New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

Embark on a captivating Garden District tour in New Orleans and explore magnificent mansions, architectural wonders, shaded streets, and the secrets behind mansion doors.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Garden District - See the Mansions of the Garden District in all their seasonal splendor
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Let our guide tell you from first hand experience about our burial procedures and how and why we fit so many people in a tomb built for 2. You will hear all about how we honor our dead and keep their light on
  • Buckner Mansion - The largest single family home in the Garden District and the site of American Horror Story. This homes old story got a new ending.
  • Consulate General of France in New Orleans - Our French Consulate is strategically placed in the Garden District which was to the American Sector
What's Included
  • Insight from a local with ancestral neighborhood ties
  • Neighborhood resident guide
  • Garden District history overview
  • Licensed New Orleans guide expertise
  • Deep dive into local history
  • Architectural highlights tour
Additional Information

Discover the magnificent mansions and architecture of the Garden District of New Orleans.

Why Choose Our Tour?
Architectural Wonders: Marvel at grand homes, with remarkable designs, each opulence and allure. Shaded Streets: Walk beneath the large Oaks that gracefully canopy the streets, providing shade and ambiance.
Mardi Gras: Learn the truths of the family parades that breathe life into this district. Secrets Unveiled: Hear the stories of behind the mansion doors, where beauty, drama, deception, & wealth have spun captivating stories since the early 1800s.

What Awaits You on This Exclusive Tour:
A Journey Through Time: To an era that thrived on elegance & mystery. Every corner whispers a forgotten tale. Local Insights: Local guides delve into the stories that make the Garden District a living, breathing piece of New Orleans’ history.
*Personalized Experience: Enjoy an intimate tour that prioritizes quality, attention to detail, & small groups.

Produced by DuPont and Company

  • Not recommended from people who cannot walk 1 mile at a leisurely pace
Location
2727 Prytania St
Prytania Street
We will meet in front of the Rink Shopping Center. Feel free to enjoy the coffee shop or use the restroom prior to the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Tracey_b
May 3, 2024
Wonderful garden district tour - Deanna was a wealth of information. Her personal stories really made the tour come alive. Highly recommended!
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Amy_c
Oct 21, 2023
Great GD tour - Arti was a great tour guide!! Tour was informative and historic and architectural information was spot on
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Lindsey_h
May 30, 2023
Amazing! - This tour was fantastic! The Garden District is beautiful and our tour guide was very knowledgeable, friendly, and fun, she even planned a break in the tour for water and bathrooms.
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Debby
Mar 28, 2023
A beautiful Experience - This tour was great! Beautiful homes with beautiful stories. The host, Lacey, was great too. I highly recommend this tour and this company
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