New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

By TOURS by STEVEN

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2h
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Overview

This New Orleans Historic Garden District Walking Tour highlights the American settlement and their beautiful homes, gardens, wealth and how life was changed because of their amazing contributions. This multifaceted tour includes the unique history of our incredible city, culture, and architecture. The Americans early settlements, lavish lifestyles and immense wealth are obvious as we walk through this opulent and super astonishing neighborhood.

Our Tour begins outside of the gates of Lafayette Cemetery #1, as you learn of the basic burial information and customs and discuss why New Orleans cemeteries are so unique (NOTE: PUBLIC ACCESS IS NOT ALLOWED IN THIS CEMETERY) We then walk around the neighborhood where you'll see the architectural styles of the Americans. You will see celebrity homes, perfectly manicured landscapes and movie hotspots as well. Walk with a local, see it through our eyes!

Activity location

Garden District
- St Charles Avenue
- 70130-5968, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1427 Washington Ave
- 1427 Washington Avenue
- 70130, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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Garden District Walking Tour

2h
English

Travelers

Language options: English

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Price details

$35.00 x 1 Adult$35.00

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What's included, what's not

Professional guide
Recommendations for food, music and fun
Insider tips for local hangouts
Garden District walking tour
Gratuities
Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public

Know before you book

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Dress code is smart casual
Tour is generally wheelchair accessible however be prepared for very uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with mobility issues or using a wheelchair
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
A significant amount of walking is involved
The Lafayette Cemetery #1 is closed due to repairs and we cannot enter, but we do our cemetery portion of the tour from the iron gates, where you can see the tombs clearly.
If using RIDE SHARE, give the address: 1427 Washington Ave, New Orleans, La 70130 (Le Petit Blue). Then after drop off, walk across the street to the Lafayette Cemetery #1 to meet your guide. (wearing a green polo shirt, with the logo TOURS by STEVEN).

Activity itinerary

Garden District

1h

Your tour will be conducted by a local, licensed and professional tour guide! We walk along the rows of antebellum mansions after our cemetery portion of the tour and we discuss architecture, the people who lived there in early New Orleans and the people who live there today. We also include a celebrity portion of the tour.

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

20m
Admission ticket not included

Lafayette Cemetery #1 is closed to the public, so the cemetery portion of the tour is conducted outside the gates. You will learn the history of the cemetery and of New Orleans' unique burial traditions.

Location

Activity location

Garden District
- St Charles Avenue
- 70130-5968, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Meeting/Redemption Point

1427 Washington Ave
- 1427 Washington Avenue
- 70130, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

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