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New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour

New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a guided walk in New Orleans’ enchanting Garden District and hear about the events and people who shaped it. Admire ornate antebellum mansions and lush gardens, and peek into an above-ground cemetery, currently closed to the public. Start with a brief introduction to New Orleans and the Garden District. Then, walk along elegant tree-lined streets and discover the roots of the neighborhood's distinct architectural style. Learn about the risk-takers, speculators, and dreamers who established it as a wealthy suburb after the Louisiana Purchase. Peek inside the gates of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, which is currently closed to the public, and hear about New Orleans' interesting above-ground interment customs. At the end of the tour, continue to explore the cemetery and the Garden District, or head over to nearby Magazine Street for an authentic shopping and dining experience in New Orleans.

New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus

New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus

There’s so much to see and so much history to soak in. You’re probably worried you won’t have time to see it all. That’s where this tour can help. For two hours, you’ll embark on an air-conditioned ride through some of the most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. You’ll see the landmarks you don’t want to miss, while your guide shares stories you’ll love to hear. You’ll travel from Treme to the Garden District, the 9th Ward to the back streets of the French Quarter. Your guide will even tell you where to find the best crawfish or the coldest beer. It’s your guide's mission to ensure that, when you step off the bus, you’re in love with this great city. Come experience the best two hours of your vacation today.

New Orleans: Garden District Food, Drinks & History Tour

New Orleans: Garden District Food, Drinks & History Tour

Visit three food stops that highlight New Orleans history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief tour of the neighborhood's architecture & history, delight your senses with a full meal of unique Cajun and Creole specialties, spread out over 3 local eateries.  Start at the Lafayette cemetery, and listen as your guide tells you the unique funeral customs and traditions of New Orleans and introduces you to the history of the city's early years. Then explore the architecture of the Garden District, home to historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oak trees.  Your first food stop includes an indulgent taste of Creole fusion and the multicultural influences of the Italians, Germans, Irish and Afro-Carribeans that shaped the 300-year-old city. Learn about the Cajun people and find out what influence they also had on the culinary culture of Louisiana. Two food stops also include your choice of special alcoholic drinks or a non-alcoholic beverage. At our beignet stop, sip a cafe au lait or tea. Along the way, check out locally-owned shops, vintage stores, an artist co-op and gallery. Finish with a full stomach and plenty of recommendations for local fun and flavors for the rest of your visit.

New Orleans: City and Cemetery Bus Tour Garden District Walk

New Orleans: City and Cemetery Bus Tour Garden District Walk

Experience the beauty and history of New Orleans at a walking pace with this city sightseeing tour covering 25 square miles of iconic neighborhoods through three centuries. Board your bus in the French Quarter then follow the history of New Orleans’ expansion up Esplanade Avenue. Learn about the tradition of above-ground burial before you hop off to explore St. Louis Cemetery #3. Cross Bayou St. John into City Park, where you can purchase beignets at Café du Monde or set out to find your own “Instagrammable moment”. The park’s museums, attractions, and sculpture gardens are nestled among picturesque lagoons, bayous, and groves of ancient oaks, some ovrt 800 years old. Hop back on the bus to travel along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, past a post-Katrina pumping station, seafood restaurants, marina, and a historic lighthouse with the 24-mile-long Causeway Bridge in the distance. Although called a lake, Lake Pontchartrain is actually one of the largest brackish estuaries in North America at 630 square miles (1600 km2) fed by freshwater rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Continue to St. Charles Avenue, home to Audubon Park and lined with elegant mansions, churches, and schools, including Loyola and Tulane Universities. Follow the route of streetcars and Mardi Gras parades to the Garden District, one of the most well-preserved living neighborhoods in the US.

