New Orleans Walking Tour: Garden District Stories
Overview
Discover one of New Orleans’ most beautiful and historic neighbourhoods – the Garden District. Wander past grand antebellum mansions, see the Lafayette Cemetery and explore the hidden gems and diverse stories that shaped this community. Cross into the Irish Channel to see shotgun-style homes and learn about the immigrants who built the city.
What's Included
- See the house where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived in New Orleans
- Step into the Garden District, New Orleans’ historic neighborhood
- Discover hidden gems in the Garden District like Fire Station #23
- Pass by Lafayette Cemetery and learn about New Orleans tombs
- Explore the Irish Channel, a historic New Orleans neighborhood
- Enjoy a small-group tour with a maximum of 12 participants
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Meeting Location
2729 Prytania Street
New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Garden District
New Orleans, LA, USA
A central location in the Garden District near the St. Charles streetcar line.
What To Expect
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Garden District
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Garden District (pass by)
Commander's Palace (pass by)
Magazine Street (pass by)
Irish Channel (pass by)
Saint Charles Avenue (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- What happens if it rains? The tour goes ahead rain or shine! Just bring an umbrella or raincoat. If the weather gets dangerous, though, we’ll cancel for safety. Will we visit Lafayette Cemetery during the tour?
- Not quite! The City of New Orleans has temporarily closed Lafayette Cemetery for maintenance and repairs, and there’s no reopening date yet. But don’t worry — we’ll still share its fascinating history and stories from several of the gated entrances nearby.
- Can young kids join the tour? Absolutely! Children under 6 can join for free. Just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
- What happens if one of the sites is closed? If a planned stop is unexpectedly closed, we’ll do our best to swap it out for a similar alternative so you still get a great experience.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5713P152
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST).
- See the house where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived in New Orleans.
- Step into the Garden District, New Orleans’ historic neighborhood.
- Discover hidden gems in the Garden District like Fire Station #23.
- Pass by Lafayette Cemetery and learn about New Orleans tombs.
- Explore the Irish Channel, a historic New Orleans neighborhood.
- Enjoy a small-group tour with a maximum of 12 participants.
- Food and drinks.
- Tips/gratuities for your guide.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Walking Tour: Garden District Stories is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Walking Tour: Garden District Stories will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- See the house where F. Scott Fitzgerald lived in New Orleans
- Step into the Garden District, New Orleans’ historic neighborhood
- Discover hidden gems in the Garden District like Fire Station #23
- Pass by Lafayette Cemetery and learn about New Orleans tombs
- Explore the Irish Channel, a historic New Orleans neighborhood
- Enjoy a small-group tour with a maximum of 12 participants
- Food and drinks
- Tips/gratuities for your guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Specialized infant seats are available
- What happens if it rains? The tour goes ahead rain or shine! Just bring an umbrella or raincoat. If the weather gets dangerous, though, we’ll cancel for safety. Will we visit Lafayette Cemetery during the tour?
- Not quite! The City of New Orleans has temporarily closed Lafayette Cemetery for maintenance and repairs, and there’s no reopening date yet. But don’t worry — we’ll still share its fascinating history and stories from several of the gated entrances nearby.
- Can young kids join the tour? Absolutely! Children under 6 can join for free. Just let us know in advance so we can plan accordingly.
- What happens if one of the sites is closed? If a planned stop is unexpectedly closed, we’ll do our best to swap it out for a similar alternative so you still get a great experience.
- This tour is operated by a Certified B Corp™
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
