Private Garden District Walking Tour

This private experience invites you into one of the city’s most beautiful & storied neighborhoods, known for its grand mansions, distinctive architecture, and the families and figures who shaped its past and present. From historic residents to modern celebrities, the Garden District offers a layered glimpse into New Orleans life beyond the French Quarter. It is not just houses. We will view Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from its gates and learn about New Orleans’ unique above-ground burial practices, as well as why this site has become one of the most filmed cemeteries in the city. Being a private group, you have the space to take it all in. Pause for photos, ask questions, & spend more time in the places that draw you in. You can choose your preferred start time. We can alter the meeting & ending locations to better serve you. This provides a seamless & comfortable experience. Optional enhancements can be added. By the end, you won’t feel like a visitor. You will feel like family.

1. 1

   Garden District

   45 min

   Home to the wealthy and our major Mardi Gras Parades, this is where opulence and history meet in New Orleans. You will see the homes of the rich and famous as well as the infamous.

2. 2

   Lafayette Cemetery No.1

   15 min

   Here we will explain our unique burial procedures and tell you about the history of the cemetery and our families there. This cemetery is currently closed to the public but we view it through the iron gates. We will dispel many myths here about New Orleans.

3. 3

   Buckner Mansion

   15 min

   The Buckner mansion is 10,000 square feet and was built for Cotton king, Henry Buckner. It's best known for being the home used in American Horror Story, Coven. We have insight to this residence that no other tour company can tell.

4. 4

   Brevard-Clapp House

   15 min

   The former home of author Anne Rice and infamous home of the Mayfair Witches

5. 5

   Lalaurie Mansion

   15 min

   The horrors of real life Louisiana history abound at this location. While it is famous from American Horror Story, it is infamous for so much more.

6. 6

   The Rink

   15 min

   Feel free to use the facilities here. We will share the history of the building as well as the land around it

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Tours run rain or shine
• While anyone with mobility issues are welcome on the tour, due to uneven terrain, it is not advised

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.