New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour
Overview
Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets.
The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and covers about 1.5 miles.
Your expert guide will provide a quick overview of Louisiana history before delving into the architectural gems of the neighborhood. Historical context acknowledging the indigenous presence, the slave economy, the patrons of the mansions along with the architects are discussed. Local burial traditions are reflected upon OUTSIDE the gates of the historic Lafayette cemetery. Lastly a few pop culture references and celebrity related addresses are included with a special stop reserved for the Buckner Mansion, known to fans of American Horror Story (AHS) as the Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies.
****Due to the City of New Orleans closing of the Lafayette cemetery for renovations , there will be NO access into the cemetery and an overview will be presented OUTSIDE of the gates.
What's Included
- 2-Hour Garden District Walking Tour
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
Meeting Location
2140 Magazine Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Garden District
New Orleans, LA, USA
Tour ends in the heart of the Garden District, exact location varies slightly per guide.
What To Expect
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Magazine Street
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
The Rink Shopping Center
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Buckner Mansion
7 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart-casual
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New Orleans customers.
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- 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 (CDT).
- 2-Hour Garden District Walking Tour.
- Professional guide.
- Drinks.
- Gratuities.
- Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- 2-Hour Garden District Walking Tour
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart-casual
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers
