Garden District Tour: Explore Historic Mansions & Cemetery

Discover the captivating history of New Orleans on a walking tour through its elegant 19th Century garden neighborhood. Explore Lafayette Cemetery #1 and learn about the city’s journey from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil War. Join us for a personalized and unforgettable experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Breathtaking, heartbreaking, beautiful, and full of stories! The cemetery is closed to the public, but you’ll get a good look through the large gates while your guide explains our unique interment practices.
  • Garden District - Explore the lush Garden District and hear the stories behind the 19th Century mansions in the neighborhood.
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • Small-group walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks (available for purchase before tour)
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the tales on a pedestrian excursion amidst the sophisticated 19th Century garden district of New Orleans. You will have the chance to peek through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery #1, which is presently not open to visitors. This area, along with its graveyard, narrates New Orleans’ history from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil…

Location
Gracious Bakery
Saint Charles Avenue
Cancellation Policy

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

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Mercedesls8185ry
Jul 13, 2026
Garden District Tour-Do it - Wonderful walking tour! Libby from Lucky Bean Tours was a very knowledgeable, fun and spirited tour guide. and made the tour an enlightened experience, New Orleans is built on a wealth of history not just in the French Quarter but in the Garden District as well.
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Nina_c
Jul 3, 2026
Fabulous! - This was an amazing tour! Our tour guide was full of all kinds of history, fun facts, and interesting information! I will definitely be taking another tour with this company!!! They off a lot of different tours!
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Maureen_m
Jul 2, 2026
Fantastic! - Excellent tour. Libby has extensive knowledge about any aspect of the Garden District that you can ask her. A multi-generation true NOLA local, her knowledge of the City and Garden District comes from her lived experience, not just books. While appreciating the beauty of each home, she shares the history (and gossip) that brings it to life. HIGHLY RECOMMEND this tour. A+++++++
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Judyji3151ou
Jun 29, 2026
Fun tour - Great tour - we had a great time with Libby
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L2022nrdenisem
Jun 28, 2026
Great Historic Tour - Our guide Libby was GREAT! She shared the history, explained architecture and shared stories of neighborhood residents. She personalized the trip and we really enjoyed the tour!
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Sarahbo8069uq
Jun 28, 2026
Do this tour! Great experience - Libby, our guide, was fantastic! She had great positive energy and shared history and stories about New Orleans, that neighborhood, and the houses themselves. The two hours passed quickly! I highly recommend this company for a garden district tour-or any tour they do-absolutely worth it!
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Sophia_b
Jun 25, 2026
The highlight of our trip! - Our tour was fantastic! Lesley, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable, telling us interesting stories and sharing the history of the city and the Garden District. The walk was perfectly paced, with a final stop in a lovely air conditioned shopping area. Lesley pointed out architectural details we would not have noticed ourselves. We could have just walked around the neighborhood, but hearing about the houses, the city, and its residents made it so much more special. This was a highlight of our trip to New Orleans!
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A6037qiashleyh
Jun 24, 2026
great experience - She was PHENOMENAL, this experience was amazing! she was so informative and very knowledgeable about the interesting details of the garden district. I really appreciated her attention to detail and genuine love and appreciation for the new orleans culture. 10000% recommend this excursion.
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Tom_b
Jun 24, 2026
Great individual tour - Jackie was a great guide for thee tour in which I was the only participant. She was extremely knowledgeable about the Garden District and provided lots of insights and information about many of the homes on the tour. I initially walked to the tour beginning from a distance. She was great in assisting me to find transportation back to my hotel after the tour. Highly recommend the tour
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Kathleen_p
Jun 23, 2026
Lesley was a great tour... - Lesley was a great tour guide - especially loved all the history on New Orleans that she shared. She was very friendly, engaging and knowledgeable. Really great tour.
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From $35
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).