights from what I hoped would be a local, and I couldn't be happier that I chose this tour and this company! Libby was a true delight and as a 10th generation New Orlean, was so full of knowledge. Her passion, love of the city, incredible knowledge of the history, fun stories and lovely personality were exactly what I was looking for. I couldn't be happier I decided to do this. The icing on the cake for me was that I was the only person who signed up for this tour, and Libby showed up on time and seemed happy to do the tour for only me. What a bonus! If you want to learn more about the rich culture and fascinating history laced with interesting and entertaining stories as you are guided throughout the charming French Quarter, this is the tour and company you should book! Thank you so much Libby - I couldn't be happier that I booked this tour and I loved meeting you. Truly a delightful and memorable morning! read more

Great and very interesting. One of the best tours I have ever been on. Tour guide was awesome. Her name was Peak. Super informative would recommend. read more

The Historic Walking Tour of the French Quarter was fantastic! Libby was dynamic, knowledgeable and fun! She had great answers to our questions and kept our small group was engaged the whole time. read more

We had a truly outstanding tour by Charles, who had an encyclopedic knowledge of New Orleans, as well its relevance to U.S. and European history. I can't imagine how he could have made it more informative or more interesting. read more

Outstanding experience! Small group tour is the only way to go, especially for St. Louise Cemetery #1. Libby is exceptionally knowledgeable and provided great detail, little known facts, folklore all wrapped up in New Orleans history. And she did this while keeping you engaged and entertained. This is a "don't miss " on your trip to New Orleans. read more

I was fortunate enough to enjoy Libby, the owner of this tour company on a walking tour of the lovely Garden District. She is incredibly knowledgeable, highly entertaining, and just a nice person. There were older people on the tour and she was very careful of both their safety (due to traffic and sidewalks) and enjoyment! This is just one of her many tour offerings. read more

Libby our tour guide for the Garden District tour was AMAZING! She is so rich in knowledge and history of this area and has a great personality ! Kept the tour interesting and learned so much about New Orleans history ! Great way to spend a couple hours ! read more

An absolutely delightful day with Charles Duffy. I'm a cultural history myself with 8 books published. Charles's enthusiasm about New Orleans is absolutely infectious breadth; and his knowledge about every aspect of the city -- from history to architecture -- is world class. The tour was absolutely wonderful and extremely educational. A+ in every respect. Would absolutely seek him out and do it all over again. Don't look anywhere else. read more

Had a wonderful 2 hour walking tour with Libby today. The sites and the history were wonderful but what made it so awesome was the story telling and graciousness of Libby. My daughter and I learned so much and thoroughly enjoyed it! read more

Lucky Bean Tours - Historical Tours Near Me - New Orleans, Louisiana

Libby was an amazing tour guide. Every tiny question we asked was welcomed with a 10 minute explanation. She was very specific with dates and gave all details. Born and raised in New Orleans, she definitely knew her stuff. I highly recommend Lucky Bean Tours and will definitely use this company again in the future. read more

We had a bachelorette party group of 10, and we signed up for the crime history tour with Peak. I would highly recommend this tour company and choice of tour. Our guide, Peak, was very knowledgeable and personable. The tour was two hours and contained interesting adult topics, like various types of murder, prostitution, and disparity in criminal enforcement, which made it more engaging. It helped that our tour guide was humorous and patient. She was very receptive to questions and gave us a great historical perspective. read more

My friend and I took this tour yesterday. We kinda lucked out because it was raining we stuck it out and were the only two on the tour with Carmel Noble. I was very indifferent about this cemetery tour as my friend was looking forward to it. Boy, did Carmel blow my mind with the history!!! It was so fascinating!! I was hanging on every word she said!! So knowledgeable and interesting. This tour is a must when visiting New Orleans!!! read more

Great stories about the history of New Orleans! We had Peak and she was amazing! We walked all around the French Quarter and learned so much! read more

Libby was fantastic! So sweet, so engaging. She asked us exact what we wanted out of the tour and she totally delivered. She was so knowledgeable and was not rehearsed at all. 10 out of 10 would tour again. Thank you Libby! read more

What an awesome day we had with Libby. We booked a four hour walking tour and I was concerned that was going to be too long, but we ended up running over. Libby's knowledge of the city was remarkable and she seems to know everyone. We incorporated some shopping into our tour and she took us to places we would not have found on our own. We covered more ground in one day them we would have in a week on our own. When arranging the tour I asked for one thing, to leave the tour with a desire for more, Libby did that and more. I would highly recommend Libby and her company. read more