Beyond The French Quarter

New Orleans is famous for Bourbon Street, jazz, food, and the French Quarter. But Louisiana is much more than the streets most visitors see. Just beyond the city is a world of bayous, wetlands, wildlife, seafood, local communities, and stories that make Louisiana unique.

Beyond The French Quarter was created for visitors who want to experience that side of Louisiana.

Based in St. Bernard Parish, just minutes from New Orleans, we take guests beyond the typical tourist trail and onto the waterways of Southeast Louisiana. Our experiences are built around one simple idea: don't just visit Louisiana—experience it.

What makes us different is our connection to the area. Our guides share local knowledge, history, culture, wildlife, and personal stories rather than simply following a script. Guests get a chance to see Louisiana through the eyes of people who live, work, fish, and explore here.

Some of Louisiana's most beautiful places cannot be reached by walking through the French Quarter. Our boat tours explore Bayou Bienvenue, the Central Wetlands, and surrounding waterways of St. Bernard Parish.

Depending on the season, guests may see herons, egrets, pelicans, alligators, birds of prey, Roseate Spoonbills, and migratory birds traveling the Mississippi Flyway. Our Wings of the Wetlands experience gives birders and nature lovers access to remote marsh areas that are difficult to reach by land.

Beyond The French Quarter is more than sightseeing. Our experiences connect visitors with Louisiana food, nature, history, and outdoor traditions.

Guests can enjoy bayou sunset cruises, wildlife adventures, birding excursions, seafood boil experiences, and special group experiences.

For a quieter side of New Orleans, we offer a way to experience Southeast Louisiana beyond the usual tourist stops.

Come for New Orleans, but Explore Louisiana!