A Locals' Garden District Tour

2 Reviews5.00 out of 5 stars Based on 2 traveler reviews collected by Cool New Orleans and TripAdvisor | New Orleans, USA

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Overview

With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going to Audubon Montessori I rode the Saint Charles street car everyday and later went to Loyola University during Katrina. We will be touring through very familiar territory :-) please take your tours from locals it makes such a big difference!

What's Included

  • Streetcar rides
  • Private and custom guiding services
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • We can stop for food and drinks along the way but it is not included in the tour.

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Monument to the Immigrant, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Times

What To Expect

Mississippi River

We start at the Mississippi River, where all our lands were built we talk about the early history from native American settlements to the first French market and West African and Central African slaves first coming to the colony. We stroll down the Riverwalk to Jackson square.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

French Quarter

We take a tour through the French Quarter stopping at historical sites and talking history along the way comparing the Creole and American sides of the city. We discuss how they were settled the differences in culture and architecture before we hop on the streetcar to the Garden District.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Garden District

We ride the oldest streetcar line in the country St Charles line into the Garden District from the French Quarter. Passing Lafayette square and getting off at Lafayette Cemetery. We will tour many historic mansions along the way before ending the tour at Magazine Street.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-226361P2

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