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)

rueehfv

Jan 2019

The tour day is the championship day and apparently most people/visitors were off street to the bar or square for the game. So yep, i got one-man-group. Libby is really knowledgable about the stories of the cemetery and garden district. As background history and things like specific stories about those tombs and houses, she managed to put things together so the narrative is much better and attractive. She did provide a lot of helpful tips about city and could answer the questions i have. If i will visit NOLA with friends and family again, I would definitely recommend her.

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thanks for reviewing our private tour! Yes, everyone was watching the (sad ending) championship game, so we got a nice peaceful tour. I'm glad we had a chance to walk and talk together through the beautiful Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery. You also taught me a few things about family tombs in China, which I will probably end up using on future tours!

Ashley H

Jan 2019

As someone who had never been to New Orleans before, I wanted to do a walking tour to learn more about the history of the city and see some of the sights. A friend recommended Lucky Bean, and I'm so glad he did, because the tour was simply outstanding! Libby is an amazing storyteller with so much enthusiasm for the information she's sharing that you can't help but get excited as well. Unlike other tours that are larger (and where you then stand out much more), I loved that Libby's tour was smaller so it felt more personalized for us, and we were able to ask questions and take our time if we needed to. I learned and enjoyed the tour so much that I booked another the next day. If you book a tour in New Orleans, book it with Lucky Bean!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thanks, Ashley! You were an ideal guest, so interested and open to the New Orleans experience! Please do not hesitate to contact me if you need some more information for your posts. Thanks for taking the time to review!

GiladIsrael

Jan 2019

My wife my daughter and I took this fantastic tour of New Orleans' Garden District on Christmas Eve. James was our fabulous guide and we enjoyed every moment of our tour. James is a super knowledgeable person and has tons of charm and experience. During our two-hour walking tour, he enriched us with interesting stories and anecdotes about New Orleans' history, architecture and customs. He also gave us many recommendations on restaurants and special things to do in the city. Thank you, James – we are looking forward to another tour with you in our future visit to the city. Bottom line: Highly Recommended!

Response from Host

Jan 2019

Thank you so much for your review, Gilad! I am so glad your family enjoyed your tour with James. He is very funny, but you also learn a lot on his tours. We are looking forward to touring with you next time!