New Orleans Garden District Tour
ID: GYG151796-227180
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
The Garden District tour is a two hour leisurely stroll with frequent stops through one of America's most beautiful neighborhoods. Enjoy learning the history behind these ancient mansions while resting in the shade of the ancient oak trees.
The New Orleans Garden District is a beautiful and ornate neighborhood with gorgeous, historic houses and mansions dating back to the antebellum days of the Old South.
This historic neighborhood is comprised of the world’s largest collection of 19th-century southern-style mansions, some of which are still known by the names of families that built them. This whole area was once a number of plantations, eventually sold off in parcels. Originally the Garden District was developed with only a couple of houses per block, each surrounded by a large garden, giving the district its name.
Bring your camera! This two hour walking tour is best enjoyed on foot in order to fully enjoy the exquisite examples of quintessential New Orleans architecture: white columns, scroll work of a cast iron fence, or a romantic Romeo and Juliet style gallery. You'll also visit Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, a historic 19th-century cemetery with above-ground tombs & statuary characteristic of the area.
Highlights
- See the world’s largest collection of 19th-century southern-style mansions
- Bring your camera and capture pictures of a truly unique neighborhood
- Learn about and see Lafayette Cemetery #1
- See Commander’s Palace and learn about the New Orleans culinary hotspots
- Get the inside scoop on where the celebrities live
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Masks are optional for this activity
Gracious Bakery
2854 St. Charles Ave
New Orleans, LA 70115
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 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 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.
