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!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
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
Meeting and pickup
Travelers meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from 1400 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo. We also end our tour nearby. You can park anywhere around the cemetery but read all signage please.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
Good to know
PLEASE NOTE: there is NO PUBLIC ACCESS allowed inside Lafayette Cemetery. The cemetery portion of the tour will be conducted outside of the gates.
Due to the nature of this tour and the safety of all guests, the tour operator reserves the right to refuse service to passengers who are intoxicated or show signs of intoxication. If, as a result your tour is canceled, you will NOT be entitled to a refund.
If you are belligerent in any way to your Tour Guide or other guests on the tour, we have the right to refuse service to you and cancel your tour, NO REFUND will be provided.
Significant walking is involved, if you feel you cannot handle this physically, this tour may not be for you. Comfortable walking shoes are recommended.
There are NO RESTROOM STOPS on this tour, as it is a residential area. The closest restroom is in a coffee house on the corner of PRYTANIA and WASHINGTON Avenues. Your tour will begin promplty at the designated time listed on your itinerary and will last up to 2 hours.
What to expect
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Garden District
1 hour
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.
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1
20 min
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (America/Chicago).
Additional Information
- 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.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
- Each booking must include at least one adult.
FAQs about New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour Including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
Can I cancel New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour Including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 2 hours.
Where does it start?
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from 1400 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo.
What's included?
- Professional guide
- Recommendations for food, music and fun
- Insider tips for local hangouts
- Garden District walking tour
What's not included?
- Gratuities
- Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public
Which places does it visit?
It visits Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery No.1.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
Is it suitable for children?
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
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