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Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour

2323 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

Explore one of New Orleans’ oldest and most atmospheric neighborhoods on a walking tour of the Garden District. Admire the oak avenues and manicured landscaping that give this lush locale its name, and see some of America’s finest examples of historic southern architecture, including the ornate homes of local celebrities and famous former residents. Plus, visit the Garden District’s most haunted highlight, the above-ground tombs of legendary Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.

  • Guided walking tour of New Orleans’ beautiful Garden District
  • Stroll past stately southern mansions and Victorian homes
  • Learn about the neighborhood’s rich history and legends from a local guide
  • See where celebrities like Sandra Bullock and John Goodman live
  • Visit one of the most famous graveyards in America, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

What To Expect

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Briggs-Staub House

The only Gothic Revival house in the district was built in 1849.

• Admission Ticket Included

Louise S. McGehee School

Bradish Johnson House, built in 1872

• Admission Ticket Included

1448 Fourth St

Exquisite home once owned by Confederate Colonel Short

• Admission Ticket Included

Garden District

Historic walking tour of the neighborhood

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Though currently closed to the public, this tour concludes with a chance to peer through the gates of one of our city’s most iconic cemeteries. This above-ground cemetery has been prominently featured in TV and Film for decades. Your guide will conclude the tour with an informative and fascinating exploration of the introduction, tradition, and functionality of above ground crypts and the intimate connection New Orleanian families can preserve and nurture across generations, decades, and centuries.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking, unless booked within 1 day of travel. In this case confirmation will be received as soon as possible, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Infants must sit on laps
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers

Included/Excluded

  • Professional guide
  • Local guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

2323 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
from 30 $

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