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

Mon 23 Dec

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Starting at $33.00

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Mon 23 Dec

Starting at $33.00

Make a reservation

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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)

Ellen S

Nov 2017

Our guide, Jackie Bullock, was great. It was a very small group. Just 3 of us and the guide, so we could hear her well, ask questions, chat, etc. Jackie knew her history, facts, stories, rumors, scandals and made the information interesting. I would recommend this tour for adults only. Kids would be bored. Very nice way to spend 2 hours learning about the garden district.

Response from Host

Nov 2017

Thank you so much for your wonderful review! Jackie, as a native, has an innate understanding of Louisiana culture and history, and her charming personality makes it great fun to hear the stories. I'm glad you toured with us, and if you do want to bring the kids next time, check out our kids and family tour!

William G

Oct 2017

Absolutely wonderful walking tour. Our tour guide, Jackie Bullock went out of her way to take us off the beaten path and show us all of the hidden gems around the beautiful garden district. Her knowledge and insight was impressive. Jackie was warm and friendly, and took the time to answer all of our questions, and provide helpful recommendations during our trip, making our visit to new Orleans that much better. I can't say enough good about this tour. Jackie also made sure to text us the night before with helpful reminders and clear instructions on where to meet her the next morning seeing lost people looking for their tour guide is a common sight around town. When they say small group tour they mean it. This tour consisted of just our guide, my wife Casandra and myself, so it was super intimate. We met Jackie at a wonderful boutique coffee shop to start our tour. We then were taken through Lafayette Cemetery, where she pointed out spots that movies like Interview with a vampire, and Double jeopardy were filmed. She also gave unique histories of the cemetery itself, and those buried within it's walls. We learned about the customs, and significance of many of the structures. After that we got a tour of the garden district. Jackie pointed out historically significant structures, as well as the actual homes of the so many celebrities that live in the area. We learned about the history of the area, and the myriad of architectural influences of the magnificent homes. By the time we were done, although we came all the way from Canada, we felt like family. So much history, so much beauty. I would absolutely recommend this tour to anyone visiting the area. Best walking tour I have ever been on.