Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour

Overview

See the gorgeous architecture and lush tropical gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain and find the secrets, scandals, and other fascinating history, only whispered about behind closed doors.

» Fun extras like images of the real characters, a polaroid of your group

» Break for coffee and refreshments at the Rink mall -- a historic roller skating rink

» Small groups, 15 guest max

» Fun guides who bring the history to life

Hear the history of gamblers, adventurers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and which rock star wasn't invited back. See filming locations & the homes of movie stars and other celebrities.

We'll see the architecture, discussing the popular styles in the neighborhood's growth, and many unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a site from the Coven season of American Horror Story.

Enjoy this gorgeous neighborhood, and take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!

City: New Orleans

Tue 29 Apr

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Starting at $30.00

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Tue 29 Apr

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

English guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
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

What To Expect

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Cemetery is presently closed by the city, so we'll talk about its history and see the tombs from the gate. First, take a walk through New Orleans' historic Lafayette Cemetery and learn about the founding of our city, our unique burial practices, famous locals interred here, and our strong French and Catholic influence. You'll even discover the film locations of Hollywood blockbusters such as Interview with the Vampire and Double Jeopardy, both of which had iconic scenes filmed here!

Garden District

After your refreshing break our group will venture out into the gorgeous Garden District where you might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity! The beautiful antebellum homes will take your breath away, and the stories that accompany them are always entertaining and sometimes even shocking. This tour is a wonderful change of pace from the French Quarter crowds, and will give you a fun and interactive historical experience you will never forget.

Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera

We will see the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera, used as a production office for Jaime Foxx movie Django Unchained, directed by Quinten Tarantino.

Magazine Street

End near Magazine Street, New Orleans' best uptown street for shopping, food, art galleries, and more!

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (51)

Khennessy90

Dec 2020

After we finished our Garden District tour, my husband commented that a better tour could not have been designed for me: history, beautiful houses and a little celebrity gossip. Our tour guide was knowledgeable about the architecture and history of the Garden District and the city as a whole. I’m so glad we decided to do a guided tour, I learned so much more than I would have just walking around looking at the houses

JDPphotoBIZ

Oct 2019

Pandora provided a very informative walking tour of Lafayette Cemetery and the Garden District in NOLA. This was our third tour with Pandora - she is that entertaining and so knowledgeable!

Gregariousred

Sep 2019

My first trip to Nola and I wanted to see, do, eat, and drink everything! I received a tip that walking tours were a great way to see and learn, so I started looking into tour guides. I wanted a smaller, intimate tour and Pandora and Lynx seemed to fit the bill. I signed up for two tours with them, months in advance. They kept in contact with me from booking to tour. Once in Nola, I saw tour groups walking around and they were huge! Nola is loud and the streets are small and very busy. I was nervous when we arrived for our group tour but it wasn’t necessary - Pandora and Lynx tours are small and intimate. It made for an excellent tour! We got to meet and talk to others in our group, and we met a couple from England that we are now friends with. Pandora and Lynx know the city they love and extend that love and lore to everyone. I can’t say enough how great they are at what they do and I highly recommend their tours.