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Small-Group Walking Garden District Tour in New Orleans

Small-Group Walking Garden District Tour in New Orleans

Overview

Step away from the bustling, boozy French Quarter to join us on a stroll through one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and tranquil neighborhoods - the Garden District. On this tour, your local guide will introduce you to the picturesque and colorful Antebellum homes and architecture that reflect stories of New Orleans through the years, from the enslaved to the working class to the very wealthy of early Louisiana history. In addition to houses that are celebrity-owned or appear in well-known films, we’ll also get a chance to peek into a historic cemetery with a unique burial practice and many notable tombs. Join us as we stroll under Spanish moss, past hanging beads, and through the Irish Channel as we discover the Garden District.

City: New Orleans

Sun 01 Jun

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Starting at $143.00

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Sun 01 Jun

Starting at $143.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Local English-speaking guide.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Garden District

Our tour begins in the heart of the New Orleans Garden District – considered by many to be one of the best-preserved collections of historic mansions in the United States. Originally a family plantation, this area was divided into smaller (but still very large!) lots for private homes with beautiful gardens in the mid-1800’s, giving the district its name. The amazing Antebellum architecture in the Garden District continues to draw the eye, making the area a favorite of locals and visitors alike. Throughout the tour, we’ll stroll past numerous gorgeous homes, some with famous Hollywood connections. New Orleans is always a popular filming location for the movie industry and the homes in the Garden District have had starring roles in several films.

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

We quickly arrive at the home of one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries – Lafayette Cemetery. Continually popular with travelers, New Orleans cemeteries have a unique approach to burials: namely, the above-ground, multiple-burial techniques used. Explore the grounds with your local guide, hear why these types of burials are iconic to New Orleans, and learn about some of the families buried in this particular square.

Magazine Street

To reflect the full story of The Garden District, your guide will highlight the real history and the true backbone of this historic neighborhood. Across Magazine Street, we’ll find the working-class area known as the Irish Channel. Predominantly settled by Irish immigrants, this neighborhood developed in the early 1800’s when the city’s shipping, alcohol, and brewing industries drew workers from all over the world, especially from Ireland. In contrast to the palatial homes we saw earlier, your guide will take you past some of the iconic shotgun-style homes of New Orleans.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (109)

Emily S

Mar 2025

Walter was an AMAZING and knowledgeable guide. He was so welcoming and kept us on our toes with his wit and celebrity tidbits. He even met up with us the next day to finish the last leg of the tour when we had to dip out early to make a lunch reservation. The tour was a great way to get acquainted with the area. We heard a lot about the history and culture of the garden district without burning a whole day on one particular thing. We left with lots of restaurant recommendations and insight from an experienced local. I cannot recommend enough!

timkA8212IT

Mar 2025

We really enjoyed our walking tour of the garden district with Walter. He showed us around this beautiful and historic neighborhood and was extremely friendly, welcoming and knowledgeable. Would strongly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans, as this is a great way to see this truly unique and historic neighborhood. Plus there's a stop at a bar mid-way through the trip - can't beat that!

525rogerd

Feb 2025

Walter was a gentleman and hard to beat. He is one of a kind and a reason why I loved the tour and New Orleans now. This walking tour will blow your mind both in knowledge and sights