Garden District Walking Tour: New Orleans' Historic Neighborhood

Immerse yourself in the charm and history of the Garden District on this walking tour. Explore opulent mansions, hear fascinating stories, and maybe even spot a celebrity!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden District - Experience the Southern allure of the Garden District, renowned for its stunning mansions and charming tree-lined avenues. Marvel at the magnificent homes, many of which are owned by well-known celebrities, and discover the architectural splendor of this area. Explore the residences that played significant roles during the Civil…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour Garden District Walking Tour
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • A processing fee of 7.9% will be added to your payment
Additional Information

Uncover the reasons this famous neighborhood captivates movie stars and remains a fixture in millions of dreams. Experience the revival of the Old South as you walk through the center of the stunning Garden District. Our authoritative guides will lead you to the most extravagant homes of the Garden District while sharing historical tales and celebrity…

Location
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Prytania Street
Please meet at the corner of Prytania St. and Washington Ave at the entrance of the Lafayette Cemetery.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Cynthia_d
Feb 28, 2026
History and houses - Great way to learn more about the history of New Orleans and see some spectacular old houses at the same time. Tour guide was knowledgeable and very passionate about sharing history.
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Sy8460742
Feb 11, 2026
Exceptional tour of an historical gem with Robin - The Garden District tour with Robin was a highlight of our recent trip to New Orleans. Knowledgeable about the history and architecture of this historical gem, she gave an amazing walk that included the homes of present and past residents from Jefferson Davis to Ann Rice. In addition to all we learned , she took great care of us , and referred to us as “family”which is how we all felt . Do not miss the tour!
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Tourist277619
Nov 25, 2025
Great Guide! - Had a great tour with Carl; knowledgeable, good story teller, and unique perspectives on the history of New Orleans and the garden district - loved his book recommendations!
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Mary_w
Sep 6, 2024
it sort of made our week... - This was one of our most favorite events of our week in NOLA. Our guide was so so informative and really fun - he's the best..
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Shelikam2024
Aug 5, 2024
Loved it - The instructor was cool. Very informative on the tour and we got Some great videos and pictures definitely would come back
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Dleyva1
Apr 17, 2024
History And Added Bonus I-Pad - This tour was beyond our expectations. Peter did a great job and the houses and history are amazing. Peter handed out beads, water and with his I-Pad provided additional images of the houses we were viewing.
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Usnamom2001
Apr 19, 2025
Beautiful Homes You Should Really See! - The Garden District is beautiful and we did enjoy hearing about some of the history of the homes. We loved seeing the architecture and the yards' landscaping. We got to ee another whole aspect of the New Orleans experience.
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Christine_s
Dec 6, 2025
Poor customer service by cancelling less than 1 hour before - This tour company cancelled the tour 54 minutes before the start of the tour due to low attendance. They called me 54 minutes before the start. This is horrible. Luckily some other tour company took pity on us. Honestly did they not know there was low attendance 24 hours ahead. If I’m required to give 24 hour notice to cancel so should the tour company.
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Drmaureene
Apr 5, 2025
Snoozefest - The Garden district has stunning architecture with beautiful wrought iron fences and moss covered trees . The day was pleasant with a gentle breeze . The only unplesantness was the guide . She was a true nightmare of little information . She repeated herself multiple times , referred to a huge laminated rolodex to share facts I could have googled . Square footage , cost , kitchen location , etc . Avoid Betty Jean . Nothing was unique or interesting . No fascinating stories of architectural details or talk of styles of homes . It was not worth it .
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Rachel_m
Mar 17, 2025
Bad! I was so looking forward, and our tour guide said sorry even though I offered to pay again using my credit card or - Beware! I couldn't go on the tour because our host wouldn't accept my bar code, and didn't know how to let me on the tour.
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From $32
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).