Historic Garden District Walking Tour
Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as the Garden District. Comprised of a close network of several plantations which were parceled, sold and broken into smaller lots in which various ethnic neighborhoods consisting of the American sector, the Irish Channel, and an elite Jewish community to name a few would call home. There was also very large African American & Creole neighborhoods adjacent to the others and together were all a part of the city of Lafayette.
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Historic Garden District Walking Tour
What's included in Historic Garden District Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
Located in the Garden District one the oldest cemetaries in the city.
Garden District
The Garden District have been known as the seat of the confederate and the wealthiest neighborhood in New Orleans. The guest will see some of the pre and post civil war mansions, along with celebrity homes.
Irish Channel
Escaping the potatoe famine in Ireland, many of the Irish migrated to the New World (New Orleans) and settle in an area known today as the Irish Channel. Many of the famous architects that designed and builded the first homes in the Gardend District were Irish. Join us for the stories of the Irish that contribute to the wealth of the Garden District and more.
Inclusions
- Cultural Ambassador
- Guided Tour
- Lagniappe - means in French something extra
- Native of NOLA - Licenses Tour Guide
- Lunch/Dinner
- Admission to Lafayette #1 Cemetery : Cemetery is temporary closedd
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
- not recommended for travelers with difficulty standing long periods of time
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet in front of the Rink by the historical Garden District Marker on the corner of Washington Ave. and Prytania Street.
