Garden District: Historic Homes and Culture

Experience the opulence and beauty of New Orlean’s historic Garden District on this walking tour. Discover the rich history, architecture, and celebrity homes with a knowledgeable local guide.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden District - Your tour will be conducted by a local, licensed and professional tour guide! We walk along the rows of antebellum mansions after our cemetery portion of the tour and we discuss architecture, the people who lived there in early New Orleans and the people who live there today. We also include a celebrity portion of the tour.
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What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • Recommendations for food, music and fun
  • Insider tips for local hangouts
  • Garden District walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Lafayette Cemetery access - cemetery is closed to the public
Additional Information

Commence a journey into the historical Garden District of New Orleans with this thought-provoking Walking Tour. Explore the narrative of American settlers, their splendid residences, lush gardens, opulence, and the indelible imprint they left on society with their impressive deeds. The tour delivers a diverse overview of the distinct past, intriguing…

Location
1427 Washington Ave
Washington Avenue
Meet ACROSS THE STREET from (Le Petit Blue) 1427 Washington Avenue at the gates of the Lafayette Cemetery #1. Your guide will be wearing a green shirt/jacket with the Tours by Steven logo. We also end our tour nearby. You can park anywhere around the cemetery but read all signage please.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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G848lgelizabethh
Aug 12, 2025
Beautiful tour and Sean was a wealth of extraordinary facts and details - Extremely knowledgeable guide, Sean, particularly skilled in historical events, people and dates. Inside scoop on feud between Ann Rice and the developer that tore down the car dealership. LOL Highly recommend
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Pamvk
Aug 6, 2025
Excellent - Tom was an amazing tour guide. He was thorough, detail oriented and so knowledgeable! We loved the tour and the information. The houses are beautiful!
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May_t
Aug 2, 2025
The tour guide is very... - The tour guide is very knowledgeable and friendly. We learned a lot from this tour. Highly recommended.
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Nicole_h
Jul 29, 2025
Sean did a great job of... - Sean did a great job of keeping us in the shade during a very hot day! He was knowledgeable and even pointed out a home that answered a specific question I had. Our tour was a small group which made the tour personal.
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G5909mtamandap
Jul 22, 2025
- This walking tour through the garden district was nothing short of fantastic! Our tour guide Angie was so knowledgeable and made this hot and humid walk worth every penny.
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Michaelyd3442li
Jul 20, 2025
- We had an absolutely amazing experience! Angie, our guide, was simply outstanding—her passion and knowledge truly brought the stories to life. My family and I were captivated as we explored the enchanting streets of the Garden District, immersing ourselves in the rich history and charm that surrounded us. Each turn revealed stunning architecture and vibrant tales that made us feel connected to the past. It was a day filled with wonder and discovery!ught the stories to life. My family and I were captivated as we explored the enchanting streets of the Garden District, immersing ourselves in the rich history and charm that surrounded us. Each turn revealed stunning architecture and vibrant tales that made us feel connected to the past. It was a day filled with wonder and discovery!
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Anonymous
Jul 17, 2025
Outstanding Tour - Angie did an outstanding job. She is an enthusiastic guide with superb knowledge of the Garden District. She is personable, attentive to the group & makes the tour fun & highly worthwhile. She provides a wealth of history & facts during the tour.
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752sethk
Jul 16, 2025
Trip highlight - The tour guide was amazing. Informative and friendly. She answered every question, too. Overall she couldn't have been nicer!
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Michele_h
Jul 15, 2025
Great Garden District tour & tour guide! - Sean was a terrific tour guide! He knew the garden district homes & history in New Orleans really well. It was so interesting! He even pointed out the age & types of homes, Corinthian columns, etc. It definitely wasn’t boring!! The tour length was perfect for us. Sean was really good at pointing out unusual little tidbits you wouldn’t hear in other tours. He even knew former homes of movie stars along with fun facts. He was also careful to point out uneven pavement, etc. We did a lot of walking & it was all flat, no hills. If it’s hot, take a bottle of water with you. Thanks! We loved it & Sean!
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170aimeeh
Jul 14, 2025
Great Garden District visit - The tour was very informative and entertaining. Angie had a lot of local knowledge and fun local stories. It was crazy hot and she did a great job of always finding shade!!
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From $35
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).