45 minute Highlights of the Garden District

Overview

This fast-paced tour is ideal if you are short on time and want to see as much of the city as possible, or if you have taken several longer tours and just wish to see the highlights of the Garden District. It's a fast-paced fun excursion through this unique and historic neighborhood. It is a very visual tour, with less focus on storytelling or history, but your guide will give you a brief rundown of the history and point out architectural elements. We cover all the most impressive homes in the Garden District and include a stop at Lafayette Cemetery #1. The cemetery is closed, but the gates are wide enough to see in and get some great pictures!

City: New Orleans

Mon 14 Jul

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Starting at $22.00

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Mon 14 Jul

Starting at $22.00

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What's Included

Contact information for your local guide

Follow-up recap and list of recommended local restaurants, shops, and activities

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Not recommended for guests with mobility issues - this is a fast tour!

What To Expect

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Peek inside the gates of Lafayette Cemetery #1, one of New Orleans' most famous above-ground cemeteries. The cemetery has been closed to the public since 2019 but the gates are nice and wide so your guide can show you this lovely historical and sacred place.

Garden District

Explore the elegant 19th Century mansions, lush subtropical gardens, and intricate ironwork of the famous tree-shaded and peaceful Garden District. This neighborhood has been the filming location of dozens of TV shows and movies (NCIS: New Orleans, American Horror Story, Double Jeopardy, Drake's In My Feelings. The Mayfair Witches, Your Honor, Django Unchained, and many more) and today is home to quite a few celebrities. On this 45 minute whirlwind tour, your guide will lead you to all the best locations in this historic district established after the Louisiana Purchase as New Orleans started to grow into its American identity.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (13)

katiehZ5733QU

Nov 2024

My parents and I were in NOLA for a few days and couldn’t recommend this tour more! Our tour guide, James, was a great teacher, very knowledgeable, and added the perfect touch of humor. He answered all of our questions with great detail and color. The tour may have only been 45 minutes but we learned so much!

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thank you so much for taking the time to tell the world about your experience on our Short Garden District tour! James knows the neighborhood so well, and although it was difficult for him to decide what to include in this abbreviated version of our longer tour, I think he really chose the absolute best locations and stories. I am so happy you learned a few things about this gorgeous neighborhood, and I hope it enhanced the rest of your time in New Orleans. Come tour with us next time! Libby

peggy_l

Nov 2024

Libby was amazing. Very knowledgable and friendly. Tour was perfect mix of New Orleans history and also specifics to the Garden District. Most tours that we saw online were 2 hours but the hour tour was a better fit for us.

Response from Host

Nov 2024

Thanks, Peggy! I am so glad that y’all came uptown and walked through the Garden District with me. You and your husband were really fun companions, and your questions and comments (and humor) made the tour fun for me as well! Please come back and do a short tour in another neighborhood with me next time you’re in New Orleans. Libby

ken_L

Oct 2024

Our tour guide James did a great job. He was very knowledgable and professional. We enjoyed our time with him.

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks for taking the time to share your impressions of your short tour of the Garden District with James! I am so happy that you found his knowledge, humor, and understanding of the area to be an enhancement of your time here. Thanks for giving us a little of your precious vacation time. Libby