New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

New Orleans' Garden District is a steeped in history and charm, with landmarks that tell stories of its rich heritage. Our small group walking tour brings you through the neighborhood for an unforgettable experience for history, architecture, and culture enthusiasts. The Italianate architecture of historic homes, with ornate brackets and grand porches, captures the grace of a bygone era. We'll see ornate ironwork, antebellum homes and hear the stories of how this part of New Orleans developed and what makes it unique still today. These landmarks, ranging from opulent mansions to time-honored cemeteries, tell vivid stories about the city's vibrant past and the people who shaped its identity. We will see the home of football royalty, the Mannings, and author Anne Rice's home. Well talk about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, one of the city’s oldest cemeteries. Though currently closed for maintenance, its cultural significance endures.

Meeting Point

Prytania Street & Washington Avenue

Prytania St & Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

The tour departs from the southwest corner of Prytania Street and Washington Avenue. The corner is next to the white cemetery wall.

What's included:

• 2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Garden District
• Live Commentary from a Professional, Local Tour Guide

Not included:

• Gratuitites

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

1416-1498 Washington Avenue, New Orleans, 70130, Louisiana

This Cemetery will be discussed at the gates, as it is currently closed. The most filmed cemetery in the city there is quite a bit to discuss.

15 minutes

The Rink

2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, 70130-5968, Louisiana

Built in 1884, the Rink, was once the largest roller skating rink in the world.

5 minutes

Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera

2504 Prytania St # 70130, New Orleans, 70130-5902, Louisiana

We will discuss the architectural concepts of this transitional home as well as filming that occurred here.

5 minutes

Louise S. McGehee School

2343 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

This Second Empire home is one of the buildings included in this historic school's property.

5 minutes

Garden District

New Orleans, Louisiana

We will stop at over 10 homes discussing the architecture and historical elements of one of the United States most memorable neighborhoods.

30 minutes

Brevard-Clapp House

1239 1st St, , New Orleans, 70130-5708, Louisiana

The location of Anne Rice's "Witching Hour" novels, we will discuss this authors prolific career and how she has added to the mystique of New Orleans.

10 minutes

Commander's Palace

1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

At this famous Brennan's restaurant we will talk about the development of Creole and Cajuns cuisine in Louisiana thanks to famous chefs like Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse. We will give information to win the best time to visit and make reservations is.

10 minutes