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

“My wife and I loved this walking tour of the garden district. The guide (Carolina ) was very knowledgeable and friendly.”

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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

“Lots of interesting facts and information which brought New Orleans to life. Guide, Libby is passionate storyteller, best I’ve ever had”

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7.New Orleans: Garden District Tour

Explore the stunning homes, historic cemeteries, and lush trees of New Orleans' Garden District on a 105-minute guided tour for just $22.

★ 4.8

“This turned out to be the highlight of my trip to New Orleans! Yvette, our guide, is extremely knowledgeable and an amazing storyteller. We were all captivated by her explanations of history and architecture, and her anecdotes about local characters and lore. She is also…”

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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

“Eva was a great guide. She shared the history and stories of the garden area. Very historic part of the city.”

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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

“We took a lovely walk through the Garden District and saw amazing houses. Our guide, Muriel, was great. It was very interesting to learn about the architecture and history of the area.”

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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

“Such a fun tour. Chip was knowledgeable and interesting. He had great facts and stories to help orient us to New Orleans. A great start to our stay here. Loved it!”

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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

“Bob, our tour guide obviously knows his way around New Orleans ---he is a wealth of knowledge ---we learned so much. Great stories !”

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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

“Three longtime friends had an amazing tour thru the Garden District with one of the best tour guides ever.Orion was so engaging/ personalized our experiences to our interests, answered all of our questions, was sooo knowledgeable of the history of the area. We had a…”

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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

“did small group tour with Doug. He was very good and knowledgeable. He had pictures to show as well. He talked about the history and the famous people. Highly recommend Doug!”

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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

“we picked a day of rain, but still had a good time the guide Justin was friendly and knowledgeable. The meeting place was a little sketchy.”

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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

“It is great way to travel and get an over view of a new place. We got the 2 day pass as that was the only time we had to spend at New Orleans before our cruise. The tour guides are very knowledgeable about the…”

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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