John LaFleur's New Orleans Tours
Authentic History, Culture & Cuisine Told With Truth
Discover the real story of New Orleans history, Creole culture, Cajun traditions, and authentic Louisiana cuisine — told with truth, scholarship, and 300 years of family legacy.
From the founding of La Nouvelle-Orléans in 1718 to today’s vibrant French Quarter, explore the city built by Native Americans, Africans, French colonists, free people of color, and survivors who transformed hardship into celebration.
Bienvenue à la Nouvelle-Orléans.
Welcome to the soul of New Orleans.
Location
Based in the Heart of New Orleans, Louisiana
Located in historic New Orleans, our guided tours begin near Bayou Road and extend through:
The French Quarter (Vieux Carré)
Canal Street
Esplanade Avenue
Garden District
City Park
St. Louis Cemeteries
For over 300 years, New Orleans has been a crossroads of French, Spanish, African, Caribbean, and American influence. Our tours connect you directly to the city’s layered history, architecture, cuisine, and culture.
History Beyond The Headlines
Colonial French, Afro Native, Spanish & Creole History of New Orleans
About John LaFleur
Meet John LaFleur Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide, Author & Creole Historian
John LaFleur is a licensed New Orleans tour guide, author, chef-cuisinier, and Creole cultural preservationist.
A direct descendant of Jacques André dit LaFleur — interpreter to Governor Bienville among the Creek & Choctaw nations — John brings 300 years of living family history into every tour.
Credentials include:
Licensed New Orleans tour guide
Bilingual (English & French)
International tour host (France & Italy)
Author of Louisiana Creole-Cajun works
Culinary historian & spice master
When you book with John LaFleur, you receive a scholar-guided New Orleans tour rooted in authenticity.
Premium Guided Tours by John LaFleur
New Orleans, Plantation Country & International Europe Experiences
Experience authentic history, culture, cuisine, and international travel with John LaFleur Licensed New Orleans Guide, Author, Chef & 24-Hour Bilingual Tour Host.
From the French Quarter to Cajun Country… From New Orleans to London, Paris & Rome…
Your journey begins here.
Our Services
Authentic Tours Led By A Scholar Guide
Discover the real New Orleans through authentic, scholar-led historical, plantation, and Cajun country tours guided by licensed expert John LaFleur. Each experience goes far beyond surface-level sightseeing, delivering in-depth historical interpretation, rich cultural context, and genuine culinary insight rooted in Louisiana’s Creole heritage. Whether you are exploring the French Quarter or traveling through the rural parishes of South Louisiana, you will experience the region through informed scholarship, ancestral knowledge, and lived tradition.
Culinary Stops & Local Dining Experience
Scholar-Guide & Bilingual Experience
International Guiding Background
NEW ORLEANS CITY TOUR
BIENVENUE EN VILLE – French Quarter & Cultural Experience
1-Day | 6-Hour Guided Riding Tour | Minimal Walking
Hotel Pickup:
9:00 AM – 3:00 PM Return
Discover the real story of New Orleans — beyond the myths.
Explore:
- French Market (est. 1791)
- Jackson Square (Place d’Armes)
- St. Louis Cathedral
- The Cabildo & The Presbytère
- Canal Street (Dividing line between American & French New Orleans)
- Garden District (Historic Mansions & Movie Star Homes)
- Magazine Street (German, Irish & Creole heritage)
- St. Louis Cemeteries #1, #2, #3 (“Cities of the Dead”)
- City Park
- Audubon Park & Zoo
- Loyola, Tulane, Xavier & UNO campuses
Included:
✔ Creole lunch at highly sought restaurant
✔ Café au lait & beignets (coffee & dessert break)
✔ Historical interpretation & storytelling
✔ Souvenir gifts from John
Pricing:
$275 Individual
$350 Couple
TOWN & COUNTRY TOUR
2-Day Plantation & Cajun Country Experience from New Orleans
Explore Louisiana’s plantations, bayous, wetlands, and rich Cajun culture in this immersive 2-day guided experience.
Travel through River Road plantations including Laura, Whitney, and Oak Alley Plantation, cross the Mississippi River, and explore the Atchafalaya Basin & Henderson Swamp—one of the largest wetlands in the U.S.
Experience authentic Cajun life with visits to Opelousas, Mamou, a LIVE radio show at Fred’s (Beer, Boudin & Dancing), and cultural stops featuring local food, music, and traditions.
Enjoy guided cultural tours at Vermilionville, including Creole heritage houses, artisan demonstrations, and French-speaking guides.
Includes:
✔ Plantation tours & cultural experiences
✔ Breakfast & meals as per itinerary
✔ Overnight stay (Opelousas/Mamou)
✔ All transfers from New Orleans
✔ Guided bilingual host support
Pricing:
$499 Individual
$799 Couple
Europe Awaits: London, Paris & Rome in 10 Days!
INTERNATIONAL EUROPE TOUR
London, England
Explore historic England with guided cultural immersion, cuisine, and iconic landmarks.
Paris, France
Enjoy:
- Louvre Museum (See the Mona Lisa)
- Opera Garnier (Phantom of the Opera filming site)
- Café de Flore (Hemingway, Sartre & Gide history)
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Eiffel Tower summit visit
- Train excursion to Palace of Versailles
- Claude Monet’s Gardens in Giverny
- Dining at Le Bouillon Chartier
- Coffee & dessert breaks at Parisian cafés
Rome, Italy
Explore art, architecture, cuisine, and Roman heritage with bilingual guidance.
What’s Included in the 10-Day International Tour:
✔ Round-trip airfare (Economy Class)
✔ Departure & return: New Orleans Louis Armstrong IAP
✔ Airport transfers
✔ Double hotel accommodations (private baths)
✔ Metro passes per itinerary
✔ Museum entrance tickets
✔ Train transport to Versailles & Giverny
✔ 8 excellent lunches included
✔ 8 coffee & dessert breaks included
✔ Bonjour Bon Voyage dinner party
✔ Souvenir gifts
✔ 24-hour bilingual tour host/escort (37 years’ experience)
Pricing:
$3,999 per person
Books By The Author
Written Works By John LaFleur
Louisiana Creole History, Culture & Culinary Literature
Explore the published works of John LaFleur — author, Creole historian, and cultural preservationist based in New Orleans — whose books reflect over 300 years of Louisiana Creole, Cajun, Afro-Native, and colonial French history. Blending rigorous historical scholarship with culinary heritage and first-hand storytelling rooted in New Orleans tradition, his writings preserve the truth of Louisiana’s layered past while celebrating the resilience, culture, and creativity of its people.
- Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide
- 37 Years International Travel Experience
- Bilingual (English & French)
- Historian & Cultural Scholar
- Culinary Expert
- 24-Hour On-Call Personal Escort
You are never alone.
You travel safely, confidently, and comfortably.
Our Product
Designed With Care, Purpose, And Real World Use In Mind
Authentic Creole Culinary Products from New Orleans
Inspired by generations of Louisiana cooks, our authentic Creole culinary products are crafted to reflect the true flavors of New Orleans, blending traditional seasoning techniques influenced by French, Caribbean, African, and Cajun heritage. Designed by a Creole chef and culinary historian, each spice blend is rooted in historical authenticity and perfected for real kitchens — ideal for gumbo, étouffée, jambalaya, seafood boils, and classic Southern dishes — delivering depth, balance, and genuine Louisiana character in every meal.
