New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant. Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour just blocks away from the beautifully oak lined St. Charles Avenue in a varied and important community called the Garden District in New Orleans, USA.

What's Included

Guided tour of the Garden District
See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients
A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery
Visits to famous homes of modern-day celebrities and important people of today and of times gone
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Your tour will start off on the steps of the shops at The Rink. Corner of Washington. For those travelling by street car, get off at the Washington Street stop.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 2 hours (approximately)
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    Garden District

    Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant.

    2 hours Admission ticket free
  • The Rink Shopping Center (Pass by)

    This collection of shops is housed in a former ice rink.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Once owned by Anne Rice.

    Admission ticket free
  • Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera (Pass by)

    Features several styles of architecture.

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Musson, a cotton broker, was the uncle of French Impressionist Edgar Degas.

    Admission ticket free
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 (Pass by)

    Referred to as "The City of the Dead."

    Admission ticket free
  • Commander's Palace (Pass by)

    This famous New Orleans restaurant is the pride of the Brennan family.

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
Supplied by Destination Kitchen

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Architecture Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
Small Group
Carnival
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Cancellation Policy

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

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