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

Sun 13 Jul

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Starting at $22.00

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Sun 13 Jul

Starting at $22.00

Make a reservation

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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)

Glendah11218

Oct 2024

Libby was an exceptional tour guide, and so knowledgeable ! She took the time to answer all our questions in depth. She even made wonderful suggestions for places to enjoy a great meal! We will definitely book our next tour with her !

Response from Host

Oct 2024

Thanks so much! The Garden District is a must-see for every visitor to New Orleans, but sometimes it is not easy to fit in a few hours of sightseeing among all the super cool New Orleans offerings. That is why we are so thrilled to offer visitors the whirlwind tour of the Garden District to see all the best highlights and get all the best recommendations! I hope your time in New Orleans was fun and memorable. Thanks for including Short Tours NOLA! Libby

Elizabeth M

Aug 2024

Libby was amazing! We were lucky to be given this tour by Libby she was so knowledgeable and down to earth! Best tour ever!

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thanks! That was a really fun, customized tour. I am so happy that you took the chance on our fun new tour and zoomed with me through the elegant Garden District! There is a lot to see and we covered quite a bit! Hope you ate and drank well on Magazine Street afterward. Libby

angelahW3973FI

Aug 2024

Amazing trip! Super quick yet insightful experience from our tour guide. She was very knowledgable about the area and made sure to answer any of our questions.

Response from Host

Sep 2024

Thank you for taking the time to sing the praises of this fun little tour! We could not be prouder of what our city has to offer, and we are honored to show it all to our interested guests. I appreciate YOUR recommendation, and I hope you enjoyed some of mine! Libby