Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

12 people

Languages

English

Overview

Get to know New Orleans’ alluring Garden District on a private walking tour that delves into the history of this neighborhood’s tree-lined boulevards and stately mansions. Learn about the impact of the cotton industry on the district, and take advantage of a guide’s insider knowledge about celebrity homes, local legends, and antebellum history. This personalized tour includes stop at the famous Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and a hand-picked bar.

Guided tour adds context to the Garden District’s long and rich history
Instead of wandering, head straight for the neighborhood highlights
Ask all the questions you want on a private, personalized tour
Join your guide for an included beverage at a local bar or cafe

What To Expect

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Take a stroll down the city formerly known as Lafayette and learn about the complex history of the 19th-century mansion-filled neighbourhoods and the cotton economy.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

See the Commander’s Palace, a beautiful building in a Victorian style which has been a New Orleans institution since 1880.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

In the Garden District, you will pass by Walter Robinson’s house, which was an important venue for jazz musicians during the early 20th century; See Anne Rice House, the former home of the best-selling author who wrote “Interview with the Vampire; discover Briggs-Staub House, built in 1859, became a popular filming location for several movies and TV shows, including “The Curious Case of Benjamin Button”.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Pass by Louise S. McGehee School, an all-girls school in a stunning Greek Revival style built in 1858, and get to admire Women’s Opera Guild, designed in Queen Anne-style architecture, now used as a venue for events and weddings.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Visit Lafayette Cemetery #1, which has appeared in several films and TV shows and is where Judge Ferguson, of the landmark case Plessy v Ferguson, is buried.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A local beer, house wine, or refreshing coffee

Additional Food & Drink
Gratuities (optional)
No tickets required
Cost of transportation on the day (if required)

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

from 155 $