One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New Orleans. I designed my NOLA BIG 4 tour to do 3 things for my guests: First, my tour is Fact-Based and comprehensive, designed to educate you about the history, culture and people of this unique city. This is NOT a ghost tour. The day I am able to contact a ghost and introduce them to you will be the day I start giving ghost tours. Second, we will visit the (French Quarter, Garden District, City Park & Metairie Cemetery) 4 of the 74 official neighborhoods in New Orleans. The French Quarter is considered the heart and soul of the city but, I will bring you out of the French Quarter to explore 3 other areas of the city that most people don’t even know exist. Finally, within a couple of hours with me, you will be armed with valuable information to effectively plan and maximize your stay in this over 300 year old crown jewel I call home, NEW ORLEANS!
FRENCH QUARTER – Since 1718
The French Quarter is one of the oldest communities in the U.S. I will take you through the French Quarter and give you a history lesson and show you the historic landmarks like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral – 1727, The French Market – 1791, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar – 1772, Royal St., Frenchman St., Centuries Old Restaurants and Multi-Million Dollar Creole Cottages.
GARDEN DISTRICT – Since 1832
I will share with you the history of the Garden District from the early 1800’s. You will see Multi-Million $ Local and Celebrity Antebellum Mansions, like, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Anne Rice, American Horror Story, The Cornstalk Fence and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Homes. There is also, Lafayette Cemetery – 1833, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar – 1835, Mardi Gras – 1857 & Commander’s Palace Restaurant – 1893.
CITY PARK – Since 1854
City Park as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans. This 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. The crown jewel of City Park is the world’s largest stand of mature southern live oaks, which includes a Grand Oak that dates back over 800 years. These unique trees are known for their distinctive sculptural shape – some of the oldest trees have limbs that are twice as long as the oak is tall. You will also see the Museum of Art, Sculpture Gardens, Big Lake, Botanical Gardens, Children’s Museum, Amusement Park, Story Land, Miniature Golf, Café Du Monde – 1862 and the Cypress Swamp – 1718 that New Orleans was built upon.
METAIRIE CEMETERY – Since 1872
Named one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the country. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Oval shape can be traced back to its days as a race track. Became a cemetery after the Civil War in 1872. Final resting place of over 9,000 people. With over 130 acres and more than 10,000 Above Ground Multi-Million $ Family Tombs of New Orleans most prominent people like, Al Copeland – Founder of Popeyes Fried Chicken, Ruth Fertel – Founder of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Tom Benson – Owner of the New Orleans Saints/Pelicans, Anne Rice – Vampire Novelist, P.G.T. Beauregard – Civil War General, Kings of Carnival and the Weeping Angel Statue.
I’m Paul Angelica, a born and raised native of New Orleans. Since 2018, I have given thousands of visitors from around the world and have earned over 500 5★ Reviews on my NOLA BIG 4 (French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park) PRIVATE CITY TOUR. I have taken many courses on New Orleans and read most of the books on her 300 year old history. I’m a Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide and have a Bachelor of Science in Marketing & Business Administration from The University of New Orleans. My tour is Fact-Based and comprehensive, designed to educate you about the history, culture and people of this over 300 year old crown jewel I call home, NEW ORLEANS! Come along with me to see and learn about the Real Big Easy.
June 2025
Unforgettable Tour with a True Local! We had an incredible experience on the NOLA Big 4 City Tour with Paul. As a lifelong New Orleanian, Paul brought each neighborhood to life with personal stories, rich history, and local insight that you simply can’t get from a textbook or guidebook. His knowledge of the city is exceptional, and his warm, welcoming personality made us feel right at home from the very start. Paul not only showed us the highlights of New Orleans, but also shared thoughtful suggestions for places to explore on our own. His hospitality was outstanding—he truly went above and beyond, and by the end of the tour, we were completely in love with the city. If you want to see New Orleans through the eyes of someone who deeply loves and understands it, this tour is a must. Thank you, Paul, for such a memorable experience!
Ms. Veronika & Mr. Eric,
WOW, what can I say about that wonderful review? I am truly touched. So glad my recommendations about NOLA helped you navigate the city. I hope y’all come back real soon for more BIG EASY adventures. If there was anything I could have done to make the experience better for you, please let me know. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay and good luck with the Wedding.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler – Let The Good Times Roll
Keep in touch,
Paul Angelica
NOLA’s BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR:
French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park
nolabig4.com
facebook.com/nolabig4
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504.259.1444
February 2025
Perfect personalized tour and a great value! After reviewing at least 100 options, we picked this tour primarily because it was private and enclosed on an abnormally cold NOLA day. We were very impressed from the beginning. Paul was very organized from the start, he reached out to let us know he’d pick us up at our hotel and sent us a couple docs about the city. He arrived early in a very clean RAV4 that was the perfect size for easy conversation and easy navigation of the city. The tour itself was very interesting and informative, all tailored to our interests. This was our 3rd trip to NOLA and we learned so much in our 2 hours with Paul! The tour shaped the rest of our trip and left us with a future to do list. We highly recommended Paul’s tour over and over again and will continue to do so!
