The Architecture and Culture of New Orleans
December 9-14, 2026
The Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and Project Por Amor have partnered to create a one-of-a-kind, seven-day insider’s exploration of the Crescent City. This extraordinary collaboration brings together our collective expertise in transformative cultural travel with five decades of preservation advocacy and deep community connections across New Orleans’ 26 local and national historic districts. Our journey combines architectural heritage, intimate concerts, renowned chefs, and stories of urban renewal - offering access to spaces, sounds, flavors, and perspectives rarely available to typical visitors. Highlights include dinner with acclaimed food critic Ian McNulty, discussions with Tulane urban geographer Richard Campanella, and intimate conversations with neighborhood advocates who have shaped the city’s evolution. Guests will also enjoy behind-the-scenes access to legendary institutions like M.S. Rau Antiques and the Napoleon House, private living-room jazz performances, and a Vietnamese-Creole dining experience on the West Bank. More than sightseeing, this is an immersive educational journey into the heart of America’s most culturally rich city. New Orleans is the backbone of our shared culture – come experience it through the eyes of those who know it best, understand its struggles, and are actively shaping its future.
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You are invited to experience New Orleans' architecture, music, and cuisine through insider access. A premium New Orleans cultural tour featuring Richard Campanella, Ian McNulty, and preservation experts.
Program Details
Double occupancy: $ (per person)
Single occupancy: $
LOCAL RESIDENT RATE: $ . We offer a reduced rate for local participants wishing to join the tour's full cultural program, excluding accommodations and daily breakfast.
PAYMENT SCHEDULE: A $750 per traveler non-refundable deposit due upon registration to secure your space. Final balances are due by October 9th, 2026.
REGISTRATION AND CONFIRMATION: Spaces are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. Full refunds will be provided if minimum enrollment is not reached.
TRAVEL ARRANGEMENTS: Flight bookings to New Orleans are the responsibility of each traveler.
Program Price Includes:
Flight purchasing guidance, pre-trip information to help you prepare, and trip app
Accommodations for five nights at the boutique Henry Howard Hotel in the Lower Garden District
Culinary experiences including daily breakfasts, select lunches and dinners featuring iconic New Orleans dining such as Mr. John’s Steakhouse, Napoleon House, B&C Seafood, and a Reveillon farewell dinner at Antoine’s with live jazz
Exclusive cultural experiences including a private welcome with the Preservation Resource Center; a talk with Tulane professor Richard Campanella; a civil rights discussion with Leona Tate; and a visit to The Descendants Project at Woodland Plantation
Special holiday programming and insider access including early entry to the PRC Holiday Home Tour; a private Feast of the Seven Fishes with Chef Jason Goodenough; and a cocktail-making class at the Sazerac House
Live music throughout the program, including private performances and intimate concerts, plus additional optional evening experiences
Seasonal highlights including the Festival of the Bonfires, Celebration in the Oaks, and a special talk and concert with Sunpie Barnes at Pitot House
Leisure time to explore New Orleans, including the French Quarter, Garden District, and Magazine Street
Full-time private transportation, including airport transfers
24-hour program management by Preservation Resource Center guides and Project Por Amor staff
Program price does NOT include:
Airfare to and from New Orleans
Two dinners and one lunch on your own
Tips for tour guide, chauffeur, and accommodation services
Third-party trip interruption insurance
Hotels and other services outside of New Orleans
All other items not listed in ‘PROGRAM PRICE INCLUDES’
About the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans
Founded in 1974, the “PRC” stands as New Orleans' most prominent preservation advocacy organization uniquely positioned to offer unparalleled insider access to the city's architectural and cultural treasures. Fighting to protect and preserve the places and people that make New Orleans special, their staff maintains intimate relationships with community leaders, neighborhood advocates, and preservation professionals across all of New Orleans' 26 local and national historic districts. Beyond ordinary tourism, PRC offers the rare insider perspective that comes from passionate battles to save threatened neighborhoods, amplifying community voices, and protecting the heart of New Orleans—making them the most connected guides to share the untold stories and profound cultural meaning that truly define the city's spirit today.
About Project Por Amor
Project Por Amor is an artist-run boutique cultural tour operator that builds meaningful immersive experiences through the arts, culture, and travel. We specialize in Cuba, Sicily, Iceland, Baja, and New Orleans. Our extensive knowledge and close relationships with these destinations combined with an innovative approach and decades of experience, has resulted in a consistent brand of life-changing production and travel programs for organizations and individuals since 2009.
A trip of a lifetime.
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"Five star all the way. Superb planning, timing and interests. Great leaders, lectures, sights, food, hotels experiences and transportation. Cannot imagine a better introduction and understanding of Cuba than we were able to attain from this travel opportunity. The other travelers in the program were an integral part of making the tour such a memorable experience. Thank you!"
Loren Rice
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"I had an extraordinary trip to Southern Iceland with Project Por Amor. All of the details of the trip were finely thought out to provide an exceptional experience. I greatly appreciated the intimate experiences of visiting artist studios and homes for conversation, viewing visual art and listening to musical performances. The landscape sights the group visited were amazing and otherworldly as well."
Elizabeth Wilcox
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"This trip to Cuba was honestly the best travel experience I've ever had. The itinerary was thoughtfully planned, the activities were all amazing, and the leaders were beyond expectations. I can't recommend this tour enough. It was a great honor to participate in this once in a lifetime adventure."
Kathleen Elliot
