New Orleans Garden District Tour with Mansion Visit & Lafayette Cemetery

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Take a guided tour of New Orleans must-see Garden District. Taste some of the city’s famous praline. Enjoy a ride on a traditional Street Car. Explore inside the Elms Mansion. Stop at Lafayette Cemetery, one of the most unique graveyards in the US.

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Duration: 3 hours
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours



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Take a guided tour of New Orleans must-see Garden District. Taste some of the city’s famous praline. Enjoy a ride on a traditional Street Car. Explore inside the Elms Mansion. Stop at Lafayette Cemetery, one of the most unique graveyards in the US.

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Stop At: Aunt Sally’s Pralines, 810 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3306

Start your day on the sweetest of notes at a historic praline-makers shop, sample the confectionary treat as it comes straight out of the copper pot – a sweet introduction to southern culture.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Garden District, Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana

During the late 19th century, as New Orleans started to fully enjoy its prosperity, wide-lot homes of opulent nature began to arise where once plantations sprawled. Wander through the streets, as harmless insects buzz about, ferns sway on porches and these southern belles lounge about.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Lafayette Cemetery No.1, Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130

Passing through, peek into one of America’s most historic graveyards – Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with its famous family plots and gray stone mausoleums. Here your guide will share some intriguing stories on the practical difficulties of building and maintaining a cemetery below sea level.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Elms Mansion, 3029 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-4423

As you return to the wide avenue of St. Charles, wander a bit more to end your tour in front of the Elms Mansion, one of the best-preserved old Southern mansions in America. As your time with your guide draws to a close, reflect on the beautiful, often troubled history of New Orleans and celebrate the preservation to keep this special corner of the world for all to enjoy.

Duration: 30 minutes



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