Tours/New Orleans/Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour
Viator · group up to 20 pax

Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour

5.0(30)New Orleans1 hour
VIATOR5.0(18)TRIPADVISOR5.0(12)

Description

Join us for a spine-tingling walking tour through New Orleans' iconic Garden District, where the beauty of grand architecture intertwines with chilling tales of true crime, supernatural lore, and the city's infamous past. This unique tour delves into the eerie connections to "American Horror Story," the enchanting works of Anne Rice, and the shadowy figures of organized crime, offering an unforgettable experience in one of the city's most captivating neighborhoods.

Tour Options

Adults-Only Garden District, Cemetery & Anne Rice True Crime Tour

Itinerary

Pass by

**Please note that due to construction we cannot enter the cemetery until further notice** At Lafayette #1, travelers learn about the city's sordid history with Yellow Fever, death, and burial practices. Discover Anne Rice's connection to this specific cemetery!

15 min

Discover the history of the "American Sector" and how the Livaudais family connects to the specific history of the Lower Garden District!

15 min

No time for shopping here but guests will discover the history behind this shopping plaza and how it got the name "The Rink"!

Admission not included15 min

Make a note to come back later for book shopping! In the meantime, discover another Anne Rice connection and its significance to the Book Shop!

10 min

What do New Orleanians do when there's a storm approaching? You can do it for yourself at this stop!

Admission not included10 min

Music is synonymous with New Orleans--even Opera! Discover this hidden gem and learn about its unique history!

Admission not included15 min

Anne Rice fans can delight in this stop--the house where Mayfair Witches is filmed! Fiction meets fact at this location where there is more than meets the eye!

Admission not included10 min

Anne Rice, American Horror Story fans: This stop is for you! Buckner Mansion combines real history with literary history and this stop will blow your mind!

Highlights

Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
All Fees and Taxes
English Guided Tour

What's included

Included
Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
All Fees and Taxes
English Guided Tour
Not included
Alcoholic Beverages
Parking fees
Anyone under the age of 17
Gratuities

Traveller Ratings

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Important Information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive 30 minutes early for check in
  • Intoxicated Guests will not be permitted on tour

Reviews(30)

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Laura_H
July 14, 2026
Kelsey did a great job...

Kelsey did a great job with all the information she told on tour. Wish you could walk through the cemetery though.

Operator response

Thank you Laura!! Kelsey actually helped us write and develop this Garden District tour herself, which we created after receiving many requests to bring our signature storytelling to this fascinating and beautiful part of the city. It's great to hear you enjoyed the experience so much and we hope you'll save some time for one of our other tours the next time you visit.

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Sahara_M
June 28, 2026
Our tour guide was...

Our tour guide was awesome. She was very knowledgeable and answered all our questions. Our group was small but she made it memorable and I really appreciated that since it was our very first time visiting

Operator response

Thank you so much Sahara! It means a lot to us that Kelsey made your first time in New Olreans a memorable one, and we're thrilled you enjoyed your Garden District tour with her. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!

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Nicole_S
June 26, 2026
toured with Kelsey and...

toured with Kelsey and she was awesome! learned alot of new things. definitely would recommend. fun experience!

Operator response

Thank you so much Nicole! Our Garden District tour is perfect for those who want to learn something new beyond the borders of the Vieux Carre, and we're thrilled you had a great time on your tour with Kelsey. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!

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BrettC368
June 20, 2026
Walk in the Garden District

Kelsey was wonderful. She was very knowledgeable and our group had a wonderful time! Would definitely recommend.

Operator response

Thank you so much Brett! Kelsey helped developed our Garden District tour, so it means a lot that your had a great time on your tour with her. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!

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Valerie_T
June 1, 2026
All things interesting

Truly enjoyed my short time with Kaile. She was well informed, prepared to answer all our questions and told us so many stories about the places we visited.

Operator response

Thank you Valerie!! Kelsey has a wealth of knowledge about the Garden District and she helped us write and develop that tour for people like you who want to learn all the fascinating history about the most beautiful part of the whole city. Thanks for posting this awesome review, and please check out our other tours too!

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Chloe_B
May 31, 2026
Kelsey gave a wonderful...

Kelsey gave a wonderful tour of valuable and interesting information. She was more than happy to answer any questions we had!

Operator response

Hi Chloe! Thank you for the 5-stars! We are thrilled that you enjoyed the Garden District tour with Kelsey! We love hearing when our guests appreciate our guides and our guides go the extra mile! Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!

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Marianne_W
May 20, 2026
Very informative!

Kelsey was a great tour guide. We had a great time picking her brain of all kinds of knowledge of New Orleans.

Operator response

Thank you Marianne!! Kelsey helped us write and develop this tour because of how much she loves the Garden District and knows about its fascinating history, and enjoys nothing more than answering questions from those who want to learn its secrets. Thanks for the 5-star review, we'd love to have you back again someday!

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Erika_H
May 17, 2026
Awesome tour!

Kelsey was my tour guide and was super knowledgeable and personable. I did not know much about the garden district before the tour now I can’t wait to go back!

Operator response

Hi Erika! We are so thrilled that you enjoyed our newest tour with Kelsey! We love hearing that our guests learned something and even more so when that knowledge entices you back! We'd love to host you again. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell Tours!

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Guide41570709398
May 15, 2026
Wonderful, casual stroll with lots of history

Beautiful, safe,guided tour through the Garden District. Our guide Kelcie was very knowledgeable and professional and kept us safe. Loved the history of the houses, learning about the previous owners and Anne Rice!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this review! Kelsey was one of the architects of our Garden District tour, so it means a lot to us that you had a grea time and learned a lot. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!

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Gebholst
May 1, 2026
You will love it!

Tour guide Kelsey was fabulous! So much interesting information! Would recommend!

Operator response

Thank you so much for this review! Kelsey helped create our Garden District tour and she's passionate about sharing some of the many fascinating stories in that neighborhood. Thank you for choosing Hottest Hell!

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