New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

Overview

Enjoy the stories on a walking tour through New Orleans’ elegant 19th Century garden neighborhood. You will get to look through the gates at Lafayette Cemetery #1, currently closed to the public. This neighborhood and its cemetery tells the story of New Orleans from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil War. Stunning antebellum mansions, lush gardens, unforgettable stories, and beautiful photo opportunities await! We keep our group size under 12 guests to make in a fun, personal experience.

City: New Orleans

Sat 01 Feb

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Starting at $33.00

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Sat 01 Feb

Starting at $33.00

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What's Included

Local guide

Small-group walking tour

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Due to uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and sturdy wheelchairs are advised
Wheelchair accessible but be advised that the sidewalks are very uneven
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Face masks required for travellers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Guides required to regularly wash hands

What To Expect

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Breathtaking, heartbreaking, beautiful, and full of stories! The cemetery is closed to the public, but you'll get a good look through the large gates while your guide explains our unique interment practices.

Garden District

Explore the lush Garden District and hear the stories behind the 19th Century mansions in the neighborhood.

Garden District

Beautiful homes and gardens

Cancellation Policy

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

Traveler Photos

Reviews (653)

Rand G

Jul 2019

Jacki was very interesting, informative, pleasant, not at all dry and held our attention to all the wonderful history and architecture of NOLA's Garden District. There was a lot about the NOLA cemeteries that we didn't know and the history of the Lafayette Cemetery was completely compelling. There were just 3 of us in total so our tour was very personal. We totally enjoyed our tour and suggest you ask for Jacki when you sign up.

MABerry_24601

Jul 2019

Touring with Josh around Lafayette Cemetery and the Garden District was like walking around with a knowledgeable friend. I booked the tour for myself and a friend and we ended up the only two people, so a planned group tour became a private show around the area! Josh was extremely warm, and knew so much about the history of the district and of what personalities make it up now. There was a lot of history on the tour, which I loved, and Josh always told it as part of the story of the area, and not just as facts. He also brought a lot of visuals, like interior pictures of the houses, so you got to see what the inside looked like too. He reminded us in the e-mail before the tour to bring umbrellas - and a good thing, because it rained a little! Still, it didn't dampen the spirit of it at all. We laughed a lot and had a great time. This tour was easily my favorite part of my quick trip to New Orleans. If you go, I highly recommend booking with Josh.

Response from Host

Aug 2019

"Walking around with a knowledgeable friend" is EXACTLY what we are trying to accomplish at Lucky Bean Tours, and Josh is the guy who really knows how to do it! He really knows the city and has such an easygoing, humorous way of explaining our history and culture. Plus, he always finds ways to make the tour more comfortable, from finding shady spots to reminders about umbrellas to checking to see if anyone needs a break. We know that you are on vacation and we want you to relax and have fun! Thank you so much for touring and for taking the time to write such a great review! Libby

kristencardatx

Jul 2019

Our family of four all enjoyed this fascinating and beautiful tour with guide Jackie. She was extremely friendly, knowledgeable, and accommodating – down to having an extra umbrella to offer us when the sky opened up toward the tail end of our tour! Even our 16 and 20yo kids found it fun and interesting – keep up the wonderful work!

Response from Host

Jul 2019

Thanks for the great review! I am so glad you were able to tour the lovely Garden District with the knowledgeable and funny Jackie. She knows so much about the area and she is such a good storyteller. I am impressed that you braved the weather predictions and forged ahead with your plans to tour. A New Orleans thundershower is a brief but dramatic event! Thank you for including us in your family trip and taking the time to review. See y'all next time!