New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour
Recommended by 99% of travelers
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New Orleans, USA
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
On this Garden District walking tour, meander down tree-lined alleys and past grand antebellum homes while learning about the historic neighborhood from your guide. Your guide shares local perspective on the posh 19th-century district and historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, the filming location for famous movies. A small-group tour offers a more personalized experience.
- New Orleans Garden District walking tour
- Hear tales and trivia behind this historic neighborhood
- Small-group tour lets you ask more questions
What's Included
- Local guide
- Small-group walking tour
- Food and drinks (available for purchase before tour)
- Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting points
Select a meeting point
End point
- 2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Itinerary
1
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
2
Garden District
1 hour 40 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Due to uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and sturdy wheelchairs are advised
- Stroller accessible
- Wheelchair accessible but be advised that the sidewalks are very uneven
- Service animals allowed
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Near public transportation
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Reviews
4.9
based on 1,433 reviews
Dane_L, Mar 2026
Excellent! Recommend this tour for sure. Knowledgeable guide and thoroughly enjoyable :)
Why are these reviews 100 char minimum?
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for this great review! And I’m so proud of you for filling out the 100 character minimum. It was a pleasure to walk around with you through the Garden District. I hope your entire time in New Orleans was fun, and that you got to explore some more of our cemeteries.
It’s always great to meet another taphophile! See you next time!
Libby
Charles_D, Mar 2026
During our walk, our guide Lesley, included a lot of New Orleans history. The homes and gardens are beautiful, and the stories behind them are quite interesting.
A note: the sidewalks are quite uneven, due to old, giant oak tree roots. This is not a good option for those with mobility issues.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thanks for this excellent review! We agree with you that the stories behind the houses and the gardens make the whole area as interesting as it is beautiful. We also agree that the sidewalks are an absolute hazard. We have worked out a few routes for the times when we have guests in wheelchairs or scooters, but it is also wise to be advised that the trees that make the neighborhood so beautiful also make walking through the neighborhood a challenge. Lace up your sneakers and come see us again next time you’re in town!
Libby
Julie_C, Mar 2026
A woman named Libby was our tour guide and she was exceptional. Incredibly knowledgeable with great stories and a terrific way of telling them. Can’t recommend her highly enough. If you’re lucky enough to have her as your tour guide tip, her big!
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you! Yes, bring on the tips! I’m so happy that you enjoyed the stories of the Garden District. This lush neighborhood is known for its lovely gardens and mansions, but the stories behind them make it even more interesting. I am thrilled to be able to tell them! See you next time!
Libby
Christine_W, Mar 2026
Really enjoyed our garden district tour with Libby. Great historical references with a fun take. Discussed NOLA history, architecture and who lived in homes before and now. Highly recommend this tour !
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for this recommendation and high rating. We are so happy that you enjoyed your walk through the gracious and lush Garden District with us. We know there are lots of tour companies out there, and we appreciate it when we get the opportunity to show visitors what makes this place so special. Also, these are fun stories! If we did not have the opportunity to laugh at ourselves and our history every day, I don’t think we would be able to do this job. We are so happy that you shared a little bit of your vacation time with us and we hope to see you next time we make it to New Orleans.
Libby
Roni_C, Mar 2026
This is usually a great tour. Make time to get to the bakery early for coffee and a snack. Our day had a cold front which made it pretty miserable for walking.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for leaving this review. The Garden District is of course very beautiful, but when we get a cold front, it does require a bit more stamina to enjoy its elegance. I think you enjoyed the tour (I hope so) because we do our best to keep our guests as comfortable as possible, even when the weather does not cooperate. We agree that Gracious Bakery is a wonderful place to meet and have a pastry before or after a tour. We hope you had a great time in New Orleans despite the unexpected cold snap and that you walk with us on a prettier day next time! Maybe then we can earn five stars!
Libby
Cynthia_B, Mar 2026
Libby did a great job giving us a thorough backstory of New Orleans. We understood the history that lead up to the garden district. Very knowledgeable of all the houses and past owners. Great time.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Great time! Thank you so much! We do feel that an understanding of our unique history, contributes to a greater appreciation of the architecture, culture, music, food, everything! We are honored to be able to share the history every day with visitors, and we hope that you walk with us again next time you make it to New Orleans.
Libby
Dawn_L, Mar 2026
James was awesome! Very informative and engaged the group. He made it interesting and fun! Highly recommend
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for the review and recommendation! James is a fantastic tour guide – knowledgeable and funny – and we are so happy to have him with us giving tours to our guests. I hope you had a great time in New Orleans and that you include us in your plans next time you make it to the city.
