Gossip & Grandeur: A Stroll through New Orleans Garden District

Join us on a journey through New Orleans' grandest neighborhood: the Garden District. Mansions and mysteries await you as you walk through the lifestyles of the rich and famous both past and present. Visit grandiose homes, such as the home of author Anne Rice (Interview with the Vampire, Mayfair Witches) and Sandra Bullock's doll house. Uncover secrets only locals know, while learning about the history and architecture of the famous neighborhood, along with Lafayette Cemetery #1 (please keep in mind this cemetery is closed to the public). Meet your guide at the beautiful Hotel Tonelle, where your guide will teach you about the history of the St. Charles Streetcar line. Break in the middle of this 2-hour tour at The Rink, where you can grab a coffee and explore the Garden District Book Shop. Mix history with mystery on this unforgettable stroll through New Orleans' Garden District.

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What To Expect

Hotel Tonnelle New Orleans, A Tribute Portfolio Hotel

Restrooms, water, and more available before the start of the tour.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Garden District

Home to many famous mansions and estates, such as Toby’s Corner, the oldest home in the Garden District, and the homes of: Sandra Bullock, Zion Williamson, Anne Rice, and more.
45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Rink Shopping Center

Break at The Rink, for coffee, snacks, restrooms, and the Garden District Book Shop.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Lafayette Cemetery No.1

Hear stories of the famous Lafayette Cemetery #1
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Women’s Guild of the New Orleans Opera

Learn about the architecture and history of the Women’s Opera Guild. Find out which music video was filmed here!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Buckner Mansion

The most famous mansion in the Garden District– hear the stories of the first tenants vs the current tenants and their reluctance to allow filming. AHS Coven fans will love this stop!
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Highlight

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 21 travelers

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Local Licensed Tour Guide
2-Hour Stroll through the Garden District

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