Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour
Overview
Gorgeous architecture and lush gardens define the Garden District, where secrets and scandals create a legendary atmosphere. This private tour experience limits participation to small groups for a personalized journey.
- 🏛️ Hear stories of gamblers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and a rock star who caused a scene.
- 🎬 Visit filming locations and celebrity homes along the way.
- ⚰️ Although the cemetery has been closed indefinitely to all tours by the city, we'll see tombs from the gate and discuss the place's history and burial methods.
- 🏡 Explore architectural styles popular in the neighborhood's growth, including some unusual homes.
- 📍 The tour concludes at the largest home in the neighborhood, also a main location from American Horror Story, Coven season.
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1Cemetery is presently closed by the city, so we'll talk about its history and see the tombs from the gate. First, take a walk through New Orleans' historic Lafayette Cemetery and learn about the founding of our city, our unique burial practices, famous locals interred here, and our strong French and Catholic influence. You'll even discover the film locations of Hollywood blockbusters such as Interview with the Vampire and Double Jeopardy, both of which had iconic scenes filmed here!
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Garden DistrictAfter your refreshing break our group will venture out into the gorgeous Garden District where you might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity! The beautiful antebellum homes will take your breath away, and the stories that accompany them are always entertaining and sometimes even shocking. This tour is a wonderful change of pace from the French Quarter crowds, and will give you a fun and interactive historical experience you will never forget.
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Women's Guild of the New Orleans OperaWe will see the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera, used as a production office for Jaime Foxx movie Django Unchained, directed by Quinten Tarantino.
- End near Magazine Street, New Orleans' best uptown street for shopping, food, art galleries, and more! (pass by)
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.