Historic Garden District Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Get your steps in while exploring the historic Garden District during this walking tour in New Orleans. Discover Lafayette's transformation from the American Sector to the Garden District and learn about the history. This district, now a National Historic Landmark, was once a blend of plantations subdivided into vibrant neighborhoods like the American sector, Irish Channel, and an elite Jewish community. It also housed extensive African American and Creole neighborhoods that collectively formed Lafayette.

Explore the Historic Garden District via a guided walking tour
Spot some celebrity homes and pre and post-colonial war mansions
Learn the story of the Irish and how they contributed to the area’s wealth
See one of the oldest cemeteries in the area, Lafayette Cemetery

What's Included

Licensed Native Tour Guide and Cultural Ambassador
Lagniappe - means in French something extra

Snacks

Lunch/Dinner
Admission to Lafayette #1 Cemetery : Cemetery is temporary closedd

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

The Rink Shopping Center
2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
We will meet in front of the Rink by the historical Garden District Marker on the corner of Washington Ave. and Prytania Street.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Garden District

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Irish Channel

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible

Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
not recommended for travelers with difficulty standing long periods of time
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 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

5.0

based on 75 reviews

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Great tour

Gina_D, Jan 2026

Our guide Robin was fantastic! She covered a lot of history and was very knowledgeable. It was a very interesting tour.

Response from Host, Jan 2026

Thank you for booking your Garden District Tour experience with TBNOLA. We pride ourselves around our guides knowledge and experience. Please share your experience with family and friends.

Great Tour - Treat Yo’ Self!

JAMIE_F, Sep 2025

This was a wonderful experience that was a change from the French Quarter Vibes. Learning the history while also learning about the various historic homes and mansions of this area of New Orleans was so welcome and so fun! Robin knew her stuff and delivered the history is a fun, interactive way! I’m sure this can differ, but I also noticed that our tour size was smaller than several others that were going at the same time. Robin was very good about calling out tree roots, pot holes, etc. and sticking to the shade when possible, but if you have mobility issues, can’t stand for long times, or are sun and heat sensitive, do beware. New Orleans sidewalks and street are a bit like hiking so take that into account when deciding about any walking tours in this town :).

Response from Host, Sep 2025

Thank you for booking your Garden District Tour with TBNOLA. We truly appreciate your business. We seek to share the REAL factual history of New Orleans and Louisiana. Robin is an Oral Historian who takes pride in sharing New Orleans and Louisiana history. Many times, the number of guests on a particular tour do not always showcase the value of the tour. TBNOLA tours a very exclusive with a specialized focus. Please consider visiting our beautiful city again and book a Creole French Quarter, Treme, or/and Garden District Tour.

Tour with an Old Friend - or So It Seems!

Sarah_S, Jun 2024

Harris was a true delight! From the moment he met us until he left us with a listing of incredible recommendations, we felt like he was an old friend just talking us on a walk through the district. The information he shared was wonderful and engaging, and his delivery was spot on. So glad I paid the extra few dollars to get the best guide there was versus the other options. His recommendations already have us planning our next trip!

Response from Host, Aug 2024

Thank You for visiting our city. I hope you will visit us again. Whether it's your first visit to the Crescent City, or an annual pilgrimage to the birthplace of jazz, there is always something new to discover and explore.

Absolutely terrific tour and tour guide

James_M, Feb 2024

Robin was a terrific tour guide. Such a great tour filled with interesting facts about the houses, the cemetery and the history of New Orleans. I would highly recommend this tour!

Great storytelling and warm host!

Amy_D, Jan 2024

Robin is a terrific storyteller! I loved how she combined long ago history with updates on how the garden district is a community today. She started with some great background on the bigger picture on New Orleans history to understand that. And I never knew what those crazy cemeteries were about ! Thanks.

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