Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour in New Orleans
New Orleans, United States

Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour

Outty Ranking 69 4.6 · 174 traveler reviews2 hoursFrom $7

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69/100

Solid Choice. Our proprietary evaluation. How we score

Traveler rating

4.6/5

Based on 174 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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Is Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour worth booking?

Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour is a 2-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $7 per person. It scores 69 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 4.6/5 rating across 174 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
69 / 100
Rating
4.6/5 (174)
Duration
2 hours
From
$7 per person

Our tour guides are New Orleanians with strong personal connections to the history and have many impressive credentials.

What you get

    About this experience

    Our tour guides are New Orleanians with strong personal connections to the history and have many impressive credentials.

    What's included

    Included

    • Professional Guide

    What you'll see and do

    1. Garden District

      Explore the Garden District, one of the world’s most dazzling residential neighborhoods, with knowledgeable and entertaining guides. Experience the architectural splendor of the live oak-tree lined “American” section of town and examine the antebellum era “Creole vs. American” conflict. Witness history and culture reflected in architectural styles including Greek Revival, Italianate, Second Empire, Gothic, Georgian, Swiss Chalet, Queen Anne, and more. Highlights include the former or current homes of Archie, Peyton, & Eli Manning: Anne Rice, Nicolas Cage, Sandra Bullock, Trent Reznor, and John Goodman; the cornstalk fence, the death site of Jefferson Davis, The Curious Case of Benjamin Button film site, “Miss Robichaux’s Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies” from AMERICAN HORROR STORY, and more! [The City temporarily closed Lafayette Cemetery - tour from outside.] The Garden District Tour emphasizes history, architectural style, personal anecdotes, & tropical plant life.

      90 minutes here

    2. Lafayette Cemetery No.1

      We do our entire cemetery tour which is normally 20 minutes from the gates as the City of New Orleans closed Lafayette Cemetery in 2019 but we still do the cemetery tour from the gates.

      20 minutes here

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    New Orleans

    The travelers will meet our guide INSIDE the Garden District Book Shop. We will tour the cemetery from outside the gates.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    The travelers will meet our guide INSIDE the Garden District Book Shop. We will tour the cemetery from outside the gates.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Every day
    Group size
    Up to 14 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    NOLA Historic Tours

    Know before you go

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

    Photos

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 174 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    The guide

    8 mentions

    Travelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.

    Knowledge and storytelling

    7 mentions

    Reviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.

    Photo opportunities

    2 mentions

    The views and photo stops come up again and again.

    Traveler reviews

    174 verified traveler reviews for Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

    5 star
    144
    4 star
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    Benjamin_L · August 2026

    The best!

    David knows everything! A very concise and knowledgeable tour guide who presented a good mix of contemporary history along with the past. A really cool guy too. Thanks!

    via Viator

    Anne_L · June 2026

    David was extremely...

    David was extremely informed and made the tour fun and educational. Would highly recommend- he is a fount of knowledge when it comes to New Orleans history!

    via Viator

    Charlesnika_E · June 2026

    It was a nice overview of...

    It was a nice overview of some of the homes in the neighborhood including architectural history and ownership.

    via Viator

    nancy l · May 2026

    Great tour

    Tour guide was very knowledgeable of area and history

    via Tripadvisor

    Heather_P · May 2026

    Perfect Storm

    Received a text in the am that the afternoon tour guide was sick. Asked if we could do another time, but unfortunately we could not. The organizer said they would try to find another guide. I had to text to find out that they found a guide! In the Uber to tour, the guide texts and I reply « on our way. » then several texts follow cancelling tour. Confused, quickly text asking to confirm. No reply so I ask Uber to take us to WW2 exhibit. Then I get another text that the tour is not cancelled, I’m completely confused and arriving at museum. I text back and say you cancelled tour (this is about 10 minutes before tour starts). Guide texts not cancelled . But I had already committed to plan B and Uber driver accommodatiingly takes us to museum. So guide cancels BUT does NOT refund us!! Guide should have texted participants separately to avoid confusion!!

    via Viator

    Good to know

    Duration
    2 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Every day
    Price range
    $7 to $25
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    61
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 69

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)72
    Review evidence (18% weight)60
    Booking momentum (14% weight)55
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)55
    Local standing (8% weight)40
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.

    How much does Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour cost?

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    Prices start at $7 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in New Orleans usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour take?

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    Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in New Orleans is not rushed.

    Is Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 69 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.6/5 across 174 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in New Orleans, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour?

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    Around 61 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in New Orleans can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in New Orleans and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central New Orleans within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in New Orleans?

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    New Orleans runs on licensed guides, and it shows: the city requires certification for tour guides, so the floor is higher here than most US cities. Ghost and cemetery walks, French Quarter food crawls, plantation history day trips and swamp boat runs make up the bulk. We rank on whether the operator handles cemetery access properly, since St. Louis No. 1 needs an authorised guide. On Outty we rank every New Orleans experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include New Orleans Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour with Transportation, New Orleans Swamp Tour Boat Adventure, New Orleans Self-Transport Swamp and Bayou Boat Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit New Orleans?

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    February to May and October to November. August is heat and storm season. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in New Orleans?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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