Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour

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

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

• Admission Ticket Included

Bradish Johnson House, built in 1872

• Admission Ticket Included

Exquisite home once owned by Confederate Colonel Short

• Admission Ticket Included

Historic walking tour of the neighborhood

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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 $