Garden District Walking Tour

Description

Join a walking tour through one of New Orleans' most exclusive areas - the Garden District. This 'American' section of town was built to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter! View the homes of former Mardi Gras kings and queens, Lafayette Cemetery and more on this 2.5 hour tour.

New Orleans' only walking tour with a state-of-the-art audio system so you hear every word!

• Take a "Stroll through Elegance" with a licensed tour guide through the "American" section of New Orleans!
• The Garden District was built by the "barbarian" Americans to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter.
• This elegant area is known for its marvelous examples of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture.
• View the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras in this area-once part of the plantation owned by Bienville, the founder of New Orleans.
• Hear fascinating stories about local author Anne Rice as you walk past one of her former homes.
• Includes a refreshment stop at a local neighborhood cafe.
• Visit Lafayette Cemetery, one of our "Cities of the Dead", and learn about the unusual above ground burial system (cemetery closed on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and some holidays).

Please Note: The audio system will not be used during inclement weather.

Additional information

Inclusions

Exclusions

Home of the author Anne Rice

Schedule details

Departure point

Tour departs from the French Quarter

Departure time

Refer to your voucher for details.

Return details

Returns to original departure point