Garden District Tour: Explore Historic Mansions

Discover the enchanting Garden District of New Orleans on a walking tour. Explore the stomping grounds of famous authors, movie stars, and sports legends while learning about the area’s rich history.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera - Discover and tour a magnificent Greek Revival Italianate Mansion constructed in 1859, adorned with 18th-century elegance, featuring remarkable art and antiques.
  • Garden District - Beautiful Garden District Mansions
    Residences of Sandra Bullock, Anne Rice, John Goodman, Archie Manning, and others!
    Enjoy a fully narrated tour led by a Master Storyteller.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
  • tax included
What's Not Included
  • Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase)
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

Join a delightful walk through the breathtaking Garden District of New Orleans. Gain exclusive access to the Women’s Opera Guild House, a magnificent mansion situated at 2504 Prytania Street, right in the heart of the neighborhood! Explore the haunts of renowned authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends like Anne Rice, John Goodman, and…

Location
2504 Prytania St
Prytania Street
Meeting at the New Orleans Opera Guild Home (also known as the Women's Guild Home)
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Erin
Jan 27, 2026
Garden district tour - Our tour guide Erin was amazing. She was so knowledgeable and clever in her story telling. We saw some great architecture and even some cute neighborhood cats. Would recommend!
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Mary
Jan 23, 2026
Time flies when you are having fun and this tour is really fun. - Erin was a perfect tour guide. Her presentation was interesting because she is clearly passionate about her subject matter, even though she has probably said it many times. Her knowledge of the history of the area is impressive and her sense of humor made time fly. I wish we could have kept on going!!!
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Emily_k
Jan 19, 2026
We love Erin! Super... - We love Erin! Super knowledgeable, fun, & charismatic. Made the tour interesting and fun! Would definitely recommend.
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950stephanieb
Jan 17, 2026
best tour guide ever - Erin was amazing! This was one of the best tours i have been on!! Erin was friendly. fun and was so knowledgeable. We really had such a great time! Thank you so much and we will be recommending This tour and Erin for sure
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642deborahm
Jan 13, 2026
Learn about architectural dentils as you sink your teeth into the Garden District history - We went with Erin and had a great time. She was very knowledgeable, and used humor as well to tell the stories. I learned about the architecture and the characters that the garden district has produced. Definitely recommend.
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Martha_k
Jan 11, 2026
Erin was fantastic guide! Highly recommend! - Erin was our guide. She was not only knowledgeable but welcoming and personable. She brought her fantastic personality and energy to the tour and answered all of our questions
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Mindyh2026
Jan 2, 2026
The best! - The best! Highly recommend! Very knowledgeable!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Clinton11201
Dec 28, 2025
Highly Recommend. Erin is a rockstar. - This was a highlight of our family vacation and even both of my teenagers enjoyed it! Erin was genuinely the best tour guide we have ever had (and we do a lot of tours). She was beyond knowledgable about history, culture, architecture, nature and more. Highly recommend.
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Roam48309844558
Dec 7, 2025
***********it’s very difficult to leave a review that requires so many characters!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Erin was great! Super knowledgeable about history and architecture! We had a fabulous time!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Karen_p
Dec 4, 2025
We enjoyed this 2 hour... - We enjoyed this 2 hour tour of the beautiful Garden District. Mikey was a very knowledgeable and friendly guide. She answered all of our questions and gave us some good local recommendations for our time in New Orleans. It was fabulous to be able to see the inside of the Opera Association building at the beginning of the tour. Definitely recommend!
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).