Tour Guide Association of Greater New Orleans

05/05/2026

Come check out this program on Thursday, May 7th, 530pm-8pm. It's in conjunction with the Galvez exhibit. New Portraits from Mexico have arrived since the opening. Don Vappie -true torchbearer of the Creole Jazz tradition- will perform, Award winning documentarian and genealogist Leonard Smith III will speak. Dianne Honoré will share history. Tickets are FREE!! For registration purposes sign up on this link for free tkts! https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/atmgduk

05/05/2026

Today’s the Day — Support New Orleans’ Storytellers 🎺

It’s here — GiveNOLA Day!

Today, you can help the Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans keep our city’s stories alive.

Your gift will:
• Provide continued education for local guides
• Preserve New Orleans’ history and culture
• Advocate for responsible tourism

Even $10 makes a difference. Let’s show the world the heart of New Orleans!

💛 Give now: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Tour-Guides-Association-Of-Greater-New-Orleans

05/04/2026

The sun was just rising over Jackson Square when Susan, one of our veteran guides, began her tour. She painted the air with stories — of jazz musicians who changed the world, of Creole families who built a culture like no other, of resilience after the storms.

Her guests didn’t just hear history — they felt it. That’s the magic of a New Orleans tour guide.

But this magic doesn’t happen by accident. It takes training, research, and a deep commitment to preserving the truth and beauty of our city’s past. That’s where you come in.

This GiveNOLA Day, your gift to the Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans will:

- Support professional development for local guides
- Fund preservation of our city’s unique stories and traditions
- Ensure future generations hear the authentic voices of New Orleans

📅 GiveNOLA Day is May 5. Early giving is April 28 - May 4.

👉 Donate now: Click Here to Donate to TGAGNOI: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Tour-Guides-Association-Of-Greater-New-Orleans

- Every dollar you give today will help keep our city's stories alive tomorrow.

From the French Quarter to the Garden District, every corner has a story. With your help, we’ll keep telling them.

With heartfelt thanks,

Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans

www.tourguidesnola.org

04/28/2026

GIVE NOLA DAY
EARLY GIVING STARTS TODAY, APRIL 28!

Every day, members of the Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc. share the magic, history, and culture of our city with visitors from around the world. Our guides are more than storytellers — we are ambassadors for the Crescent City, preserving its heritage and keeping its spirit alive.

This GiveNOLA Day, we invite you to stand with us. Your donation will help us:
- Provide high-quality, consistent continuing education for local guides,
- Support preservation of New Orleans’ unique history and traditions,
- Promote private, public and governmental awareness locally of the tour guide's role, and
- Establish a channel of communication between tour guides and the tourism industry.

Even a small gift can make a big difference in ensuring that the voices telling New Orleans’ stories remain strong and authentic. The Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc. was established in April of 1985 as a non-profit 501(c)(3)* organization. Mark your calendar: GiveNOLA Day is May 5. Early Giving is April 28 - May 4

Click Here to Donate to TGAGNOI: https://www.givenola.org/organization/Tour-Guides-Association-Of-Greater-New-Orleans

Thank you for helping us keep New Orleans’ stories alive for generations to come.

With gratitude,
Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans, Inc.
www.tourguidesnola.org
[email protected]

04/18/2026

Save The Date! May 5! Early giving starts April 28. We would appreciate your support! TGAGNO is dedicated to the continuing education of our membership and to promote the integrity of our profession. We strive to improve the tour industry and assure that each and every visitor to the Greater New Orleans area returns home with a high-quality and memorable guest experience!

04/06/2026

APRIL GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING
(MEMBER-ONLY EVENT)

If you are interested in becoming a member, please visit our website: https://www.tourguidesnola.org/membership We would love to have you join our ranks!!

Our speaker will be Dr. Ryan Gray, UNO Anthropology Professor, who has performed many archeological digs in the city. Following his talk, we will get a private tour of UNO's new anthropology lab and view some artifacts.

THURSDAY, APRIL 16
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
UNO EARL K. LONG LIBRARY, ROOM 304

Parking will be available in the lot adjacent to the library.

