Garden District Tour: Explore Historic Architecture

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District with expert guides, uncovering its rich history, stunning architecture, and cultural evolution. A must for history lovers.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Garden District - This tour offers more than just a picturesque walk by magnificent mansions; it provides a profound insight into the intricate history of New Orleans. Guided by well-informed, city-licensed volunteer guides, the tour highlights the impact of significant historical figures, political events, and local geography on the district’s…
What's Included
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Additional Information

Participants will explore the neighborhood’s distinctive history, discovering the affluent Americans who developed the area, the breathtaking Greek Revival and Italianate architecture, and the cultural influences that shaped this iconic city section.
This tour offers more than just a picturesque walk past grand mansions; it provides a deeper insight into…

Location
The Chicory House
Prytania Street
The tour will gather outside The Chicory House at 2727 Prytania St. This meeting place is one block from the St. Charles Streetcar Line or four blocks from the Magazine St. Bus Line
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q1734huheatherb
Apr 28, 2026
Fascinating Garden District tour - We had a great tour of the Garden District with Andrea. She made the tour both informative and fun with iteresting details about both the houses and their occupants. We'd defiintely recommend this tour, along with the French Quater one, should you have time.
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Heather
Apr 19, 2026
Worth booking - We really enjoyed our tour with Andrea. She was very knowledgeable about the area and made it fun and interesting. We thoroughly recommend.
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R5567mtmariak
Apr 12, 2026
Lee Eaton tour guide was great - Lee Eaton,our tour guide was great. Very knowledgeable and well informed.
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407pama
Apr 12, 2026
Monique's excellent American 250 tour is a must for history and architecture buffs. - American 250 Tour is one of the newer tours offed by F.O.C. and it is an excellent addition. Our tour guide Monique Kennedy has amassed an amazing amount of knowledge about Spanish Louisiana and the American Revolution which she entertained us with on this tour. I would recommend you not miss this one.
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Nnrunyan
Mar 8, 2026
Wonderful stroll through a pleasant, historic neighborhood - The 2 hour tour was a nice stroll through the Garden District. It was so pleasant to hear the birds and learn about the history and architecture regarding these beautiful homes. David was fun and knowledgeable. I highly recommend this tour and would take it again next time I visit.
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Northstar17049658669
Dec 18, 2025
Great story teller —had us all spellbound! - A totally wonderful and memorable experience. As a local, I continue to learned so much about our unique and colorful city. Louis, an architect, historian and a great story teller —had us spellbound from beginning to end. Would highly recommend to locals and visitors.
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752lilyy
Dec 16, 2025
It’s more than worthy. - That was a wonderful walking tour. Louis Kong has a great sense of humor. He made this tour very enjoyable. He gave us very detail about the architecture of those historical houses. He made this tour very interesting and knowledgeable as well. It’s more than worthy.
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Nancycarollb
Dec 14, 2025
The Garden district tour by Louis Kong on Nov 15 was an exceptional tour. - Louis Kong was our tour guide. He made the whole experience exceptional with his details and photographs of the houses that he pointed out. The houses that he chose were unbelievably interesting and the history was great to hear about.
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224renniem
Dec 13, 2025
Knowledgable and Fun! - Louis was an excellent guide the combination of his knowledge and humor kept us entertained and our child laughing! We had a great time and would highly recommend for locals and tourists. You'll not only have a great time with Louis you'll certainly learn something too!
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443mimin
Dec 13, 2025
Wonderful tour! - Our tour guide Louis Kong was so knowledgeable and very entertaining. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour of the beautiful homes. We would definitely book more tours with Friends of the Cabildo.
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From $30
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).