Libby
Mona_N, Mar 2026
nice tour of the Garden District … never had a chance to see on my other trip
to New Orleans…. smaller children might not endure …loved seeing the architecture and famous houses. weather was great
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much! Sometimes people take off points for the weather, but I think this time the weather helped us out and got us an excellent rating! We are so happy you enjoyed your stroll through the Garden District. I agree that the architecture and the history are not always stimulating for small children. But us grown-ups absolutely love it! We’re so happy that you ventured into the Garden District on this trip, and we hope that you join us next time you make it to New Orleans. See you then!
Libby
Kathy_L, Mar 2026
Do your history homework first to put a framework in place and enjoy the garden district as you meander the streets. Good tour. Lots of facts.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review of your Garden District tour! It is our pleasure to explore this elegant neighborhood with guests and share the stories of what makes it so unique. Please come again!
Libby
Tisha_M, Mar 2026
This was a very informative and easy going tour of the Garden District. The tour guide was personable and patient and had a lot of knowledge about the architecture and history of the homes on the tour. Highly recommended.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you so much for taking the time to write this review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your walk with us through the beautiful Garden District. I think we all agree that the homes are beautiful, but when you hear the stories behind them, it makes it all even more interesting. Please tour with us again! Thanks for the recommendation.
Libby
Charles_L, Feb 2026
Great tour. Tim provided lots of history about New Orleans and the stories behind many of the houses in the Garden District
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you for taking the time to leave this excellent rating and review! Tim is a very knowledgeable local with a comfortable tourguiding style and we are so happy that he is with us, showing people around the lovely Garden District. Please include us in your plans next time you make it to New Orleans!
Libby
Stephanie_H, Feb 2026
Our tour guide Lesley was very knowledgeable and personable. She made the tour enjoyable. Each home was unique and interesting to hear about the history.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much for this wonderful review! Lesley is a great guide with so much knowledge and a great storytelling style. We are all grateful that the people who built the lovely homes in the Garden District in the 19th century each wanted to show off their own personal style, because that gives us lots of stories to tell! We appreciate you choosing us to show you this neighborhood, and we are grateful for this wonderful review. Please tour with us again!
Libby
Laurel_P, Feb 2026
Lesley was an excellent guide. Very knowledgeable and full of enthusiasm for the subject. It was a small group and we could always hear her perfectly.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! Lesley is indeed an excellent guide who has so much enthusiasm for New Orleans and its culture. We keep our groups small so that everyone feels engaged, can ask questions, and can hear the guide. Thank you for choosing us, and please come walk with us another time.
Libby
Sonnya_D, Feb 2026
Jackie was wonderful! She was a wealth of knowledge and the tour was excellent. We learned a lot about the area and homes.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thanks! We agree that Jackie is a fantastic storyteller and a gracious host in the Garden District. We are so happy that you chose us to show you around and we appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Please walk with us next time you make it to New Orleans.
Libby
Paula_C, Feb 2026
Tim was our guide and was so great! So much history and knowledge of the area, friendly and fun facts. I've done many Garden District tours before and I learned more than I had before. Highly recommend
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you so much! It really means a lot coming from someone who obviously quite loves the Garden District. We really appreciate your recommendation and we’re so happy that you enjoyed your time and learned some things with Tim. Let’s do it again!
Libby
Valeria_N, Feb 2026
This tour was Very interesting and informative! The walking is not bad at all because you have a lot of breaks in walking while you’re listening to the guide.
Response from Host, Feb 2026
Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the information and the pace of the tour. Really, the only way to dive deeply into the culture of the Garden District is on a walking tour. A diving tour just doesn’t do it justice. But, we try to make it as comfortable as we can. I hope your entire trip in New Orleans was fun, and that you come walk with us another time!
Libby
Ellie_W, Jan 2026
Renee was amazing!! She is so knowledgeable of the area, architecture, and history. Also recommend getting a coffee at Gracious Bakery if that is your meet up spot!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for this enthusiastic review! Renée is indeed very knowledgeable about the history, culture, and architecture of her hometown. We are so happy that you loved Gracious Bakery. They are a wonderful café and we are so happy to be able to start our tours from there. Please come again!
Libby
Alexandria_H, Jan 2026
What a fantastic way to learn about the history of the Garden District while seeing some incredible architecture and homes. Our guide Lesley was fabulous! She is very passionate about New Orleans and its history. She made the stories of the past come alive and answered all our questions. This tour was an easy walk and it’s definitely worth booking a smaller group as you get a more personalized experience.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Yes! The houses are magnificent and so is Lesley! We are so happy that you enjoyed walking through this gorgeous neighborhood and learning about our history. Questions always make a good tour because everyone is more engaged, and I can see that this was the case on your tour. Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this fantastic review and recommendation, and please walk with us through our history next time you make it to New Orleans.
Libby
Vineela_R, Jan 2026
Tim was a great guide, who was patient and a great narrator. The tour started off on a strong note, describing the history of the Garden district and explaining the architectural nuances. Eventually, it took a turn where we mostly just talked about famous people who lived in those houses at various times.... similar to a tour in Hollywood. I wish the tour focused more on the historical elements, or simply cut shorter if it was already sufficiently covered.
