New Orleans Movie Tours

Jonathan was very helpful when arranging our tour. We had 9 people coming in from various parts of the country and he worked with me to fit all our schedules. The tour was fun, educational and most of all introduced us to more movies to watch at home. We were surprised at how many movies were filmed in NOLA but were set in other parts of the country. Great job, Jonathan!

The guide was great, lively and funny, and we learned tons about movie making in NOLA. Got to see parts of the city we never ventured to before, so that was really fun.
Not giving 5 stars because it’s perfect, it’s not handicap accessible which meant my party couldn’t all go, but since they’re the only game in town I think it’s definitely worth the experience.

On April 14^th, I went on the movie tour with Jonathan as our guide. There were only 4 people total (including me) on the van. He drove us around for an hour and showed us places from the films Benjamin Button, Django Unchained, etc., and drove us onto the NCIS New Orleans lot, where the actors get makeup done, etc. After the hour we stopped for a 10 minute bathroom break. We then continued for 1 more hour. It was pouring rain, flooding everywhere, it was even hard to see out of the windows at some point! Jonathan tried his hardest to get us to all the places he wanted to show us. The only thing they could improve on is the timing on movie. The actual clips are fine, but the guide would tell us about the place we were going to see, and when we got there he would start playing the clip. He would often stop in the middle of the street to show us the 1 – 2 minute clip, sometimes with cars waiting behind us. I think it would be a better idea to show us the clip on the way to the spot, then slow down or stop for a moment to take pictures. Everything else was wonderful. It was an entertaining 2 hours, and I definitely recommend it.

We lucked out and the other people for the tour didn’t show. Ended up with a private tour. Jonathan was great. Got to see lots of different areas of the city. Learned a lot about the film industry in New Orleans. Highly recommend. Also a nice break from all the walking we had been doing.

Great tour with Film Clips. I was able to get a tour that was fascinating for this movie buff. There were only five of us so he took us al over the place and showed us quite a bit of movie history, lore, and star’s homes… Great way to spend the afternoon!

I’m not only a movie lover but have written three books about politics and film. I absolutely loved this tour. The guide and owner is not only knowledgable but also highly entertaining. I’ve been on Hollywood tours before but they just point out star’s homes or movie sites but never coordinate showing the actual film clip with the site. As a working actor and former cameraman John brings a special expertise to the job. He selects from a broad range of films, has a whimsical sense of humor and he actually made my heart stop when he reenacted the chase scenes from Dukes of Hazard. Sure if we chose to sign up again he would find another 30 films to show us.

Did you know that New Orleans is the second most popular place in the nation to film movies? That’s the first thing I learned during our Movie Tour. The movie tour was convenient, interesting and entertaining.
We met the tour guide and van across the street from Café du Monde. Since everyone arrived early we were able to start the tour a few minutes early. The guide asked us if there were any movies we were particularly interesting in hearing about. After a few suggestions we were on our way.
The guide drove around and stopped at different locations explaining the scene filmed in each spot. After a brief explanation we watched the scene on a small screen mounted behind each seat.
In addition to stopping at spots where movies and tv shows like «Treme» were previously filmed we also drove through a few movie sets, passed the company back-​lot and celebrity homes.
If you like movies I recommend taking this tour. You’ll enjoy seeing movie clips and where they were filmed. And if your lucky, see a star and have some popcorn too.

I took this tour a few months ago, but never got around to writing a review, although I’ve recommended it to many people.
I love movies and my city, and will watch almost anything filmed here. I don’t want to get into too much detail about the content of the tour itself, because surprises are fun! Plus, I got the impression that there are periodic tweaks to it based on what’s being filmed in the city.
But the setup is great, the van is comfy, and the TV screens in the headrest in front of you are an awesome idea. As you go to locations, you are shown clips from the movies as a point of reference. And although it wasn’t summer when I took the tour, I can say it would be an awesome way to beat the heat in New Orleans.
Jonathan knows his stuff, and was entertaining and friendly. He fielded all sorts of questions, and could provide additional info for most of them.

As a movie fan, taking this tour quickly became one of the biggest highlights of my five day trip to New Orleans. Our guide was Jonathan who is not only an outstanding and entertaining host, he is also an actor himself so he is able to provide some very unique insight into the movie industry and its expanding history in Louisiana.
While you are being driven around in the super comfortable and air conditioned van, your guide will provide great anecdotes and information about movie locations and even some fun trivia. As the van pulls up to each location, a video clip will be played on the seat-​back monitors featuring a movie scene that was shot at that very spot. Its so cool to be able to watch a scene play out at a café table, rooftop, or balcony that is literally right in front of you!
When the opportunity arises, you may or may not get to see films being made on location and in a rare event, you might even get to meet the people who make all that magic. On our tour, we got to see some sets from upcoming films, but chose to play it safe when police and security vehicles provided an impenetrable wall between our reality and all the movie magic being created just down the street. Still very exciting!
Overall this was a great tour and well worth the time and cost. If you are in New Orleans, I would highly recommend it whether you are a movie fan or not.

