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.

Customer Ratings
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Kelly_c
Apr 22, 2026
Very Entertaining - I had a great time walking through the garden district for the April 19, 2 PM tour. I thought our tour guide had a great personality and was pretty funny. I’m glad the some homeowners like to interact with her. I appreciated learning about the plants around the house as well.
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Andrewcd7098zk
Apr 20, 2026
Don’t pass up! - Incredibly knowledgeable guide, who provided historical, architectural, and horticultural tidbits. 100% recommend!
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A218meadamg
Apr 20, 2026
Solo garden tour - Caroline was a great guide. This was a lovely tour. We saw some gorgeous homes and Caroline shared some interesting facts and observations about the garden district. This was a historical tour with updated modern information too. I was impressed from start to finish. The tour ran a little longer than the 2 hours. Caroline graciously answered questions at the end.
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Suzannehm2766fk
Apr 20, 2026
Highlight of the trip - The ghost tour was fantastic. Yvette, our guide was a masterful storyteller. I loved exploring the French Quarter and learning more about the history and people of New Orleans through the medium of ghost stories. I appreciate how Yvette went above and beyond answering our questions and sharing fascinating historical anecdotes. This made the tour feel like a unique experience tailored to our interests, rather than reading off of a script. Her deep knowledge and love for the city deepened my appreciation as well. I would consider a ghost tour with Yvette a can’t-miss for anyone who is going to NOLA.
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Bridget_w
Apr 20, 2026
Wonderful tour with an exceptional guide. - Wonderful tour with an exceptional guide. Angie was fantastic—knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about what she does. Her love for the city and its rich history truly came through and made the experience even more enjoyable.
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Steve_c
Apr 20, 2026
Garden Tour Du Jour - Great tour with a knowledgeable guide. Phantom was great! I found the information about the cemetery fascinating.
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Kcrawr
Apr 20, 2026
Great Storyteller! - This was a great tour and we had a great guide. Angie was so fun and informative. You could just tell that she loved what she was doing and was delighted to share the location and its history with us. I would absolutely recommend!
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Elizabeth_k
Apr 19, 2026
Worth it - Angie was great! Tour was about 2 hours and had a good mix of history, nature, celebrity, and humor.
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Mark
Apr 17, 2026
Ask for Fant! She's great! - Fant (guide) was affable, knowledgeable and kept an eye out for her group to keep us shaded and safe. The tour covered a great deal on architecture and history (with some tour guide lore thrown in). A must do for visitors!
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Warren_a
Apr 20, 2026
Angie was amazingly... - Angie was amazingly knowledgeable and informative as we learned a great deal about the homes we encountered.
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From $37
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).