New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

2727 Prytania St Suite 16, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

New Orleans's most impressive neighborhood is easily the Garden District, full of stately plantation-like homes under a canopy of leafy green trees. In this former city of Lafayette, you'll learn about various architectural styles, visit the historic cemetery, and see the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant. Step back in time on this two-hour small group walking tour to get to know this magnificent area.

Digest the opulent details of the Garden District on a two-hour walking tour
Make a stop at Lafayette #1 Cemetery
See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to several award winning chefs
Learn about the historic city of Lafayette and its distinctive architecture

What To Expect

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Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander’s Palace and Restaurant.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

This collection of shops is housed in a former ice rink.

• Admission Ticket Free

Once owned by Anne Rice.

• Admission Ticket Free

Features several styles of architecture.

• Admission Ticket Free

Musson, a cotton broker, was the uncle of French Impressionist Edgar Degas.

• Admission Ticket Free

Referred to as “The City of the Dead.”

• Admission Ticket Free

This famous New Orleans restaurant is the pride of the Brennan family.

• Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Included/Excluded

Guided tour of the Garden District
Visits to famous homes of modern-day celebrities and important people of today and of times gone
A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery
See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients

Gratuities

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

2727 Prytania St Suite 16, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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