New Orleans Garden District Tour with Mansion Visit & Lafayette Cemetery
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Overview
Visit one of the most celebrated Historic National Landmark districts in the United States: the New Orleans Garden District. Explore this storied neighborhood like a Southerner with a praline tasting and streetcar ride. Strolling under tall oak trees, observe the ornate balconies of stately mansions and catch glimpses into their impressive gardens. Finish the tour with an exclusive visit to one the best-preserved Southern mansions and enjoy a cool drink on the porch.
Inclusions
- Local English-speaking guide
- Guaranteed Exclusive Access - Elms Mansion
- Expertly guided walking tour
- Food tasting - Praline
- Beverage - Elms Mansion
- One-day Jazzy Pass (Transportation Pass)
- Entry/Admission - Elms Mansion
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aunt Sally's Pralines, 810 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3306
Start your day on the sweetest of notes at a historic praline-makers shop to sample this Southern confectionary treat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Charles Avenue, St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, USA
Stroll over to a nearby streetcar - a beloved icon of New Orleans life and roll your way down famed St. Charles Avenue as more and more stately mansions start to appear until you are right in the midst of the Garden District.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Garden District, Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana
During the late 19th century, as New Orleans started to fully enjoy its prosperity, wide-lot homes of opulent nature began to arise where once plantations sprawled. Wander through the streets, as harmless insects buzz about, ferns sway on porches and these southern belles lounge about.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: New Orleans, LA, USA
Stop by famed homes, as your guide not only shares the stories of their former and famed owners - but points out the particular articles of interest within their architecture, especially the varied balconies, a testament to the long, warm summers in the South.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lafayette Cemetery No.1, Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Peek into one of America’s most historic graveyards - Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with its famous family plots and gray stone mausoleums. Here your guide will share some intriguing stories on the practical difficulties of building and maintaining a cemetery below sea level. Please note: Access to the cemetery is currently prohibited to all guests. Full cemetery tour will be given from outside the gates.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Elms Mansion, 3029 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-4423
As you return to the wide avenue of St. Charles, wander a bit more to end your tour in front of the Elms Mansion, one of the best-preserved old Southern mansions in America. As your time with your guide draws to a close, reflect on the beautiful, often troubled history of New Orleans and celebrate the preservation to keep this special corner of the world for all to enjoy. Please note: Access to the Elms Mansion may occasionally be unavailable. In this case, you will receive an extended Garden District tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Aunt Sally's Pralines, 810 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116-3306
Start your day on the sweetest of notes at a historic praline-makers shop to sample this Southern confectionary treat.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Saint Charles Avenue, St Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA, USA
Stroll over to a nearby streetcar - a beloved icon of New Orleans life and roll your way down famed St. Charles Avenue as more and more stately mansions start to appear until you are right in the midst of the Garden District.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Garden District, Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana
During the late 19th century, as New Orleans started to fully enjoy its prosperity, wide-lot homes of opulent nature began to arise where once plantations sprawled. Wander through the streets, as harmless insects buzz about, ferns sway on porches and these southern belles lounge about.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: New Orleans, LA, USA
Stop by famed homes, as your guide not only shares the stories of their former and famed owners - but points out the particular articles of interest within their architecture, especially the varied balconies, a testament to the long, warm summers in the South.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Lafayette Cemetery No.1, Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130
Peek into one of America’s most historic graveyards - Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with its famous family plots and gray stone mausoleums. Here your guide will share some intriguing stories on the practical difficulties of building and maintaining a cemetery below sea level. Please note: Access to the cemetery is currently prohibited to all guests. Full cemetery tour will be given from outside the gates.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Elms Mansion, 3029 Saint Charles Ave, New Orleans, LA 70115-4423
As you return to the wide avenue of St. Charles, wander a bit more to end your tour in front of the Elms Mansion, one of the best-preserved old Southern mansions in America. As your time with your guide draws to a close, reflect on the beautiful, often troubled history of New Orleans and celebrate the preservation to keep this special corner of the world for all to enjoy. Please note: Access to the Elms Mansion may occasionally be unavailable. In this case, you will receive an extended Garden District tour.
