Garden District Walking Tour: New Orleans History

Immerse yourself in the history, architecture, culture, and food of the Garden District on this engaging walking tour. Explore Antebellum homes and visit a historic cemetery.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden District - Our tour begins in the heart of the New Orleans Garden District - considered by many to be one of the best-preserved collections of historic mansions in the United States. The amazing Antebellum architecture in the Garden District continues to draw the eye, making the area a favorite of locals and visitors alike.
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What's Included
  • Tour covering history, architecture, and culture of New Orleans
  • Walk past Lafayette Cemetery with guide’s commentary on unique burials
  • Learn about the history of the Garden District on 2.5-hour guided tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Information

History, architecture, culture, and food all combine on this fun and fascinating tour of the famous New Orleans Garden District. Join a local guide and discover everything this historic area has to offer, from picturesque Antebellum homes to one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries.
Highlights:
• Learn about the unique burials at one at of the country’s…

Location
2729 Prytania St
Prytania Street
The historical marker at the corner of Washington and Prytania Streets, 2729 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70130
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisagian
Nov 17, 2024
Great Garden District tour - The properties we saw were incredible. Our guide Chad was extremely knowledgeable about the history of the area and the architecture. Would recommend!
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Dave_r
Nov 7, 2024
Really Great Time… Very Informative!!! - Our guide really knew his stuff and made sure we understood the details. The walk was just the right length and he gave us great referrals for lunch too! Who would’ve thought… an architecture junkie who was also a foodie!
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540chasef
Oct 18, 2024
Fun and educational! - Our tour was phenomenal! Very informative, not too strenuous, and delightful views. Chip could answer any question the group had. Would highly recommend to anyone looking to learn more about the city and its architecture or even if you’re just looking for a fun way to pass the time away from the bustle of the quarter.
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Josephdv7798pd
Aug 9, 2024
Great walking tour of the history and architecture of the New Orleans Garden District. - We did the 2 hour architecture tour with Chip. Chip was a very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the Garden District. We appreciated the details and insights on the people and cultures that influenced the architectural styles and building methods that were used in this unique setting. I would highly recommend his tour to anyone.
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Donnacs3107zr
Aug 8, 2024
Excellent Tour of the New Orleans Garden District - Chip was an excellent tour guide. He was knowledgeable and conscientious of everyone’s comfort. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Phillipk947
Jun 2, 2024
Great tour and guide - The tour was great! Chip was incredibly knowledgeable about the Garden District, from the house architecture to the cemeteries and history. It was a good way to check out another part of the city and a highlight of our trip.
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Cbradshaw30
May 27, 2024
Engaging afternoon walk - This was an excellent walking tour led by Chip. Our engaging guide led a perfectly paced tour exploring Cemetary #1, the Garden District, and the Irish Canal areas. He shared a great mix or architectural and artistic details, local color stories, and amusing asides that brought the neighborhoods to life. He was also took time to answer our “off script” questions which personalized the tour to our interests. Highly recommended!
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Shazlync2024
May 17, 2024
Exciting culture, amazing food, amazing guide :) - Neil was amazing! Entertaining and showed us great food :) Learned a lot about the history and culture of New Orleans. 10/10 great experience!!
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Nomad13516408325
May 12, 2024
Fascinating info and beautiful area - Cool tour. Chip was great and helpful and had lots of info about the history and architecture of the homes and neighborhood. Beautiful area and fun!
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Tourist33359722073
May 12, 2024
Amazing Tour with Chip in the Garden District! - Did a walking tour of the Garden District with Chip and it was fantastic! Chip's deep knowledge of the area's history and architecture made the tour super engaging. He shared lots of interesting facts and stories that you won't find anywhere else. Highly recommend this tour if you want to dive deep into the heart of New Orleans with a great guide!
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