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

Tue 28 Jan

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Starting at $33.00

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Tue 28 Jan

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.

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Reviews (653)

Teriver

May 2019

James was absolutely fantastic. Great combination of accurate history and stories. Very entertaining and educational. Highly recommend.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much for reviewing your Garden District tour with the funny and laid-back Mr. James! He strives to get the history correct - you wouldn't believe how hard it is to pin down facts when researching the Garden District - then tells it in such a fun way, you hardly know you're learning. The area is beautiful with or without a guide, but if you really want to get a sense of why and how the neighborhood came to be, we are here to do it! Please come and tour with us again!

akd123ROC

Apr 2019

I am updating my initial review after receiving great customer service from Libby! She reached out immediately upon my review, refunded me, and provided context. I really appreciated it and think anyone with this good of customer service knows what they are doing and is building a great company! I've been to New Orleans a few times but had never done a garden district tour or seen Lafayette Cemetery. While I enjoyed the overall tour, I wish there was a bit more substance to the tour itself. There was a lot of "on google I saw" and not as much history or context around the area. I love fun facts, and would have given this tour/company five stars if I heard more. Overall, it was a nice tour with lovely houses to see and friendly staff.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you so much for everything - booking and touring with us, giving constructive feedback, and updating your original review after we spoke. I still regret that you did not get an excellent tour, but the guide and I have been working on some of her material and presentation, and I hope that next time you are in town you will give us another chance! You get an 'excellent" rating from us!

HaveAnAdventure

Apr 2019

I was fortunate enough to be the only person on James’ walking tour. He is an extremely smart, knowledgeable, witty and funny guy who provided me with one of my best afternoons in New Orleans. I was told so many interesting and unusual details about both the cemetery and gorgeous homes in a fun and interactive manner. James is a wonderful guide for this beautiful walking tour.

Response from Host

Jun 2019

Thank you!! James is all of those things and he loves the Garden District and the cemetery. When we say we keep our groups small, we mean it - we roll with only one person quite often. As a result, we have gotten really good at customizing our tours - we have all kinds of stories up our sleeves! Thank you for taking the time to review your walk with the funny and knowledgeable James, and we are looking forward to your next visit to New Orleans.