New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
Overview
Historic homes and gardens define the charm of New Orleans' Garden District, showcasing the contributions of early American settlers. This multifaceted tour reveals the unique history, culture, and architecture of this opulent neighborhood.
- 🏛️ The tour begins outside Lafayette Cemetery #1, where you'll learn about burial customs and the uniqueness of New Orleans cemeteries (NOTE: PUBLIC ACCESS IS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CEMETERY).
- 🌳 As we stroll through the area, admire various architectural styles that reflect the lavish lifestyles of early Americans.
- 🌟 You'll see celebrity homes and well-maintained landscapes that contribute to the neighborhood's astonishing beauty.
- 👣 Walk with a local guide to gain insights and perspectives about this remarkable district.
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- Garden District walking tour
- Insider tips for local hangouts
- Recommendations for food, music and fun
- Professional guide
- Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Return details
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Garden DistrictYour tour will be conducted by a local, licensed and professional tour guide! We walk along the rows of antebellum mansions after our cemetery portion of the tour and we discuss architecture, the people who lived there in early New Orleans and the people who live there today. We also include a celebrity portion of the tour.
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1Lafayette Cemetery #1 is closed to the public, so the cemetery portion of the tour is conducted outside the gates. You will learn the history of the cemetery and of New Orleans' unique burial traditions.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.