“In New Orleans, culture doesn’t come down from on high, it bubbles up from the streets.”
— Ellis Marsalis
Come see New Orleans with me . . .
House of the Rising Sun
$40 per person — 2 hour tour
Meet: Washington Artillery Park
Start time: Changes with Sunrise - Check with me!
Beat the heat — and the crowds — with this early morning French Quarter tour designed for summer’s earliest risers.
As the sun rises over the Mississippi, we’ll walk through quiet streets and golden light, catching the city in that soft, sacred hour before the day begins to sizzle. It’s a rare chance to experience the Quarter before it’s busy, loud, and baking in the summer sun.
We’ll explore how New Orleans came to be — why the French chose this crescent of the river and the people who built, rebuilt, and reinvented this soulful city.
Perfect for early birds, romantics, photographers, and anyone who wants to see the Quarter wake up — before the heat sets in and the beignets get cold.
NOLA so Gay
$40 per person — 2 hour tour
Meet: Lafitte’s in Exhile
Start time: Custom for your schedule
New Orleans has always marched to its own beat — and that includes its vibrant LGBTQ+ history.
On this two-hour walking tour through the French Quarter, we’ll explore the untold stories, hidden spaces, and colorful personalities that made New Orleans one of the most proudly queer cities in America — long before it was celebrated elsewhere.
From historic safe havens to legendary performers, secret societies to public celebrations, you’ll hear how LGBTQ+ culture shaped the soul of the city.
This tour is about joy, resilience, and community — and it’s open to everyone who wants to understand a little more about what makes New Orleans so beautifully, unapologetically itself.
Tours by Isabelle
Want to see more than just the French Quarter?
I also work with Tours by Isabelle, a fantastic local company known for small-group experiences that are thoughtful, comfortable, and full of insight.
If you’re looking to explore beyond the city — think plantation homes, swamp tours, scenic drives, and hidden gems most tourists miss — this is the way to do it.
You’ll travel in a cozy van with a guide who really knows their stuff (like me), and you’ll get time to ask questions, take in the views, and enjoy the ride.
Click the link above to see all the tours Isabelle offers, and when you book, don’t forget to ask for me or just tell her Robert sent you!
Raised in Cajun Country.
Forever changed by New Orleans.
I’m Robert Larriviere — born and raised in the heart of Louisiana’s Cajun Country. For the past couple of decades, I’ve made New Orleans my home.
As a traveler myself, I know how much it means when a city opens up to you. New Orleans has a way of doing that — if you know where to look.
I’ve always believed that the best way to understand a place is to walk it, feel it, and listen to its stories — and that’s exactly what I offer on my tours.
I have been an actor for most of my life. Click: IMDB to see some of the stuff I’ve worked on. I’m a natural storyteller. Combine that with a lifetime soaking in Louisiana’s culture, and you get tours that move beyond the surface.
Whether you’re visiting for the first time or coming back for more, I’ll help you see the city with new eyes — and maybe leave with a little of its magic in your heart.
