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
What's Not Included
  • Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
Additional Information

Explore the stunning architecture and abundant tropical gardens of the Garden District, as we delve into the hidden mysteries, scandals, and captivating history usually spoken of in hushed tones behind closed doors.
» Engaging extras like pictures of actual characters, a snapshot of your team
» Pause for coffee and snacks at the Rink mall – a historic…

Location
1332 Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
We meet at the corner of Washington Ave and Coliseum St. The corner by the cemetery wall. Please arrive 10 minutes before start, and stand in that location, or the tour guide will NOT know you are there for our tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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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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Meander459976
Dec 26, 2024
Great tour in the Garden District - Tracy was an amazing guide. She was so knowledgeable and very lively. We enjoyed her tour so much. We would definitely recommend this tour
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Laurengx6968wf
Dec 8, 2024
Amazing time for - Our tour guide, Stephanie, was amazing! So funny and charming. She told is great stories and kept us engaged the entire time.
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Roving822323
Oct 5, 2024
Worth the walking - We had an amazing day. The guide was so fun and very knowledgeable. We walked at a nice leisurely pace and soaked in a lot of NOLA history!
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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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up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).