A Local’s Garden District Tour
from $165.00
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
With seven generations growing up in New Orleans my family has deep roots in the French quarter and the Garden District. As a child going to Audubon Montessori I rode the Saint Charles street car everyday and later went to Loyola University during Katrina. We will be touring through very familiar territory 🙂 please take your tours from locals it makes such a big difference!
3 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
We meet at the Statue of the Immigrant at the Riverfront, a pinpoint location is sent to traveler
Itinerary
- 1Mississippi River
We start at the Mississippi River, where all our lands were built we talk about the early history from native American settlements to the first French market and West African and Central African slaves first coming to the colony. We stroll down the Riverwalk to Jackson square.
- 2French Quarter
We take a tour through the French Quarter stopping at historical sites and talking history along the way comparing the Creole and American sides of the city. We discuss how they were settled the differences in culture and architecture before we hop on the streetcar to the Garden District.
- 3Garden District
We ride the oldest streetcar line in the country St Charles line into the Garden District from the French Quarter. Passing Lafayette square and getting off at Lafayette Cemetery. We will tour many historic mansions along the way before ending the tour at Magazine Street.
What's included
- Streetcar rides
- Private and custom guiding services
Not included
- We can stop for food and drinks along the way but it is not included in the tour.
Good to know
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
