New Orleans

15 Best Garden District Tours

The Garden District walks: Greek Revival mansions behind cast-iron fences, with Lafayette Cemetery resting in the middle. The guides name the owners, past and famous.

1.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' historic Garden District on this two-hour guided walking tour. Explore antebellum homes, learn cemetery secrets, and get local tips for an authentic experience.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Angie was great and entertaining. Appreciated all of her knowledge of New Orleans and the garden district. I just wish it wasn’t so cold…”

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2.New Orleans City Tour: Cemetery, French Quarter, Garden District

Discover New Orleans with this 4-hour city tour covering the French Quarter, Garden District, and historic cemeteries. Comfortable, informative, and well-reviewed.

★ 4.5

“Gary Kuhn was an absolutely outstanding tour guide! From the moment we started, it was clear how knowledgeable and passionate he is about New Orleans. He didn’t just give us historical facts — he brought the city to life with stories, context, and insider details…”

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3.New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

Explore New Orleans’ Garden District with a small-group walking tour led by local guides. Discover historic homes, Lafayette Cemetery, and unique stories for $33.

★ 5.0

“Sidewalks are horrible, but with good walking shoes they are possible. Tour was informable and enjoyable. I also learned a few things. I love the garden district.”

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8.Walking Tour in New Orleans Garden District

Explore New Orleans’ historic Garden District on a 2-hour guided walking tour featuring stunning mansions, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, and engaging stories from local guides.

★ 5.0

“Our guide, Mikey, was extremely knowledgeable and delivered her information with humor and wit. The tour was well organized and very informative.”

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9.New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour

Discover New Orleans' stunning Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery on this 2-hour guided walking tour, featuring historic homes, stories, and iconic film sites for $25.

★ 4.5

“Excellent --our guide was very informative and gave us the depth and breadth of NO history, cultural and in every other way”

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10.New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour

Explore New Orleans’ French Quarter and Garden District on a guided bike tour, blending history, architecture, and Southern charm in three hours.

★ 5.0

“It was a very interesting and informative tour. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable about the history and the architecture of the time period. Really an enjoyable experience...”

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11.New Orleans Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour of the Garden District

Explore New Orleans' Garden District on a 2-hour walking tour featuring celebrity homes, historic architecture, and movie locations—ideal for history and architecture lovers.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed the tour with our guide Bob. He was knowledgeable and personable. He brought the architecture and history of the Garden District to life. Highly recommend!”

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12.New Orleans Garden District Tour

Discover the charm of the New Orleans Garden District with this 2-hour guided walking tour, featuring historic mansions, iconic cemeteries, and local stories.

★ 4.5

“Great way to get to know New Orleans history. The guide was informative and delightful. I highly recommend this tour.”

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13.New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour

Explore the historic New Orleans Garden District with a 2-hour guided walking tour for $35, featuring architecture, cemeteries, and local stories from expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Our guide was very informative and enthusiastic. Gary encouraged questions and answered them thoroughly. He was very knowledgeable. He had pictures to illuminate points he was making. He provided interesting insights.”

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14.New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour

Discover the charm of New Orleans’ Garden District and Cemetery on a bike tour that combines history, architecture, and local stories — all in 2.5 hours for $55.

★ 5.0

“Our cemetery/Garden District tour was outstanding! Bryan was funny, warm, and ever so knowledgeable. Our whole family is still talking about everything we learned about New Orleans traditions. Above all, Bryan’s pride for his city was palpable and inspiring. We highly recommend this tour!”

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15.New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off and Garden District Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans with a 2-day hop-on hop-off bus pass and guided Garden District tour. Flexible, informative, and perfect for first-timers.

★ 4.5

“This is a great way to view and learn the city. We took a full loop to see where we wanted to get off and on at. And how much time we wanted to spend at each stop would be nice to have cross streets…”

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More Garden District Tours

4.5Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$25.00 4.7New Orleans: City & Cemetery Tour + Garden District Stroll3 hours$55 4.7New Orleans: 2hr Homes of the Rich & Famous Garden District2 hours$25 4.9New Orleans: Witches Coven Garden District Walking Tour1.5 hours$35 5.0Food Tour of New Orleans Garden District group of 9 or less3 hours (approx.)$129.00 5.0Small-Group Glamorous Garden District Tour2 hours (approx.)$37.00 4.9New Orleans: Garden District Food, Drinks & History Tour3 hours$95 5.0Lower Garden District Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$89.00 5.0Historic Garden District Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.6New Orleans: Buzz the Garden District & French Quarter Tour3 hours$50 5.0Private French Quarter & Garden District Tour: Walk and Drive Combo3 hours (approx.)$450.00 5.0Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour2 hours (approx.)$35.00 5.0New Orleans Garden District Food, Drinks & History Walking Tour3 hours (approx.)$95.00 5.0New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$29.80 5.045 minute Highlights of the Garden District45 minutes (approx.)$22.00 5.0New Orleans: Garden District Walking Tour2 hours$45 4.9Glamorous Garden District Tour2 hours$37 5.0New Orleans Enchanted Garden District Tour$36.00 5.0Private Garden District Walking Tour With Lafayette Cemetery No 13 hours (approx.)$855.00 4.5Garden District Walking Tour of New Orleans2 hours (approx.)$32.36 5.0Garden District Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0New Orleans’ Garden District 2 Hour Walking Tour (Small Group)$39.00 5.0Adults-Only Garden District Cemetery Anne Rice True Crime Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$35.00 5.0Friends of the Cabildo Garden District Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00