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    Garden District Architecture Walking Tour in New Orleans

    Discover the stories behind oak-lined streets, grand homes, and aboveground tombs

    Duration

    2 hrs

    Includes

    Guided walk, Cemetery gate tour

    Highlights

    Explore the Garden District on a guided walk through live oak-lined residential streets. Hear how the antebellum rivalry between Creole and American communities shaped the neighborhood, with personal anecdotes and tropical plant life adding texture to its history.

    • Discover architectural styles ranging from Greek Revival and Italianate to Gothic and Swiss Chalet
    • See homes associated with Anne Rice, Trent Reznor, and Archie and Peyton Manning
    • Examine the Cornstalk Fence House and its distinctive architectural detail
    • Visit a filming location for "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button"
    • View Lafayette Cemetery #1 from the gates while the cemetery is closed for repairs

    Important details

    • Bring valid ID for senior, active military, or student rates; senior eligibility is ages 62+, and student eligibility is ages 16+
    • Arrive 15–20 minutes before your scheduled departure

    Cancellation Policy

    Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour begins for a full refund.

    Product ID: 4WCPAR

    FAQs

    Wear comfortable shoes. Bring water, sunscreen, a hat, a camera, and an umbrella for sun or rain.

    Meeting details

    Garden District Book Shop in The Rink, 2727 Prytania St, New Orleans, LA 70130

    Experience provided by Nola Historic Tours

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