New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

Embark on a captivating two-hour Garden District tour in historic New Orleans. Discover architectural gems, delve into Louisiana history, and explore pop culture references. No access to Lafayette cemetery due to renovations.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Magazine Street - The adventure starts on famous Magazine Street, known for its amazing shopping and dining options. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will start the tour outside of a great place for a pre-tour snack (at own expense). Learn about the history of the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the area.
  • The Rink Shopping Center…
What's Included
  • 2-Hour Garden District Walking Tour
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Drinks
  • Gratuities
  • Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
Additional Information

Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets. The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and covers about 1.5 miles. Your expert guide will provide a quick overview of Louisiana history before delving into the architectural gems of the neighborhood. Historical context…

Location
2140 Magazine St
Magazine Street
Cute local coffee shop on the corner of Magazine Street and Jackson Ave.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Q1957chdeborahf
Jan 28, 2026
Like walking around the neighborhood with a friend! - My friend and did the tour of the Garden District. Bonnie did a great job, sharing interesting facts and stories about these historical homes. She also paid attention to the group and what we wanted. She left us with personalized recommendations for the rest of our day!
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Davidpo7122ii
Jan 28, 2026
Terrific! - We got Emily Byrd as our guide for our tour of the Garden District and she was amazing. She was thoroughly knowledgeable of the history and had great academic credentials as well. In addition, she had a charming personality. The tour was delightful from start to finish.
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Stephanie
Jan 23, 2026
Beautiful homes and interesting history - This was a really interesting tour and Bonnie is a great guide. She is very knowledgeable about both the architecture and the history of not only the garden district but New Orleans as a whole.
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Laurenlf7849uj
Jan 21, 2026
Best tour in NOLA - Emily was such a wonderful guide. So personable and knowledgeable. It was our favorite tour we did while in town. Will definitely be back and try the others next time!
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Rizierom508
Jan 21, 2026
Beautiful Antebellum Architecture - If you like historical districts in older American cities, then this is a good choice for your consideration. You’ll learn a lot about New Orleans and appreciate it’s place in early American history. And if you like architecture, then there is plenty to offer in this tour. Ask for Bonnie!
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Michaelgr6643bk
Jan 20, 2026
A Must-Do Garden District Tour with an Incredible Guide - I can’t recommend the experience with Two Chicks Walking Tours enough. The Garden District Walking Tour was a highlight of our trip to New Orleans. Our guide, Emily, made every moment memorable. She was warm, genuinely enthusiastic and clearly loved sharing the stories of this incredible neighborhood. Emily balanced fascinating history with fun anecdotes, and her deep knowledge of the architecture, culture and people brought the whole tour to life. She made the 2-hour tour feel like a conversation with a friend who just happens to be an expert on New Orleans. Her energy kept the group engaged, and she was happy to answer every question with thoughtful detail. We left with a much deeper appreciation for the Garden District and a long list of recommendations for places to explore on our own. If you want a fun, informative and entertaining way to see this part of the city, don’t miss this tour. Highly recommended.
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Jane
Jan 19, 2026
District Garden tour worth it - This was a cold New Orleans day but our guide Leslie made sure we found the sunny spots. The houses in this district are well worth the detour from Bourbon Street. Leslie had a lot of local knowledge and some great historical facts.
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Lazg007
Jan 18, 2026
Garden District Walking Tour - Emily was a terrific guide! She was so knowledgeable & her love of the city, people, & culture was evident in her descriptions. The homes we saw were incredibly beautiful. We ended at the cemetery & even something as somber as that was made lively & interesting through Emily’s words! You won’t go wrong with this 2 Chicks Walking Tour. Don’t forget to dress for the weather!
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Jrmangia23
Jan 11, 2026
Fantastic small tour - We had a fantastic tour! We did the 2 hour tour led by Karen. She is so knowledgeable and informative about everything! I really liked that it wasn’t a large group. After the tour she text us all of her recommendations as far as books to read or other things she mentioned along the way! I highly recommended using Two Chicks for your tours!
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L3182ikpatrickh
Jan 9, 2026
Great stroll through the garden district - A wonderful experience! Bonnie was friendly, knowledgeable, and shared some very neat local history with my group. She also had great recommendations for folks who were deciding on where else in the city to go during their stay. Thanks Bonnie!
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From $37
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).