2 hours (approx.)
Daily Tour
12 people
English
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. Highlights: ‘ Learn about the unique burials at one at of the country’s oldest and most unique cemeteries. ‘ Discover the historic community of the Irish Channel ‘ Learn about the history of Irish immigration into Magazine Street. ‘ Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people ensures personalized attention ‘ This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.
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. 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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.
• Admission Ticket Free
We then continue on for a view of one of the most striking buildings in all of New Orleans: Commander’s Palace. We’ll admire from the outside unless you want to treat your guide to a meal of a lifetime. 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 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
To reflect the full story of The Garden District, your guide will highlight the real history and the true backbone of this historic neighborhood. Across Magazine Street, we’ll find the working-class area known as the Irish Channel. In contrast to the palatial homes we saw earlier, your guide will take you past some of the iconic shotgun-style homes of New Orleans. Finally, we’ll take one final stroll past several more picturesque antebellum homes, making our way back close to the streetcar line.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free