New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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).
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Garden District
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
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.
What‘s Included
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
Options
Garden District Walking Tour
Reviews
2,889 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Garden District NOLA
Jerry H,,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00Diverse architecture and people stories 2 hours of easy walking, but some uneven sidewalks. Small groups.
Angie is the best
Adam H,,Feb 25, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Angie was a gem. Extremely knowledgeable and very friendly. She not only gave us an amazing tour but had great suggestions around town.
This tour was two hours...
Carrie K,,Feb 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This tour was two hours and truly unique and interesting. It was very easy and the tour guide was knowledgeable and friendly.
Great tour - highly recommend!
Marci B,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun introduction to the Garden District! The guide gave a perfect combination of history, legend, and local insider info
Great two hour walking your
Dan B,,Feb 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide, Angie, was very passionate and knowledgeable about the history of the Garden District. We enjoyed her presentation style and ability to answer all questions.
Aussie Bogan tour
Stuart A,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Bob was amazing At 72 years of age he is very sharp and his knowledge of the houses in the garden district was amazing. He has personally met so many of the celebrities and been inside so many of the homes
Angie, our tour guide,...
Elizabeth P,,Feb 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Angie, our tour guide, was outstanding! So much knowledge and great stories to share. I highly recommend this tour and, of course, Angie.
I have taken this tour...
Marcy S,,Feb 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00I have taken this tour (Garden District walking tour) a couple years ago and it was marvelous. This time not so good. Sean was on time but the tour felt disjointed.
Angie was a great tour...
Ted C,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Angie was a great tour guide. She had such a great connection to the neighborhood and you could tell how passionate she was about her work.
Nice architecture tour
rebecca h,,Feb 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative. A lot about architecture and the residents in the neighborhood. Sounds like all the houses require a tremendous amount of time effort and money!
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