Light refreshments will be served.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED!! REGISTER HERE: https://www.tourguidesnola.org/april

Renewal - no changes. Click here if your 2025 directory info is all good and ok to print in the 2026 directory. You only need to type in your name, company (corporate members) & email, upload your permit photo (full members only) and pay. Please note that if you do not type in your name, we won't kn...

02/16/2026

I know everyone is deep in the throes of carnival festivities, but please don't forget about our General Membership Meeting on the Thursday following Mardi Gras, February 19. Everyone is invited. Seats are limited and registration is required!!!!

HISTORY CLASS 250
The Changing Tides of Louisiana's Heritage

Join TGAGNOI for an engaging presentation on the evolution of Louisiana’s complex history at 250 years.

Speakers will unearth facts and issues based on population changes, the economy, language and our legal system.

This class is free and includes food and beverages.

**Registration is required. Register Here: https://www.tourguidesnola.org/about-5

Guest speakers/panelists are:
Kendric Perkins, Education and Outreach Coordinator at the Historic New Orleans Collection
Joseph Dunn, Honorary Consul of Canada in New Orleans and Director of Public Relations at Laura, Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site.

Moderated discussion following presentation with Dianne Honore’.

Join TGAGNOI for an engaging presentation on the evolution of Louisiana’s complex history at 250 years. Speakers will unearth facts and issues based on population changes, the economy, language and our legal system. 

01/25/2026

PICS FROM WYES KING CAKES AND CONVERSATION EVENT

TGAGNOI is proud to be a part of the WYES-TV community. We value our partnership with them and were thrilled that a number of TGAGNOI members volunteered at this event. Fun was had by all!

Event goers sampled numerous king cakes, purchased unique Mardi Gras merch, and listened to interesting speakers such as Dianne Honore, Yellow Pocahontas Black Masking Indian Queen, and Arthur Hardy, Mardi Gras extraordinaire.

01/15/2026

2026 MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

The Tour Guide Association of Greater New Orleans' membership drive for 2026 is currently underway.

We’re excited to leap into the new year! We have a wealth of ideas to guide our plans, with many exciting things on the horizon! Our meetings and gatherings can take us anywhere: the Storyville Museum, the Mardi Gras Museum, Preservation Hall, New Orleans Museum of Art, and Tujaque's are a few we visited in 2025. For 2026, we will kick off the year with a screening of the film Ancestral Artistry. Speakers for future membership meetings will be Ryan Gray, UNO anthropology professor, Joseph Dunn, Honorary Consul of Canada, and we hope to have a networking event with various DMC's and tour companies.

Some of our Membership Benefits:
Monthly meetings with guest speakers
Annual field trip
Annual seminar
Annual Christmas dinner
Membership directory (a listing of guides with the types of tours they do)
Low-cost liability insurance
Professional networking
Community volunteer opportunities
Fun and camaraderie

Please visit our website to learn much more about our organization: https://www.tourguidesnola.org/

Membership applications can be found here: https://www.tourguidesnola.org/membership

We have three levels of membership: (1) Full member - for licensed tour guides, (2) Associate Members - for non-licensed individuals, (3) Corporate - for tour companies, DMC's, etc.

The yearly fee is $60 for a Full membership is $60 and $85 for the optional insurance, so if you are getting both, it would be $145, which is a reduction in price from last year! The price for an Associate membership is $40 and a Corporate membership is $100.

PLEASE NOTE: IF YOU WISH TO PURCHASE THE NFTGA INSURANCE, PAYMENTS ARE DUE NO LATER THAN THURSDAY, JANUARY 29.

Information about the NFTGA tour guide insurance can be found on our website: https://www.tourguidesnola.org/2026-nftga-insurance-faq

Why Insurance Matters:
Even careful guides can face unexpected accidents - a guest tripping, a broken item, or a venue claim. Often guiding activities are excluded from other non-commercial insurance policies one might have, leaving personal assets at risk in the unlikely event of a guide being named in a lawsuit. Having this protection provides peace of mind and professional credibility as a guide works independently or under contract.

Thank you and we hope to see you soon!

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at [email protected]. One of our board members will reach out to you.

https://www.tourguidesnola.org/

The Tour Guides Association of Greater New Orleans (TGAGNO) is dedicated to supporting licensed tour guides in the area. We strive to organize enriching events for our members, fostering a strong community and promoting the rich history and culture of New Orleans.