The Garden District is known for its grand mansions. It is a place where opulence meets allure. Towering Oaks shade the streets and vibrant Mardi Gras Parades line the Avenue. This area is a true spectacle. - Since the early 1830s, the Garden District has been the hub of beauty, drama, deception, and wealth, creating an enduring mystique. - Through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, see the graves, hear about our family tomb days and why we share an Egyptian belief. - See how the gardens play a large role in our houses not flooding. - You will see homes of celebrities and those used in films and tv shows and we will let you in on a few secrets too. - At the end of the tour, your tour guide...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Licensed Guide
Insight you cannot get elsewhere
A Locals Perspective
Gratuities
Food and Beverage
Meeting Points
Departure
2727 Prytania St
We meet in front of The Rink Shopping Center. The Rink has a coffee shop and restrooms. The guide will meet you outside the front entrance.
Return
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Due to uneven terrain this tour is not recommended for those with mobility challenges
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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The Buckner mansion is over 18,000 square feet and was built for Cotton king, Henry Buckner. It's notorious for being the home used in American Horror Story, Coven.
10 minutes
2
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
We will explain our unique burial procedures and tell you about the history of the cemetery and the families there. This cemetery is currently closed to the public so we view it through the iron gates.
15 minutes
3
Garden District
Home to the wealthy and our major Mardi Gras Parades, this is where opulence and history meet in New Orleans. You will see the famous home of Anne Rice, where the Mayfair Witches resided in novels. You will see where Mark Twain attended parties and where films and tv shows you love were filmed. You will pass by and learn about the celebrity owned homes as well. Sandra Bullock, Nic Cage, John Goodman, Trent Reznor and NBA star Zion Williamson just to name a few.
The Garden District is known for its grand mansions. It is a place where opulence meets allure. Towering Oaks shade the streets and vibrant Mardi Gras Parades line the Avenue. This area is a true spectacle. - Since the early 1830s, the Garden District has been the hub of beauty, drama, deception, and wealth, creating an enduring mystique. - Through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery, see the graves, hear about our family tomb days and why we share an Egyptian belief. - See how the gardens play a large role in our houses not flooding. - You will see homes of celebrities and those used in films and tv shows and we will let you in on a few secrets too. - At the end of the tour, your tour guide...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Licensed Guide
Insight you cannot get elsewhere
A Locals Perspective
Gratuities
Food and Beverage
Meeting Points
Departure
2727 Prytania St
We meet in front of The Rink Shopping Center. The Rink has a coffee shop and restrooms. The guide will meet you outside the front entrance.
