Immerse yourself in the history, architecture, culture, and food of the Garden District on this engaging walking tour. Explore Antebellum homes and visit a historic cemetery.
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Garden District - 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.
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Lafayette cemetery - 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.
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Commander’s Palace - 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.
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Magazine Street - 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.
- Tour covering history, architecture, and culture of New Orleans
- Walk past Lafayette Cemetery with guide’s commentary on unique burials
- Learn about the history of the Garden District on 2.5-hour guided tour
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
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.
- 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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
