Walking Tour for 2 or 4: Mansions, Film Sites & Cemeteries (Up to 26% Off)
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM
Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States, 70115
Walking Tour for 2 or 4: Mansions, Film Sites & Cemeteries (Up to 26% Off)
Sat, Oct 31, 2026 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM
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About this Event
Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery Walking Tour – New Orleans
Step into a world of opulence, intrigue, and haunting beauty on this 2-hour walking tour through New Orleans’ most iconic neighborhood. Discover grand 19th-century mansions, hidden scandals, and the eerie lore of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, where above-ground tombs and family crypts tell tales of the city’s storied past.
What You’ll Experience
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Explore the Garden District, once home to America’s wealthiest families, featuring estates rivaling European palaces.
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View historic homes of famous authors, actors, and legendary athletes, including the Anne Rice House.
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Step inside Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, known from films like Interview with the Vampire, and uncover New Orleans’ unique burial traditions.
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Stroll past iconic landmarks such as Commander’s Palace, Magazine Street, St. Charles Avenue, and the Garden District Book Shop.
Tour Details
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When: Daily at 10:00 AM
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Duration: 2 hours
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Distance: ~1 mile
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Start/End: Starbucks Coffee at 2801 Magazine St (corner of Magazine & Washington) → 1403 Washington Ave
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Group Options: Tours available for 2 or 4 people
Notes:
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Lafayette Cemetery is closed on municipal holidays (Memorial Day, Veterans Day, Labor Day); the tour will skip the cemetery on these days.
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Suitable for history buffs, pop culture fans, and anyone captivated by the charm and mystery of New Orleans.
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