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Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

New Orleans, USA
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Get to know New Orleans’ alluring Garden District on a private walking tour that delves into the history of this neighborhood’s tree-lined boulevards and stately mansions. Learn about the impact of the cotton industry on the district, and take advantage of a guide’s insider knowledge about celebrity homes, local legends, and antebellum history. This personalized tour includes stop at the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and a hand-picked bar.
  • Guided tour adds context to the Garden District’s long and rich history
  • Instead of wandering, head straight for the neighborhood highlights
  • Ask all the questions you want on a private, personalized tour
  • Join your guide for an included beverage at a local bar or café

What's Included

  • A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Additional Food & Drink
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • No tickets required
  • Cost of transportation on the day (if required)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Commander's Palace
    1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    Your guide will meet you outside the main entrance to Commander's Palace - 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130.

End point

  • Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
    1427 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    Finish your tour at Lafayette Cemetery with a short guided visit (if open to the public, if not you will see it from the outside).

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

1

Lafayette Street

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

2

Commander's Palace

15 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

3

Garden District

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

4

Louise S. McGehee School

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

5

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

30 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Reviews

4.8
based on 4 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

We met John Goodman

Melinda_F, Mar 2023
Lesley was amazing. We had so much fun hearing all the stories about the homes and neighborhood. Her passion for the area was obvious and appreciated.

Beautiful Homes with Interesting History

Emilie_A, Oct 2022
We were pleasantly surprised about the stories associated with the beautiful homes. Suzy, our tour guide, was very informative. It was a leisurely stroll but full of historical sites. Wear comfortable shoes.

Saves the day

Dawn_A, Apr 2021
Very educational tour and accommodating guide. Saved the day, went the extra miles to make the while group happy. Thanks, Leslie!

Response from Host, Apr 2021

Hi Dawn, Thank you so much for your kind words, we are so happy that you all had a great time. Leslie is an amazing guide! We hope to be able to create more memorable experiences for you in the future. Happy Easter Travel Curious

From $175.00

per person

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 41 days in advance.

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