I found this tour on a Groupon ad for NOLA. The owner/​tour guide was very friendly and knew his movies. His band seats 10 people, snugly. It was hard to see some of the locations because the windows were a tad smaller than most tour vans. We enjoyed the various location stops but it would have been nice to walk around some of the bars he showed us. All in all, a very creative tour and great people.

My parents and friends were in town and my mom suggested the Living Social deal for the New Orleans Original Movie Tour. As a resident and someone who knows the city quite well, I made the purchase to please my mother and hoped for the best. I was happily surprised by the neat tour that we received! Jonathan is a very friendly guy and an excellent host on your tour. The tour takes place in a very comfortable van and you spend a few hours driving around to various spots in the city. You watch movie clips of things that happened in the location while Jonathan gives you some background and even some history of the city. It is an excellent way to get familiar with New Orleans (not just the French Quarter) in a relaxing and enjoyable way. He provides good information, a fun environment, and even popcorn and water. I would recommend this tour to movie buffs, new visitors to the city (young and old), and anyone looking for something a little different. This would also be an excellent way to beat the NOLA summer heat!

This is a great tour. We have been to New Orleans several times and this is one of the best. Worth the money.

My wife and I greatly enjoyed the movie tour on our recent trip to NOLA. Thankfully, the tour was conducted in a comfortable van with AC. The weather outside was typical for New Orleans in June. Our guide, Jonathan, is also the company owner. He absolutely has a passion for movies. This comes through in every facet of his tour. He has worked in the movie industry and still has many inside contacts. This is one of the ways he is able to rattle off an extensive list of each movie, it’s cast and location, being filmed in the area. Other reviewers have described the actual tour process, so, I won’t repeat all of the details. Jonathan asked us what type of movies we watch and pretty much customized the tour to our tastes. This would definitely be a 5 star review except for one issue. It was difficult to take pictures of our tour stops. We had to try and grab some shots through the van window. I realize that at a crowded location, it’s not practical to stop and let people out of the van to take pix. My wife and I like to post pix on Facebook as we travel, hence the desire for pictures of the tour stops. If there was some way to document the locations of the places we stopped at, the tour was be 5 star perfection. I HIGHLY recommend this tour to anyone who has even the slightest interest in movies. Thanks Jonathan, for an enjoyable afternoon.

This is a fun, fun tour, and Johnathan is a great tour guide. He’s also an industry insider, so is full of information and anecdotes. We started the tour across the street from Café du Monde, where he picked us up in a comfortable 10 seater van. I’ve never seen a tour guide introduce himself to everyone and shake hands, but he’s a really friendly guy, and very genuine. I like the way the tour is conducted too… he drives to a location where a movie was made, explains the site, and then you watch the scene play out on a little screen set into the seat in front of you. Very cool. He throws in some history of the area too, which added much to the tour. We stopped about halfway through for a pit stop, and were given water and popcorn when we reloaded onto the van. We were a very talkative and interested group, so I even liked the people who took the tour with us. When you’re tired of walking the Quarter take a fun and informative movie tour!

History, Music, MOVIES! Starting in the French Quarter, you will get the full tour and scoop of the city. Frenchmen Street/​Marigny Triangle, Treme, CBD, & Garden Districts. Jonny & Michelle are fun-​loving and smart.
Best Tour in the City!

I felt like I was in the movies! We were shown clips on the screen in the climate controlled van, right on location where the scene had been shot.
There was popcorn, bathroom breaks, and water to drink.
Our guides were fountains of information; I learned New Orleans history and fun facts about how many different cities had been portrayed on the streets we were bounding along at that very moment. I had so much fun, we even chased after the Duke boys.
We learned about upcoming movies that would be filmed in New Orleans, and even drove past a live set for the television show «Treme.» There were crew and actors and people in the neighborhood scurrying everywhere, we were in the thick of it.
All my questions were answered, I got some tips on places to eat and other things I could do while I was in the area. I felt comfortable and safe in the van, and the time flew by so fast.
I love coming to New Orleans any chance that I get. I feel like I know this place a little bit better after my tour yesterday. I highly recommend you do the Original New Orleans Movie Tour. If you know your trivia, you might even get a prize!

Can’t believe we are the first to write a review for this wonderful company. My wife & I had the great pleasure of spending 3.5 hours learning about the history of New Orleans & the scores of movies that were filmed in the exact locations we were visiting. Michelle & Jonathan, the owners of this company conduct all the tours themselves. Michelle knows the history & culture of the area, & Jonathan has worked extensively in the movie industry. What a perfect combination.
Our tour included a visit to an active movie set & we stopped at more than 25 other sites where we watched a movie clip on our personal video screens that brought the scenes to life. In 2 of our stops we had time to walk around & take in the local flavor of the area. We saw Sandra Bullocks home as well as the Manning family home in The Garden District.
This was the highlight of our trip to New Orleans. Next time we visit we will bring our sons with us.