See the stunning mansions and movie star homes of the New Orleans Garden District and marvel at the majestic Southern live oak trees.  The Garden District is one of the most popular neighborhoods to shoot in New Orleans. Then, hear tales of Lafayette #1 Cemetery (from outside the gates due to a temporary closure).

The New Orleans Garden District tour is a beautiful way to see a beautiful neighborhood with gorgeous historic mansions dating back to the antebellum days of the Old South.

Stroll the avenues and side streets in the Garden District, speckled with the finest pre-Civil War mansions; Created with Sketch.

Live tour guide. Visit Lafayette Cemetery No.

Hear the fascinating tales behind some of the district's grandest mansions, and visit the centuries-old crypts of Lafayette Cemetery No.

Probably not the best choice for folks that are mobility challenged.We had a very enjoyable tour around the Garden District.

This unique part of the city is made easily accessible from the French Quarter by use of the famous St Charles Street car as well as an array of other services. His historical knowledge was amazing.

Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery #1 Tour. Hear about the above ground burial practices of New Orleans, and join in some gossip about the dead.By signing up, you agree to receive promotional emails.

This is a great way to see the Garden District. Printed or mobile voucher accepted.

Follow in the footsteps of the authors, poets, movie stars, artists and sports legends who have made the Garden District their home. White columns, scroll work of a cast-iron fence, or a romantic Guests will see several locations featured in famous Hollywood movies.

Click here to Book Now Book Now Click here to visit Garden District Mansions and Magnolias Garden District Mansions and Magnolias We highly recommend this tour and if you go, I hope Erin is your guide!Sign up for our newsletter and discover travel experiences you’ll really want to try.Set off to admire houses and mansions of various styles, from the Italianate to the Gothic, Romanesque and Greek Revival. Learn the rich history of the area and how it fits into the overall story of New Orleans. Ride an iconic New Orleans streetcar down St. Charles Avenue; Created with Sketch. Erin was lively and animated, keeping our interest for the entire two hours.

Visit the city's oldest municipal cemetery at Lafayette #1 (outside only), and discover where so many famous movies and TV shows have been shot. Hear live commentary from your guide about the elegant 19th-century mansions, tree-lined streets, and famous cemetery, and learn details that other visitors miss. Guests will see the largest collection of 19th-century southern-style mansions, some of which are still known by the names of families that built them. Marvel at the sweeping front porches, turrets, cast-iron balconies, colonnades, 30-foot columns and double-pitched roofs. You will walk among the stately manors and historic homes as you learn about how the city of Lafayette became the Garden District.

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A couple of tips before you get started: As you can see, we are going to meander around a bit.

For more information, read our Be mesmerized by the towering Southern live oak trees, magnificent Crepe Myrtles and stunning magnolias that can make walking through the neighborhood feel like walking through a fairytale. 1 for a look around the historic burial grounds. You will see stately Neoclassical Greek and Italianate mansions next to Victorian townhouses, as well as a few celebrity homes.

See the stunning mansions and movie star homes of the New Orleans Garden District and marvel at the majestic Southern live oak trees. Then, hear tales of Lafayette #1 Cemetery (from outside the gates due to a temporary closure). This 2  hour walking Garden District tour is best enjoyed on foot in order to fully enjoy the exquisite examples of quintessential New Orleans architecture.

Instant confirmation. We would highly recommend this tour , and ask for DylanErin was our guide for the walking tour and she did a great job, providing interesting facts about the area and the architecture. It is a 2 hour walking tour so it gives you a taste of the area and the architecture but is not overwhelming. You can unsubscribe at any time. About this activity.

For New Orleans we chose the Garden District, renowned for its oak-lined streets and Victorian homes.

 Brush up on your pop culture references as well because there are many sayings that started right here in New Orleans.Looking for an airconditioned bus tour that visits the garden district? It was a shame the council had closed the cemetery but nevertheless Dylan walked us around the outside and gave us lots of interesting facts about it.

Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery walking tour. Benefit from a walking tour of the Garden District, one of New Orleans' most stunning neighborhoods, that stops at Lafayette Cemetery No.

Starting time 10:00 AM.

Starbucks Coffee, 2801 Magazine Street. You’ll start by walking down Jackson Avenue toward Magazine Street, then follow the arrows around the map. Meander beneath the crepe myrtle trees and by the camellia-filled gardens of NOLA's ritziest suburb on this guided tour of the Garden District. Opulent homes, fascinating history, and Lafayette Cemetery #1 are the major components of this incredibly popular New Orleans tour. Explore the beautiful "American Sector" in this 2 hour leisurely walking tour of the historic Garden District. Nola Tour Guy is proud to offer a Walking Tour of the historic Garden District in New Orleans.