New Orleans: City Tour and Natchez Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo

New Orleans: City Tour and Natchez Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo

Take a combined half-day tour of the Mississippi River on board a historic steamboat and explore the world of the buccaneer Jean Lafitte as you travel from the French Quarter of New Orleans to the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The river cruise and city tour must be taken on the same day. Start your day off right and discover 3 centuries of history, legends, and romance as you encounter “The City That Care Forgot!” Your experienced guide will amaze you with stories of voodoo and piracy on the Bayou St. John, the water used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, as you make your way to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. This city tour includes 3 stops. First, learn about the above-ground burial systems in New Orleans at St. Louis Cemetery #3. Next, you'll hop off the bus at City Park, where you'll be able to purchase beignets at Café du Monde or set out to find your own “Instagrammable moment” among bayous and groves of ancient live oaks, some more than 800 years old. Then, follow the route of the streetcar and Mardi Gras parades down St. Charles Avenue as you head to the Garden District. Here, you'll enjoy a stroll through one of the most well-preserved neighborhoods in America before heading back to where your tour started in the heart of the French Quarter. Following the tour, board the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ, the last Authentic Steamboat on the Mississippi River. On this 2-hour day cruise, you will get the sense of the early days of this port city when life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a live jazz concert on board as you cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard for an additional fee.

New Orleans Garden District Tour

New Orleans Garden District Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the New Orleans Garden District, considered by many to be one of the best-preserved collections of historic mansions in the United States, and admire the amazing Antebellum architecture which makes the area a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Later, we will walk pass one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries - Lafayette Cemetery. Continually popular with travelers, the cemetery has a unique approach to burials: namely, the above-ground, multiple-burial techniques used. Then, continue on for a view of one of the most striking buildings in all of New Orleans: Commander’s Palace. Host to a myriad of wedding receptions and dinners throughout the year, this eye-catching, turreted Victorian building is one of the most well-respected upscale restaurants in the entire country. Next, take a stroll past more gorgeous homes, some with famous Hollywood connections. Later, visit the working-class area known as the Irish Channel which developed in the early 1800s when the city’s shipping, alcohol, and brewing industries drew workers from all over the world, especially from Ireland. Your guide will then take you back to the streetcar line, where your Garden District tour ends.

New Orleans: Traditional City and Estate Tour

New Orleans: Traditional City and Estate Tour

New Orleans has an incredibly vibrant soul that can never be kept down. Today, you will experience its heart with a combo city tour that will take you deep into the splendor of the French Quarter, and then out towards the levee system along Lake Pontchartrain before heading back through the mansions around town. It is sure to be a delight! We first stop by the French Market, for a taste of New Orleans' rich culinary history. We'll then head out to the old U.S. Mint and the stately mansions along Esplanade Ave. Here you can dream of what life must have been like 100 years ago, and see the vibrancy that still remains. Next we'll walk into St. Louis Cemetery #3. One of the fascinating things about a New Orleans cemetery is that everything is above ground, since the city technically lies below sea level. For this reason, St. Louis is a fascinating journey into the quirks about this city, and you will see some famous residents as well. Riding along peaceful Bayou St. John, we view houses from the late 1700's. Driving through City Park, see the antique carousel and centuries-old live oaks. Stop to explore the Besthoff Sculpture Gardens at City Park. This exquisite 8 acre park is definitely worth the time. Stroll along meandering walking paths and water features amid centuries-old, moss-draped live oaks surrounding two lagoons. Along Lake Pontchartrain's shores our levee system is explained and the longest of all Causeway bridges is seen. Then we'll head uptown to Carrolton, the Tulane and Loyola Universities, the 160-year-old streetcar line and St. Charles Avenue's grand colonial mansions. Finally, we'll head back downtown around the Superdome and through the heart of the business district before returning to your hotel. You will see how vibrant and exciting New Orleans is again today, and we look forward to sharing our home with you.

St. Charles Streetcar Line: Our most recommended tours and activities

New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour

New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour

Embark on a guided walk in New Orleans’ enchanting Garden District and hear about the events and people who shaped it. Admire ornate antebellum mansions and lush gardens, and peek into an above-ground cemetery, currently closed to the public. Start with a brief introduction to New Orleans and the Garden District. Then, walk along elegant tree-lined streets and discover the roots of the neighborhood's distinct architectural style. Learn about the risk-takers, speculators, and dreamers who established it as a wealthy suburb after the Louisiana Purchase. Peek inside the gates of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, which is currently closed to the public, and hear about New Orleans' interesting above-ground interment customs. At the end of the tour, continue to explore the cemetery and the Garden District, or head over to nearby Magazine Street for an authentic shopping and dining experience in New Orleans.

