---
title: Explore New Orleans Garden District Private 2-hour Walking Tour
slug: new-orleans-garden-district-private-walking-tour
type: attraction
sub_type: walking tours
source_url: https://www.tripster.com/detail/new-orleans-garden-district-private-walking-tour
city: New Orleans
state: LA
country: US
address: 1403 Washington Ave, Commander's Palace
geo:
  lat: 29.9288
  lng: -90.0842
duration: up to 2 hrs
cancellation_policy: Free cancellation up to 4 days before the experience.
extracted_at: 2026-06-16T20:30:49.070Z
price_from:
  amount: 342
  currency: USD
  unit: per_adult
availability: InStock
rating:
  value: 4.5
  count: 1
  scale: 5
ticket_options:
  - group: Other Options
    options:
      - name: Private Walking Tour
        price: 335.2
        regular_price: 342
        savings: 6.8
        ticket_types:
          - name: "Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 1 Adult 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 1 Child (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 2 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 3 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Family: 2 Adults 4 Children (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
          - name: "Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)"
            min_age: 18
---
## Overview

Explore New Orleans' Garden District on a private 2-hour walking tour featuring historic homes, gardens, and famous landmarks like the Commander’s Palace and Anne Rice House, with a local guide sharing fascinating neighborhood history. The tour ends with a refreshing drink and local dining, shopping, and entertainment tips.

## What's Included
- Private guided walking tour
- A refreshing drink (house wine, beer, or coffee) at a local spot

## What's Not Included
- Transportation
- Parking

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## Ticket Options

- **Private Walking Tour** — $335.20 (regularly $342.00, save $6.80)
  Step into New Orleans' past on a private two-hour stroll through the Garden District. Admire grand mansions in Greek Revival, Italianate, and Queen Anne styles while an expert guide shares captivating history. Enjoy a personalized experience with plenty of photo opportunities!
  - Solo: 1 Adult (18+ yrs)
  - Couple: 2 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 1 Adult 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 1 Child (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 2 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 3 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Family: 2 Adults 4 Children (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 3 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 4 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 5 Adults (18+ yrs)
  - Group: 6 Adults (18+ yrs)

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## Good to Know
* Hear about the history of the New Orleans Garden District and its prominent residents!
* This entire tour is 2 hours long in duration.
* Tour is suitable for history buffs of all ages.
* This is a private and guided walking tour.
* Note that Lafayette Cemetery is occasionally closed to the public.
* Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities (optional)!
* Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended.
* All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the New Orleans' Garden Private Walking Tour will be spent walking.
* No, parking is not provided, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near the departure point.
* The meeting point for this tour is outside the main entrance to Commander’s Palace - 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, or as advised on your e-ticket. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour.
* This is a private walking tour and your group only; all private tours are 100% exclusive.

## Cancellation Policy

Free Changes & Cancellations. See details upon selection.

## FAQs

### Where is the meeting point for this Travel Curious tour?

You will be meeting your guide for the Private Walking Tour of New Orleans' Garden District outside the main entrance to Commander's Palace - 1403 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, or as advised on your e-ticket. Please be at the location 10-15 minutes prior to your tour.

### How long is this Travel Curious tour?

The entire New Orleans' Garden District tour is approximately 2 hours long.

### What is included in the tour package?

You will be given a local English-speaking guide, and an expertly guided walking tour. This tour is suitable for history buffs of all ages. Their tours are all given in English, but numerous guides may speak other languages. Please contact the number provided on the e-ticket to see if they can accommodate any special requests!

### What landmarks will we be on the New Orleans' Garden District tour?

You will be seeing and touring the following areas: (1) Garden District and the beautiful landscapes present (2) Neighborhoods full of 19th-century mansions and beautiful architectural styles from the cotton economy (3) Homes of famous people like Sandra Bullock, John Goodman, and Archie Manning (4) Magazine Street, the place to be for vintage shopping and art galleries.

### Is transportation included?

This is a family-friendly, guided walking tour. Transportation is not included in the private walking tour of New Orlean's Garden District.

### Is parking provided? 

No, but there are multiple parking garages and street parking available near the departure point. One of which is the Commander's Palace Valet which charges according to length of stay, time of the day, and day of the week. You can also contact the phone number on your e-ticket to ask for advice on how to get to the departure point via car or public transport.

### Are there any age/physical/health/etc. restrictions for this tour?

This tour is suitable for all ages. All guests must be at moderate physical fitness as the majority of the New Orleans' Garden Private Walking Tour will be spent walking.

### What should I bring?

Bring your camera and cash on hand for any other purchases or gratuities(optional)!

### What should I wear?

Wear comfortable clothing on this Travel Curious tour. Wearing casual clothing and comfortable shoes is recommended.

### How many people are on a tour?

This is a private walking tour and your group! All of their private tours are 100% exclusive, which means that it will just be you, your group and your guide on the tour. 

### How does Travel Curious ensure the quality of their guides?

All tour guides currently active go through a vetting process in which they carry out interviews, check previous reviews and employers references if applicable. More importantly, they make sure that these guides provide an excellent experience for the guests.