Historic Garden District Walking Tour
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Listed as a National Historic Landmark District the city of Lafayette became known as the American Sector but approaching the 1830's, it was known as the Garden District. Comprised of a close network of several plantations which were parceled, sold and broken into smaller lots in which various ethnic neighborhoods consisting of the American sector, the Irish Channel, and an elite Jewish community to name a few would call home. There was also very large African American & Creole neighborhoods adjacent to the others and together were all a part of the city of Lafayette.
Inclusions
What's included
- Lagniappe - means in French something extra
- Licensed Native Tour Guide and Cultural Ambassador
What's not
- Lunch/Dinner
- Admission to Lafayette #1 Cemetery : Cemetery is temporary closedd
Itinerary
Located in the Garden District, Lafayette Cemetery is one the oldest cemeteries in the city.
The Garden District has been known as the seat of the confederate and the wealthiest neighborhood in New Orleans. You will see some of the pre- and post-civil war mansions, along with celebrity homes.
Escaping the potato famine in Ireland, many of the Irish migrated to the New World (New Orleans) and settled in an area known today as the Irish Channel. Many of the famous architects that designed and built the first homes in the Garden District were Irish. Join us for the stories of the Irish that contribute to the wealth of the Garden District and more.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- We will meet in front of the Rink by the historical Garden District Marker on the corner of Washington Ave. and Prytania Street.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 28 travellers
- Operated by
- Tours By NOLA - New Orleans Local Artists
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tour operates with a minimum of 2 guest . We do not operate with 1 guest unless its a Private Tour, call for details.
- not recommended for travelers with difficulty standing long periods of time
How it compares in New Orleans
- Its from-price is 39% below the median of the 707 experiences we list in New Orleans.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 214 of 707.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About New Orleans
New Orleans is the Louisiana city of jazz, Creole food and the French Quarter, set on a bend of the Mississippi River near the Gulf of Mexico.
New Orleans was founded by the French in 1718 and later ruled by Spain, and the French Quarter still shows it, with wrought-iron balconies, courtyards and Jackson Square, which St Louis Cathedral overlooks. Jazz was born here, and live music pours from clubs on Frenchmen Street. The St Charles streetcar rattles beneath oaks to the mansions of the Garden District.
Top-ranked sights in New Orleans: French Quarter, Jackson Square, LaLaurie Mansion.
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