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New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 6.4 out of 10

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458 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District, hear stories of famous residents, and learn about Lafayette Cemetery from outside its gates.

About this tour

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District, where ornate homes, leafy streets, and stories of the city’s past make every turn memorable. On this two-hour New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery tour, a local guide brings the neighborhood’s architecture and history to life.

See the St. Charles Avenue streetcar, the distinctive cornstalk fence, and homes associated with Anne Rice, Trent Reznor, the Manning family, Nicolas Cage, John Goodman, and Sandra Bullock. Hear about the death of Jefferson Davis and visit a filming location from The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. At Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, learn about New Orleans’ aboveground tombs and funerary customs. The cemetery is temporarily closed for repairs, so the tour explores it from outside the gates rather than entering.

Meet inside the Garden District Book Shop at The Rink, near Washington Avenue. With an entertaining local guide and plenty of neighborhood character, this New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery tour offers a vivid look at one of the city’s most storied areas. Reserve your place and discover its landmarks and lore.

Highlights

  • Admire the Garden District’s grand homes and distinctive cornstalk fence
  • Hear stories about famous former and current residents
  • Learn about New Orleans burial customs while viewing Lafayette Cemetery from its gates
  • See locations featured in The Curious Case of Benjamin Button

What's included

Included

  • Local guide

Not included

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
  • Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery

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Important information

  • Lafayette Cemetery is temporarily closed for repairs; the tour views it from outside the gates
  • Meet inside the Garden District Book Shop at The Rink, 2727 Prytania Street, near Washington Avenue
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Frequently asked questions

Is Lafayette Cemetery open to visitors?

The cemetery is temporarily closed for repairs. The tour still visits the gates, where you can view the tombs and hear about local burial customs.

Where does the tour meet?

Meet inside the Garden District Book Shop at The Rink, 2727 Prytania Street, near the corner of Washington Avenue.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes. The tour and transportation options are wheelchair accessible, and all areas and surfaces are accessible.

Can I bring a stroller?

Yes. Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller.

Are hotel pickup and Cemetery entry included?

No. Hotel pickup and drop-off and entrance to Lafayette Cemetery are not included.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.72 from 458 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 6.4.

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