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The 15 Best Garden District Tours in New Orleans

35 tours  ·  from $8

The mansions are private and the plaques tell you nothing, which is why the guide matters here. These 15 cover the architecture, the residents and Lafayette Cemetery, with prices and where the streetcar drops you.

New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour - Walking the Garden District’s grand avenues
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New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

1.New Orleans Garden District History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2,879 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35Our pick

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as Caroline, Angie, Shawn, or Sean, learning about antebellum homes, above-ground tombs, local characters, and film sites. The capped group walks at an easy pace, but uneven sidewalks and the cemetery’s closure require sturdy shoes.

“Sean was knowledgeable and friendly. He wasn’t too loud and shared a wealth of insider info about NO history. Great tour.”

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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery - The French Quarter, from Creole homes to Jackson Square
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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

2.New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,209 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours seeing New Orleans by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, live commentary, a cemetery visit, and stops near City Park and the French Market. Guides such as Gary, Daren, and Darrell are praised for history, music, food tips, and flexible rerouting during Mardi Gras.

“Gary K. was the best guide. The local knowledge he imparted with us was amazing. Frankly, why should I need to have a minimum characters to answer this?”

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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour - Starting at Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
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New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

3.New Orleans Small-Group Garden District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,384 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $35

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as Libby, Tim, Renée, James, Lesley, and Yvonne. See grand 19th-century homes, study local architecture, and hear about Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 through its gates. Groups are limited to 12, with time for questions.

“Our guide covered the history and took us on a tour through the most beautiful area in New Orleans. The Garden District is the area I picture when I thin about the beautiful homes of that era.”

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New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll - St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and the city of the dead
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New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

4.New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend three hours touring New Orleans with a live guide such as Kate, Robert, Gail, or Dionne. Ride through the French Quarter, visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, stop for beignets at City Park, and stroll the Garden District. An optional Vue Orleans upgrade adds panoramic city views.

“This tour gave a nice overview of New Orleans. It was comprehensive and included history, flora and fauna and culture. We enjoyed seeing the cemetery and there was a stop for coffee and beignets. Delish!! Bus was nice and clean and comfortable”

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New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour - Reading the antebellum homes and leafy streets
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New Orleans: Garden District Guided Walking Tour

5.Garden District Guided Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 514 reviews · 2 hours · from $35

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District for two hours with guides such as James, Renee, Libby, or Yvonne. Expect antebellum mansions, leafy streets, cemetery customs, local stories, and a finish near Magazine Street. The pace is easy, but sturdy shoes help on uneven sidewalks.

“James was an excellent tour guide. We learned a lot about the history of the area and their people. I highly recommend it. Also, very thankful to the tour host for splitting the tour into two groups accommodating our small group into a single one and not let it feel too overcrowded.”

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New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour - Starting on Magazine Street
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New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour

6.New Orleans Highlights of the Garden District Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 492 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $37

Walk from Magazine Street through New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as Karen, Bonnie, Betsy, and Dannal. Expect grand homes, Greek Revival architecture, local stories, cemetery context, and a break at The Rink. Groups are capped at 14, with morning and afternoon departures.

“We had a great time on our tour. Betsy was an amazing guide. We got a history lesson, learned all about the amazing architecture in the garden district and got a lesson on NO cemeteries. She had a lot of great stories and because of the small size was happy to answer our questions along the way. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting NOLA.”

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New Orleans Garden District Tour - Mansion Blocks and Southern-Style Architecture
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New Orleans: Garden District Tour

7.Garden District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 480 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with an English-speaking storyteller guide, beginning inside the 1859 Women’s Opera Guild Home. Over two hours, see famous homes, live oaks, filming locations, and Lafayette Cemetery’s gates for $28 per person.

“We had Erin as a tour guide and she was amazing! Very knowledgeable and charismatic, telling us interesting stories about the architecture and residents of the garden district, the cemeteries, plantations, local history and the Catrina hurricane.”

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Garden District Home and History Walking Tour - Inside the 1859 Opera mansion
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Garden District Home and History Walking Tour

8.Garden District Home and History Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 470 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $26

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with a local storyteller, stopping inside a 1859 Greek Revival Italianate mansion before seeing grand homes linked to Anne Rice, John Goodman, Sandra Bullock, Archie Manning, and more. The two-hour English tour starts at 10 a.m. and ends near Commander’s Palace.

“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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NOLA Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Tour - Reading the Garden District through its houses
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NOLA Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Tour

9.NOLA Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 444 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25Best value

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as David, Muriel, or Frank, seeing grand homes, learning about Creole and American history, and viewing Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from outside its locked gates. The two-hour English tour costs $25 and caps groups at 16.

