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New Orleans' Garden District 2 Hour Walking Tour (Small Group)

New Orleans' Garden District 2 Hour Walking Tour (Small Group)

Overview

New Orleans' Garden District is a steeped in history and charm, with landmarks that tell stories of its rich heritage. Our small group walking tour brings you through the neighborhood for an unforgettable experience for history, architecture, and culture enthusiasts. The Italianate architecture of historic homes, with ornate brackets and grand porches, captures the grace of a bygone era. We'll see ornate ironwork, antebellum homes and hear the stories of how this part of New Orleans developed and what makes it unique still today. These landmarks, ranging from opulent mansions to time-honored cemeteries, tell vivid stories about the city's vibrant past and the people who shaped its identity. We will see the home of football royalty, the Mannings, and author Anne Rice's home. Well talk about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, one of the city’s oldest cemeteries. Though currently closed for maintenance, its cultural significance endures.

City: New Orleans

Wed 18 Jun

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Starting at $39.00

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Wed 18 Jun

Starting at $39.00

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What's Included

2 Hour Guided Walking Tour of the Garden District

Live Commentary from a Professional, Local Tour Guide

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

This Cemetery will be discussed at the gates, as it is currently closed. The most filmed cemetery in the city there is quite a bit to discuss.

The Rink

Built in 1884, the Rink, was once the largest roller skating rink in the world.

Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera

We will discuss the architectural concepts of this transitional home as well as filming that occurred here.

Garden District

We will stop at over 10 homes discussing the architecture and historical elements of one of the United States most memorable neighborhoods.

Brevard-Clapp House

The location of Anne Rice's "Witching Hour" novels, we will discuss this authors prolific career and how she has added to the mystique of New Orleans.

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