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

“Great experience! Guide made it interesting and fun. Worth it to go and see beautiful historic homes and have a glimpse of the cemetery.”

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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

“Interesting tour. Great tour guide. Got a good understanding of the city and it's history and the different neighborhoods. Lots of restaurant and music recommendations. Wish we had done it the first day of our vacation rather than the last. We would have definitely gone…”

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4.New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

Discover the highlights of New Orleans with this 3-hour guided bus tour including French Quarter, Garden District, cemeteries, and optional Vue Orleans view.

★ 4.5

“After starting the tour, the first 5-10 minutes I thought, oh great, this is boring, but I settled in and Kate our tour guide got going. She was very informative and knowledgeable. She shared all kinds of fun and interesting tidbits on the city, the…”

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6.New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour

Discover the charm of New Orleans' Garden District on this 2-hour walking tour. See historic mansions, celebrity homes, and film sites with expert guides.

★ 5.0

“Enjoyable walking tour of the Garden District. Bonnie was a terrific guide - very knowledgeable about the history and the architecture of the neighborhood. It was a wonderful way to spend an afternoon. Afterward, Bonnie walked is down to the Green Line trolley, where we…”

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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

“This tour was great! Lots of history and our tour guide Margo was fantastic! Funny and had some great, quirky insights!”

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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

“This was a great tour of New Orleans. Our guide had incredible knowledge of the area and an e-bike really allow you to see a lot. Beautiful, educational and fun!”

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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

“Alot of useless info. There were only 4 of us and our guide liked the other people so my daughter in law and I felt left out. Our guide was s l o w so it took alot longer than we thought. We could have…”

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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

“Enjoyed being guided around the garden district. The guide seemed only moderately interested in providing information about the architecture, details about the buildings. I would not recommend a tour with this company.”

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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

“Pauline was passionate and knowledgeable about local history! Good mix of architectural and historical insights. She did her own research into how buildings looked over the decades, the context behind their design and erection, details about their commissioners and former owners, etc... Fun lady! 🩷”

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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

“Good way to see New Orleans and decide what to do later on.....We recommend the 2 day pass. The guide tells you all the stories of NO and makes one laugh!!”

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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