Private Garden District Walking Tour with Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic Garden District mansions
- Visit the iconic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
- Learn about New Orleans' architectural history
- Discover the city's unique above-ground tombs
- Enjoy a personalized tour experience
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of the Garden District
- Visit to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
Explore the fabulous New Orleans Garden District, seamlessly transitioning into the American Sector, and be mesmerized by opulent Antebellum homes and wealth.
The cemetery portion of this tour is conducted OUTSIDE THE GATES, as Lafayette Cemetery is not open to the public. Lafayette Cemetery #1 is the oldest municipal cemetery, and the most filmed cemetery in New Orleans. Learn about the unique above-ground tombs and burial process. Throughout our stroll, under the large magnolias, we introduce you to some amazing stories in this historic cemetery and share with you some of New Orleans’ most treasured burial customs.
Meeting point
Start Location
Unknown location
Important information
Know before you book
- This is a private tour; the price is per group, not per person.
- The tour operates rain or shine; please dress accordingly.
- Gratuities for the guide are not included and are appreciated.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a leisurely walk; the tour covers approximately 1.5 miles.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
A wonderful tour to get to know more about New Orleans and its Garden District history
Angie was GREAT, what a friendly and knowledgeable tour guide, and what a tour💖 we'd arrived that morning in New Orleans after a 2 week cruise and this was our first tour of our stay in NO and it was great, such a wonderful area to walk around on a lovely sunny afternoon. And the information Angie provided on the houses, the gardens, the foliage around the area and the house past and present occupants was very interesting, lots of stories and history. Angie also provided us some tips about where to go after the tour had finished as it was Mardi Gras and our first time in NO - thanks Angie, you got our holiday in NO off to a GREAT start x
Pick this tour!!
This was an illuminating tour of all the facts and info we would never have known walking the area on our own. Excellent tour guide: kind, gracious and patient with questions. Very knowledgeable about history and the region. Highly recommended!
New Orleans Garden District Tour by Angie
Took the Garden District Tour that started at Lafeyette Cemetery Saturday 3/29 with Angie. She was not only entertaining but the few hours we were with her was an educational experience. Her knowledge of the area, the architecture, the styles and trends of the area was more than impressive. The highlight though, as a football fan, was the House of Manning - How cool!!We are already planning our next visit back and it will include Angie and another tour!
Brilliant guide
We took a tour of the Garden District and it was great. Our guide was very enthusiastic and entertaining. She told about the architecture and history of the houses and also included information on the fauna of the area. The houses are beautiful and a lot of work goes into maintaining these historic homes. I can very much recommend a tour with Tours by Steven.
Great walking tour of a beautiful neighborhood.
Our tour was great; Angie was super engaging and kept me interested for the entire two hours. She is a wealth of knowledge about New Orleans and shared great stories and insights about the Garden District and cemetery. I highly recommend this experience.