Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour in New Orleans booking from $30.00

Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour

Overview

ACCESS TO SOME LOCATIONS, INCLUDING LAFAYETTE CEMETERY MAY BE RESTRICTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC

Boasting the world’s largest collection of 19th century American Southern style mansions, the Garden District of New Orleans deserves special attention and a tour of its own! View unique architecture, oak tree-lined streets, manicured gardens, and the homes of some of America’s most famed celebrities—both past and present—as you leisurely stroll through this neighborhood. Stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, arguably America’s most infamous graveyard. The above ground crypts of this “city of the dead” have appeared in numerous blockbuster films including “Double Jeopardy,” and “Interview with the Vampire.” Other highlights include Briggs-Staub House, Colonel Short's Villa, Commander’s Palace restaurant, Lonsdale House, Musson House, Payne House, The Rink, Robinson House, Toby-Westfeldt House, and celebrity homes of Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, Ella Brennan, and John Goodman.

City: New Orleans

Tue 25 Feb

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What's Included

Local guide

Professional guide

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Guides required to regularly wash hands
Regular temperature checks for staff
During the COVID-19 Pandemic, we are committed to keeping our guides and guests safe. Our guides have and will continue to follow, and often exceed city, state, and federal guidelines.

What To Expect

Garden District

Historic walking tour of the neighborhood

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Though currently closed to the public, this tour concludes with a chance to peer through the gates of one of our city's most iconic cemeteries. This above-ground cemetery has been prominently featured in TV and Film for decades. Your guide will conclude the tour with an informative and fascinating exploration of the introduction, tradition, and functionality of above ground crypts and the intimate connection New Orleanian families can preserve and nurture across generations, decades, and centuries.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (85)

bernardita d

Jan 2017

We had a very knowledgeable tour guide. She had a lot of stories about New Orleans and its people. We visited on the 3rd week of Dec and it was a little quiet. We were the only ones on the tour so we were able to ask a lot of questions.

Keely M

Jan 2017

This was a fantastic tour! My friend and I were the only two on the tour which was great as we were able to get a more personalized tour. Tara was amazing and had tons of information to share. She is a fantastic guide!

Karen M

Dec 2016

We thoroughly enjoyed the time we spent with Tara Schroeder. She was a warm and friendly New Orleans native with great historic knowledge weaved into interesting local folklore. All of the homes we passed were gorgeous with lush expansive lawns. Tara chose the most interesting homes to stop and share stories. We had time to take pictures and ask questions and laugh. The stroll through Lafayette Cemetery was enlightening and interesting as well. I would highly recommend Tara as a guide and hope to have the opportunity to use her again in the future.

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Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour

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