New Orleans Garden District Architecture Walking Tour with Lafayette Cemetery Visit
by NOLA Tours
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The Garden District in New Orleans features many 19th-century mansions showcasing architectural styles such as Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian. This walking tour lasts about two hours and includes a small group setting with no more than 14 participants. A licensed local guide leads the tour, explaining the history of the district, the architects, and the families who built and lived in these homes, including some former and current celebrities. The tour includes a short stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, where visitors learn about New Orleans' unique above-ground burial practices and the different tomb styles found there. Other stops focus on notable buildings like Commander's Palace, discussing its architecture and history, and several houses designed by Samuel Jameson that exemplify Italianate style. The tour also covers the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera House, highlighting its two distinct architectural styles, and a late 19th-century building that changed from a residence to the McGehee School library. Additionally, the tour includes a building that once housed the largest skating rink in the country in 1884. Throughout the tour, participants will hear detailed histories of these landmarks and the area's development during the 19th century. No transportation to or from the attractions is provided. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour is weather dependent, with options for rescheduling or refund if canceled due to poor conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
This stop covers New Orleans' distinct above-ground burial customs. Visitors learn about the different styles and types of tombs within the cemetery. Note that entrance is controlled by the City of New Orleans and the cemetery may be closed during services.
5 min
Commander's Palace
The guide discusses the building's architecture, the history of its owners, and the culinary reputation associated with this landmark.
3 min
Samuel Jameson Italianate House
This house, designed by Samuel Jameson in 1869, is a prime example of Italianate architecture in New Orleans. The guide explains this style and its relation to other neighborhood architectural designs.
5 min
Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera
This house was built in two different periods featuring two architectural styles. Visitors learn how to distinguish these styles by examining this building.
3 min
Late 19th Century Residence / McGehee School Library
The building's history is shared, detailing its original use as a single-family home and later transformation into the McGehee School library.
10 min
Second Samuel Jameson Italianate House
Another example of Italianate style by Samuel Jameson, this house offers further insight into the Garden District’s architectural character.
5 min
Former Skating Rink Building
This building housed the largest skating rink in the country when built in 1884. The guide explains the recreational activities popular at the time.
7 min
Garden District
The main part of the tour spends about two hours walking through the Garden District. Visitors view antebellum mansions and learn about the architects, original owners, and the neighborhood's history during the 19th century.
120 min
Meeting point
Centrally located departure location - one block from the St. Charles Streetcar or four blocks from the Magazine Bus. Meetup spot is right next to a great coffee shop, so be sure to show up a few minutes early for a snack. Tour departs from outside the main entrance of the Rink. Your guide will be holding a sign that says"New Orleans Architecture Tours".
End point
Centrally located departure location - one block from the St. Charles Streetcar or four blocks from the Magazine Bus. Meetup spot is right next to a great coffee shop, so be sure to show up a few minutes early for a snack. Tour departs from outside the main entrance of the Rink. Your guide will be holding a sign that says"New Orleans Architecture Tours".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Garden District Architecture Walking Tour with Lafayette Cemetery Visit
by NOLA 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.$80Overview
The Garden District in New Orleans features many 19th-century mansions showcasing architectural styles such as Greek Revival, Italianate, and Victorian. This walking tour lasts about two hours and includes a small group setting with no more than 14 participants. A licensed local guide leads the tour, explaining the history of the district, the architects, and the families who built and lived in these homes, including some former and current celebrities. The tour includes a short stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, where visitors learn about New Orleans' unique above-ground burial practices and the different tomb styles found there. Other stops focus on notable buildings like Commander's Palace, discussing its architecture and history, and several houses designed by Samuel Jameson that exemplify Italianate style. The tour also covers the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera House, highlighting its two distinct architectural styles, and a late 19th-century building that changed from a residence to the McGehee School library. Additionally, the tour includes a building that once housed the largest skating rink in the country in 1884. Throughout the tour, participants will hear detailed histories of these landmarks and the area's development during the 19th century. No transportation to or from the attractions is provided. Participants should wear comfortable walking shoes. The tour is weather dependent, with options for rescheduling or refund if canceled due to poor conditions.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
This stop covers New Orleans' distinct above-ground burial customs. Visitors learn about the different styles and types of tombs within the cemetery. Note that entrance is controlled by the City of New Orleans and the cemetery may be closed during services.
5 min
Commander's Palace
The guide discusses the building's architecture, the history of its owners, and the culinary reputation associated with this landmark.
3 min
Samuel Jameson Italianate House
This house, designed by Samuel Jameson in 1869, is a prime example of Italianate architecture in New Orleans. The guide explains this style and its relation to other neighborhood architectural designs.
5 min
Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera
This house was built in two different periods featuring two architectural styles. Visitors learn how to distinguish these styles by examining this building.
3 min
Late 19th Century Residence / McGehee School Library
The building's history is shared, detailing its original use as a single-family home and later transformation into the McGehee School library.
10 min
Second Samuel Jameson Italianate House
Another example of Italianate style by Samuel Jameson, this house offers further insight into the Garden District’s architectural character.
5 min
Former Skating Rink Building
This building housed the largest skating rink in the country when built in 1884. The guide explains the recreational activities popular at the time.
7 min
Garden District
The main part of the tour spends about two hours walking through the Garden District. Visitors view antebellum mansions and learn about the architects, original owners, and the neighborhood's history during the 19th century.
120 min
Meeting point
Centrally located departure location - one block from the St. Charles Streetcar or four blocks from the Magazine Bus. Meetup spot is right next to a great coffee shop, so be sure to show up a few minutes early for a snack. Tour departs from outside the main entrance of the Rink. Your guide will be holding a sign that says"New Orleans Architecture Tours".
End point
Centrally located departure location - one block from the St. Charles Streetcar or four blocks from the Magazine Bus. Meetup spot is right next to a great coffee shop, so be sure to show up a few minutes early for a snack. Tour departs from outside the main entrance of the Rink. Your guide will be holding a sign that says"New Orleans Architecture Tours".
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.