Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem Walking Tour
Overview
Step beyond the iron gates and grand façades of one of New Orleans' most famous neighborhoods. Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem reveals the remarkable stories behind the beauty, from the plantation land and fortunes that shaped the neighborhood to the people who have continued reinventing it for nearly two centuries. Walk beneath ancient live oaks while discovering spectacular architecture, hidden histories, family dramas, scandals, literary connections, Hollywood locations and surprising secrets behind some of the district's most recognizable homes. Along the way, explore how money was made, how fortunes were lost, how architecture reflected status, and how historic mansions became connected to writers, athletes, actors, musicians and modern New Orleans personalities. This isn't simply a walk past beautiful houses. It's a journey behind the façades to discover the money, ambition, secrets and mayhem that made the Garden District legendary.
What's Included
- Insight you cannot get elsewhere
- A Locals Perspective
- Professional Licensed Guide
- Gratuities
- Food and Beverage
Meeting Location
2727 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Buckner Mansion
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Garden District
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Rink
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Saint Charles Avenue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Washington Avenue
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Coliseum Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
First Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Second Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Prytania Street
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Rink
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Due to uneven terrain this tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-400627P2
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