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New Orleans Weekend Garden District Food & History Tour

New Orleans Weekend Garden District Food & History Tour

Overview

Home to historic mansions, hauntingly beautiful cemeteries and giant oak trees, this district is the romance of New Orleans. During walks between stops, hear about culture, traditions, architecture and have history fun! (PLEASE NOTE: currently, the cemetery is closed for repairs- we'll still be able to see into the cemetery and discuss the history. I supplement the walking tour to see some of the mansions and historic homes the Garden District is known for). Then it's on to the food at 3 stops- a neighborhood favorite for a taste of our Italian-Creole roots, hear Cajun history through sausage and finish with the Creole history of chicory over cafe au lait and filled beignets! All curated food, cocktails/beer, taxes & tip are included in your ticket so you can sit back and relax! Will accommodate allergies/dietary restrictions if told in advance. Menu & food stops are subject to availability.
Other things to note: Tour is all weather, wear comfy walking shoes & bring a face mask.

City: New Orleans

Thu 14 Aug

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Starting at $95.00

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Thu 14 Aug

Starting at $95.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Professional guide

Lunch

Local taxes

Beverages

Coffee and/or Tea

Food tasting

Additional Info

Service animals allowed
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
We accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions if we are made aware of them 48 hrs in advance. Children and teens welcome- please let us know 48 hrs in advance if anyone is under 21 so we can accommodate.
requires walking

What To Expect

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Learn about our unique above ground burials and rich funeral traditions

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (9)

Liz C

Jul 2019

Michelle is an awesome tour guide. She was very informative and friendly. We had a great time visiting murals, parks, and bars. It was so nice to be able to sit at the bar and talk to the locals and learn about New Orleans through them. I would definitely recommend doing this tour.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thanks- it's one of my fave neighborhoods for street art and culture. Had a blast showing you around!!!

jdranshaw

May 2019

We had an amazing and informative time with Michelle. We started off at Lafayette Cemetery with an introduction to New Orleans burial customs and then a delightful walk thru the Lower Garden District, looking at the typical architecture and some movie star gazing thrown in for good measure. Then we got started with the food tour portion of the event, beginning with some Eggplant Napoleon (who knew Napoleon was a fan of eggplant?)- and some great local beers. Then off to Magazine Street for some gourmet hot dogs, and more cocktails. We had a great time learning about Michelle’s New Orleans. We were in town for Jazz Fest and exchanged many stories about our experiences. Then off to a cool coffee shop-bar-restaurant where we had some terrific beignets, cafe au lait and of course, more cocktails. After some great suggestions for some dive bars for local color, we parted ways with Michelle. We would highly recommend and would book with Michelle, any time, any place.

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Glad you had a memorable time and hope ya'll make it back down for another Jazz Fest soon!

jschiv

Dec 2018

My husband and I did the Garden District Tour with Michelle and it was AWESOME! She is so knowledgeable about all things NOLA, having grown up here. She even went out of her way to tell us about other great spots around town for the rest of our stay. This tour was fantastic and the food/restaurants were perfect and just what we were looking for. Michelle does a great job tailoring the tour to your taste. I highly recommend this tour to anyone!

Response from Host

Nov 2019

Thanks so much- I try to personalize my tours for my guest's interests so it's nice to hear I was successful!