“Rob our guide was so knowledgeable. The pace was great and I got to see all the places I wanted. Wish we could have been able to get into the cemetery, but Rob made it work.”

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New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour - Starting along the Mississippi and inside the French Quarter
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New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour

10.New Orleans French Quarter and Garden District Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 410 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend three hours cycling from the Mississippi River through the French Quarter and Garden District. Guides such as Chip, Guy, Betsy, and Jeffrey share stories about Creole New Orleans, famous residents, architecture, and above-ground burials. The group is capped at 12, with bikes, baskets, and water included.

“Great overview of the history and areas of New Orleans. The guide was very knowledgeable , we were very safe riding the bikes”

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New Orleans Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour of the Garden District - Starting near Lafayette Cemetery
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New Orleans Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour of the Garden District

11.New Orleans Homes of the Rich and Famous Tour of the Garden District

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 397 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Walk through New Orleans’ Garden District with a local guide such as Bob, Jet, Bobby, Toast, Chase, or Drew. See antebellum homes, celebrity addresses, movie locations, Lafayette Cemetery, and the house where Jefferson Davis died. The pace is easy, but uneven sidewalks call for good shoes.

“Our favorite part was the homes and their history. Our tour guide was wonderful. Very knowledgeable. A whole hour of the tour was walking around 4 sides of a cemetery. This was way too much. One side with 15 min would have been fine.”

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New Orleans Garden District Tour - Mansion Blocks and Southern-Style Architecture
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New Orleans Garden District Tour

12.New Orleans Garden District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 379 reviews · from $32

Spend two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as Orion, DJ, and Todd. See live-oak streets, 19th-century mansions, Buckner Mansion, Commander’s Palace, and a historic cemetery from outside. The route is mostly flat, family-friendly, and limited to 28 people.

“Orion was an excellent tour guide! The history of the homes and their structures were very interesting.I would definitely recommend this tour!”

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New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour - Commander’s Palace adds food and family history
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New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour

13.New Orleans Garden District Architecture Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 369 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about two hours walking New Orleans’ Garden District with a licensed local guide. See Lafayette Cemetery, Italianate mansions, Commander’s Palace, the Rink, and homes tied to famous residents. Guides such as Angela, Doug, Lee, and Pauline add local stories and practical dining tips.

“This was a 2-hour feast of New Orleans history and architecture. Lee is a fabulous guide: highly educated, witty and charming.”

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New Orleans Garden District Tour - Mansion Blocks and Southern-Style Architecture
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New Orleans Garden District Tour

14.New Orleans Garden District Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 190 reviews · from $30

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District for two hours with an English-speaking guide such as Orion, DJ, Diane, or Scott. Expect grand 19th-century mansions, oak-shaded streets, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, Commander’s Palace, celebrity homes, and plenty of photo stops.

“Buddy was amazing! Super patient and knowledgeable! Wear good walking shoes”

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New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour - St. Joseph Cemetery and New Orleans burial customs
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New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour

15.New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 187 reviews · 2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.) · from $55

Ride a comfortable, mostly flat route through St. Joseph Cemetery, the Garden District, and the Irish Channel. Guides such as Tanya, Brian, Sarah, and Justin explain New Orleans burial customs, grand homes, shotgun houses, churches, and local stories. Bikes, helmets, water, and rain ponchos are included.

“Luckily the weather was perfect for this activity. Our guide was well informed and knowledgeable. Very good presenter.”

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New in New Orleans Garden District Tours

★ 5.045-Minute Garden District Highlights Tour in New OrleansFrom $2233 reviews
★ 4.6Tombs and Mansions of the Garden DistrictFrom $384 reviews
★ 5.0New Orleans Garden District TourFrom $345 reviews
★ 5.0Garden District Walking TourFrom $4530 reviews
★ 5.0Garden District and French Quarter Bike TourFrom $5060 reviews
★ 4.9Glamorous Garden District TourFrom $3729 reviews
★ 4.5Self Guided Walking Tour of New Orleans’ Historic Garden DistrictFrom $713 reviews
★ 4.0Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery TourFrom $304 reviews
★ 5.0Private Garden District Walking Tour With Lafayette Cemetery No 123 reviews
★ 5.0Historic Garden District Walking TourFrom $3575 reviews
★ 5.0Lower Garden District Food TourFrom $8979 reviews
★ 4.9Garden District Food, Drinks & History TourFrom $9597 reviews
★ 5.0Small-Group Glamorous Garden District TourFrom $3799 reviews
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