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for reviewing your tour. We regret that the entire tour did not please you as much as the beginning of the tour did. We do try to provide a mix of topics on our tours - a little each of architecture, history, the natural environment, the cemetery, current culture, things to do, and who lives in the stunning homes. We find this variety keeps it interesting, but apparently you would have preferred more of our history - it is quite fascinating! I hope you were able to explore more of our history and architecture while you were here.
Libby
Ronit_A, Jan 2026
Tim was wonderfully interesting, knowledgable and authentic. We learned so much. Highly recommended!!!!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the great rating and high recommendation! We are so glad that you enjoyed your time with Tim in the Garden District. He is very interesting and knowledgeable, and a Louisiana native through and through. Thank you so much for choosing us, and thanks for taking the time to leave this review. See you next time! Tim also gives a great French Quarter tour.
Libby
Jane_D, Jan 2026
Lots of interesting facts and information which brought New Orleans to life. Guide, Libby is passionate storyteller, best I’ve ever had
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so so so much! I am very happy that you enjoyed my presentation of the history and culture of New Orleans. The stories of the Garden District are a little different from those in the French Quarter, but they are just as authentically New Orleans. I am so grateful for this excellent review and recommendation. Please come again!
Libby
Jonathan_C, Jan 2026
Very informative 2 hour tour of the architecture and homes in the Garden District - not a long walk so can be tackled by anyone
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for this great review! The Garden District is definitely not a “rush-through“ neighborhood! We go at a pace at which our guests can soak in all of the beauty, culture, and history. We take our time to tell the stories and take the pictures and really get to know the place. I’m so happy you chose us to show you around, and I appreciate you taking the time to leave this review. Please come stroll again next time you are in New Orleans!
Libby
Nalin_M, Dec 2025
This was an excellent walking tour. Tim, our guide, was exceptionally knowledgeable about the mansions and the history of this year. His explanations were quite clear. The tour was very well organized.
Also, thank you for letting me join a different time slot so that I could manage my time more effectively.
Would absolutely recommend to anyone
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you so much for the recommendation! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your walk through the Garden District with Tim. The neighborhood is beautiful, but the stories behind the houses make it even more interesting. I’m happy we could accommodate your schedule so that you could enjoy more of your time in New Orleans. See you next time!
Libby
sherri_b, Dec 2025
Libby gave a very fun and detailed tour of the garden district. Its history is very interesting, and we learned about Mardi Gras traditions, too (bonus!).
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thanks for this wonderful review! The Garden District is known for its gardens and architecture, but there are so many interesting stories in that beautiful neighborhood. And as much as Bourbon Street is associated with Mardi Gras, the Garden District really does it up! We are so happy that you chose us among all the tour companies of New Orleans, and we hope that you come walk with us again. See you then!
Libby
Julie_S, Dec 2025
Good compliment to the French Quarter tour we did our first day. Super informative about this part of town and its history.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you! And yes, we think taking BOTH tours is the best way to really understand New Orleans more completely. They are both beautiful, authentic, and historic, but completely different. Thanks for diving into our city, and please come again!
Libby
Jill_W, Dec 2025
James gave great insight into the history of the garden district. I learned a lot about the architecture, burials, people who lived there 200 years ago and who lives there now.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave this great review! I’m so happy that you enjoyed your Garden District tour with James. There is so much history, culture, and beauty in the neighborhood. We love showing it off! See you next time.
Libby
Donna_L, Dec 2025
Sidewalks are horrible, but with good walking shoes they are possible. Tour was informable and enjoyable. I also learned a few things. I love the garden district.
Elizabeth_B, Nov 2025
Lesley was very knowledgeable about New Orleans history and the Garden District that we visited. We both really enjoyed the tour.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for helping us out with this wonderful review! We are so happy that you enjoyed your walk with Lesley through the historic Garden Didtrict. I hope your entire time in New Orleans was memorable and fun, and that you come walk with us through another neighborhood next time you are here.
Libby
Debra_C, Nov 2025
Renee was a great tour guide. The tour was very informative and fun. Highly recommend. It’s a great way to see a nice area of New Orleans and learn some of the history.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Thank you so much for your review and recommendation! Renée is a wonderful, local tour guide who knows all the best stories about the area. We are so happy that you made the trip uptown to explore some of our 19th century history with us. Please come again!
Libby
Scott_F, Nov 2025
Our guide covered the history and took us on a tour through the most beautiful area in New Orleans. The Garden District is the area I picture when I thin about the beautiful homes of that era.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
Yes, the Garden District is picture-perfect! We are so happy that you chose us to show you around the beautiful antebellum neighborhood, with its mansions and gardens like no other place. Also, the history is fascinating, and we love to share it with our guests. There’s even more to cover, so please include us in your plans next time you make it to New Orleans.
Libby
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