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New Orleans Garden District Self-Guided Walking Tour

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  • New Orleans
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Follow GPS-triggered stories through New Orleans’ Garden District, admiring historic homes and exploring at your own pace.

About this tour

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District one graceful street at a time with a self-guided walking tour that brings its historic homes and local stories to life. Start at The Rink, an 1884 former roller-skating rink, then follow GPS-triggered audio as you wander at your own pace.

Along the way, see Colonel Short’s Villa and its distinctive cast-iron cornstalk fence, and discover stories connected to the Seven Sisters homes, Anne Rice, and F. Scott Fitzgerald. The tour also points you toward neighborhood landmarks including Buckner Mansion, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and Commander’s Palace. Pause whenever you like, take in the architecture, and pick up the narration when you’re ready. The app-based format means there’s no human guide, and the tour takes place outdoors without admission to attractions. Access never expires, so you can explore on your schedule. Set out on this New Orleans Garden District walking tour and uncover the character behind the neighborhood’s storied streets.

Highlights

  • Admire the Garden District’s historic homes and distinctive architecture
  • Hear the stories behind Colonel Short’s Villa and its cast-iron cornstalk fence
  • Explore at your own pace and pause whenever you like
  • Discover landmarks associated with Anne Rice and F. Scott Fitzgerald

What's included

Included

  • Self-guided Garden District walking tour in the app
  • GPS-triggered audio that plays automatically
  • Tour access that never expires

Not included

  • Admission to attractions; the tour takes place outdoors
  • Human guide

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a stroller
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Begin at The Rink, a former roller-skating rink built in 1884

Frequently asked questions

Is this a guided tour?

No. The tour is self-guided through an app and does not include a human guide.

How does the audio tour work?

GPS triggers the audio to play automatically as you walk.

Can I take the tour at my own pace?

Yes. You can explore at your own pace, pause along the way, and return to the tour later.

Does the tour expire?

No. Tour access never expires.

Where does the tour begin?

The tour begins at The Rink in New Orleans’ Garden District.

How this score is calculated

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