Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

Our tour guides are New Orleanians with strong personal connections to the history and have many impressive credentials.

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    Prytania Street
    New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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    What To Expect

    Garden District

    Explore the Garden District, one of the world’s most dazzling residential neighborhoods, with knowledgeable and entertaining guides.Experience the architectural splendor of the live oak-tree lined “American” section of town and examine the antebellum era “Creole vs. American” conflict.Witness history and culture reflected in architectural styles including Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Gothic, Georgian, Swiss Chalet, Queen Anne, and more.Highlights include the former or current homes of Archie, Peyton, & Eli Manning: Anne Rice, Nicolas Cage, Sandra Bullock, Trent Reznor, and John Goodman; the cornstalk fence, the death site of Jefferson Davis, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button film site, “Miss Robichaux’s Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies” from AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and more![The City temporarily closed Lafayette Cemetery - tour from outside.]The Garden District Tour emphasizes history, architectural style, personal anecdotes, & tropical plant life.
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    1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lafayette Cemetery No.1

    We do our entire cemetery tour which is normally 20 minutes from the gates as the City of New Orleans closed Lafayette Cemetery in 2019 but we still do the cemetery tour from the gates.
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    20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-289336P3

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