Garden District Tour: New Orleans Architecture & History

Discover the history of New Orleans through its 19th century architecture on this 2-hour Garden District tour. Explore exquisite mansions and learn about the architects and families who shaped this historic area. Includes a visit to Lafayette Cemetery to learn about local burial customs.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - A small segment of the tour focuses on the unique burial customs in New Orleans. (Please note that entrance to the cemetery is permitted by the City of New Orleans, and it may be closed when services are being performed.)
What's Included
  • Licensed, insured, and local guide
  • Extensive knowledge of the area
What's Not Included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
Additional Information

Immerse yourself in the history of New Orleans as you explore its iconic architecture! This 2-hour tour of the Garden District grants you a look into 19th century life in the city as you admire the grand, classic mansions. Take a leisurely walk with a knowledgeable, enthusiastic guide and become familiar with the various architectural styles present in…

Location
2727 Prytania St
Prytania Street
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".
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Leslie_s
May 5, 2025
Great tour! - Great small group tour with a friendly and knowledgeable guide. Doug knew his stuff! Especially loved the Ann Rice house!
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Paradise11550824041
May 2, 2025
Learn more about New Orleans - Very informative and well organized. Caroline was knowledgeable and enthusiastic. She had an impressive background
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Jcinmd
Apr 28, 2025
Great Morning Tour in the Garden District - We had a very enjoyable tour with Pauline through the Garden District. Along our walk, she gave us details about the houses, their architectural styles, their owners and the area's history. Her own research added to the tour's interest. At the end of the tour, she gave us great recommendations on how to spend our time in NOLA and restaurants.
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Andrea_p
Apr 25, 2025
Great tour! - did small group tour with Doug. He was very good and knowledgeable. He had pictures to show as well. He talked about the history and the famous people. Highly recommend Doug!
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Christina_e
Apr 13, 2025
Fun and informative Garden District Tour! - Pauline was passionate and knowledgeable about local history! Good mix of architectural and historical insights. She did her own research into how buildings looked over the decades, the context behind their design and erection, details about their commissioners and former owners, etc... Fun lady! 🩷
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Priyaswyden1
Apr 6, 2025
Wonderful Tour with Pauline - We had the best tour with Pauline on a Friday morning a few weeks ago. It ended up just being me and boyfriend and we just hit it off with Pauline immediately - she is friendly, kind, knowledgeable and you can tell she is so passionate about architecture in the Garden District because she does a ton of extra research on the area’s history in her free time. We talked about everything from cinema to New Orleans food to the upcoming book festival. At the end of the tour Pauline also gave us a long list of NOLA recommendations to hit when we come back. It was really the perfect morning.
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Susan_r
Apr 5, 2025
New Orleans Garden District tour - Pauline was an enthusiastic tour guide, clearly loving her adopted hometown and proud to show visitors one of its most beautiful neighborhoods. She was very knowledgeable, and added lots of additional information. Nice antidote to the craziness of the Quarter.
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Julie_m
Mar 24, 2025
Very interesting tour of... - Very interesting tour of the garden district. We learned so much about the different types of houses built and who has lived in them. I also enjoyed learning about the history of the region throughout the years.
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Joannawa1233ru
Mar 23, 2025
Awesome Garden District Tour - One of the best walking tours I've done so far. Pauline was a fantastic tour guide; she was very knowledgeable and had lots of interesting facts and stories to share. A great way to learn about the history of New Orleans and stunning architecture in the Garden District. By the end of it, we could recognize the different architectural styles used in the area. Also, kudos to her for continuing through the torrential rain near the beginning of the tour before the sun came out again. It just made it more memorable. Highly recommend!
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Brooke_s
Mar 6, 2025
Lovely tour - Phant (Caroline) is a terrific guide! We enjoyed hearing about the history and details of each home of the Garden District tour. Highly recommend!!
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).