New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

History, architecture, culture, and food all combine on this fun and fascinating tour of the famous New Orleans Garden District. Join a local guide and discover everything this historic area has to offer, from picturesque Antebellum homes to one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries.

Highlights:
• Learn about the unique burials at one at of the country’s oldest and most unique cemeteries.
• Discover the historic community of the Irish Channel
• Learn about the history of Irish immigration into Magazine Street.
• Small-group tour with a maximum of 12 people ensures personalized attention
• This tour is carbon neutral, operated by a B Corp certified company committed to using travel as a force for good.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

2729 Prytania St, 2729 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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The historical marker at the corner of Washington and Prytania Streets, 2729 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70130

End point

Garden District, Garden District, New Orleans, LA, USA

A central location in the Garden District near the St. Charles streetcar line.

Description

Stop At: Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana

Our tour begins in the heart of the New Orleans Garden District - considered by many to be one of the best-preserved collections of historic mansions in the United States. The amazing Antebellum architecture in the Garden District continues to draw the eye, making the area a favorite of locals and visitors alike.

Duration: 1 hour 15 minutes

Pass By: Lafayette cemetery, Lafayette Cemetery No, 1 Prytania Street, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

We will walk pass one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries - Lafayette Cemetery. Continually popular with travelers, the cemetery has a unique approach to burials: namely, the above-ground, multiple-burial techniques used.

Stop At: Commander's Palace, 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

We then continue on for a view of one of the most striking buildings in all of New Orleans: Commander’s Palace. We’ll admire from the outside unless you want to treat your guide to a meal of a lifetime. Next, we’ll take a stroll, past more gorgeous homes, some with famous Hollywood connections. New Orleans is always a popular filming location for the movie industry and the homes in the Garden District have had starring roles in several films.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Magazine Street, Magazine St, New Orleans, LA, USA

To reflect the full story of The Garden District, your guide will highlight the real history and the true backbone of this historic neighborhood. Across Magazine Street, we’ll find the working-class area known as the Irish Channel. In contrast to the palatial homes we saw earlier, your guide will take you past some of the iconic shotgun-style homes of New Orleans. Finally, we’ll take one final stroll past several more picturesque antebellum homes, making our way back close to the streetcar line.

Duration: 15 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 2 hours (Approx.)
  • Return Details:

    Garden District, Garden District, New Orleans, LA, USA

What's Included

  • Enjoy a tour that covers the history, architecture, and culture of New Orleans
  • Walk past Lafayette Cemetery while you guide tells you about these unique burials
  • Learn about the history of the Garden District on 2.5 Guide Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Hotel pickup not offered
  • Food and drinks

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation.
  • This is a child-friendly tour. Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Activity code: C-5713P152

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