New Orleans Garden District Tour

5.0
(8 reviews)

2 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Travel in a comfortable minivan from the French Quarter through the Treme and along the historic mansion lined Esplanade Ave to the Bayou St. John neighborhood where we will trace an ancient portage road used by natives for thousands of years, and discover the very origins of why this site was selected by the French to build the city of New Orleans!

Along the way we will stop at an old cemetery where we just might encounter some restless spirits! We'll then travel through the Bayou St. John neighborhood and see the oldest house in New Orleans and the bayou that made the city possible! We'll visit the very spot Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau once held her rituals, before going to City Park to see some of the oldest oak trees in the city. In City Park we'll stop and get some beignets at Cafe Du Monde! Then we'll stop in a nature reserve and look for alligators and exotic birds before traveling to the lakefront and the ruins of a 300 year old French fort!

What's Included

Private transportation
Personalized interaction with the guide
Visits to historical sites
No food included in the tour
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will text you to provide you with pickup details on the day of the tour.

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Meeting point

The meeting point is in front of Armstrong Park on edge of the French Quarter. It's no more than a 15 minute walk from anywhere in the French Quarter or Canal Street.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Garden District

    We take a scenic drive through the Garden District from the downtown area and visit all the historic mansions of the neighborhood including the American Horror Story house, Anne Rice's house, the Mayfair Witch house, and houses belonging to celebrities as well as houses featured in movies.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We take a ride down St Charles Avenue and see all the historic mansions on the avenue where the streetcar rides! We can also stop in a cemetery or Audubon Park if there is time.

    50 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by The New Orleans Lifestyle

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Cancellation Policy

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

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