New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour
Overview
Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant. Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour just blocks away from the beautifully oak lined St. Charles Avenue in a varied and important community called the Garden District in New Orleans, USA.
What's Included
- See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients
- A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery
- Visits to famous homes of modern-day celebrities and important people of today and of times gone
- Guided tour of the Garden District
- Gratuities
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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Garden District
2 hours Admission Ticket Free
Musson-Bell House (pass by)
Commander's Palace (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
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Activity code: C-6205P18
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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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 (CST).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients.
- A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery.
- Visits to famous homes of modern-day celebrities and important people of today and of times gone.
- Guided tour of the Garden District.
- Gratuities.
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 Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture 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 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients
- A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery
- Visits to famous homes of modern-day celebrities and important people of today and of times gone
- Guided tour of the Garden District
- Gratuities
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
