Garden District Walking Tour

4.8
(20 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The Garden District is known for its grand mansions. It is a place where opulence meets allure. Towering Oaks shade the streets and vibrant Mardi Gras Parades line the Avenue. This area is a true spectacle.
- Since the early 1830s, the Garden District has been the hub of beauty, drama, deception, and wealth, creating an enduring mystique.
- Through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, see the graves, hear about our family tomb days and why we share an Egyptian belief.
- See how the gardens play a large role in our houses not flooding.
- You will see homes of celebrities and those used in films and tv shows and we will let you in on a few secrets too.
- At the end of the tour, your tour guide will happily give you insider tips on where to eat, what to see and where to enjoy.
_ After the tour, you'll receive follow up information on the Garden District, in case you want to learn about even more.
- So come explore this captivating neighborhood with us, where every home has a story.

What's Included

Professional Licensed Guide
Insight you cannot get elsewhere
A Locals Perspective

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
2727 Prytania St

We meet in front of The Rink Shopping Center. The Rink has a coffee shop and restrooms. The guide will meet you outside the front entrance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    The Buckner mansion is over 18,000 square feet and was built for Cotton king, Henry Buckner. It's notorious for being the home used in American Horror Story, Coven.

    10 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2
    Lafayette Cemetery No.1

    We will explain our unique burial procedures and tell you about the history of the cemetery and the families there. This cemetery is currently closed to the public so we view it through the iron gates.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Garden District

    Home to the wealthy and our major Mardi Gras Parades, this is where opulence and history meet in New Orleans. You will see the famous home of Anne Rice, where the Mayfair Witches resided in novels. You will see where Mark Twain attended parties and where films and tv shows you love were filmed. You will pass by and learn about the celebrity owned homes as well. Sandra Bullock, Nic Cage, John Goodman, Trent Reznor and NBA star Zion Williamson just to name a few.

    1 hour 25 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by DuPont and Company

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Historical Tours
Walking Tours
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Small Group
Excellent Quality
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