Garden District Walking Tours

Architectural Marvels, Urban Enslavement, and the Oldest Municipal Cemetery

Explore the Live Oak-lined streets of the Garden District with one of our trusted experts on this two-hour walking tour.

This highly praised experience traverses the beautifully landscaped streets and explores the deeper national story they’re a part of. These exquisite properties directly connect to 19th-century American values, and we unpack their complex stories block by block. Gain an understanding of numerous architectural styles during this one-mile walk and the differences between urban enslavement and the more familiar rural. Several plants and trees are also identified by the season. Along the way, the undeniable legacy of Anne Rice is highlighted in addition to cinematic projects such as American Horror Story: Coven.

Have more questions about the Garden District walking tour? Visit our FAQs page for more information. Book your journey into the past and celebrate the stewardship of today!

Tour Highlights

Starting Location:
2140 Magazine Street

⚜️ Magazine Street

⚜️ Buckner Mansion

⚜️ Commander’s Palace

⚜️ Gates of Lafayette Cemetery #1

⚜️ AHS: Coven filming sights

⚜️ Morning & Afternoon Tours

Ending Location:
Exact spot varies between Washington and Jackson along Prytania

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"The Wedding Cake House"
Commander's Palace
New Orleans tour group in costumes in the French Quarter
New Orleans Garden District sign
Guest enjoying the New Orleans walking tour
Lafayette Cemetery #1 graves

See What Other Visitors Have To Say

  • Most Memorable Tour of NOLA

    “We had an incredible experience on our Garden District walking tour thanks to Karen, our guide! With her background working for the city of New Orleans, she was a wealth of knowledge, especially when it came to property laws and famous homeowners. She was more than equipped to answer all of our questions… Her pacing was perfect—not too slow, not too fast. Highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about New Orleans' rich history and architecture!”

    Jan 2025 • Camille G. • TripAdvisor

  • Bonnie was fantastic!

    “Back home in snowy NY and still thinking about my amazing walking tour of the Garden District with Bonnie last week! Bonnie was fantastic and you can tell she has a passion for the history and community of New Orleans. This tour was a highlight of my first trip to NOLA and would recommend to anyone looking for a beautiful and fact-filled tour through this architectural gem.”

    Jan. 2024 - Danielle B. - Google

  • Amazing Tour!

    “Great tour of the beautiful garden district. Did this tour with my wife for our anniversary and we both truly enjoyed it. We have been local to New Orleans for almost a year and we still learned so much that we did not know and saw so much of the city we had never seen before. Extremely worth it!”

    Jan 2025 - Emiliano P - TripAdvisor

  • ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

    “We did the Highlights of the New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour and had the best time. Our tour guide was Bonnie, who was knowledgeable, engaging and attentive. I learned a lot about the history of the homes and the history of New Orleans via the homes built. I plan to visit again and will sign up for another Two Chicks walking tour when I do.”

    December 2025 Laura Willis - Google