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New Orleans Garden District Historical Tour: Destined To Be Different

New Orleans Garden District Historical Tour: Destined To Be Different

Overview

The Garden District survives as a showcase of magnificent houses and gardens. Hear the stories of the cotton brokers and commission merchants who made their home in the Garden District. One Of The Most Unique Neighborhoods In All America: The Garden District became a fashionable enclave of New Orleans’ most successful American citizens, and moving “Uptown” to the prestigious Garden District was considered the culmination of one’s achievements. Please Note: The City of New Orleans has closed Lafayette Cemetery #1 for repairs. While the Cemetery is closed The Savvy Native has expanded its Garden District Tour to include historical sites not normally included in our 2 hour tour.

City: New Orleans

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $30.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $30.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Licensed New Orleans Tour Guide

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Bring water, throw on a hat, wear comfortable shoes, and protect yourself from the rain.
Tours Rain or Shine. Can’t be held responsible for missed tours, no shows, and late arrivals - its New Orleans, it happens. Tours start as scheduled. Please plan on arriving 15 minutes prior to the start of your tour.
We are volunteer tour guides for the Friends Of The Cabildo & The Louisiana State Museum. We are members of the Tour Guide Association of Greater New Orleans, New Orleans Convention and Visitors Bureau & Save Our Cemeteries. We are registered tour operators for St. Louis Cemetery #1.
No pets
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff

What To Expect

Garden District

13 blocks wide and 5 blocks deep, from Magazine Street to St. Charles Ave., and Jackson Ave. To Louisiana Ave. - 2 miles upriver from the French Quarter and a half mile back from the Mississippi River; Established 1832.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (13)

Michael_M

Feb 2020

Excellent experience filled with wonderful history! Danielle knows and loves her New Orleans; her enthusiasm is contagious and fun! We highly recommend a tour of the Garden District with her. You'll walk away with a greater appreciation and love for New Orleans.

Arlene_C

Feb 2020

Joan was so lovely and knowledgeable. She is from this area and can share so much history. Excellent tour and we were lucky to just have the five of us. We preferred a smaller group than the large ones we passed along the way

travelernewb

Jan 2020

Took the Garden District Tour with Joan. I was the only person on the tour due to a reschedule by the others. Joan was super nice, right on time, very knowledgeable. The tour lasted longer than the scheduled 2 hours, she was excited about the history and wanted me to see absolutely everything! Walked me most of the way to my next destination too. My only suggestion would be that she has so many facts in her head it’s sometimes hard for her to pick out the right ones immediately! Thoroughly enjoyed it!

Response from Host

Jan 2020

Great to hear you “thoroughly enjoyed” your tour of the Garden District with The Savvy Native. Can we sometimes be “long on history”? The answer is yes and your suggestion is well received and greatly appreciated and will be put to good use. Thank you again for taking a walk with The Savvy Native.