Garden District Guided Tour

Join us on a walking tour through the enchanting "Garden District" of New Orleans. We'll see the most beautiful homes in the city, including those of renowned authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends, as well as Lafayette Cemetery.

Tour Highlights

We'll meet inside Starbucks on Magazine Street and begin our walk through this captivating district, admiring the towering southern live oak trees, splendid crepe myrtles, and breathtaking magnolias.

During the tour, we'll see New Orleans' most iconic homes, including the Benjamin Button House and the residence featured as the "Coven" in American Horror Story. We'll learn about the real and fictional people who have lived in this neighborhood.

The guide will reveal the history of the Garden District, focusing on its role in the broader narrative of New Orleans. We will explore the rivalry between the "new money" Americans and the "old money" Europeans.

We'll also visit Lafayette No. 1, the oldest Municipal Cemetery in New Orleans, known for its role in movies like Interview with a Vampire and Double Jeopardy. Learn about New Orleans' unique above-ground burial traditions and the notable figures interred there.

Finally, after a 2-hour tour, we'll conclude our exploration on Washington Ave.