We enjoyed our walk through the Garden District and liked the guide very much. However, I would call this a low information tour. Minimal to no information about much of the area we covered. I'm not all together sure about the accuracy of some of the dates and historic information offered. Also, the Cemetery is not included in the tour, and as a a matter of fact has been closed to the public for quite some time. Stopping in front of it for 2 minutes does not a cemetery tour make. The home we toured was very nice, but I think it was atypical of most of those in the area, and not a great representation of Garden District style and decor. While some elements of home remain, this has primarily become an event center for weddings, parties, etc. Overall, I enjoyed the tour, but with an area such as this so full of history, folklore and culture, I was disappointed that we didn't hear a more detailed presentation.
Response from Host
Jan 2020
Hello JimMGainesville,
Thank you so much for reviewing your experience with us on our Garden District tour.
While we are happy to hear that you enjoyed your walk with our guide, we are disappointed to learn that it wasn't as informative as you would have liked! We work hard to structure our tours in such a way that they are both entertaining and enlightening, shedding new perspective and insight on the sites that we visit.
Additionally, we are very sorry about the disappointment that you experienced upon your visit to Lafayette Cemetary! It is a usual inclusion for this tour, however, we have had to abbreviate our coverage of it since it was closed for maintenance late this last year. We anxiously away the day that we can lead our groups inside it once more!
Again, we are so sorry that we didn't meet your expectations for this tour. Your feedback and comments are greatly appreciated, and we will take them into consideration as we move forward into the future. We hope that the rest of your visit to New Orleans was enjoyable and that you will return again to visit us next time!
Kind Regards,
The Walks Team