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Garden District Tour: True Crime and Lore
5.0
19 Ratings
New Orleans
Explore New Orleans’ Garden District with tales of true crime, Anne Rice, and supernatural lore. Discover chilling stories and iconic architecture.
Explore New Orleans’ Garden District with tales of true crime, Anne Rice, and supernatural lore. Discover chilling stories and iconic architecture.
Duration:
1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Please be aware that due to ongoing construction, entry to the cemetery is currently restricted until further notice. At Lafayette #1, visitors can explore the city’s intriguing history with Yellow Fever, death, and burial customs. Uncover Anne Rice’s connection to this particular cemetery!
- Livaudais Hall - Delve…
- Lafayette Cemetery No.1 - Please be aware that due to ongoing construction, entry to the cemetery is currently restricted until further notice. At Lafayette #1, visitors can explore the city’s intriguing history with Yellow Fever, death, and burial customs. Uncover Anne Rice’s connection to this particular cemetery!
- Livaudais Hall - Delve into the history of the “American Sector” and discover how the Livaudais family is linked to the unique history of the Lower Garden District!
- The Rink Shopping Center - While there’s no time for shopping, guests will learn about the history of this shopping plaza and the origin of its name, “The Rink”!
- Garden District Book Shop - Remember to return later for book shopping! Meanwhile, uncover another Anne Rice connection and its importance to the Book Shop!
- Our Mother of Perpetual Help - What do New Orleanians do when a storm is on the horizon? Experience it for yourself at this stop!
- New Orleans Opera Guild Home - Music and New Orleans go hand in hand—even Opera! Discover this hidden treasure and learn about its fascinating history!
- Soria-Creel Mansion/ AMC’s Mayfair Mansion - Anne Rice enthusiasts will love this stop—the house where Mayfair Witches is filmed! Fiction and reality blend at this location, offering more than meets the eye!
- Buckner Mansion - Anne Rice and American Horror Story fans: This stop is for you! Buckner Mansion merges real history with literary history, promising an unforgettable experience!
What's Included
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
- All Fees and Taxes
- English Guided Tour
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
- All Fees and Taxes
- English Guided Tour
What's Not Included
- Alcoholic beverages
- Parking fees
- Anyone under the age of 17
- Gratuities
- Alcoholic beverages
- Parking fees
- Anyone under the age of 17
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Participate in a thrilling walking tour of New Orleans’ renowned Garden District, where magnificent architecture meets spine-chilling stories of true crime, supernatural legends, and the city’s notorious history. This exceptional tour explores the haunting links to “American Horror Story,” the magical creations of Anne Rice, and the mysterious…
Participate in a thrilling walking tour of New Orleans’ renowned Garden District, where magnificent architecture meets spine-chilling stories of true crime, supernatural legends, and the city’s notorious history. This exceptional tour explores the haunting links to “American Horror Story,” the magical creations of Anne Rice, and the mysterious characters of organized crime, providing an unforgettable adventure in one of the city’s most fascinating neighborhoods.
- Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
- Intoxicated Guests will not be permitted on tour
Location
1427 Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
Near Le Petit Bleu Creperie. Arrive early to if you want to purchase a crepe, there will not be time while on tour!
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
5.0
(19 Ratings)
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Nicholas
Feb 5, 2026
Awesome Garden District Tour - Kelsey was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide of the Garden District. Would highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for beautiful scenery outside of the French Quarter.
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Nicholas_e
Feb 5, 2026
Kelsey was a wonderful... - Kelsey was a wonderful and knowledgeable tour guide of the Garden District. Would highly recommend this tour if you’re looking for beautiful scenery outside of the French Quarter.
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Anita_l
Jan 15, 2026
Garden Ditrict Anne Rice Tour is a Hit! - Very fun and informative! Kelsey made this tour memorable with her vast knowledge of the Garden District. This tour is a great blend of Anne Rice landmarks and Garden District lore. We learned so many fun facts while strolling thru a beautiful truly unique atmosphere . Thank you, Kelsey!
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Lizbeth_c
Jan 3, 2026
It was an absolutely... - It was an absolutely amazing tour. The history of the homes in the Garden District was shared in such a detailed, vivid, and engaging way that it truly brought the area to life. New Orleans has an incredible amount of history, and when it’s told by the right person—aka Kelsey, someone who is knowledgeable, passionate, and captivating—you find yourself completely intrigued, hanging on every word, and genuinely eager to learn more.
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Nillatonto
Nov 10, 2025
Fabulous historical tour! - Kelsey was patient (we were late bc we got caught behind a second line), knowledgeable and a good storyteller. She welcomed our questions, regaled us with spooky what ifs and had fun w us. We were the only ones on the tour and it was great. Highly recommend
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Yolanda_p
Oct 27, 2025
Beautiful homes and... - Beautiful homes and neighborhood. The architecture on the homes is amazing. The stories behind the homes is intriguing.
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Robin_s
Oct 20, 2025
Spectacles and Illusions - Small group tour with plenty of time to ask specific questions on aspects of area and people within it.
The tour guide was through in descriptions and provided intriguing information.
Loved every minute of it and could have walked the whole area to hear more!
Especially loved hearing about the symbolism of certain things. Don’t want to give it away!
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Kayce_t
Oct 20, 2025
Great historical tour... - Great historical tour with a fun twist! Kelsey, our guide was very knowledgeable and knew so many historical facts and fun stories!
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312enyak
Oct 3, 2025
Highly recommend - Superb experience. Our guide Kelsey was so informative and made the tour very enjoyable and interesting! Learned a lot of facts and folklore surrounding the area and it's people.
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Journey727915
Sep 9, 2025
Outstanding Tour - Our host was fun and informative. The houses exceeded what I expected. The walk was pretty low-impact. You finish in a walkable area that leads to much more exploration. I will definitely schedule one of their other tours when my wife and I return to the City.
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