Visit the "American section" of New Orleans on the only tour that takes you inside one of the beautiful mansions of the Garden District. The neighbourhood is known for its marvelous examples of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture. It was once part of the plantation owned by Bienville, the founder of New Orleans. See the homes of the premier family of football - the Mannings, the former residence of celebrated author Anne Rice, as well as the house where Jefferson Davis died in 1889. Tour the interior of the Opera Guild Home, built in 1865. Visit Lafayette Cemetery, and learn about the unusual above-ground burial system. The walk includes a short stop for refreshments.
Walking tours
Garden District and mansion walking tour
INSTANT CONFIRMATION
Do this because
- Enjoy a walk through New Orleans’ elegant Garden District
- Visit one of the beautiful mansions
- See Lafayette Cemetery, and learn about the unusual above-ground burial system
What to expect
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What's included
Climate controlled roundtrip transportation
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Narrated tour
Climate controlled roundtrip transportation
What's not included
Optional gratuities
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Hotel pick-up
Optional gratuities
Reduced price
- Children ages 6-12: reduced
- Children ages 0-5: free
Where
400 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Meeting point:
Please exchange your printed voucher before the tour at the Lighthouse Ticket Office at 400 Toulouse St. and the Mississippi River, behind the JAX Brewery. The ticket office is directly in front of the Steamboat Natchez.
What to remember
- Face mask required at all times. Temperature checks required before tour start. Social distancing is required during tours. Hand sanitizer available
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When
- Daily: 9.30am
- Please exchange your voucher 15 minutes in advance
- Cemetery is closed on Sundays and some holidays
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Provider
Gray Line Louisiana
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100 % refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the activity begins.
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