Garden District Walking Tour: New Orleans History

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: 1 day learn more
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 Magnolias, reminiscent of a world from a fairy tale. Immerse yourself in the colorful history of the locale and its unique relationship with the overall saga of New Orleans, including the rivalry and suspicion that led to the flashy Americans with their ‘new money’ trying to outshine the grandeur and elegance of the ‘old money’ Europeans residing in the other part of the town.

  • Children must be accompanied by an adult
Location
Starbucks
Magazine Street
Cancellation Policy

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

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Andreacj4873nt
Aug 31, 2024
Historic fun - Erin is such an amazing tour guide we learn a lot, she is really passionate about arquitecture and history, totally recommend
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B1303unlm
Aug 16, 2024
I learned so much! - I really enjoyed this tour. Erin was very knowledgeable and organized. I appreciate that she catered to all ages as she discussed different houses and people's interests, as well as the breakdown of the architectural terms.
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791mayj
Aug 13, 2024
Garden distrikt tour with Erin - Erik was Great! She knew what she was talking about. Perfect amount of walking in the heat and a great person overall. Would absolutley recommend.
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636stephanyp
Jul 27, 2024
Great experience - Erin was so informative and very knowledgeable of the architecture of the city.Had s great time with our small intimate tour group!
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Lattew2020
Jul 27, 2024
Walking tour with Erin - Amazing tour!! I will def recommend this tour with Erin to anyone. Very informative and historical. She is so knowledgeable
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K766mvjessicas
Jul 26, 2024
A must take tour - I took this walking tour with my husband and two aunts. It was early July so of course it was miserably hot. This was something that we booked mainly for my aunts, not something I was looking forward to. Boy, was I pleasantly surprised!! I absolutely loved this tour, even more than the horror tour we took the previous day. It was so interesting and the houses were beautiful, even for someone not too into architecture or history, it's a wonderful tour. Interesting enough that you could *almost* forget about the hellish heat and humidity! I'd definitely take this tour again and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it. Our guide was lovely and very knowledgeable. I'm terrible with names but I think her name was Eva/Ava. I'd love to take a tour with her again. Thank you for a wonderful time!!! ❤️
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Crystalrp4775wk
Jul 21, 2024
Walking Encyclopedia of Architecture! - Erin was amazing! I learned so much about the history and architecture of New Orleans! I love hearing people speak about their passions and Erin is clearly very excited about architecture and design. She not only described the styles of architecture and its history, she also identified the individual elements of the design and their purpose (if any). She was a walking glossary in the best way!
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Jennyll5731vy
Jul 21, 2024
Absolutely amazing tour and guide (Erin)! - Erin was an absolutely amazing guide! Her vast and local knowledge of New Orleans makes this tour one of a kind! She has great insights, is funny and is incredibly well versed in architecture and history. Highly recommend!
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X1038dustacyc
Jul 12, 2024
Excellent tour of the Garden District - Erin was an amazing tour guide. She is very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the Garden District. I've been on several walking tours in New Orleans and this is one of the best.
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R92gcjoannag
Jul 7, 2024
Tour of the Garden District with Erin - Erin was incredibly knowledgeable, energetic & friendly. I learned so much about the beautiful Garden District from her tour. Highly recommend!
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