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

Thu 16 Jan

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Starting at $33.00

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Thu 16 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)

NotNyName

Feb 2019

Nice overview of New Orleans’ history and today. James was awesome and really tended to what the group wanted to see.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thank you for touring and taking the time to review! James is a great tour guide and is wonderful at finding out the interests of his group of guests and customizing the pace and content of his tour. Everyone wants to "get" New Orleans, so we've discovered that if we find a topic that is interesting to each of our guests, a connection is made and the whole experience is more meaningful. Please come again!

berky8611

Feb 2019

We had an amazing experience on our tour. Our family of four were the only people in the walking group. James was easy to talk to, incredibly knowledgeable and had a very easy to understand and entertaining delivery. Will definitely take friends from out of town on the same tour again.

Response from Host

Mar 2019

Thanks! We are looking forward to showing you around again. James makes history fun, because he finds the humorous details behind the beautiful homes of the Garden District. Please come again for more stories!

suzanne_pike

Jan 2019

We had the best tour guide named James. We started out making our way to the cemetery where James gave us very detailed history of the Lafayette area. One of the best parts of the tour was in the cemetery. I never felt rushed and and I can’t believe how much I learned about New Orleans burial style and traditions. There’s so much history that it was nice to have a guide that knew what he was talking about. We made our way through the Garden district to see some of the pre-civil war homes and some of the newer builds in the area. What a beautiful neighborhood to be in. I was happy to see what was Anne Rices house and we were lucky enough to see John Goodman taking his dog for a walk!! This whole tour felt like a casually stroll with a friend who just happens to know A LOT about the area. I highly recommend this tour and James. He was mind enough to have extra clothes available since the weather is ever changing. I can appreciate someone who is always prepared. You will not be disappointed, just book it. Suzanne

Response from Host

Mar 2019

James is the guide who will give you the sweater off his back! The winter is unpredictable in New Orleans in January, but everyone should take time to visit the Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery #1. James really loves that cemetery and the neighborhood around it and he never stops learning. I'm glad you got to walk with him and that you saw John Goodman and his sweet dog. Please come again!