New Orleans Small Group Garden District History and Architecture Tour

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About this activity

Ready to step into a time machine? Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant. Experience a memorable two-hour walking tour just blocks away from the beautifully oak lined St. Charles Avenue in a varied and important community called the Garden District in New Orleans, USA.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Up to 12 people
People per booking: 1–10
Guide: English
Operated by: Destination Kitchen

Ages: Children (0–10 years) · Youth (11–18 years) · Adults (19–61 years) · Seniors (62–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: Guided tour of the Garden District
Included: See Commanders Palace Restaurant, past home to Emeril Lagasse & other James Beard Award recipients
Included: A glimpse of the beautiful City of Lafayette & Lafayette #1 Cemetery
Included: Visits to famous homes of modern-day celebrities and important people of today and of times gone

Not included

Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Garden District

2 hours

Spend two hours with us in one of the most impressive and memorable parts of New Orleans, the Garden District. We will learn about the historic city of Lafayette, various architecture styles, and more. Come experience the large gardens and creative interiors and exteriors of the plantation-like houses. We will also visit the historic cemetery and the famous Commander's Palace and Restaurant.
Stop 2

Passing by

This collection of shops is housed in a former ice rink.
Stop 3

Passing by

Once owned by Anne Rice.
Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera

Passing by

Features several styles of architecture.
Stop 5

Passing by

Musson, a cotton broker, was the uncle of French Impressionist Edgar Degas.
Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Passing by

Referred to as "The City of the Dead."
Stop 7

Passing by

This famous New Orleans restaurant is the pride of the Brennan family.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

Your tour will start off on the steps of the shops at The Rink. Corner of Washington. For those travelling by street car, get off at the Washington Street stop.

End point

Your tour will start off on the steps of the shops at The Rink. Corner of Washington. For those travelling by street car, get off at the Washington Street stop.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Minors: Minors may attend our tours with a parent or guardian present. Parents or guardians may never leave minors unattended on any tour.