New Orleans: 45 Minutes in the Garden District
ID: GYG641258-1064630
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Experience a quick, fun walk through the Garden District with a knowledgeable local guide. Get the highlights of the architecture, gardens, history, and celebrity homes in 45 minutes!
Meet your guide at the corner of Washington and Prytania Streets for a fast-paced cruise through the lovely, historic Garden District of New Orleans. Opulent mansions and lush gardens along the quiet live oak-lined streets are the hallmarks of this 19th Century neighborhood.
Expect to see New Orleans' finest historic homes, lovely gardens, a few celebrity homes and filming locations, Commander's Palace restaurant, and Lafayette Cemetery #1 (NOTE: the cemetery is closed to the public, but you will be able to see it through the wide gates). Get all the beautiful pictures, learn a little history, and get the best recommendations for shopping, eating, and music from your guide.
This tour is ideal for travelers with limited time, or travelers who have already taken a longer tour of another neighborhood and wish to just get the highlights of the Garden District in a short period of time.
This tour is not ideal for guests with limited mobility, as it is fast-paced.
Highlights
- Explore the Garden District in 45 minutes!
- See the most impressive antebellum mansions and their lush surroundings!
- Get a recap email with great recommendations for enjoying the area on your own!
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
This tour covers a pretty large area in a short period of time, so comfortable walking shoes are essential.
The entire tour is outdoors, so please dress for the weather, including rain gear on rainy days.
Please bring a bottle of water on hot days.
meet your guide at the "Garden District" historical marker at the corner of Prytania and Washington Streets. The marker does not have an actual address, but it's right next door to the Fidelity bank branch at 2729 Prytania Street.
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of the Garden District of New Orleans, Louisiana
- Follow-up email with notes from the tour and recommendations for shopping, dining, and local attractions
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
