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Join us on a journey through New Orleans' grandest neighborhood: the Garden District. Mansions and mysteries await you as you walk through the lifestyles of the rich and famous both past and present.
Visit grandiose homes, such as the home of author Anne Rice (Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches) and Sandra Bullock's doll house. Uncover secrets only locals know, while learning about the history and architecture of the famous neighborhood, along with Lafayette Cemetery #1 (please keep in mind this cemetery is closed to the public).
Meet your guide at the beautiful Hotel Tonelle, where your guide will teach you about the history of the St. Charles Streetcar line. Break in the middle of this 2-hour tour at The Rink, where you can grab a coffee and explore the Garden District Book Shop.
Mix history with mystery on this unforgettable stroll through New Orleans' Garden District.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet in the lobby of the Hotel Tonnelle, at the corner of Saint Charles and Jackson Avenue.
This tour will end with the famous Buckner Mansion on Jackson Ave, just two blocks from the meeting location!
Itinerary
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1
Restrooms, water, and more available before the start of the tour.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Garden District
Home to many famous mansions and estates, such as Toby's Corner, the oldest home in the Garden District, and the homes of: Sandra Bullock, Zion Williamson, Anne Rice, and more.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3The Rink Shopping Center
Break at The Rink, for coffee, snacks, restrooms, and the Garden District Book Shop.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Lafayette Cemetery No.1
Hear stories of the famous Lafayette Cemetery #1
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
5Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera
Learn about the architecture and history of the Women's Opera Guild. Find out which music video was filmed here!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
The most famous mansion in the Garden District-- hear the stories of the first tenants vs the current tenants and their reluctance to allow filming. AHS Coven fans will love this stop!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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