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New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour 2 hr

TourTruth score 8.7 out of 10

Very goodTop 9% in New Orleans

193 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 2 hrs
  • Updated November 4, 2026

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District on foot, admiring historic mansions, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and distinctive Southern architecture.

About this tour

Stately columns, intricate ironwork, and leafy gardens set the scene on a New Orleans Garden District walking tour. This two-hour stroll brings you close to the historic homes and distinctive architecture that make the neighborhood one of the city’s most memorable places to explore.

Walk past grand 19th-century Southern-style mansions, many still associated with the families who built them. Along the way, learn how the area developed from plantations into a neighborhood of spacious homes and gardens. See Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, known for its historic above-ground tombs and statuary, and pass Commander’s Palace while hearing about New Orleans culinary hotspots. Your guide also shares local insight into celebrity homes in the district.

Bring a camera to capture the white columns, cast-iron fences, and romantic galleries along the route. Discover the character of the Garden District on foot and enjoy a closer look at its architecture and history.

Highlights

  • Admire grand 19th-century Southern mansions and ornate ironwork
  • Explore the Garden District on a two-hour walking tour
  • See Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and its historic above-ground tombs
  • Pass Commander’s Palace and hear about New Orleans culinary hotspots
  • Discover where celebrities live in the neighborhood
  • Capture the district’s distinctive architecture and gardens

What's included

Included

  • Guided tour

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Important information

  • Meeting point: Gracious Bakery, 2854 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115

Frequently asked questions

How long is the tour?

The walking tour lasts 2 hours.

What language is the tour in?

The live guide speaks English.

Where is the meeting point?

Meet at Gracious Bakery, 2854 St. Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115.

Can I cancel for free?

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the tour.

Is a mobile ticket accepted?

Yes, you can use a mobile ticket.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.79 from 193 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
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  • Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.7. Top 9% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 9% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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