A Local's Garden District Tour
Overview
My family has deep roots in the French Quarter and the Garden District of New Orleans, with seven generations growing up here. The insights from locals significantly enhance your experience as we tour through this familiar territory.
- 🌆 Tour includes visits to iconic locations like the French Quarter and the Garden District.
- 🚋 Experience the charm of the Saint Charles streetcar, a historic mode of transport.
- 🏫 Learn about local history, including experiences during events like Hurricane Katrina.
- 👥 Tours are conducted by locals, providing unique perspectives and insights.
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- Private and custom guiding services
- Streetcar rides
- We can stop for food and drinks along the way but it is not included in the tour.
Meeting point
Return details
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Mississippi RiverWe start at the Mississippi River, where all our lands were built we talk about the early history from native American settlements to the first French market and West African and Central African slaves first coming to the colony. We stroll down the Riverwalk to Jackson square.
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French QuarterWe take a tour through the French Quarter stopping at historical sites and talking history along the way comparing the Creole and American sides of the city. We discuss how they were settled the differences in culture and architecture before we hop on the streetcar to the Garden District.
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Garden DistrictWe ride the oldest streetcar line in the country St Charles line into the Garden District from the French Quarter. Passing Lafayette square and getting off at Lafayette Cemetery. We will tour many historic mansions along the way before ending the tour at Magazine Street.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.