New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour
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!
What's Included
- Recommendations for food, music and fun
- Insider tips for local hangouts
- Garden District walking tour
- Professional guide
- Gratuities
- Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public
Meeting Location
1427 Washington Avenue
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
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
- Dress code is smart casual
- Tour is generally wheelchair accessible however be prepared for very uneven surfaces at the sites visited which may be difficult for those with mobility issues or using a wheelchair
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- A significant amount of walking is involved
- 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.
- If using RIDE SHARE, give the address: 1427 Washington Ave, New Orleans, La 70130 (Le Petit Blue). Then after drop off, walk across the street to the Lafayette Cemetery #1 to meet your guide. (wearing a green polo shirt, with the logo TOURS by STEVEN).
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers
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Activity code: C-23790P2
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