Garden District Home and History Walking Tour
Description
Join the only company to take you inside one of the stunning Mansions located in the heart of the Garden District. Begin your tour and meet your guide at the Women's Opera Guild Home located at 2504 Prytania Street followed by a leisurely stroll through the world famous Garden District neighborhood of New Orleans. See the stomping grounds of authors, poets, movie stars, artists, and sports legends such as Anne Rice, John Goodman, and Archie Manning. Enjoy the towering Southern Live Oak trees, magnificent Crepe Myrtles, and the stunning Magnolias that some have said make walking through the neighborhood akin to walking through a fairy tale. Learn the deep and rich history of the area and how it fits into the overall story of New Orleans including the jealousy and mistrust that led to the 'new money' of the 'garish' Americans trying to show up the splendor and glory of the 'old money' Europeans on the other side of town.
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You will enter and explore a stunning Greek Revival Italianate Mansion built in 1859 and keep in 18th Century finery including incredible art and antiques.
Stunning Garden District Mansions Homes of Sandra Bullock, Anne Rice, John Goodman, Archie Manning and more! Fully narrated tour guided by a Master Story Teller
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Wheelchairs can join for the majority of the tour but the first 15 minutes in the Opera Home are not accessable due to the historic nature of the property.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Reviews(543)
Mikey was wonderful and we learned a lot about NOLA
Interesting and engaging. Erin had great insights and engaged with variety of people on the tour including kids that were getting antsy. Regardless of how much you know about NOLA or architecture or history, she had information for whatever perspective you were coming from. She was also attentive to needs like bathroom breaks and shade.
I enjoyed this tour and the stories. I would definitely recommend! It was wonderful seeing the many houses, even ones owned by celebrities and famous people.
Erin is a wonderful tour guide! Passionate about NOLA, the homes, history, beauty! Have been to NOLA numerous times and my first GD walking tour!
Had an excellent tour in the garden district with our tour guide Erin, she was entertaining and engaging. She was very solicitous of our well being, stopping frequently to make sure we were hydrating and keeping to the shaded areas on the tour. Very knowledgeable of the architecture as well as the occupants of the homes. Highlight was going into the Women’s Opera Guild and seeing the inside of one of these old mansions. Would definitely recommend.
Erin was fantastic! Very knowledgeable and a little funny🔥
Erin was charismatic and awesome, my wife and I had a great time.
Erin was great. She was super engaging and very knowledgeable.
Erin was awesome! Informative, personable, funny!!!
We just finished a wonderful tour with our guide Margo. She covered everything from architecture to celebrity homes to cemeteries. She was so knowledgeable and importantly easy to listen to and fun. We highly recommend touring with Margo
