Garden District: Historic Homes and Culture

Experience the opulence and beauty of New Orlean’s historic Garden District on this walking tour. Discover the rich history, architecture, and celebrity homes with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden District - Your tour will be conducted by a local, licensed and professional tour guide! We walk along the rows of antebellum mansions after our cemetery portion of the tour and we discuss architecture, the people who lived there in early New Orleans and the people who live there today. We also include a celebrity portion of the tour.
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What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Recommendations for food, music and fun
  • Insider tips for local hangouts
  • Garden District walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public
Additional Information

Commence a journey into the historical Garden District of New Orleans with this thought-provoking Walking Tour. Explore the narrative of American settlers, their splendid residences, lush gardens, opulence, and the indelible imprint they left on society with their impressive deeds. The tour delivers a diverse overview of the distinct past, intriguing…

Location
1427 Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
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.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Jjtraveler1983
Jan 31, 2026
Good 2 hours of New Orleans - The guide was very informative & articulated interesting anecdotes on the tour. She was careful to project her chats towards the group to best capture their attention.
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Marta_c
Jan 27, 2026
Fun Garden District Tour. - Shawn was an amazing guide. He knew a lot about the Garden District and its history. He made the tour both fun and interesting.
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Jtw0405
Jan 26, 2026
Beautiful Histoic Garden District - Angie was wonderful, she knew her history, architecture, flora and local celebrities. We observed beautiful homes while learning their architectural style, architects, original owner, famous owners and sometimes the current owners. We had a wonderful experience!
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287randyi
Jan 26, 2026
A gret experience! - Excellent tour -- fun, friendly, informative -- lots of energy! A combination of architecture, history, nature and NOLA culture.
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Elizabeth_h
Jan 26, 2026
Excellent Garden District Tour - Knowledgeable guide who also added humor and local flare to her comments. Good mix of current happenings with historical information.
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Passenger826252
Jan 23, 2026
Fun way of exploring and learning - My friend and I went on the Marigny tour on our first day in town, and, we loved it so much that we added the Garden District tour on our last day. Super cool to learn about the history of the area through architecture! Both guides were very knowledgeable, passionate, and friendly.
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Zoe
Jan 21, 2026
Informative and fun! - This was a really fun Tour, our guide Angie was friendly informative and filled with energy.She was so knowledgeable about the area and it was lovely to see how proud she was of her city. I learned a lot! A must do on your visit!
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Karyn
Jan 21, 2026
Garden District Tour is a must-do! - My friends and I had a wonderful experience with Angie on our Garden District tour. She was very knowledgeable and engaging, sharing fascinating stories about architecture, local history, and famous figures who lived there (past and present). The tour pace was very relaxed and enjoyable, giving us plenty of time to take pictures and really appreciate the details of the homes and gardens. Love how most of the home owners are preserving the charms from the past. This tour is a perfect blend of history, culture and scenery. It’s a must-do for anyone visiting NOLA. Thanks again Angie for a great tour!
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Juliana_b
Jan 21, 2026
Nice tour at Gardden District - Great experience! Guide made it interesting and fun. Worth it to go and see beautiful historic homes and have a glimpse of the cemetery.
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986cigdema
Jan 19, 2026
A must do! - Our guide Angie was wonderful! She was very knowledgable and friendly; shared plenty of interesting facts. I left the tour very satisfied.
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From $37
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).