Meet your guide
Hi, I’m Val.
I’ve called the French Quarter home for nearly 30 years. Showing people this neighborhood is a love affair, not a script.
NOLA like a local
The best stories are rarely on the busiest street.
Val’s private tours make space for the small turns, quiet courtyards, music drifting out of a doorway, and the questions that make a place feel alive.
Whether you are drawn to history, architecture, food, art, music, or Creole and African American heritage, the day can follow your curiosity.
Guest feedback
“Val designed a special tour tailored to my interests. I had so much fun!”
Mathew, Buffalo, NY
“We walked away with a better appreciation of the people of New Orleans and their customs. And jazz!”
Guest review, January 2025