New Orleans · GARDEN DISTRICT TOURS
30 reviewed
Live oaks, iron fences and antebellum mansions, a short streetcar ride uptown. Ranked below are the best Garden District walking tours: the architecture and the stories behind the gates, Lafayette Cemetery when it is open, and which guides keep the pace easy, with prices and group sizes for each.
A small-group Garden District history walk with above-ground burial lessons and antebellum architecture stops, plus local music and food tips.
“Very knowledgeable and shared entertaining stories. Knows the local plants , architecture, tales of shenanigans!!?”
A 3-hour New Orleans intro by coach covering the French Quarter, Garden District, and St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, with pickup.
“It was very informative and fun. Gary K. Our driver was very in tune to us as passengers. I would do it again!”
Walk the Garden District’s grand mansions and hear the stories behind Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 on a small-group 2-hour tour.
“This tour was Very interesting and informative! The walking is not bad at all because you have a lot of breaks in walking while you’re listening to the guide.”
Air-conditioned French Quarter sights, Jackson Square and Bayou St John stories, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, plus Garden District mansions.
“We flew to New Orleans from Florida just to take this tour. We were looking forward to it. We checked in and were asked to go wait by the pick up location. 10 minutes after the tour was to begin we were told that they decided to cancel the trip due to not having enough people reserved. We had been waiting for 25 minutes since we checked in. And they said they made the decisions more then an hour beforehand. But No one had told us. So disappointing :( Not recommended. There were no other tours afterwards so this was a Wasted trip and unfortunately wasted money.”
A 2-hour Garden District stroll with a live guide, mansion stories, and a peek at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, ending by Magazine Street.
“James was an awesome guide! Very knowledgeable & personal. Great venture out of the Quarter.”
A 2-hour small-group walk through New Orleans Garden District, with smart stops on Magazine Street, The Rink, and Buckner Mansion.
“Very interesting tour in a beautiful neighborhood. Dannell was an excellent guide who shared insights about the city.”
Two hours in New Orleans Garden District with inside mansion access, live oaks, famous residents, and Lafayette #1 cemetery gates.
“Erin was very knowledgeable about the area having grown up there and coming from a family of history/archeology. Her knowledge of architecture was also very informative! The history sharing and understanding of the local situation was also appreciated.”
Walk the Garden District’s mansion streets and hear the stories behind famous homes, with an inside visit to the Women’s Guild Opera building.
“Pepe was excellent! He was knowledgeable of all houses. This was a very enjoyable tour. We would highly recommend it.”
A 2-hour Garden District walk plus a look at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from the gates, led by a local guide for $25.
“We took a lovely walk through the Garden District and saw amazing houses. Our guide, Muriel, was great. It was very interesting to learn about the architecture and history of the area.”
3-hour small-group bike tour through New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District, with a stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
“The bike tour was canceled because the tour guide called in sick Please send a refund Please send a refund”
A 2-hour walking tour in New Orleans’ Garden District, spotting celebrity-linked homes, movie filming spots, and cemetery history for $30.
“My tour guide Bob B. was fantastic! We went at a good pace to see everything and walk safely (some of the sidewalks are brick and uneven). Bob was incredibly knowledgeable and had fun stories about many of the homes. Definitely recommend this tour for anyone looking to see and learn about the Garden District.”
Garden District walking tour with live-oak streets, the Buckner Mansion, and a history-focused stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.
“The guide was funny, knowledgeable and answered all our questions. He showed us amazing houses and knew the history of them and the area.”
New Orleans Garden District architecture walk: Italianate homes, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and local stories on a 2-hour small-group visit.
“This tour emphasizes the architectural aspects of homes and buildings in the Garden District of New Orleans”
A 2-hour Garden District walking tour from Gracious Bakery to mansions, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and Commander’s Palace.
“It was fantastic, Matt was an awesome guide. Knowledgeable, answered all questions an very personable. I thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”
Small-group bike tour through New Orleans Garden District, Irish Channel, and St. Joseph Cemetery, with helmet and poncho included.
“Sarah was a wonderful guide & have much information about the history of the area. I only wish there was an option for a longer tour!”
