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, such as those of renowned authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends, as well as Lafayette Cemetery.

Tour Highlights

We'll meet up inside Starbucks on Magazine Street and begin our walk through this district. We'll admire 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 real and fictional people who have lived in this neighborhood.

The guide will reveal the deep and fascinating history of the Garden District, examining its role in the narrative of New Orleans. Explore the dynamics of envy and distrust that fueled 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. This site has appeared in movies and TV shows, such as Interview with a Vampire and Double Jeopardy. Learn about New Orleans' above-ground burial traditions and fascinating facts about notable individuals buried here.

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