Gossip & Grandeur: A Stroll through New Orleans Garden District

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Join us on a journey through New Orleans' grandest neighborhood: the Garden District. Mansions and mysteries await you as you walk through the lifestyles of the rich and famous both past and present.

Visit grandiose homes, such as the home of author Anne Rice (Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches) and Sandra Bullock's doll house. Uncover secrets only locals know, while learning about the history and architecture of the famous neighborhood, along with Lafayette Cemetery #1 (please keep in mind this cemetery is closed to the public).

Meet your guide at the beautiful Hotel Tonelle, where your guide will teach you about the history of the St. Charles Streetcar line. Break in the middle of this 2-hour tour at The Rink, where you can grab a coffee and explore the Garden District Book Shop.

Mix history with mystery on this unforgettable stroll through New Orleans' Garden District.

What's Included

  • 2-Hour Stroll through the Garden District
  • Local Licensed Tour Guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel, 2203 St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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    End point

    Buckner Mansion, 1410 Jackson Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    Start Time • 10:00 AM

    What To Expect

    Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

    Restrooms, water, and more available before the start of the tour.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Garden District

    Home to many famous mansions and estates, such as Toby's Corner, the oldest home in the Garden District, and the homes of: Sandra Bullock, Zion Williamson, Anne Rice, and more.
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    45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Rink Shopping Center

    Break at The Rink, for coffee, snacks, restrooms, and the Garden District Book Shop.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lafayette Cemetery No.1

    Hear stories of the famous Lafayette Cemetery #1
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera

    Learn about the architecture and history of the Women's Opera Guild. Find out which music video was filmed here!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Buckner Mansion

    The most famous mansion in the Garden District-- hear the stories of the first tenants vs the current tenants and their reluctance to allow filming. AHS Coven fans will love this stop!
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    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-5889P20

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