Garden District Tour: Explore Historic Mansions & Cemetery

Discover the captivating history of New Orleans on a walking tour through its elegant 19th Century garden neighborhood. Explore Lafayette Cemetery #1 and learn about the city’s journey from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil War. Join us for a personalized and unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Breathtaking, heartbreaking, beautiful, and full of stories! The cemetery is closed to the public, but you’ll get a good look through the large gates while your guide explains our unique interment practices.
  • Garden District - Explore the lush Garden District and hear the stories behind the 19th Century mansions in the neighborhood.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Small-group walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase before tour)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the tales on a pedestrian excursion amidst the sophisticated 19th Century garden district of New Orleans. You will have the chance to peek through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery #1, which is presently not open to visitors. This area, along with its graveyard, narrates New Orleans’ history from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil…

Location
Gracious Bakery
Saint Charles Avenue
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Rebekah
Jan 14, 2025
Fabulous walkabout and guide - We met Jackie, our Lucky Bean walking tour host, at a cute little coffee bistro for a lovely walkabout in the Garden District. She was very knowledgeable and we learned far more architecture, history, celebrity and local lore than we expected! The pace was easy and thoughtful. 'Twas a very enjoyable walk through a gorgeous district in NOLA!
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Lyn_j
Jan 9, 2025
When your tour guide is so much more! - Lesley was our tour guide and just terrific. Not only was she extremely knowledgeable about the garden district, she also knew so much of the history of New Orleans which was a real bonus. We learnt so much - history, pop culture, celebrities- she knew it all. Also super helpful with the rest of our time in NOLA. We feel like we met a friend.
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Penelope
Jan 7, 2025
Great walking tour with a knowledge guide - We were fortunate to have Jackie as our tour guide. For each house and landmark (including a famous oak that inspired a poem by Walt Whitman), she had a good story. Thanks for a lovely, well paced, and informative tour!
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Jennifer_r
Jan 6, 2025
A great introduction to New Orleans - This was a great tour - our first in New Orleans and we learned so much history about the whole city. The famous Garden District is a beautiful neighborhood that didn't disappoint. Our guide Yvonne knew so much about the city and the neighborhood - she added so much color to an already interesting city.
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Melissaku4454nw
Jan 4, 2025
Garden District tour was worth the time and money! - James was amazing! He had a fun sense of humor and a great deal of knowledge about the Garden District. The tour was definitely worth the time and money.
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Katherine_c
Jan 2, 2025
Our tour guide was awesome. Very personable and humorous. - Our tour was the afternoon after the terrorist attack on Bourbon Street. It was nice to gather and appreciate the beauty in New Orleans after such an awful event.
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Marcio_i
Jan 2, 2025
Our tour guide was Libby... - Our tour guide was Libby and she was incredible, such an amazing storyteller and fun to listen to. We learned a lot and loved the tour. Definitely a 10/10 experience!!
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Travelm0m35
Jan 1, 2025
Perfect! - James was funny and knowledgeable! It was one of the best tours I’ve had. My daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed ourselves.
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Landc2015
Dec 31, 2024
Great Tour with Renee - Renee's tour of the Garden District was the perfect mix of informative and fun. We very much enjoyed everything about this tour.
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Antiern7
Jan 12, 2025
Get your walking boots on and take snacks! - It is lonnnnngggggg!!! The walking tour which we believe was five miles took over 2 hours and 20 minutes at which point we had to leave! We missed meeting up with friends due to the time frame not being 90 minutes!
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