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Garden District Tour: Explore New Orleans' Opulence
4.8
30 Ratings
New Orleans
Discover the opulence and allure of New Orleans’ Garden District on a captivating tour. Explore grand mansions, learn about the area’s history and secrets, and get insider tips for the best dining and attractions.
Discover the opulence and allure of New Orleans’ Garden District on a captivating tour. Explore grand mansions, learn about the area’s history and secrets, and get insider tips for the best dining and attractions.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Buckner Mansion - The Buckner mansion is over 18,000 square feet and was built for Cotton king, Henry Buckner. It’s notorious for being the home used in American Horror Story, Coven.
- Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - We will explain our unique burial procedures and tell you about the history of the cemetery and the families there. This cemetery is…
- Buckner Mansion - The Buckner mansion is over 18,000 square feet and was built for Cotton king, Henry Buckner. It’s notorious for being the home used in American Horror Story, Coven.
- Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - We will explain our unique burial procedures and tell you about the history of the cemetery and the families there. This cemetery is currently closed to the public so we view it through the iron gates.
- Garden District - Home to the wealthy and our major Mardi Gras Parades, this is where opulence and history meet in New Orleans. You will see the famous home of Anne Rice, where the Mayfair Witches resided in novels. You will see where Mark Twain attended parties and where films and tv shows you love were filmed. You will pass by and learn about the celebrity owned homes as well. Sandra Bullock, Nic Cage, John Goodman, Trent Reznor and NBA star Zion Williamson just to name a few.
What's Included
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Exclusive Insights Unavailable Elsewhere
- Local’s Perspective
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Exclusive Insights Unavailable Elsewhere
- Local’s Perspective
What's Not Included
- Gratuities
- Food and Beverage
- Gratuities
- Food and Beverage
Additional Information
The Garden District is renowned for its magnificent mansions, where luxury meets charm. Majestic oaks provide shade to the streets, and lively Mardi Gras Parades fill the Avenue. This area is truly a sight to behold.
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Since the early 1830s, the Garden District has been a center of beauty, drama, intrigue, and affluence, creating a lasting allure.
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The Garden District is renowned for its magnificent mansions, where luxury meets charm. Majestic oaks provide shade to the streets, and lively Mardi Gras Parades fill the Avenue. This area is truly a sight to behold.
- Since the early 1830s, the Garden District has been a center of beauty, drama, intrigue, and affluence, creating a lasting allure.
- Beyond the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, discover the graves, learn about family tomb traditions, and understand the shared Egyptian beliefs.
- Discover how the gardens significantly contribute to preventing house flooding.
- View the homes of celebrities and those featured in films and TV shows, and uncover a few secrets along the way.
- At the tour’s conclusion, the guide will gladly offer insider advice on dining, sightseeing, and entertainment.
- After the tour, additional information about the Garden District will be provided for those interested in further exploration.
- Join us in exploring this enchanting neighborhood, where every home tells a story.
- Due to uneven terrain this tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges
Location
2727 Prytania St
Prytania Street
We meet in front of The Rink Shopping Center. The Rink has a coffee shop and restrooms. The guide will meet you outside the front entrance.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(30 Ratings)
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Leean5206pu
Mar 23, 2026
Charming NOLA Garden District - Experience the beauty of the Garden District with a walking tour strolling the tree-lined streets and seeing the beautiful mansions. Learn history, architecture, stories and a few legends! Walter was our guide. He is personable, knowledgeable and full of details. I would highly recommend Walter and this tour.
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Maggie_s
Mar 3, 2026
Lacey was great. She was... - Lacey was great. She was very informative of the history of not just the Garden District, but of New Orleans as a whole. She made the tour interesting by including information about pop culture and other fun facts. The tour itself was about 2 hours, and a little over 1 mile of walking. Highly recommend and we look forward to visiting the Garden District again soon.
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Kearneyr2026
Feb 27, 2026
Hire Walter Thomas - Walter Thomas was an EXCELLENT guide! He was knowledgeable and kind. I will definitely tour with him again next time I am in NOLA
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493ellinap
Feb 26, 2026
Great experience, informative and architecture focus - It was a great tour, very informative and architecture focused, factual, no made up stories, and it was very engaging. And a great way to really see and experience the neighborhood.
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S3101exerinh
Feb 25, 2026
Fantastic tour-Walter is the best! - This tour was by far my favorite during our time in New Orleans! Our guide, Walter, was absolutely amazing. From his pre-tour history lesson, to his knowledge about the area, to his laid-back and friendly personality, he really made this a unique and unforgettable experience. If I could have spent all day walking around with him, it would have been a delight.
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Beckybmoore
Feb 25, 2026
Unforgettable NOLA Experience with Walter and EVV Crew - We had an incredible Garden District tour with Walter! He was knowledgeable, entertaining, and made the history and stories come alive in such a fun way. It felt personal, engaging, and relaxed — like exploring with a friend who knows all the best stories. Highly recommend this tour, and definitely ask for Walter!
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Erin_h
Feb 24, 2026
Walter was the best! - We had the most amazing experience on this tour! Walter, our guide, was knowledgeable, kind, and provided us an unforgettable tour of the area. We could have spent all day walking around with him, learning about the area.
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Musicmaker1247
Feb 21, 2026
Fun and informative - We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the Garden District. Our guide, Angela, was very knowledgeable and added appropriate humor and fun stories with her considerable knowledge of both the history and architecture of both the Garden District and New Orleans itself.
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Richard_p
Nov 29, 2025
Garden District Walking Tour - We had a very informative tour with Walter who was exceptionally knowledgeable on the buildings and area. Would definitely recommend the tour to learn about the different architecture styles. Walter was also helpful in recommending places to eat for our restricted diet.
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Ashley
Nov 3, 2025
Fantastic Garden District tour! - We did the Garden District Tour in New Orleans with Walter, and he was absolutely amazing! He was so knowledgeable, engaging, and passionate about the history and architecture of the area that he made the entire tour come to life.
Walter also gave us fantastic recommendations for restaurants and things to do during our stay, and even offered to create an itinerary for us the next time we visit. You can tell he genuinely cares about making sure everyone has a great experience in New Orleans.
If you’re planning a Garden District tour, ask for Walter — he truly made our visit unforgettable!
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