Ms. Laura & Mr. David,
WOW, I can’t thank you enough for that wonderful review & for booking my NOLA BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR. So glad my recommendations about NOLA helped you navigate the city. I hope y’all come back real soon for more BIG EASY adventures. If there was anything I could have done to make the experience better for you, please let me know. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler – Let The Good Times Roll
Keep in touch,
Paul Angelica
NOLA’s BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR:
French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park
nolabig4.com
facebook.com/nolabig4
instagram.com/nolabig4
paulsellsnola@gmail.com
504.259.1444
September 2024
I had the pleasure of meeting Paul during my visit to New Orleans, where he gave us a wonderful tour of Mardi Gras Land and the mighty Mississippi. He provided an informative document highlighting the best restaurants and activities the Crescent City has to offer, and even gave me fantastic recommendations for the weekend. Next, I planned a customized tour on Monday, and BOY WAS IT BEAUTIFUL! We went on a breathtaking swamp tour, followed by a meal at Acme Oyster House—where the chargrilled oysters were out of this world. Paul was so accommodating, especially with my two young boys, and we topped off the experience with dessert at Café Du Monde. Pure joy. What would’ve been a decent vacation turned into the vacation of a lifetime, thanks to Paul.
Ms. Briana, Troy & Jason,
WOW, I can’t thank you enough for that wonderful review & for booking my NOLA BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR. I hope y’all come back real soon for more NOLA FUN. If there was anything I could have done to make the experience better for you, please let me know. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay.
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler – Let The Good Times Roll
Keep in touch,
Paul Angelica
NOLA’s BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR:
French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park
nolabig4.com
facebook.com/nolabig4
instagram.com/nolabig4
paulsellsnola@gmail.com
504.259.1444
July 2024
Mr. Paul is a wealth of knowledge and knows NOLA backwards and forwards. Make sure this is your first tour of your trip if you can, just like everyone else has mentioned. My husband and I have left our time with Paul as friends. First, Paul is the warmest and most thoughtful person, funny, full of information and passionate. We enjoyed every minute of our time with him from the second we met until the end! Second, our trip was truly personalized. I recommend that you tell him beforehand what your interests are if you have them, or ask him what you think the agenda should be based off your interests or curiosities. We learned so much on our trip about City Park, Metairie Cemetery, Garden District, French Quarter, and more! This is a perfect tour for families, singles, whoever! He took so much time with us and made us feel special all around. You would be hard pressed to find a sub-optimal review on him and if you do, you might have to think twice about the quality of the reviewer… Just saying 🙂 I also agree with everyone that his list of recommendations that he gives to you, is years and years of a local’s cumulative recommendations- absolute gold! What a great experience and tour we had with Paul!
Mr. Carlos & Ms. Beringia,
OMG, I can’t thank you enough for that wonderful review & for booking my NOLA BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR. I hope y’all come back real soon for more BIG EASY FUN. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your stay. When I make it out to LA, I will reach out 🙂
Laissez Le Bon Temps Rouler – Let The Good Times Roll
Keep in touch,
Paul Angelica
NOLA’s BIG 4 PRIVATE CITY TOUR:
French Quarter • Garden District • Metairie Cemetery • City Park
nolabig4.com
facebook.com/nolabig4
instagram.com/nolabig4
paulsellsnola@gmail.com
504.259.1444
One of the first things I recommend you do in New Orleans is TAKE A TOUR! This will acclimate you and help you understand New Orleans. I designed my NOLA BIG 4 tour to do 3 things for my guests: First, my tour is Fact-Based and comprehensive, designed to educate you about the history, culture and people of this unique city. This is NOT a ghost tour. The day I am able to contact a ghost and introduce them to you will be the day I start giving ghost tours. Second, we will visit the (French Quarter, Garden District, City Park & Metairie Cemetery) 4 of the 74 official neighborhoods in New Orleans. The French Quarter is considered the heart and soul of the city but, I will bring you out of the French Quarter to explore 3 other areas of the city that most people don’t even know exist. Finally, within a couple of hours with me, you will be armed with valuable information to effectively plan and maximize your stay in this over 300 year old crown jewel I call home, NEW ORLEANS!
FRENCH QUARTER – Since 1718
The French Quarter is one of the oldest communities in the U.S. I will take you through the French Quarter and give you a history lesson and show you the historic landmarks like Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral – 1727, The French Market – 1791, Lafitte’s Blacksmith Shop Bar – 1772, Royal St., Frenchman St., Centuries Old Restaurants and Multi-Million Dollar Creole Cottages.
GARDEN DISTRICT – Since 1832
I will share with you the history of the Garden District from the early 1800’s. You will see Multi-Million $ Local and Celebrity Antebellum Mansions, like, Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, Anne Rice, American Horror Story, The Cornstalk Fence and The Curious Case of Benjamin Button Homes. There is also, Lafayette Cemetery – 1833, St. Charles Avenue Streetcar – 1835, Mardi Gras – 1857 & Commander’s Palace Restaurant – 1893.
CITY PARK – Since 1854
City Park as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans. This 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. The crown jewel of City Park is the world’s largest stand of mature southern live oaks, which includes a Grand Oak that dates back over 800 years. These unique trees are known for their distinctive sculptural shape – some of the oldest trees have limbs that are twice as long as the oak is tall. You will also see the Museum of Art, Sculpture Gardens, Big Lake, Botanical Gardens, Children’s Museum, Amusement Park, Story Land, Miniature Golf, Café Du Monde – 1862 and the Cypress Swamp – 1718 that New Orleans was built upon.
METAIRIE CEMETERY – Since 1872
Named one of the most beautiful cemeteries in the country. Placed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1991. Oval shape can be traced back to its days as a race track. Became a cemetery after the Civil War in 1872. Final resting place of over 9,000 people. With over 130 acres and more than 10,000 Above Ground Multi-Million $ Family Tombs of New Orleans most prominent people like, Al Copeland – Founder of Popeyes Fried Chicken, Ruth Fertel – Founder of Ruth’s Chris Steak House, Tom Benson – Owner of the New Orleans Saints/Pelicans, Anne Rice – Vampire Novelist, P.G.T. Beauregard – Civil War General, Kings of Carnival and the Weeping Angel Statue.
