New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
by TOURS by STEVEN
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This is a two-hour walking tour through New Orleans’ Garden District focusing on the American settlement and its influence on the neighborhood’s architecture, homes, and gardens. The tour starts outside Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, where the guide explains New Orleans’ distinctive burial traditions and the cemetery’s history since public entry is not allowed. After this, the group walks through the Garden District, passing antebellum mansions, manicured gardens, and celebrity homes while learning about the early American residents and current inhabitants of the area. The guide also points out locations featured in movies and offers recommendations for local food, music, and entertainment. The tour is led by a licensed local guide and includes insider tips for exploring the neighborhood.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Garden District
The tour includes a walk through the Garden District led by a licensed local guide. Participants will see rows of antebellum mansions and well-maintained gardens. The guide discusses the architectural styles, stories of the early American residents, and current inhabitants. The walk also covers celebrity homes and locations featured in films.
60 min
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
The portion of the tour about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 takes place outside the cemetery gates since public access is not permitted. The guide explains the cemetery’s history and New Orleans’ unique burial traditions while participants view the tombs through the iron gates.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from (Le Petit Blue) 1427 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo. We also end our tour nearby. You can park anywhere around the cemetery but read all signage please.
End point
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from (Le Petit Blue) 1427 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo. We also end our tour nearby. You can park anywhere around the cemetery but read all signage please.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
by TOURS by STEVEN
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
This is a two-hour walking tour through New Orleans’ Garden District focusing on the American settlement and its influence on the neighborhood’s architecture, homes, and gardens. The tour starts outside Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, where the guide explains New Orleans’ distinctive burial traditions and the cemetery’s history since public entry is not allowed. After this, the group walks through the Garden District, passing antebellum mansions, manicured gardens, and celebrity homes while learning about the early American residents and current inhabitants of the area. The guide also points out locations featured in movies and offers recommendations for local food, music, and entertainment. The tour is led by a licensed local guide and includes insider tips for exploring the neighborhood.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Garden District
The tour includes a walk through the Garden District led by a licensed local guide. Participants will see rows of antebellum mansions and well-maintained gardens. The guide discusses the architectural styles, stories of the early American residents, and current inhabitants. The walk also covers celebrity homes and locations featured in films.
60 min
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
The portion of the tour about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 takes place outside the cemetery gates since public access is not permitted. The guide explains the cemetery’s history and New Orleans’ unique burial traditions while participants view the tombs through the iron gates.
20 min
Meeting point
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from (Le Petit Blue) 1427 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo. We also end our tour nearby. You can park anywhere around the cemetery but read all signage please.
End point
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from (Le Petit Blue) 1427 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo. We also end our tour nearby. You can park anywhere around the cemetery but read all signage please.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.