New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus

New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus

There’s so much to see and so much history to soak in. You’re probably worried you won’t have time to see it all. That’s where this tour can help. For two hours, you’ll embark on an air-conditioned ride through some of the most famous neighborhoods in New Orleans. You’ll see the landmarks you don’t want to miss, while your guide shares stories you’ll love to hear. You’ll travel from Treme to the Garden District, the 9th Ward to the back streets of the French Quarter. Your guide will even tell you where to find the best crawfish or the coldest beer. It’s your guide's mission to ensure that, when you step off the bus, you’re in love with this great city. Come experience the best two hours of your vacation today.

New Orleans: Garden District Food, Drinks & History Tour

New Orleans: Garden District Food, Drinks & History Tour

Visit three food stops that highlight New Orleans history through flavors on this guided walking tour of the Garden District. After a brief tour of the neighborhood's architecture & history, delight your senses with a full meal of unique Cajun and Creole specialties, spread out over 3 local eateries.  Start at the Lafayette cemetery, and listen as your guide tells you the unique funeral customs and traditions of New Orleans and introduces you to the history of the city's early years. Then explore the architecture of the Garden District, home to historic mansions, colorful shotgun houses, and beautiful oak trees.  Your first food stop includes an indulgent taste of Creole fusion and the multicultural influences of the Italians, Germans, Irish and Afro-Carribeans that shaped the 300-year-old city. Learn about the Cajun people and find out what influence they also had on the culinary culture of Louisiana. Two food stops also include your choice of special alcoholic drinks or a non-alcoholic beverage. At our beignet stop, sip a cafe au lait or tea. Along the way, check out locally-owned shops, vintage stores, an artist co-op and gallery. Finish with a full stomach and plenty of recommendations for local fun and flavors for the rest of your visit.

New Orleans: City and Cemetery Bus Tour Garden District Walk

New Orleans: City and Cemetery Bus Tour Garden District Walk

Experience the beauty and history of New Orleans at a walking pace with this city sightseeing tour covering 25 square miles of iconic neighborhoods through three centuries. Board your bus in the French Quarter then follow the history of New Orleans’ expansion up Esplanade Avenue. Learn about the tradition of above-ground burial before you hop off to explore St. Louis Cemetery #3. Cross Bayou St. John into City Park, where you can purchase beignets at Café du Monde or set out to find your own “Instagrammable moment”. The park’s museums, attractions, and sculpture gardens are nestled among picturesque lagoons, bayous, and groves of ancient oaks, some ovrt 800 years old. Hop back on the bus to travel along the south shore of Lake Pontchartrain, past a post-Katrina pumping station, seafood restaurants, marina, and a historic lighthouse with the 24-mile-long Causeway Bridge in the distance. Although called a lake, Lake Pontchartrain is actually one of the largest brackish estuaries in North America at 630 square miles (1600 km2) fed by freshwater rivers and connected to the Gulf of Mexico. Continue to St. Charles Avenue, home to Audubon Park and lined with elegant mansions, churches, and schools, including Loyola and Tulane Universities. Follow the route of streetcars and Mardi Gras parades to the Garden District, one of the most well-preserved living neighborhoods in the US.

New Orleans: City Tour and Natchez Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo

