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‘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
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.
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Garden District Walking Tour
Reviews
2,814 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Phant is very...
Madhavi P,
Nov 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Phant is very knowledgeable and imparts the stories behind the homes with passion. Excellent tour in a beautiful part of New Orleans
A great New Orleans Garden District tour!!!
bobbosz,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Information I never would have known about this area. Tour guide was great, very informative and definitely knew her stuff!!!
Garden History!
Paul R,
Nov 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00So much history to be learned on this tour. The structure of the houses, the people who lived there and who are buried there.
Amazing- don’t miss!
Harry B,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very engaging! The homes- the history- very fun activity! Definitely a highlight of our trip! We loved how neighborhood cats were fed treats along the way!
Angie was a great tour...
Betsy H,
Nov 12, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Angie was a great tour guide and knew lots of interesting facts and stories about New Orleans and the Garden District historic homes. I enjoyed the tour very much.
Wonderful History Tour of the Garden District
GrandTour29338831065,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I’ve been on several Garden District tours over the years but this was my husband’s first trip to New Orleans so I booked this tour for his experience. I absolutely loved our tour guide Caroline! She was very knowledgeable about the architectural design and history and told many stories I had never heard on other tours. My husband and I appreciated Caroline’s focus on factual history rather than over the top sensationalized stories that other tour guides tend to focus on. Great tour!
Wonderful Garden District Tour!
Cynthia P,
Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00I’ve been on several Garden District tours over the years but this was my husband’s first trip to New Orleans so I booked this tour for his experience. I absolutely loved our tour guide Caroline! She was very knowledgeable about the architectural design and history and told many stories I had never heard on other tours. My husband and I appreciated Caroline’s focus on factual history rather than over the top sensationalized stories that other tour guides tend to focus on. Great tour!
Historic Harden District
O7516NIannee,
Nov 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00Disappointing…While our tour guide was knowledgeable and the houses were pretty, this tour was just ok. Many of the featured houses are behind walls/shrubbery so they are difficult to see. Also, we felt like we were “in the way,” at times, as the area residents were going on with their day (which they should!) and there were other tours on the same sidewalks. Not sure this was worth the money…
Loved this tour
Lauren B,
Nov 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00It was very informative and we learned a lot about architecture and why the buildings are built way they are for the climate and location. Our guide was more than willing to answer any questions we had. Wear comfortable shoes and use the restroom beforehand. A great tour overall. Would recommend to anyone
New Orleans Garden District
Laurie S,
Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00We took a walking tour of New Orleans Garden District. Our guide was the delightful Phant! Phant obviously loves her work, loves New Orleans and loves history! The tour took us to many homes of different architecture. It was fun to hear the history and different stories of the area.
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