Duration: 30 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Due to the restrictions of New Orleans streetcars, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this tour.
- Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New Orleans government guidelines for the most up to date information
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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May 2022
I would like to give Jeff , our guide an excellent review. He’s very knowledgeable, patient, friendly and very dedicated to his work. We enjoyed the tour despite the heat and very humid weather.
I would like to give Jeff , our guide an excellent review. He’s very knowledgeable, patient, friendly and very dedicated to his work. We enjoyed the tour despite the heat and very humid weather.James_N
March 2020
Highlights include the Praline Factory tour, riding the streetcar, and seeing the Garden District. Seeing inside the Elms Mansion was a plus that only this tour offered. Low lights were that the tour guide gave false information concerning Nicholas Cage owning Marie Laveau's house in the French Q...
Highlights include the Praline Factory tour, riding the streetcar, and seeing the Garden District. Seeing inside the Elms Mansion was a plus that only this tour offered. Low lights were that the tour guide gave false information concerning Nicholas Cage owning Marie Laveau's house in the French Quarter(He never did), and that Marie Laveau lived in the Marigny District when she actually lived on St. Ann Street in the French Quarter.S8872VCemilys
November 2022
Listing says that the tour includes the following: Expert Local Guide Guaranteed Exclusive Access - Elms Mansion Expertly guided walking tour Food tasting - Praline Beverage - Elms Mansion One-day Jazzy Pass (Transportation Pass) Entry/Admission - Elms Mansion The only one of these things we a...
Listing says that the tour includes the following: Expert Local Guide Guaranteed Exclusive Access - Elms Mansion Expertly guided walking tour Food tasting - Praline Beverage - Elms Mansion One-day Jazzy Pass (Transportation Pass) Entry/Admission - Elms Mansion The only one of these things we actually received was the Jazzy pass. No stop at a praline shop, no visit to the Elms Mansion much less an interior tour or beverage. Claimed Elms was closed because a staff member had COVID symptoms (about which I am extremely skeptical; even if true they should have notified us as soon as they found out and offered a refund or rebook) and didn't even mention the praline shop or offer an explanation why that was omitted from the tour. Tour guide was nice but often had to read the plaques in front of the homes for information and was unable to go off script or answer questions; certainly not what I would call an "expert". No refund or discount offered for the missing components of the tour. We specifically booked this tour over others due to the Elms access. Absolutely disappointing experience and false advertising. Trip Advisor should really ban this merchant and I would highly recommend booking elsewhere.Laurie S
January 2020
Lovely and informative tour. TIMOTHY was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions We would definitely recommend using this tour company We did the French quarter yesterday and loved that too
Lovely and informative tour. TIMOTHY was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions We would definitely recommend using this tour company We did the French quarter yesterday and loved that tooT1429SOstephanies
January 2020
I really liked the history Timothy talked about as we walked through the neighborhoods. Aunt Sally’s Praline Shop is great and a fun place to buy gifts for people back home. Be prepared to go with the flow as the tour moves at an irregular rate. It’s fun and relaxed; just don’t think everything w...
I really liked the history Timothy talked about as we walked through the neighborhoods. Aunt Sally’s Praline Shop is great and a fun place to buy gifts for people back home. Be prepared to go with the flow as the tour moves at an irregular rate. It’s fun and relaxed; just don’t think everything will happen on a strict schedule.sugarz_westie
January 2020
Fantastic information and a fun walking tour of the beautiful homes in the Garden District. The tour inside the Elm’s House was the highlight. Thank you Timothy.
Fantastic information and a fun walking tour of the beautiful homes in the Garden District. The tour inside the Elm’s House was the highlight. Thank you Timothy.