Tour guide in New Orleans Benjamin B.

New Orleans, United States

English

80

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Since Feb 10, 2022

5.0

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I'm Benjamin B., your private tour guide in New Orleans

Guide #53459

I am proud to be born and raised in New Orleans! My love for this city runs deep, and started with my grandfather's dream of owning a piece of its reputation for world-renowned food. He and my grandmother started Short Stop Po-Boys in a small grocery store over 50 years ago, and it has been a part of our family and local community ever since. Bringing people together was something that was so important to them, and they made sure that passion lived with every one of us. I remember sitting around listening to him share stories about how it all began, and those are some of the memories I hold most dear. They are also just the thing that sparked my never-ending curiosity! Over the years, owing much of it to my father, I've developed a sincere love for history, and there is no shortage of it in New Orleans! I spent 15 years in luxury hospitality which took me to other destinations all over the United States, and then the historical roots of the city came calling. With the support of family, friends, and other historians, I've found my way to being a professional guide, and have never looked back! Now as a grateful husband and father of 3, I instill that same excitement in my own family for our unique culture, and its incredibly rich beginnings. With every guest, my true goal is that you return home with a deeper understanding and love for the spirit of New Orleans. I do everything I can to make sure that happens! -Licensed Tour Guide -Licensed For-Hire Vehicle Operator -CPNC Certified by the City of New Orleans -Owner of La Vie New Orleans Private Tours

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5.0
  • Chris M.United States
    1 week ago

    Benjamin's tour of two plantations (Oak Alley & Laura) was just the best. This fellow has been around the block. He knows his stuff.

  • Jeryl G.United States
    2 weeks ago

    Benjamin is a fantastic guide. He is passionate about his city and his depth of knowledge is tremendous. He is relaxed, friendly and funny. He was able to answer all our questions. We toured in September with temperatures in the high 90’s and a member of our group is 89 years old: We could never have seen so much without him! Thank you Benjamin!

  • Gina F.United States
    June 2026

    This tour is amazing! Benjamin is so knowledgeable and makes the tour so interesting and entertaining. This is our second tour with Benjamin and will recommend him always.

  • Sandy B.United States
    April 2026

    Wonderful tour. Benjamin is very knowledgeable about all things New Orleans, and made the drive out to the plantations extremely pleasant. We had plenty of time to see everything we wanted to without feeling rushed. I would highly recommend his tours.

Private Half-Day City Tour of New OrleansYour Fabulous First Day in New Orleans!Locals' City Wide Historic Neighborhoods Driving TourTake a Walk on the Historic Side: French Quarter with a HistorianBig Easy Citywide Tour with a Local Jazz MusicianLocal Tour of the Garden DistrictHalf Day New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery TourLocals' French Quarter Half Day Tour"La Vie NOLA!" Private Tour of New Orleans - My Signature Experience!Eat Dat! New Orleans Culinary Half Day TourTwo Historic New Orleans Plantations with a Lunch Stop and Private TransportationFrenchmen Street Live Music Pub CrawlNew Orleans Garden District Walking TourAfrican American Tour New Orleans - Half DayFrench Quarter, Two Hour Walking Tour.NOLA in Ninety: 90-Minute French Quarter Walking Tour with a HistorianDown and Dirty Historic TourHistoric New Orleans Cemeteries Tour - "As above, so below"Private Airboat Excursion with a Historic Plantation TourScary Ghost, Voodoo, and Vampire Haunted TourAll Ashore in New Orleans!Explore New Orleans Top Sights, Driving tour.Half day JFK tour New OrleansFrench Quarter Private Walking TourFrench Quarter and Garden District- Half Day Tour.Oak Alley Plantation From New Orleans - Vacherie, LAGarden District Walking Tour with a HistorianPrivate Airboat Excursion in the Louisiana Swamp!Locals' French Quarter 2 hour TourCities of the Dead New Orleans Citywide Driving Tour — 3 Hours with a HistorianBike dat- From the French Quarter, Bayou to the LakeThe French Quarter for Literature LoversGlory Days of the Garden DistrictNew Orleans City + Plantation Full Day TourHeard dat - History of Voodoo, Zombies and Vampire LegendsLocal Plantation, Cajun Restaurant and Swamp tourHalf Day New Orleans Pub CrawlA Locals' Story: Hurricane Katrina and Living below Sea LevelPrivate French Quarter Tour with a Jazz Musician