Tour guide in New Orleans Louisiana Arthur S.

Mandeville, United States

English

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Since Nov 16, 2018

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I'm Arthur S., your private tour guide in New orleans

Guide #14312

4.9 (43)

Hello, here's a short welcome to my world…      About four years ago, I retired from a long and varied career in advertising and publishing, my last stop as communications director for the Louisiana State Museum. It was a dream job for an amateur historian like me. There I was in daily contact with literally thousands of objects that embody the incredibly rich heritage and unique culture of New Orleans. So when I shut my office door at the Cabildo for the last time, I knew I would have to keep on sharing stories about this wonderful city… out on the streets this time, walking and talking with curious folks like you and having a grand time together. That's how I became your ToursByLocals guide. A few personal details. I'm a native New Yorker and Tulane University graduate who fell in love with New Orleans and never left. I live in the French Quarter these days, on a quiet street in an 1832 townhouse I share with two teenage sons. When not on tour, you might find me out in the marshes fishing for speckled trout or rowing up cypress-shaded bayou in my beloved hand-built dory, "Peapod. " On holidays and Saints game days, I'll be in the kitchen "perfecting" my recipe for homemade gumbo for family and friends. Over many years of trial and error, this surefire formula has evolved: "The sea + the barnyard + the pasture = Arthur's As-Good-As-It-Gets Gumbo. " You'll want to try gumbo-making back home, so don't forget to ask what it all means. Here's something else you're likely to hear on tour or before we meet. "My guests are my guides, " I always say. The streets we explore together are two-way streets. And you may not notice, but I do as much listening as talking. So tell me about about your work, your personal passions and enthusiasms, and we'll head off from there for a fabulous day in New Orleans! City of New Orleans Professional Tour Guide License #14LTG-06256 No restrictions.

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  • November 2024

    he did a great job. we did what we wanted to do and see and it wasn't very much. got to airport in plenty of time and...

  • October 2024

    Our tour with Arthur was excellent! It was the perfect way to see New Orleans. He has a wealth of knowledge and...

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    Hi Sabrina, Peter, Terry & Mike, Thanks so much for the kind words above, and even more for a great day of fun around...

  • April 2024

    We enjoyed Arthur's knowledge and personality. Our first private tour. We will definitely use toursbylocals again

    Replied from Arthur S.

    Thank you Sandra. It was a fun day for me too! Best, Arthur

  • April 2024

    We had a wonderful afternoon with Arthur. He was incredibly accommodating. We followed up on a number of his...

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    Thank you Keith, so glad the rest of your stay was enjoyable. All the best, Arthur