New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour
Your exploration begins outside PJs coffeehouse, a local treasure that features beignets.
The tour itself focuses on the historic Garden District, lasts two hours and covers about 1.5 miles.
Your expert guide will provide a quick overview of Louisiana history before delving into the architectural gems of the neighborhood. Historical context acknowledging the indigenous presence, the slave economy, the patrons of the mansions along with the architects are discussed. Local burial traditions are reflected upon OUTSIDE the gates of the historic Lafayette cemetery. Lastly a few pop culture references and celebrity related addresses are included with a special stop reserved for the Buckner Mansion, known to fans of American Horror Story (AHS) as the Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies.
****Due to the City of New Orleans closing of the Lafayette cemetery for renovations , there will be NO access into the cemetery and an overview will be presented OUTSIDE of the gates.
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Highlights of Garden District
Highlights of Garden District: 2 hour walking tour of the Garden District with a licensed guide in a small group.
What's included in New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Magazine Street
The adventure starts on famous Magazine Street, known for its amazing shopping and dining options. Your friendly and knowledgeable guide will start the tour outside of a great place for a pre-tour snack (at own expense). Learn about the history of the Louisiana Purchase and how it affected the area.
Upon arriving at The Rink, take a break and relax with a frozen lemonade or iced coffee (at own expense). Restrooms are available here, and there is also a popular bookstore and gift shop that’s great for browsing.
Buckner Mansion
This opulent Greek Revival mansion is very popular due to the numerous filming projects that have taken place at this location. Most notably, the third season of American Horror Story (AHS) known as Coven, has inspired fans to flock here.
Inclusions
- Professional guide
- Drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Dress code is smart-casual
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Cute local coffee shop on the corner of Magazine Street and Jackson Ave.
End Points
- Tour ends in the heart of the Garden District, exact location varies slightly per guide.
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Ticket Redemption
• Dress code is smart casual