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

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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)

Lorin_A

Nov 2022

The garden districts homes were lovely to see!! Stories behind them were great to hear. The cemetery family information was great to learn.

ECRankin

Nov 2022

It was a cool and rainy day and James was able to hold our interest the whole time and came prepared with extra umbrellas too! He was very knowledgeable and had a witty sense about him. His amiable personality made the two hours go by quick. I was only in the area for a short time so I am glad I fit this in. For other walking tour goers…I wouldn’t recommend walking in this area if you have mobility issues: many sidewalks have been impacted by root growth and the streets are heavily patched (not smooth).

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for braving the yucky day and sticking with the Garden District tour! And thanks for giving James the praise he deserves for being a really funny guy and an excellent guide! And thanks for the very true warning about the sidewalks and roads of New Orleans - they are an obstacle course! And, finally, thanks for this great review! We are so pleased that you decided to spend a little of your precious New Orleans time with us, and we hope you come stroll with us another (warmer, drier) day! Libby

901karlyw

Nov 2022

I'm so glad we visited the Garden Quarter! If we'd only seen the French quarter while in New Orleans I feel like we'd have really missed out. Our guide James was excellent, he had lots of stories and looked out for us when it started raining, with spare umbrellas. Great experience!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you for being the kind of traveler that ventures out of the typical tourist zone to explore the lush, elegant, historical Garden District with us! James is a great guide with good stories and a nice collection of umbrellas, and he is more than willing to share both. The Garden District tells a part of our history that is not often told, but that fits into American History and a fuller understanding of our role in the growth of this country. Plus, it's gorgeous! Please come again! Libby