New Orleans Garden District 2-Hour Walking Tour Including Buckner Mansion
by Two Chicks Walking Tours
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The Garden District in New Orleans is known for its well-preserved 19th-century mansions and tree-lined streets. This two-hour walking tour covers approximately 1.5 miles through this historic neighborhood. The tour begins outside PJs coffeehouse on Magazine Street, a local spot famous for its beignets. Here, the guide provides an overview of Louisiana's history, including the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the region. The guide highlights the architectural styles of the Garden District mansions, discusses the area's indigenous history, the slave economy, and the patrons and architects responsible for these homes. The group stops outside the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, where local burial customs are explained since the cemetery itself is closed for renovations. The tour also includes a brief rest stop at The Rink, where visitors can buy refreshments and use restrooms. The final notable stop is the Buckner Mansion, a Greek Revival home known as the filming location for American Horror Story: Coven. This stop covers the mansion’s design and its role in popular culture. The tour is led by a professional guide and does not include drinks, gratuities, or entrance to Lafayette Cemetery.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Magazine Street
The tour starts on Magazine Street, known for its shopping and dining. The guide begins outside a coffeehouse where beignets are available for purchase. The guide explains the Louisiana Purchase and its effects on the region.
5 min
The Rink
At The Rink, the group takes a break. Visitors can buy frozen lemonade or iced coffee and use the available restrooms. The location also has a bookstore and gift shop for browsing.
15 min
Buckner Mansion
This Greek Revival mansion is known for being a filming site, especially for the third season of American Horror Story called Coven. The guide discusses its architectural features and its cultural significance.
7 min
Meeting point
Cute local coffee shop on the corner of Magazine Street and Jackson Ave.
End point
Tour ends in the heart of the Garden District, exact location varies slightly per guide.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Garden District 2-Hour Walking Tour Including Buckner Mansion
by Two Chicks Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$74Overview
The Garden District in New Orleans is known for its well-preserved 19th-century mansions and tree-lined streets. This two-hour walking tour covers approximately 1.5 miles through this historic neighborhood. The tour begins outside PJs coffeehouse on Magazine Street, a local spot famous for its beignets. Here, the guide provides an overview of Louisiana's history, including the Louisiana Purchase and its impact on the region. The guide highlights the architectural styles of the Garden District mansions, discusses the area's indigenous history, the slave economy, and the patrons and architects responsible for these homes. The group stops outside the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, where local burial customs are explained since the cemetery itself is closed for renovations. The tour also includes a brief rest stop at The Rink, where visitors can buy refreshments and use restrooms. The final notable stop is the Buckner Mansion, a Greek Revival home known as the filming location for American Horror Story: Coven. This stop covers the mansion’s design and its role in popular culture. The tour is led by a professional guide and does not include drinks, gratuities, or entrance to Lafayette Cemetery.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Magazine Street
The tour starts on Magazine Street, known for its shopping and dining. The guide begins outside a coffeehouse where beignets are available for purchase. The guide explains the Louisiana Purchase and its effects on the region.
5 min
The Rink
At The Rink, the group takes a break. Visitors can buy frozen lemonade or iced coffee and use the available restrooms. The location also has a bookstore and gift shop for browsing.
15 min
Buckner Mansion
This Greek Revival mansion is known for being a filming site, especially for the third season of American Horror Story called Coven. The guide discusses its architectural features and its cultural significance.
7 min
Meeting point
Cute local coffee shop on the corner of Magazine Street and Jackson Ave.
End point
Tour ends in the heart of the Garden District, exact location varies slightly per guide.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.