Garden District Walking Tour: New Orleans History
4.9
444 Ratings
New Orleans

Discover the enchanting Garden District of New Orleans on a walking tour. Explore the stomping grounds of famous authors, movie stars, and sports legends while learning about the area’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden District - Stunning Garden District Mansions
    Homes of Sandra Bullock, Anne Rice, John Goodman, Archie Manning and more!
    Fully narrated tour guided by a Master Story Teller
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • tax included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

We welcome you to enjoy a relaxed, pleasurable walk in the breathtaking Garden District in New Orleans. Experience the neighborhood of famed authors, poets, movie celebrities, artists, and sports heroes such as Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Archie Manning. Bask in the charm of grand Southern Live Oak trees, beautiful Crepe Myrtles, and striking…

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Location
2801 Magazine St
Magazine Street
Meeting at the corner of Magazine St. and Washington Ave.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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I8306zobradk
Aug 15, 2025
Erin was amazing and funny 😎 - Erin was amazing and gave us a very thorough tour. She was funny, and knowledgeable of all the sites, building, and architecture.
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654pilarn
Aug 9, 2025
Garden Tour - lovely funny knowledgable and personable, wonderful experience. this tour was made so memorable because of erin. thank you for everything!
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Faraway15257123621
Jul 29, 2025
Amazing tour with Erin - We had an incredible tour today with Erin! She was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and hilarious—the kind of guide you instantly feel lucky to have. From the moment we started, Erin made us feel welcome and genuinely excited to explore the Garden District. She shared fascinating historical insights, personal anecdotes that brought the area to life, and gave us tons of helpful recommendations for the rest of our trip. Despite the intense heat, she was thoughtful about keeping us in the shade whenever possible, which we really appreciated. She handled all of our (many!) questions with patience and enthusiasm, and it was clear she genuinely loves what she does. We only wish we could take her along for every tour we do going forward. Highly, highly recommend!
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341shannonf
Jul 29, 2025
If You Like Houses and History, Don’t Miss This One! - Erin was so, so knowledgable about the subject matter and very articulate about every stop on the tour (and more besides). We learned so much about architectural styles and the Garden District itself. The tour is appropriate for a variety of ages and activity levels and is a unique way to see the city that takes you beyond the ghosts / vampires / darker city lore. Erin also had a great grasp of how socio-economic issues and specific historical events helped shaped the city which was fascinating.
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Bjpack
Jul 25, 2025
Great tour with Erin, an amazing and knowledgeable guide - Erin was friendly, thorough, and clearly enjoyed what she was doing. As a local, her love for her home, as well as her knowledge and appreciation of its history, was clear as she shared stories and answered all of our questions. Very highly recommended!
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Jeremypu978fk
Jul 25, 2025
- Erin was amazing! HIGHLY recommend. Very attentive and clearly enjoyed what she was doing. Made our experience perfect
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Maps29586091541
Jul 25, 2025
- Erin was engaging, knowledgeable and friendly. We felt very comfortable with her and were thrilled with how much we learned!
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Funtrips06
Jul 19, 2025
- Erin, my guide was very informative and knowledgeable! It was a lovely walk around the garden district! Just be careful walking along the sidewalk
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951betsyp
Jul 17, 2025
- We had such a great tour with Daniel! He was not only knowledgeable and able to answer our questions, but made the tour such a fun and memorable experience. We would highly recommend this tour for anyone looking for a tour outside of the more touristy areas of New Orleans.
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Deann_s
Aug 23, 2025
Informative Tour of Garden District - Good walking tour of the Garden District. Guide went into detail about the history and architectural influences of the homes. She also showcased the famous homes in the area and stories about them. An enjoyable tour and happy we did it versus strolling the district on our own as we would not have known about what we were looking at nor the history / cultural influences of these beautiful homes.
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