New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour
New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour
History, architecture, culture, and food all combine on this fun and fascinating tour of the famous New Orleans Garden District. Join a local guide and discover everything this historic area has to offer, from picturesque Antebellum homes to one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries.
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Garden District
Our tour begins in the heart of the New Orleans Garden District - considered by many to be one of the best-preserved collections of historic mansions in the United States. Originally a family plantation, this area was divided into smaller (but still very large!) lots for private homes with beautiful gardens in the mid-1800’s, giving the district its name. The amazing Antebellum architecture in the Garden District continues to draw the eye, making the area a favorite of locals and visitors alike.
1 hour 15 minutesLafayette cemetery
We will walk pass one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries - Lafayette Cemetery. Continually popular with travelers, the cemetery has a unique approach to burials: namely, the above-ground, multiple-burial techniques used.
Commander's Palace
Next, we’ll take a stroll, past more gorgeous homes, some with famous Hollywood connections. New Orleans is always a popular filming location for the movie industry and the homes in the Garden District have had starring roles in several films.
15 minutesMagazine Street
Finally, we’ll take one final stroll past several more picturesque antebellum homes, making our way back close to the streetcar line. When the tour ends, you’re sure to have a newfound appreciation for the deep and complex history and dynamic neighborhood behind the postcard-perfect properties of the Garden District.
15 minutesIncluded
- Learn about the history of the Garden District from a friendly local English-speaking guide
- Walk past Lafayette Cemetery while you guide tells you about these unique burials
- Learn about the history of Irish immigration into Magazine Street
- Marvel at the most beautiful collection of historic mansions in New Orleans
- Enjoy a tour that covers the history, architecture, and culture of New Orleans
Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- For your Intrepid Urban Adventure you will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people.
- This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
- In the event of road or attraction closures, your guide will do their best to work around the obstacles or take your tour to alternate locations.
- This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.
- Most travelers can participate
- All tours follow the latest local health authority advice. Urban Adventures has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which recognises companies that have adopted health and hygiene global standardised protocols.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.