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Garden District Walking Tour

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New Orleans, USA

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Overview

The Garden District is known for its grand mansions. It is a place where opulence meets allure. Towering Oaks shade the streets and vibrant Mardi Gras Parades line the Avenue. This area is a true spectacle.
- Since the early 1830s, the Garden District has been the hub of beauty, drama, deception, and wealth, creating an enduring mystique.
- Through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, see the graves, hear about our family tomb days and why we share an Egyptian belief.
- See how the gardens play a large role in our houses not flooding.
- You will see homes of celebrities and those used in films and tv shows and we will let you in on a few secrets too.
- At the end of the tour, your tour guide will happily give you insider tips on where to eat, what to see and where to enjoy.
_ After the tour, you'll receive follow up information on the Garden District, in case you want to learn about even more.
- So come explore this captivating neighborhood with us, where every home has a story.

What's Included

  • Professional Licensed Guide
  • Insight you cannot get elsewhere
  • A Locals Perspective

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

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    We meet in front of The Rink Shopping Center. The Rink has a coffee shop and restrooms. The guide will meet you outside the front entrance.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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    What To Expect

    Buckner Mansion

    The Buckner mansion is over 18,000 square feet and was built for Cotton king, Henry Buckner. It's notorious for being the home used in American Horror Story, Coven.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Lafayette Cemetery No.1

    We will explain our unique burial procedures and tell you about the history of the cemetery and the families there. This cemetery is currently closed to the public so we view it through the iron gates.
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    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Garden District

    Home to the wealthy and our major Mardi Gras Parades, this is where opulence and history meet in New Orleans. You will see the famous home of Anne Rice, where the Mayfair Witches resided in novels. You will see where Mark Twain attended parties and where films and tv shows you love were filmed. You will pass by and learn about the celebrity owned homes as well. Sandra Bullock, Nic Cage, John Goodman, Trent Reznor and NBA star Zion Williamson just to name a few.
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    1 hour 25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the weather cancellation policy?

    A: This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund. Read more Apr 2025

    The answers provided below are based on answers previously given to customers' questions.

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-400627P2

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    Cancellation Policy

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CDT).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
    • This tour 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.

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