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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
Mon 24 Feb
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Starting at $30.00
Mon 24 Feb
Starting at $30.00
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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
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Garden District
Historic walking tour of the neighborhood
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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)
Gail H
May 2016

The tour guide was knowledgeable but spent a lot of time talking about himself. He seemed cynical. He was friendly, though, and spent an extra hour with us at no charge. Other groups that we met on the tour seemed to be getting a lot more information about historical houses, people, etc.

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