Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive Combo

5.0
(68 reviews)

3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

This is a private tour, feel safe touring safe only with the people you are traveling with. We begin in the French Quarter, the most emblematic New Orleans neighborhood. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made our fabled city in the swamp. Next we’ll head upriver in a mini van to the Garden District. As we proceed through the oak-lined streets we will take in the grandeur of historic mansions and gardens and discuss the political landscape that gave birth to the Garden District. Lafayette Cemetery #1, one of the iconic New Orleans’ above ground “cities of the dead”. From outside the cemetery walls,(all cemeteries are currently closed) we will discuss the unique burial traditions of the Crescent City. We'll have transportation, but some walking, in areas like the Jackson Square & the cemetery, is ideal. This excursion features the highlights of the French Quarter and uptown neighborhoods.

What's Included

Private transportation
Guide
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
400 Royal St

Steps of the Supreme Court buidling

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    French Quarter

    We begin in the French Quarter, the most emblematic New Orleans neighborhood. We'll discuss geography, architecture and the folks that made our fabled city in the swamp.

    1 hour 25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Garden District

    Next we’ll head upriver to the Garden District. As we proceed through the oak-lined streets we will take in the grandeur of historic mansions and gardens and discuss the political landscape that gave birth to the Garden District.

    1 hour 25 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Lafayette Cemetery No.1

    Lafayette Cemetery, is one of the iconic “cities of the dead”, right in the Garden District. From outside the walls (all cemeteries are currently closed) we will discuss the unique burial traditions of the Crescent City.

    10 minutes Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by Soul of Nola

Tags

Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Viator Plus
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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