
New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP
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New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP is a 1-hour experience in New Orleans, United States, from $8 per person. It scores 56 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
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- 56 / 100
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- Duration
- 1 hours
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- $8 per person
Explore the historic Garden District of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Discover architectural gems like Colonel Short's Villa and the iconic Buckner Mansion, learn about the fascinating stories behind the Seven Sisters homes, and visit the renowned Commander's Palace. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the city's rich history, including its ties to famous figures like Anne Rice and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Perfect for history enthusiasts and families alike, you can pause and resume the tour as you explore. - Self-guided walking tour of New Orleans' Garden District - Visit landmarks including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and Commander's Palace - Perfect for families; suitable for all ages - Offline access available, allowing you to explore without internet connectivity
What you get
About this experience
Explore the historic Garden District of New Orleans at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Discover architectural gems like Colonel Short's Villa and the iconic Buckner Mansion, learn about the fascinating stories behind the Seven Sisters homes, and visit the renowned Commander's Palace. This tour offers a unique glimpse into the city's rich history, including its ties to famous figures like Anne Rice and F. Scott Fitzgerald. Perfect for history enthusiasts and families alike, you can pause and resume the tour as you explore. - Self-guided walking tour of New Orleans' Garden District - Visit landmarks including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and Commander's Palace - Perfect for families; suitable for all ages - Offline access available, allowing you to explore without internet connectivity
What's included
Included
- Learn the story and see the sites of the Garden District.
- Autoplay, the tour plays automatically with GPS as you walk
- Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour never expires
- Tour of the Garden District on our Self Guided Walking Tour App
Not included
- No Admission this tour is all outside
- No Human guide this tour is all on our walking tour app
What you'll see and do
Garden District
This tour takes you through the streets of the garden district stopping at historic homes, and sharing the story of their past. Here about Anne Rice and the Vampires diaries, famous football players, historic legends, legendary characters, the best restaurants and learn the history of New Orleans.
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Begin at The Rink, an 1884 former roller-skating rink built for the World Cotton Centennial Exposition. Across the street, see Colonel Short’s Villa and its famous cast-iron cornstalk fence, created in 1859 for Short’s homesick Kentucky wife.
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This Garden District institution began as a saloon and has been serving the neighborhood since 1893. Under the Brennan family, its kitchen helped launch culinary legends Paul Prudhomme and Emeril Lagasse; the tour recommends the turtle soup and bread pudding soufflé. Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis… Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis…
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Movie fans can see the Garden District house used as the retirement home in the 2008 Brad Pitt film The Curious Case of Benjamin Button. New Orleans provided the backdrop for much of the movie, and this house appears at both the beginning and end of Benjamin's extraordinary story.
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Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera
This grand 1850s mansion eventually became home to the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera Association. Unlike many of the private mansions on the route, the house opens for tours on select days, giving visitors a rare opportunity to step inside a Garden District home.
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See one of architect Henry Howard’s earliest major commissions—and a house with a surprising football connection. It later became the longtime home of Saints quarterback Archie Manning, where Peyton and Eli Manning spent much of their childhood.
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See a Garden District mansion with connections to two very different entertainment icons. Nine Inch Nails founder Trent Reznor lived here during his New Orleans years before actor John Goodman purchased the property in 2005. Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis…
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Legend claims these narrow homes were built by a father for his seven daughters—but count carefully and you'll discover there are actually eight. The real story reveals another side of Garden District architecture, including the African and Caribbean influences behind New Orleans' famous shotgun houses.
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Buckner Mansion
One of the tour's showstoppers, Buckner Mansion was built in 1856 and was the largest private residence constructed in New Orleans before the Civil War. More recently, millions have seen it as Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies in American Horror Story: Coven. Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis…
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Discover the former home of Interview with the Vampire author Anne Rice. Rice purchased the mansion in 1989, and its Gothic atmosphere became intertwined with her fictional New Orleans—including its use as the setting for The Witching Hour and her Mayfair Witches novels.
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Jefferson Davis, president of the Confederacy, came here gravely ill in 1889 and died inside the house on December 6. Local ghost lore adds another twist: Davis is said to still wander the house searching for his missing boots.
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See one of New Orleans' most historic firehouses, built in 1851 and used for 140 years. It was the city's last fire station to trade its horse-drawn engine for a motorized truck and later became the New Orleans Fire Museum. Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis…
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Lafayette Cemetery No.1
Finish beside one of New Orleans' legendary above-ground cemeteries. Founded in 1833, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 contains roughly 7,000 people in around 1,100 family tombs, including yellow fever victims and Confederate General Harry T. Hays. Next door, Le Petit Bleu offers crêpes, coffee and casual dishes from the Brennan family. Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis…
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Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
New Orleans
Begin at The Rink, an 1884 former roller-skating rink built for the World Cotton Centennial Exposition. Across the street, see Colonel Short’s Villa and its famous cast-iron cornstalk fence, created in 1859 for Short’s homesick Kentucky wife. Greg V2 New Orleans' Garden Dis…
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Finish beside one of New Orleans' legendary above-ground cemeteries. Founded in 1833, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 contains roughly 7,000 people in around 1,100 family tombs, including yellow fever victims and Confederate General Harry T. Hays.
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 30 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- WalknTours
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
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Good to know
- Duration
- 1 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $8 to $10
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by WalknTours, who run 183 experiences we rank across 134 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 58.0.
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New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for New Orleans.
How much does New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP cost?
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Prices start at $8 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 New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP take?
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Plan for about 1 hour 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 New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 56 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 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 New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP?
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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 New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 1-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP?
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Around 0 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 1-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP 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 Adults-Only True Crime and Ghost Walking Tour, New Orleans Garden District History Walking 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.
What is included in New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP?
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Included: Learn the story and see the sites of the Garden District; Autoplay, the tour plays automatically with GPS as you walk; Go anytime, at your own pace, the tour never expires; and Tour of the Garden District on our Self Guided Walking Tour App. Not included: No Admission this tour is all outside; and No Human guide this tour is all on our walking tour app. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP?
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Begin at The Rink, an 1884 former roller-skating rink built for the World Cotton Centennial Exposition. Across the street, see Colonel Short’s Villa and its famous cast-iron cornstalk fence. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; Transportation options are wheelchair accessible; and All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to New Orleans Garden District Self Guided Walking Tour GPS APP if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in New Orleans. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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