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New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour

TourTruth score 6.7 out of 10

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25 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District at your own pace with an audio tour of historic mansions, local stories, and leafy streets.

About this tour

Follow the leafy avenues and grand porches of New Orleans’ Garden District on a self-guided walking tour narrated by David, a licensed local guide. Set your own pace as stories bring the neighborhood’s architecture and history into focus.

The route explores mansions associated with Anne Rice and Nicolas Cage, along with landmarks such as Buckner Mansion and Sandra Bullock’s Swiss Chalet. Hear about the district’s Civil War past, its connection to slavery, and the stories behind its surviving homes. You’ll also discover the Walter Grinnan Robinson House, known for its early indoor plumbing and rooftop rain collection tank. New Orleans Garden District walking tour audio, maps, and geodata are available offline through the VoiceMap app for Android and iOS. You can also use the virtual tour option at home.

Start at the corner of Washington Avenue and Prytania Street, then let the app guide you from one stop to the next. Download the tour with the instructions and unique code provided after booking, and explore the Garden District on your own terms.

Highlights

  • Stroll beneath the Garden District’s leafy canopy at your own pace
  • Hear stories behind mansions linked to Anne Rice and Nicolas Cage
  • Explore Buckner Mansion and Sandra Bullock’s Swiss Chalet
  • Discover the district’s Civil War history and distinctive architecture

What's included

Included

  • Lifetime access to the tour in English
  • VoiceMap app for Android and iOS
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata

Not included

  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Transportation
  • Food and drink

Ratings on each provider

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Important information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
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  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Start at the corner of Washington Avenue and Prytania Street
  • St. Charles Streetcar Route 12 stops nearby at Washington Street
  • Street parking may be available; availability can vary during Mardi Gras
  • Download the tour using the instructions and unique code provided after booking

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour start?

The tour starts at the corner of Washington Avenue and Prytania Street. St. Charles Streetcar Route 12 stops nearby at Washington Street.

What do I need to take the tour?

Bring a smartphone and headphones. Download the VoiceMap app and use the instructions and unique code provided after booking.

Can I use the tour offline?

Yes. The tour includes offline access to its audio, maps, and geodata.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the tour is listed as wheelchair accessible, and nearby transportation options are also wheelchair accessible.

Can I take the tour at home?

Yes. The tour offers a virtual option that you can use at home.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.68 from 25 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.

How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
  • Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
  • Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
  • 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 6.7.

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