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Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour

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New Orleans, USA
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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English
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Overview

Small Groups ✦ History ✦ Architecture ✦ Scandal

See the gorgeous architecture and lush gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain at the secrets and scandals that make it legendary.

We bring a private tour experience to every tour, by limiting it to small groups, and personalizing the tour for you.

Hear stories of gamblers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and a rock star who caused a scene. See filming locations, & celebrity homes, on the way.

Although the cemetery has been closed indefinitely to all tours by the city, we'll see tombs from the gate and discuss the place's history and burial methods.

We'll discuss architecture styles popular in the neighborhood's growth, and some unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a main location from American Horror Story, Coven season.

Our focus is that you get more than a great two-hour experience, but connection points to our city, and its stories, that you'll never forget.

What's Included

  • English guide

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    1332 Washington Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70115, USA

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    End point

    1422 Jackson Avenue
    New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

    Buckner Mansion on Jackson Ave.

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    Lafayette Cemetery No.1

    Cemetery is restricted, so we'll talk about its history and see the tombs from the gate, and learn about the founding of our city, our unique burial practices, famous locals interred here, and our strong French and Catholic influence. It was a location for Hollywood blockbusters such as Interview with the Vampire and Double Jeopardy, as well as hit TV show The Originals.
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    25 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Garden District

    After your refreshing break our group will venture out into the gorgeous Garden District where you might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity! The beautiful antebellum homes will take your breath away, and the stories that accompany them are always entertaining and sometimes even shocking. This tour is a wonderful change of pace from the French Quarter crowds, and will give you a fun and interactive historical experience you will never forget​.
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    1 hour Admission Ticket Free

    Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera

    We will see the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera, used as a production office for Jaime Foxx movie Django Unchained, directed by Quinten Tarantino.
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    5 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Brevard-Clapp House

    This famous house was the home where horror author Anne Rice wrote some of her novels.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

    Magazine Street (pass by)

    End near Magazine Street, New Orleans' best uptown street for shopping, food, art galleries, and more!
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    Buckner Mansion

    The largest home in the Garden District, at almost 24,000 square feet. It was also a famous location for the TV show American Horror Story: Coven.
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    10 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

    Frequently Asked Questions (8)

    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Garden District Secrets and Scandals Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (CST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-59529P2

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    What's Included

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    • English guide

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 16 travelers

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