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

Fri 17 Jan

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Starting at $33.00

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Fri 17 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.

Traveler Photos

Reviews (653)

Mary S

Apr 2019

Knowledgeable guide with interesting stories I hadn’t heard before. This small group tour was great as we were able to ask questions and cover more ground! Great first day in town tour!

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thanks, Mary! We really believe in keeping our groups small so the questions keep coming. Plus, as you noticed, we are able to cover more area and New Orleans stories. That extra few minutes it takes for a large group to gather to hear the guide is saved when you only have 6-8 people on a tour. And touring on your first day is always a good idea, as it sets the tone and helps you plan the rest of your New Orleans adventure! See y'all next time!

meganmt3

Mar 2019

My partner and I went on a 10 am tour with James from Lucky Bean and we were the only two there! It was absolutely gorgeous. If you visit New Orleans you absolutely have to go on this tour and you have to go on it with James. James is a local and a super funny guy. He had a lot of tour knowledge and personal knowledge of the cemetary + garden district area we walked around.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thanks for taking the time to review your Garden District tour with the funny and laid-back Mr. James! The Garden District is beautiful, fresh, lush, and historical, and Lafayette Cemetery is so full of stories that it really is an essential part of any comprehensive exploration of New Orleans. I am happy that you and your partner were able to tour with us and we are looking forward to the next time you are in town. We would like to share more of this great city with you.

Joan S

Mar 2019

This was a great tour and our guide explained in detail all of the different types of tombs and how they came to be. He showed us tombs of notable people from New Orleans and explained why they were notable. The guide was friendly, accommodating and fun.

Response from Host

Apr 2019

Thanks for the great review of your cemetery tour. I'm glad you learned about our unique above-ground interment rituals and customs, and had fun while doing it! The cemeteries of New Orleans are beautiful, sacred, moving, and hold the best stories of the characters who shaped and influenced the most interesting city in America. Please come again!