New Orleans Garden District Tour New Orleans: Small-Group Garden District Tour
ID: GYG351816-629501
Category:
Country: United States
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Join a local guide and discover the iconic Garden District of New Orleans and discover everything from picturesque Antebellum homes to one of the city's oldest cemeteries.
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.
Highlights
- Explore one of the country’s oldest and most unique cemeteries
- See the majestic Antebellum homes of the Garden District
- Discover the historic community of the Irish Channel
- Enjoy a tour that covers the history, architecture, and culture of New Orleans
- Join a carbon neutral tour, organized and led by an eco-certified tour operator
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• You will be in a small group of a maximum of 12 people
• This tour runs year-round and will proceed rain or shine unless such weather constitutes a dangerous situation
• Please note that the City of New Orleans has currently closed the Lafayette Cemetery to all visitors for scheduled maintenance and repairs. There is currently no reopening date yet announced. Our tour will still include information as viewed from several gated entrances
• Children under the age of 6 are permitted to join this tour free of charge
Meet your guide at The historical marker at the corner of Washington and Prytania Streets, 2729 Prytania St.
INCLUDED
- Local English-speaking guide
NOT INCLUDED
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
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.
