Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour
Overview
Perfect for an idyllic stroll down tree-lined boulevards, New Orleans' Garden District is filled with the most beautiful and historic homes, most listed on the National Register of Historic Places, and gardens in the city. See some of the best sights and attractions in the Garden District on this private 2-hour tour.
Though the grandeur of the homes on a street lined with sprawling magnolias and towering oaks feels like a haven, your guide will tell the stories of this amazing city. While on your tour, hear about fascinating families of old and of today’s residents - artists, poets, film stars, and athletes.
Your tour ends with a refreshing drink (house wine, beer, or coffee) at a local spot where your guide will point you in the right direction for the best dining, shopping, and entertainment in the district, giving you the local knowledge you need to enjoy the rest of your time in the area.
What's Included
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Additional Food & Drink
- Gratuities (optional)
- No tickets required
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
Meeting Location
1403 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
1427 Washington Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Finish your tour at Lafayette Cemetery with a short guided visit (if open to the public, if not you will see it from the outside).
What To Expect
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Lafayette Street
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Commander's Palace
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Garden District
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Louise S. McGehee School
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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 (CST).
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group.
- Additional Food & Drink.
- Gratuities (optional).
- No tickets required.
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required).
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 Explore New Orleans' Garden District: Private 2-hour Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Explore New Orleans’ Garden District: Private 2-hour 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 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
- Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
- A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
- Additional Food & Drink
- Gratuities (optional)
- No tickets required
- Cost of transportation on the day (if required)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
