Garden District Tour: Secrets, Scandals, and History

Uncover the secrets and scandals of the Garden District on a small group tour. Explore historic architecture, lush gardens, and hear fascinating stories of gamblers, adventurers, and corrupt politicians.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - [cemetery is presently closed by the city, so we’ll talk about its history and see the tombs from the gate] First take a walk through New Orleans’ historic Lafayette Cemetery and learn about the founding of our city, our unique burial practices, famous locals interred here, and our strong French and Catholic influence….
What's Included
  • Guided tour with English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
Additional Information

Explore the stunning architecture and abundant tropical gardens of the Garden District, as we delve into the hidden mysteries, scandals, and captivating history usually spoken of in hushed tones behind closed doors.
» Engaging extras like pictures of actual characters, a snapshot of your team
» Pause for coffee and snacks at the Rink mall – a historic…

Location
1332 Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
We meet at the corner of Washington Ave and Coliseum St. The corner by the cemetery wall. Please arrive 10 minutes before start, and stand in that location, or the tour guide will NOT know you are there for our tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meander459976
Dec 26, 2024
Great tour in the Garden District - Tracy was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable and very lively. We enjoyed her tour so much. We would definitely recommend this tour
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Laurengx6968wf
Dec 8, 2024
Amazing time for - Our tour guide, Stephanie, was amazing! So funny and charming. She told is great stories and kept us engaged the entire time.
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Roving822323
Oct 5, 2024
Worth the walking - We had an amazing day. The guide was so fun and very knowledgeable. We walked at a nice leisurely pace and soaked in a lot of NOLA history!
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Tamela_w
May 13, 2024
Great - Josh was a great tour guide, he was very informative and funny. Our group was a small one so that was nice.
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Jphoebe
Apr 14, 2024
Excellent tour guide, very knowledgeable! - We had a great tour with Josh, he’s an excellent guide with a deep knowledge of New Orleans history and current politics. It was a small tour of just the three of us which was perfect since my mom has difficulty hearing, so she was able to hear everything clearly. Josh answered my many questions and even recommended some good books! Highly recommend.
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Robynsayles
Mar 26, 2024
Cool stories and gorgeous homes - Our guide was hilarious and informative. She shared cool stories and history about the homes and the city. She even stayed and chatted with us for a bit after the tour was over.
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M3446crpamr
Mar 23, 2024
Fun and Informative - The houses were amazing and our host gave us very fun and interesting facts about them and the neighborhood. Highly recommended!
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Kim_c
Mar 19, 2024
Great day! - The group size was perfect. The guide spoke loud enough for everyone to hear. We learned a lot about the history behind many of the houses and who currently occupies them. Loved knowing where the rich and famous live.
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Kelly_b
Jan 5, 2025
Pretty straightforward... - Pretty straightforward tour, good sights, a nice break at a cute cafe and bookshop, with some lunch reccos at the end. There are lots of tours which were also around us which was a little tricky.
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Tonyhl7000dp
Jun 16, 2024
Good to get away from the centre - Nice stroll through the suburbs and to hear stories about the people and places to be found there. Conducted at a leisurely pace but not too slow with a comfort break at a mid point. Good to get away from the centre of town and see life a little more leisurely. Would recommend as a part of you city break
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