New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour

Summary Description

Meet your tour guide and small group at a designated meeting point in New Orleans.

Set off into the Garden District, where your guide points out the leafy area’s architectural and historical highlights. Along the way, learn about how the buildings of New Orleans represent a cultural melting pot.

Continue to Lafayette Cemetery #1, home to famed aboveground tombs and elaborate mausoleums featured in movies such as Interview with a Vampire and Double Jeopardy. Learn about New Orleans' unique burial customs and funerary practices.

Your tour concludes at the cemetery.

Highlights
  • Seek out tombs featured in famous films at Lafayette Cemetery #1
  • Discover stories and sights not featured in conventional guidebooks
  • Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10 people
Description

Discover parts of New Orleans that you might otherwise miss during a Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery #1 tour, a great introduction to two New Orleans icons. Rather than wander around aimlessly, head straight to the most famous tombs and monuments, and hear stories integral to understanding the city’s culture and history. Receive personalized attention in a small group limited to 10, and choose from a morning or afternoon departure.

Included / Excluded
  • Local guide
  • Entry/Admission - Garden District Book Shop
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Gratuities
  • Food and drinks
Important Information
Know Before You Book
  • Duration: 2h
  • Mobile tickets accepted
  • Instant confirmation
Cancellation

Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours

Cancellation Notes: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Additional Information

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
The City of New Orleans has temporarily closed Lafayette Cemetery for repairs but we still do the cemetery tour from the gates
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 14 travelers

FAQ

How much is New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour?

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New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour price starts from $25.00.

Which attractions will I visit with New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour?

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During this experience, places you will visit include:

Which company provides New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour?

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New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour is hosted by Historic New Orleans Tours. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact on Tripadvisor.

What is the New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour cancellation policy?

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New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour cancellation policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Historic New Orleans Tours

About operator:

Outstanding French Quarter, Cemetery, Garden District, Swamp, Music, Haunted, Plantation, Literary, and Cocktail tours. Experience why 'Frommer’s New Orleans' wrote: “Historic New Orleans Tours is the place to go for authenticity rather than sensationalism.”

Basic Information
  • Duration: 2 hours
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