Garden District Tour: Secrets, Scandals, and History

Uncover the secrets and scandals of the Garden District on a small group tour. Explore historic architecture, lush gardens, and hear fascinating stories of gamblers, adventurers, and corrupt politicians.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Currently closed by the city, but its history and tombs can be admired from the gate. Begin with a stroll through New Orleans’ historic Lafayette Cemetery to explore the city’s origins, distinctive burial customs, notable individuals laid to rest here, and the profound French and Catholic influences. Discover the filming…
What's Included
  • Guided tour with English-speaking guide
Additional Information

Small Groups ✦ History ✦ Architecture ✦ Scandal
Explore the stunning architecture and lush gardens of the Garden District, as we uncover the secrets and scandals that have made it legendary.
We offer a private tour experience by keeping groups small and tailoring the tour to your interests.
Listen to tales of gamblers, corrupt politicians, con artists,…

Location
1332 Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
Wait at the corner of Washington Ave and Coliseum St. -- by the cemetery wall. Please arrive 10 minutes before start, and stand in that location, so the guide knows you are there for the tour. Do not approach other tours in progress. Do NOT rely putting the approximate street address into Google!
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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M7796dyalexe
Apr 27, 2026
Book with Tracy! - Walked with Tracy on a Monday night, ended up being a private tour. Had a wonderful time, she knows her stuff and is quick witted about it! Both a good history tour as well as haunts! Would do it again with my sister who is obsessed with ghost stories
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Debbie_c
Mar 9, 2026
I enjoyed this tour very... - I enjoyed this tour very much! Guide Tracy presented tons of historical information on the beautiful homes and famous and infamous occupants in a funny and interesting way. She really knows her stuff. Also learned a lot about the cemetery and history of New Orleans. (Tours inside the cemetery are no longer allowed due to stupid people who apparently disrespected or vandalized it), but we were right outside and able to see some of it. Took a short break at a cute coffee shop owned by Commander’s Palace which was convenient for a bathroom break or to purchase a refreshment or other items. Wear good walking shoes and watch your step on the sidewalks. Altogether an enjoyable tour with a great guide. Thanks Tracy!
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Dmsoto
Feb 13, 2026
Great tour! - Tracy was an excellent tour guide. She had a lot of knowledge about the history of the garden district and some gossip about it too! She was friendly and approachable and made the tour fun! An excellent way to spend the afternoon in New Orleans! Thanks Tracy!
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X4328cimaribelg
Nov 23, 2025
Great walking tour!! - Josh was an amazing guide, he was super knowledgeable and we learned a lot about the history of the garden district we highly recommend taking a toor with them!
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Lisa_b
Nov 12, 2025
A must-do in New Orleans - We had an incredible time on the *Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour*! Our guide, **Dane**, was absolutely fantastic — knowledgeable, funny, and full of great stories that brought the neighborhood’s history (and gossip!) to life. From the stunning architecture and celebrity homes to the juicy tales of old New Orleans society, every stop was entertaining and insightful. Dane had the perfect balance of history, humor, and charm — you can tell he really loves what he does. We walked away with a deeper appreciation for the city’s character and some great insider tips for where to eat and explore next. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting New Orleans — it’s a perfect mix of beauty, mystery, and fun!
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Isabella_a
Nov 10, 2025
Nice and easy! Not too uncrowded. Would recommend for a variety of abilities. - It’s an easy paced tour of some of the top homes of interest. Our guide was local and a pleasure! We liked it!
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Katemv2483uk
Apr 7, 2025
Garden District Tour A++ - Loved it! Josh was amazing! So much knowledge of the area. Our group had never been to NoLA and Josh gave us so much history
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Lori_m
Mar 1, 2025
Great tour - Josh was really knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful area and the house are beautiful and so much history. It was a great tour.
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Patrice_s
Mar 6, 2026
Tracy was knowledgeable... - Tracy was knowledgeable and entertaining. Giving the tour a 3 only because the walking was difficult due to the sidewalk being broken and tree roots needed to be avoided. Two members of our group had to leave early due to this, one guest fell and skinned her arm.
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Andrew
Apr 20, 2025
Not much secrets and scandals - This was advertised as a secrets and scandals tour and was more of a historical/architectural tour. I know this city has some scandals we didn’t hear about
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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).