Join a walking tour through one of New Orleans' most exclusive areas - the Garden District. This 'American' section of town was built to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter! View the homes of former Mardi Gras kings and queens, Lafayette Cemetery and more on this 2.5 hour tour.

New Orleans' only walking tour with a state-of-the-art audio system so you hear every word!

• Take a "Stroll through Elegance" with a licensed tour guide through the "American" section of New Orleans!
• The Garden District was built by the "barbarian" Americans to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter.
• This elegant area is known for its marvelous examples of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture.
• View the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras in this area-once part of the plantation owned by Bienville, the founder of New Orleans.
• Hear fascinating stories about local author Anne Rice as you walk past one of her former homes.
• Includes a refreshment stop at a local neighborhood cafe.
• Visit Lafayette Cemetery, one of our "Cities of the Dead", and learn about the unusual above ground burial system (cemetery closed on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and some holidays).

Please Note: The audio system will not be used during inclement weather. ... More info ›

Join a walking tour through one of New Orleans' most exclusive areas - the Garden District. This 'American' section of town was built to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter! View the homes of former Mardi Gras kings and queens, Lafayette Cemetery and more on this 2.5 hour tour.

New Orleans' only walking tour with a state-of-the-art audio system so you hear every word!

• Take a "Stroll through Elegance" with a licensed tour guide through the "American" section of New Orleans!
• The Garden District was built by the "barbarian" Americans to rival the architectural splendor of the Creoles' French Quarter.
• This elegant area is known for its marvelous examples of Greek Revival and Italianate architecture.
• View the homes of former Kings and Queens of Mardi Gras in this area-once part of the plantation owned by Bienville, the founder of New Orleans.
• Hear fascinating stories about local author Anne Rice as you walk past one of her former homes.
• Includes a refreshment stop at a local neighborhood cafe.
• Visit Lafayette Cemetery, one of our "Cities of the Dead", and learn about the unusual above ground burial system (cemetery closed on Saturday afternoons, Sundays and some holidays).

Please Note: The audio system will not be used during inclement weather.

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Discover the 'real' history and legends of the Creole people that make up the mysterious neighborhood of the French Quarter. Saunter down the sidewalk's of Royal, Bourbon and other quaint streets named after both saints and sinners. Your licensed guide will point out the architecture, homes, and legends of the historic French Quarter, originally settled by the French in the early 1700's.

Let a 'local expert' unravel the mysteries of America's oldest and most unique living neighborhood!

• Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named after European saints and sinners.
• See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer - architecture, courtyards, food, music, art and gardens.
• Includes a guided tour of the Old Ursuline Convent and Gardens, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, as well as one of the few surviving buildings from French colonial days.
• Learn about yellow fever, voodoo, and the often grisly medical practices of the 19th century, such as leeches and bloodletting.
• Conclude your tour in the shady comfort of the newly renovated courtyard with its medicinal herb garden.

Discover the 'real' history and legends of the Creole people that make up the mysterious neighborhood of the French Quarter. Saunter down the sidewalk's of Royal, Bourbon and other quaint streets named after both saints and sinners. Your licensed guide will point out the architecture, homes, and legends of the historic French Quarter, originally settled by the French in the early 1700's.

Let a 'local expert' unravel the mysteries of America's oldest and most unique living neighborhood!

• Follow in the footsteps of historic figures as you stroll along the Mighty Mississippi, through the French Market and Jackson Square, down the banquettes (sidewalks) of quaint streets named after European saints and sinners.
• See the old Quarter come to life as your guide explains its secrets and helps you understand all it has to offer - architecture, courtyards, food, music, art and gardens.
• Includes a guided tour of the Old Ursuline Convent and Gardens, the oldest building in the Mississippi River Valley, as well as one of the few surviving buildings from French colonial days.
• Learn about yellow fever, voodoo, and the often grisly medical practices of the 19th century, such as leeches and bloodletting.
• Conclude your tour in the shady comfort of the newly renovated courtyard with its medicinal herb garden.

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