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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 17 Jun

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Starting at $45.00

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Tue 17 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)

jcop411

Jun 2019

What a fun tour! While on a work trip with my mom along we needed a tour that wasn't all day and saw this fit our schedule. We enjoyed our time in the arts and garden district, enjoyed pralines, riding the streetcar, meeting new friends and learning about the history of New Orleans. A must see for all who visit New Orleans. The perfect sized tour, not huge like some we passed. A great ending with an intimate tour of Elms Mansion including sweet tea under a beautiful Oak Tree! Thank you, Timothy, for opening us up to your city.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello jcop411, Thank you for the review! The sweet tea on the porch of Elms Mansion sounds like a beautiful and relaxing afternoon. We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with Timothy on the Garden District tour. It's so nice to hear that this fit your schedule well and you were able to enjoy the history of NOLA while on a small group tour. Thank you again for writing about your experience and we hope that you take Walks with us again soon! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

ravenbelmont

Jun 2019

Our tour Guide Davis was an absolute font of knowledge. He gave us interesting history of the families, architecture and plants of the Garden District, as well as a bunch of local cultural information. I absolutely loved seeing Anne Rice's old house, as I am a huge Vampire Chronicles fan. Davis also suggested a fantastic local restaurant for me and my wife to eat after (we both have dietary restrictions) and the food was absolutely delicious, 10/10 will eat there again, and would recommend this tour to anyone who likes history and wants to see the beautiful, floral Garden District.

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello ravenbelmont, Thank you so much for your review! We love that Davis filled your experience with historical and modern knowledge! It's also so wonderful that Davis was also able to provide you with good restaurant recommendations to further your experience with NOLA. We always want to ensure that our guests get to see the best of the city and honor the local culture of the city they are visiting. Thanking you for taking the time to write this review! Warmest regards, The Walks Team

charyka

Jun 2019

My husband and I recently went on a Garden District tour with Davis, of Walks. The company was awesome (both walks and Davis' company). Davis really knows his stuff, and he's got such an enthusiasm for the material and for sharing it! It was a great tour in a welcoming and LGBTQIAP+ friendly environment. Davis was great at pacing the tour, keeping us all on track in a kind manner, and adjusted the routes to meet guests' needs while still showcasing the locations promised us. I really enjoyed the locations that we visited, and I learned a lot! Davis was fantastic, and I felt very much like we got to hang out with an old friend. Everyone we met along the tour was great as well! At the end, Davis recommended us fantastic food options that matched our religious and allergy restrictions, and we can't wait to go back for more. An excellent tour all around, that I would definitely recommend!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Hello charyka, Thank you for writing about your experience with us! With NOLA being one of our newer markets, we truly appreciate hearing about our guest's experiences. We are so glad that you enjoyed your Garden District tour with Davis and that it felt like visiting with old friends. We work hard to create a fun and welcoming environment for our guests and are honored to hear when we succeed, especially with our LGBTQIAP+ guests. Thank you again and we hope that you continue to take Walks with us as you go on more adventures! Warmest regards, The Walks Team