Why choose this New Orleans tour ?
ACCESS TO SOME LOCATIONS, INCLUDING LAFAYETTE CEMETERY MAY BE RESTRICTED DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC
Boasting the world’s largest collection of 19th century American Southern style mansions, the Garden District of New Orleans deserves special attention and a tour of its own! View unique architecture, oak tree-lined streets, manicured gardens, and the homes of some of America’s most famed celebrities—both past and present—as you leisurely stroll through this neighborhood. Stop at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, arguably America’s most infamous graveyard. The above ground crypts of this “city of the dead” have appeared in numerous blockbuster films including “Double Jeopardy,” and “Interview with the Vampire.” Other highlights include Briggs-Staub House, Colonel Short’s Villa, Commander’s Palace restaurant, Lonsdale House, Musson House, Payne House, The Rink, Robinson House, Toby-Westfeldt House, and celebrity homes of Anne Rice, Sandra Bullock, Ella Brennan, and John Goodman.
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What makes Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour a unique experience ?
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Exquisite home once owned by Confederate Colonel Short
Historic walking tour of the neighborhood
Though currently closed to the public, this tour concludes with a chance to peer through the gates of one of our city’s most iconic cemeteries. This above-ground cemetery has been prominently featured in TV and Film for decades. Your guide will conclude the tour with an informative and fascinating exploration of the introduction, tradition, and functionality of above ground crypts and the intimate connection New Orleanian families can preserve and nurture across generations, decades, and centuries.
The only Gothic Revival house in the district was built in 1849.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
- 10am Tour
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Tour departs at 10:00am
Garden District History and Homes Walking Tour Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Local guide
- Professional guide
Not Included
- Lunch
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Livery Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at America/Chicago.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 99 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.
