KILLED - New Orleans Garden District Tour: Private Mansion Access, Lafayette Cemetery & Local Praline Maker

Name: KILLED - New Orleans Garden District Tour: Private Mansion Access, Lafayette Cemetery & Local Praline Maker
Brand: Walks
SKU: 1071afa4-7144-42f4-8554-0cb974d9f262
Price: 45.0 USD
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Highlights

Visit a beloved shop and taste freshly-made pralines
Ride a streetcar down historic St. Charles Avenue
Stroll through the historic Garden District
Stop by one of America’s oldest graveyards
Explore one of the best-preserved mansions in the city

Summary

Stroll through New Orleans’ historic and impressive Garden District stopping for pralines, a peek at Lafayette cemetery, and a visit to a Southern mansion.

Tour info

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

Pricing (From)

Adult: (15-99 years)

$45.00

Child: (2-14 years)

$35.00

Infant: (0-1 years)

$0.00

Commentary

English

Meeting Point

750 St Charles Ave., Aunt Sally's Pralines , New Orleans, Louisana, 70130, US

Dropoff location

3029 St Charles Ave , (Elms Mansion), New Orleans, Louisiana, US

Why take this tour?

Immerse yourself in the rich history and culture of New Orleans with a guided tour through the beautiful Garden District, a celebrated Historic National Landmark. Experience a glimpse of life in New Orleans by tasting a sweet praline and hopping on the streetcar. Enjoy a leisurely stroll under the great oak trees while taking in the magnificent mansions and learning about their former owners. Finally, step back in time by entering an older mansion and sipping a cool drink on the porch.

Start the day with a sweet introduction to southern culture. Visit a historic praline-maker's shop to try for yourself this confectionary treat locals love. Then, hop on a nearby streetcar traveling down St. Charles Avenue for your first glimpses of stately mansions in the Garden District that date back to the late 19th century.

Now it’s time to explore this beautiful neighborhood on foot. Gaze upon magnificent mansions with ornate balconies and leafy ferns as your guide tells stories of the former owners and interesting facts about southern architecture. Next, stop at Lafayette Cemetary No. 1*, one of the U.S.’ most historic graveyards. Learn who’s buried here and about the challenges maintaining a cemetery below sea level.

Back on St. Charles Avenue, you’ll enter one of the best-preserved Southern mansions* and enjoy a cool drink on the porch. By the end of the tour, you’ll have discovered a beautiful corner of New Orleans and learned about its rich, but complicated history.

*Access to the cemetery is currently prohibited to all guests. A full cemetery tour will be given from outside the gates. Access to the Elms Mansion may occasionally be unavailable. In this case, you will receive an extended Garden District tour.

What’s included?

Local English-speaking guide
Expertly guided walking tour
Exclusive Access - Elms Mansion
Food tasting - Praline
Beverage - Elms Mansion
One-day Jazzy Pass (Transportation Pass)
Hotel Pick-Up / Drop-Off
Gratuities

Things to know

Before you book

Due to the restrictions of New Orleans streetcars, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this tour.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New Orleans government guidelines for the most up to date information
Access to the Elms Mansion may occasionally be unavailable. In this case, you will receive an extended Garden District tour.
Access to the cemetery is currently prohibited to all guests. Full cemetery tour will be given from outside the gates.

Before you go

This tour is conducted in English only.
This is a walking tour. While there are stops along the way, guests should be able to walk at a moderate pace without difficulty.
Due to the restrictions of New Orleans streetcars, wheelchairs cannot be accommodated on this tour.
The tour meeting time is 15 minutes prior to the tour start time. No refunds or re-bookings can be provided for late arrivals or no-shows after tour commencement or departure.
Tips/gratuities (for your guide) are always appreciated.
Walks comply with all local government regulations. You may need to wear a mask or provide proof of vaccination to enter certain venues. Please refer to New Orleans government guidelines for the most up to date information
Access to the Elms Mansion may occasionally be unavailable. In this case, you will receive an extended Garden District tour.
Access to the cemetery is currently prohibited to all guests. Full cemetery tour will be given from outside the gates.

Covid Policy

Face masks required for travelers in public areas
Face masks required for guides in public areas
Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Social distancing enforced throughout experience
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
Guides required to regularly wash hands

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations received greater than 72 hours prior to tour commencement are fully refundable. Cancellations received within 72 hours of tour commencement are nonrefundable. Amendment requests are subject to availability and price changes. Late arrivals and no shows are nonrefundable. This is applicable to any tour participant that fails to arrive, or arrives after tour departure.

Redemption information

Mobile tickets will be accepted

Your voucher will be collected or scanned on redemption

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About operator:

Walks (takewalks.com, walksofitaly.com) began over a decade ago (2008, to be exact) in Rome, Italy. We quickly became the premier walking tour company in 7 countries - Italy, Spain, France, the UK, Greece, and Portugal. Our US cities include San Francisco, NYC, Boston, Chicago, and New Orleans.

In 2021, we joined The Hornblower Group (cityexperiences.com) expanding our reach and working alongside this powerhouse travel brand.

Our tour products vary but predominantly we #takewalks, exploring the world by foot - we believe, the best way to get into the heart of a city and its incredible people. From introductory strolls to food tours, day trips, cooking classes, and below the surface, in-depth tours, we have our hand in everything a traveler could want. Oh, and we also like to give our clients exclusive access to the biggest attractions in the world...

Despite the big changes in our brand over the years, our focus has remained simple - to relentlessly create tours with the client experience at the forefront and anchored upon the dedicated, intelligent, and above all, passionate local guides who want to share their cities with you.