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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

Tue 10 Jun

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Starting at $45.00

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Tue 10 Jun

Starting at $45.00

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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)

James_N

Mar 2020

Highlights include the Praline Factory tour, riding the streetcar, and seeing the Garden District. Seeing inside the Elms Mansion was a plus that only this tour offered. Low lights were that the tour guide gave false information concerning Nicholas Cage owning Marie Laveau's house in the French Quarter(He never did), and that Marie Laveau lived in the Marigny District when she actually lived on St. Ann Street in the French Quarter.

Response from Host

Mar 2020

Hi James_N, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback on our Garden District tour. We are delighted to hear that overall you enjoyed the content and activities during the tour; however, we are disappointed that your guide made a mixup with some of his information, affecting the experience that you had. We pride ourselves on being one of the few factually accurate tour companies in the city and will make sure this matter is appropriately addressed. Kind Regards, The Walks Team

Laurie S

Jan 2020

Lovely and informative tour. TIMOTHY was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions We would definitely recommend using this tour company We did the French quarter yesterday and loved that too

Response from Host

Jan 2020

We are elated to see that you enjoyed both of your tours with us! Thank you for joining us during your visit to New Orleans; we appreciate your recommendation and hope that you will return again soon. 🙂

T1429SOstephanies

Jan 2020

I really liked the history Timothy talked about as we walked through the neighborhoods. Aunt Sally’s Praline Shop is great and a fun place to buy gifts for people back home. Be prepared to go with the flow as the tour moves at an irregular rate. It’s fun and relaxed; just don’t think everything will happen on a strict schedule.

Response from Host

Jan 2020

What a lovely recap of your time with us! We are glad that you enjoyed your time with Tim getting to know the Garden District. Thank you for your review; we hope that you will visit again!