• Garden District
    Walking Tour

    "Our guide was  professional, knowledgeable, engaging, and moved at a
    pace that allowed us to thoroughly experience the many beautiful homes
    in the area without feeling rushed."

    rob, canada

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Garden District Walking Tour

Garden District Walking Tour

  • Fascinating History
  • Classic New Orleans
  • Off the Beaten Path

Experience the Garden District Walking Tour.

Stroll beneath the arching branches of live oak trees and past the clattering St. Charles Avenue streetcar, traveling back in time among the grand antebellum mansions of the Garden District. Soak in the Southern heritage and history of this fabled neighborhood as you tour the sights with an expert guide. Meet up your guide outside the Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, where you learn about the Creole tradition behind above-ground burials before setting off on foot to explore the Garden District. Step back into a bygone era colored by all the grand beauty and old-fashioned charm of the South as you admire elegant mansions, flower-filled gardens, and broad boulevards.

Discover why this historic pocket of New Orleans has lured famous figures and captivated writers, filmmakers, and visitors for centuries. Spot residences that are listed on the National Register of Historic Places, like the George Washington Cable House, where Mark Twain is said to have visited. Learn about the unique architecture of the area, and wrap up your outing among the shops, boutiques, and cafes of Magazine Street.

  • Approximately 2 hours
  • City Tour
  • Leisurely
  • Afternoon
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    • Live Guide
  • Adults (12+) €25.00
    Children (4-11) €15.00
    Infants (0-3) €0.00
  • This tour meets at the corner of Washington Ave. and Prytania St. at Lafeyette Cemetery No. 1. The address is 1427 Washington Ave., New Orleans, LA, 70130. To reach meeting point from down town, take the St. Charles Avenue streetcar towards the Garden District. Exit at the Washington Avenue stop. Walk down Washington Avenue towards Lafayette Cemetery. 
     
  • English
  • 10
    • Children 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.
    • Please arrive 20 minutes prior to the tour starting time. 

Tour Highlights

  • Garden District
  • Lafayette Cemetery
  • Expert tour guide
  • Grand Louisiana mansions
  • Magazine Street

FAQ

  • Expand/Collapse Where is the meeting point?

    The Garden District Walking Tour meets at Lafayette Cemetery No .1 at the corner of Washington Ave & Prytania St. New Orleans, LA 70130. We ask that guests arrive 20 minutes prior to tour time in order to ensure we start on time. 

  • Expand/Collapse Are reservations required?

    Yes, reservations are required for every tour we offer. 

  • Expand/Collapse What is your cancellation policy?

    We are happy to offer full refunds if the reservation is cancelled more than 72 hours (3 days) before the scheduled tour.  We do not offer refunds for any reason once we are within the 72 hours of the scheduled tour.

  • Expand/Collapse Is this tour appropriate for children?

    Absolutely, we are a great family activity! Please note that chldren aged 12 and younger must be accompanied by an adult.

  • Expand/Collapse How big will my group be?

    We limit our group size to 10 people on this tour to ensure a personal experience for all. 

  • Expand/Collapse Is this tour offered in any other languages?

    This tour is offered in English only at this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. 

  • Expand/Collapse What is your weather policy?

    Our tours operate rain or shine and we encourage guests to consult the weather forecast prior to tour day.

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