• Garden District - Your tour will be conducted by a local, licensed and professional tour guide! We walk along the rows of antebellum mansions after our cemetery portion of the tour and we discuss architecture, the people who lived there in early New Orleans and the people who live there today. We also include a celebrity portion of the tour.
• Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Lafayette Cemetery #1 is closed to the public, so the cemetery portion of the tour is conducted outside the gates. You will learn the history of the cemetery and of New Orleans’ unique burial traditions.

• Professional guide
• Recommendations for food, music and fun
• Insider tips for local hangouts
• Garden District walking tour

• Gratuities
• Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public

Commence a journey into the historical Garden District of New Orleans with this thought-provoking Walking Tour. Explore the narrative of American settlers, their splendid residences, lush gardens, opulence, and the indelible imprint they left on society with their impressive deeds. The tour delivers a diverse overview of the distinct past, intriguing culture, and delightful architecture of our wonderful city. As we stroll through this extravagant and wondrous area, the settlers’ early history, lavish lifestyles, and enormous affluence are undeniably apparent.

Our journey kicks off at the entrance of Lafayette Cemetery #1, where you’ll gain insights into fundamental funeral norms and customs, and learn what sets New Orleans cemeteries apart (NOTE: THIS CEMETERY DOES NOT PERMIT PUBLIC ACCESS). Our expedition further leads us around the surrounding neighborhood to marvel at classic American architectural styles, homes of notable figures, immaculate landscaping, and popular film locations. Experience the city from a local’s perspective by walking with us!

• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Dress code is smart casual
• Tour is generally wheelchair accessible however be prepared for very uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with mobility issues or using a wheelchair
• Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
• A significant amount of walking is involved
• The Lafayette Cemetery #1 is closed due to repairs and we cannot enter, but we do our cemetery portion of the tour from the iron gates, where you can see the tombs clearly.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.