Self Tour Of Garden District New Orleans

Self guided walking tours of new orleans including the french quarter garden district st.

Self tour of garden district new orleans.

On this walking tour marvel at the enormous antebellum mansions learn about some of the district s famous residents including anne rice and sandra bullock and visit homes used in the films interview with a vampire and dracula 2000. To reach the garden district take the st. 16 and walk 1 block toward the river to. Do it yourself walking tour self guided starting point.

To reach the meeting point from downtown new orleans take the st. Make sure not to miss the historic buildings tour set in the french quarter either and save some time for the garden district a. Louis cemetery 1 city park and several more. Garden district walking tour self guided new orleans new orleans garden district is known for its architecture more than for its gardens.

A couple of tips before you get started. Walking tour locatio n. Since the garden district was founded just as his enterprise began the neighborhood would have never been without light. Caldwell a theater manager and gasworks industrialist who added gaslighting to much of the city.

Click here to find the best tours in the city. Charles streetcar to washington avenue stop no. Charles avenue streetcar towards the garden district. 2727 prytania st the garden district book shop a stellar collection of national and regional titles with many signed editions makes this bookshop an appropriate kickoff for a garden district tour.

Lights like these found on many historic new orleans buildings uphold a tradition that dates to the 1833 arrival of j h. Free self guided optional costs listed below style. Washington avenue street car stop walking distance. If you are visiting for the first time the french quarter is a classic choice that embodies all the sought after historic charm of louisiana.

All tours are approximately 2 5 hours. The city s elite residential neighborhood since the 19th century when wealthy newcomers built opulent structures it is considered one of the best preserved collections of historic mansions in the south. Third street street car stop end of tour. Approximately 2 2 miles time required.

Walk down washington avenue towards lafayette cemetery. Welcome to new orleans a city that demands not only to be seen but also to be experienced with all your senses. New orleans garden district cost. We are starting this garden district new orleans walking tour at the intersection of st.

Take a walking tour or a bus tour through the famous streets of the garden district and uptown new orleans. As you can see we are going to meander around a bit. Charles avenue and jackson avenue. Experience the best of new orleans opulent garden district.

32 children under 12. 1 5 hours of walking 1 hour for the official cemetery tour. We are happy to have produced several self guided tours of new orleans and our collection is growing.