Garden District Tour

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Descripción general Immerse yourself in the opulence of the Old South of this tour of New Orleans’ prettiest neighborhood with an expert local guide and small group of no more than 20 people.

Your historic Garden District tour begins on a sweet note with a behind-the-scenes visit to an old praline-makers shop. You’ll learn how New Orleans’ most famous confection was brought to the city from Europe and taste one hot out of the copper pots.

Next, you’ll hop onto a street car with all-inclusive tickets and zip down St. Charles Ave. en route to the Garden District. This area of grand mansions and wide, tree-lined streets is home to some of the best-preserved, pre-Civil-War mansions in America as well as a slew of celebrity homes. Your guide will introduce you to the history of the area as you see the grand mansions built by wealthy plantation-owners and now owned by famous people like Beyonce and Sandra Bullock.

Along the way, you’ll stop off at one of America’s most unique graveyards, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, to see famous family-plots and spooky old mausoleums. You’ll also learn about the practical difficulties of running a cemetery below sea level.

For the highlight of your tour, you’ll step inside the Elms Mansion, a 150-year old Italianate home that is one of the most impressive in the city. As you tour the opulent rooms, you’ll learn about the businessmen and plantation owners who built these stately residences and the wealthy world that they created in New Orleans before the Civil War. Your tour ends in the Mansion’s beautiful garden with an ice cold glass of lemonade or sweet tea in the shade of the largest magnolia tree in the South.
Incluye Praline Factory Historic Sreet Car Garden DistrictLafayette Cemetery No 1 No incluye Transfers Información adicional Gratuities to guides are appreciated but never obligatory.
Please note that the tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Due to the uneven sidewalks, exposed tree roots, and aged cemeteries, tour is NOT wheelchair and stroller accessible.
The walking portion of the tour is outdoors rain or shine, so please dress appropriately. Ponchos are recommended for rain while umbrellas are recommended for shade. The Garden District neighborhood experiences light flooding during summer season so rain boots are also recommended.
Comfortable walking shoes recommended. Política de cancelación 72 hours before tour date Punto de encuentro This tour will meet outside of Auction House Market on Magazine Street in the Warehouse District at Aunt Sally's Praline Shop