New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour
Description
Enjoy the stories on a walking tour through New Orleans’ elegant 19th Century garden neighborhood. You will get to look through the gates at Lafayette Cemetery #1, currently closed to the public. This neighborhood and its cemetery tells the story of New Orleans from the Louisiana Purchase to the Civil War. Stunning antebellum mansions, lush gardens, unforgettable stories, and beautiful photo opportunities await! We keep our group size under 12 guests to make in a fun, personal experience.
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Breathtaking, heartbreaking, beautiful, and full of stories! The cemetery is closed to the public, but you'll get a good look through the large gates while your guide explains our unique interment practices.
Explore the lush Garden District and hear the stories behind the 19th Century mansions in the neighborhood.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Due to uneven surfaces, comfortable walking shoes and sturdy wheelchairs are advised
- Wheelchair accessible but be advised that the sidewalks are very uneven
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Reviews(1,575)
Erin was a great guide! The tour was a great way to see and learn about the Garden District in a short time! I only had the day to explore so I’m glad I got to see a bit outside the French Quarter. Erin was very knowledgeable about the history and architecture of the area
Thank you for this fantastic review! Erin is such a knowledgeable, kind, and funny local guide. We, too, are so happy that you stepped outside of the French Quarter to see more of what New Orleans has to offer. Please come again! Libby
Erin was amazing! So knowledgeable and delightful! Thank you for the wonderful afternoon! This tour was on my bucket list and I made the right choice going with this company.
Thank you so much for this incredible review of your Garden District tour with Erin. We are so happy that it was everything you had hoped it would be. Erin is a kind and knowledgeable guide and we are so happy to have her giving tours with Lucky Bean Tours. Please come again! Libby
I absolutely loved this Garden District walking tour! I learned so much about the neighborhood, its rich history, unique culture, and the fascinating stories that make this area of New Orleans so special. Our guide was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely sweet. She brought the Garden District to life through her engaging storytelling and happily answered every single one of my questions...and I had a lot! Her passion for the city was contagious, and it made the experience feel personal and immersive. I especially loved learning about the different architectural styles throughout the neighborhood and hearing about the famous and historical figures who lived in many of the beautiful homes we passed. It gave me a whole new appreciation for the area and everything I was seeing. If you're visiting New Orleans and want to truly understand the Garden District beyond its beautiful streets and mansions, I can't recommend this tour enough. It was informative, entertaining, and one of the highlights of my trip!
Wow! Thank you for taking the time to leave this detailed praise of our Garden District tour! This review may bump us up a notch on TripAdvisor, and will definitely bring us more guests with whom we can dive into the fascinating history and culture of New Orleans. The neighborhood does most of the work for us by being so beautiful and obviously steeped in history, but it is our pleasure (maybe our obsession) to dive into the stories behind the locations. We welcome you next time you’re in New Orleans and everyone who heeds your advice to walk with us. See “all y’all” then! Libby
An extraordinary experience. In the hottest part of the year, coming out for only my wife and I, Libby was absolutely wonderful. Truly a wealth of knowledge. From city general history to the architectural stylings of every home and it's past, to the former owners and their own stories. It was remarkable and Libby always kept it interesting. A highlight of our New Orleans visit!
Well, my review of YOUR review is also “amazing!“ Thank you so much for taking the time to not only give us such a high rating, but to leave details about what you loved of the tour. A beautiful house is a beautiful house, but when you look closer and learn the stories of its past occupants and what was important to them, it becomes a container of history and culture. I’m so happy that you enjoyed our walk through the Garden District, and I hope your entire time in New Orleans was fun and memorable. Please come again! I mean it! Libby
Yvonne did an excellent job! She had a good sense of humor and kept our attention throughout. We learned a lot of fun facts and historical bits that we’re grateful for. Would highly recommend this tour!
Thank you so much for helping out our small company with this fantastic review! Yvonne is a wonderful tour guide, the Garden District is lovely, and we hope everyone who reads your review joins us for a walk through history. Please join us for another walk through one of our historic neighborhoods when you make it back to New Orleans. Libby
Great walk through a beautiful neighborhood. Our guide Lesley was very knowledgeable about the area, and she kept the group engaged, and in the shade!
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! Lesley deserves praise for her knowledge and storytelling abilities, but also for her ability to find shade! The Garden District is such a special neighborhood and is a must-see for every visitor to New Orleans. Thank you for choosing us to show you around! Libby
Libby was great! So knowledgeable and passionate about new orleans. Great mix of stories and history. We took a few tours in NOLA and this was one of the best!
Thank you! It really was my pleasure to walk around with you and talk about this interesting neighborhood. The houses are beautiful, but the stories behind them make it all the more interesting, in addition to the way the Garden District fits into the history of the city has a whole. I could go on all day! I hope you join me for another walk next time you come to my city. Libby
Booked this tour on a whim last minute as I had an unexpected free afternoon and I’m glad I did. The small group tour was lead by Erin, who was wonderful. She was a wealth of knowledge of the area, from the history to the architecture. Highly recommend this tour for anyone looking to explore the garden district.
Thank you so much for this fantastic review! Erin has a deep love for the Garden District, and she’s super smart and a great storyteller. I’m so happy that you decided to come uptown and explore this beautiful neighborhood with us. Please come again! Libby
We were able to learn so much about the history of the garden district from someone local! It was fantastic.
Thank you so much! We are indeed passionate locals who love to tell the stories of the beautiful neighborhoods of New Orleans. While the architecture of the neighborhood is the primary feature of the Garden District, it’s the history and the stories behind the houses that make it even more impressive. We are so happy that you made the trip uptown to walk with us. Please come again! Libby
Wonderful walking tour! Libby from Lucky Bean Tours was a very knowledgeable, fun and spirited tour guide. and made the tour an enlightened experience, New Orleans is built on a wealth of history not just in the French Quarter but in the Garden District as well.
Thank you for this fantastic review! I really love showing people around the amazing and diverse neighborhoods of New Orleans, and I agree with you that every visitor should visit the Garden District because it shows an entirely different aspect of our city than the more famous downtown areas. Please come again! Libby
