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New Orleans Garden District Tour with Mansion Visit & Lafayette Cemetery

New Orleans Garden District Tour with Mansion Visit & Lafayette Cemetery

Overview

Visit one of the most celebrated Historic National Landmark districts in the United States: the New Orleans Garden District. Explore this storied neighborhood like a Southerner with a praline tasting and streetcar ride. Strolling under tall oak trees, observe the ornate balconies of stately mansions and catch glimpses into their impressive gardens. Finish the tour with an exclusive visit to one the best-preserved Southern mansions and enjoy a cool drink on the porch.

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $45.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $45.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Expertly guided walking tour

Local English-speaking guide

Guaranteed Exclusive Access - Elms Mansion

One-day Jazzy Pass (Transportation Pass)

Food tasting - Praline

Beverage - Elms Mansion

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to the restrictions of New Orleans streetcars, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New Orleans government guidelines for the most up to date information
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitised high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitised
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Aunt Sally's Pralines

Start your day on the sweetest of notes at a historic praline-makers shop to sample this Southern confectionary treat.

Garden District

During the late 19th century, as New Orleans started to fully enjoy its prosperity, wide-lot homes of opulent nature began to arise where once plantations sprawled. Wander through the streets, as harmless insects buzz about, ferns sway on porches and these southern belles lounge about.

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Peek into one of America’s most historic graveyards - Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with its famous family plots and gray stone mausoleums. Here your guide will share some intriguing stories on the practical difficulties of building and maintaining a cemetery below sea level. Please note: Access to the cemetery is currently prohibited to all guests. Full cemetery tour will be given from outside the gates.

Elms Mansion

As you return to the wide avenue of St. Charles, wander a bit more to end your tour in front of the Elms Mansion, one of the best-preserved old Southern mansions in America. As your time with your guide draws to a close, reflect on the beautiful, often troubled history of New Orleans and celebrate the preservation to keep this special corner of the world for all to enjoy. Please note: Access to the Elms Mansion may occasionally be unavailable. In this case, you will receive an extended Garden District tour.

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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 (19)

S8872VCemilys

Nov 2022

Listing says that the tour includes the following: Expert Local Guide Guaranteed Exclusive Access - Elms Mansion Expertly guided walking tour Food tasting - Praline Beverage - Elms Mansion One-day Jazzy Pass (Transportation Pass) Entry/Admission - Elms Mansion The only one of these things we actually received was the Jazzy pass. No stop at a praline shop, no visit to the Elms Mansion much less an interior tour or beverage. Claimed Elms was closed because a staff member had COVID symptoms (about which I am extremely skeptical; even if true they should have notified us as soon as they found out and offered a refund or rebook) and didn't even mention the praline shop or offer an explanation why that was omitted from the tour. Tour guide was nice but often had to read the plaques in front of the homes for information and was unable to go off script or answer questions; certainly not what I would call an "expert". No refund or discount offered for the missing components of the tour. We specifically booked this tour over others due to the Elms access. Absolutely disappointing experience and false advertising. Trip Advisor should really ban this merchant and I would highly recommend booking elsewhere.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Dear S8872VC, Thanks for taking the time to write us a review. We are very sorry you felt we did not deliver what we promised on this tour. I cannot find your booking with your nickname to investigate further what happened. Our company cares a lot about our guest's experience with us and we are very disappointed in ourselves knowing we did not provide a 5 stars experience for you. I will happily take your case and check with our whole team involved in this tour to investigate how it went. If you can please contact us directly at [email protected] with your booking reference number. We will be looking forward to hearing from you. Kind regards, Jhonas.

Lori_J

Oct 2022

Jet was a fantastic tour guide - very knowledgeable about the area and an enthusiastic storyteller. You can tell he really cares about the area and the history of NOLA. The tour was the perfect length of time, and we saw some incredible houses including filming locations for some of my favorite shows and some celebrity houses. Wear good walking shoes and bring a bottle of water because you don't get a drink or bathroom break until a couple of hours in. We ended at Elm Mansion, which was amazing and beautiful. Definitely recommend this tour.

ginagX2852YV

May 2022

I would like to give Jeff , our guide an excellent review. He’s very knowledgeable, patient, friendly and very dedicated to his work. We enjoyed the tour despite the heat and very humid weather.