New Orleans: City Tour and Natchez Daytime Jazz Cruise Combo

Take a combined half-day tour of the Mississippi River on board a historic steamboat and explore the world of the buccaneer Jean Lafitte as you travel from the French Quarter of New Orleans to the shore of Lake Pontchartrain. The river cruise and city tour must be taken on the same day. Start your day off right and discover 3 centuries of history, legends, and romance as you encounter “The City That Care Forgot!” Your experienced guide will amaze you with stories of voodoo and piracy on the Bayou St. John, the water used by Jean Lafitte and his band of pirates, as you make your way to the shores of Lake Pontchartrain. This city tour includes 3 stops. First, learn about the above-ground burial systems in New Orleans at St. Louis Cemetery #3. Next, you'll hop off the bus at City Park, where you'll be able to purchase beignets at Café du Monde or set out to find your own “Instagrammable moment” among bayous and groves of ancient live oaks, some more than 800 years old. Then, follow the route of the streetcar and Mardi Gras parades down St. Charles Avenue as you head to the Garden District. Here, you'll enjoy a stroll through one of the most well-preserved neighborhoods in America before heading back to where your tour started in the heart of the French Quarter. Following the tour, board the historic Steamboat NATCHEZ, the last Authentic Steamboat on the Mississippi River. On this 2-hour day cruise, you will get the sense of the early days of this port city when life was as slow and graceful as the current on the Mississippi River. Enjoy a live jazz concert on board as you cruise past the Chalmette Battlefield, where Jean Lafitte and his buccaneers joined forces with Andrew Jackson to defeat the British in the Battle of New Orleans. Snacks and drinks are available for purchase onboard for an additional fee.

New Orleans Garden District Tour

New Orleans Garden District Tour

Enjoy a guided tour of the New Orleans Garden District, considered by many to be one of the best-preserved collections of historic mansions in the United States, and admire the amazing Antebellum architecture which makes the area a favorite for locals and visitors alike. Later, we will walk pass one of New Orleans’ oldest cemeteries - Lafayette Cemetery. Continually popular with travelers, the cemetery has a unique approach to burials: namely, the above-ground, multiple-burial techniques used. Then, continue on for a view of one of the most striking buildings in all of New Orleans: Commander’s Palace. Host to a myriad of wedding receptions and dinners throughout the year, this eye-catching, turreted Victorian building is one of the most well-respected upscale restaurants in the entire country. Next, take a stroll past more gorgeous homes, some with famous Hollywood connections. Later, visit the working-class area known as the Irish Channel which developed in the early 1800s when the city’s shipping, alcohol, and brewing industries drew workers from all over the world, especially from Ireland. Your guide will then take you back to the streetcar line, where your Garden District tour ends.

New Orleans: Traditional City and Estate Tour

New Orleans: Traditional City and Estate Tour

New Orleans has an incredibly vibrant soul that can never be kept down. Today, you will experience its heart with a combo city tour that will take you deep into the splendor of the French Quarter, and then out towards the levee system along Lake Pontchartrain before heading back through the mansions around town. It is sure to be a delight! We first stop by the French Market, for a taste of New Orleans' rich culinary history. We'll then head out to the old U.S. Mint and the stately mansions along Esplanade Ave. Here you can dream of what life must have been like 100 years ago, and see the vibrancy that still remains. Next we'll walk into St. Louis Cemetery #3. One of the fascinating things about a New Orleans cemetery is that everything is above ground, since the city technically lies below sea level. For this reason, St. Louis is a fascinating journey into the quirks about this city, and you will see some famous residents as well. Riding along peaceful Bayou St. John, we view houses from the late 1700's. Driving through City Park, see the antique carousel and centuries-old live oaks. Stop to explore the Besthoff Sculpture Gardens at City Park. This exquisite 8 acre park is definitely worth the time. Stroll along meandering walking paths and water features amid centuries-old, moss-draped live oaks surrounding two lagoons. Along Lake Pontchartrain's shores our levee system is explained and the longest of all Causeway bridges is seen. Then we'll head uptown to Carrolton, the Tulane and Loyola Universities, the 160-year-old streetcar line and St. Charles Avenue's grand colonial mansions. Finally, we'll head back downtown around the Superdome and through the heart of the business district before returning to your hotel. You will see how vibrant and exciting New Orleans is again today, and we look forward to sharing our home with you.

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4.8
(445 reviews)

It was wonderful learning the history of New Orleans and how the foods, architecture and culture of the city reflected the rich blending through the years. I recommend this tour.

The tour guide was entertaining and extremely knowledgeable. We learned about the cities architecture and history. Certainly a great tour. I would go again. It is a must!!

Guide was knowledgeable and flexible. She shared just the right amount of information, kept the group engaged, and worked very hard to make it a great experience!

The guide was super knowledgeable and he gave lots of insider tips. The weather was cold and he adjusted perfectly. Really fun tour

Michelle was fantastic and her knowledge of New Orleans was amazing. I highly recommend taking her tour