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

Explore the stunning architecture and vibrant tropical gardens of the Garden District, as the tour uncovers the secrets, scandals, and intriguing history that are often only whispered about behind closed doors.
» Enjoy fun extras like images of the real-life characters
» Take a break for coffee and refreshments at the Rink mall, a historic roller skating…

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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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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Carissa
Feb 23, 2025
Sisters Getaway Tour - Tracy was a wonderful guide. She was full of information. Such great energy and fun. We enjoyed the stolen at Le Petit Bleu.
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Amie_l
Feb 17, 2025
Great tour. Small group... - Great tour. Small group and very informative. Guide was knowledgable and entertaining. Would recommend
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Aisha_r
Feb 15, 2025
Walked around garden... - Walked around garden district with a smaller group , this was nice as we were able to get to know each other and share recommendations for the city. Our guide was familiar with the area and even some of the locals. Included a mid way break at the rink for food/drink/restroom which was appreciated.
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Ern1200
Feb 7, 2025
Great Tour! - Tracy was awesome! We loved the stories of the old rich French folks mixed in with random celebrity homes. As well, the stories of the Americans on the west side and how the city was split along Canal St. She has an appreciation for the true history and does a wonderful job. Thank you!
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Kelly_b
Jan 5, 2025
Pretty straightforward... - Pretty straightforward tour, good sights, a nice break at a cute cafe and bookshop, with some lunch reccos at the end. There are lots of tours which were also around us which was a little tricky.
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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).