New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

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Overview

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant. Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour just blocks away from the beautifully oak lined St. Charles Avenue in a varied and important community called the Garden District in New Orleans, USA.

What's Included

  • Guided tour of the Garden District
  • See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients
  • A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Still Perkin', 2727 Prytania St Suite 16, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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Your tour will start off on the steps of the shops at The Rink, just in front of Still Perkin Coffee Shop.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Start Time • 9:30 AM

What To Expect

Garden District

Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

The Rink Shopping Center (Pass By)

This collection of shops is housed in a former ice rink.
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Our Mother of Perpetual Help (Pass By)

Once owned by Anne Rice.
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Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera (Pass By)

Features several styles of architecture.
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Musson-Bell House (Pass By)

Musson, a cotton broker, was the uncle of French Impressionist Edgar Degas.
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1 (Pass By)

Referred to as "The City of the Dead."
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Commander's Palace (Pass By)

This famous New Orleans restaurant is the pride of the Brennan family.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.

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-6205P18

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