Garden District Secrets & Scandals

duration: 2 Hours
cancellation_summary: Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
meeting_point: Washington Ave. & Coliseum St. (by the cemetery wall)
min_age: 8
max_age: None
group_size: 15
accessibility: None
pricing: $30 Adults
$20 Youths 8-12
Children 7 and under are Free

Private tours are available for all times.
description: Pull back the curtain on this mysterious neighborhood's most interesting and hilarious secrets, on this small-group tour

Hear incredible real-life stories of intrigue, scandal, and adventure that could only happen in New Orleans. It's a deep history of the neighborhood, and the most fun possible exploration of this mysterious place.

We stop at all the locations you've heard about. And if you have any special requests of things you'd like to see or talk about, tell your guide, because all our experiences are personalized for you.

Don't just see the neighborhood. Take home a piece of the Garden District you won't forget!

what_is_included: * A detailed history of the neighborhood, brought to life.

• Gorgeous architecture and amazing gardens

• Visuals of the real people and interiors

• A polaroid keepsake of your group
  what_is_not_included:
  itinerary: See historic Lafayette Cemetery (presently closed for repairs), where we'll discuss our unique burial methods.

See homes of historic figures & celebrities, and hear of the neighborhood's scandals during the Civil War and beyond.

See locations where they filmed Hollywood blockbusters like Django Unchained, Benjamin Buttons, Interview with a Vampire, and the hit show American Horror Story.

See the most lavish historic homes in the city, in styles of architecture unique to this fascinating neighborhood.
highlights: Most tours ask you to choose between blandly informational historic tours, or fake stories.

We make history FUN, and we bring it to life for our groups, by sharing the passion that locals have for our history and culture.

Our tour guides are also real actors & entertainment professionals, as well as knowledgeable.

Does that mean our tours are loud, theatrical, and all about ourselves?

No, they're conversational, and designed to give our guests the best overall experience.
check_in_details: Please arrive 10 minutes early, and remain at the corner by the cemetery wall.

There are often other tours on the block, so just follow the instructions and wait at that corner, and your guide will know you're there to be checked in.
what_to_bring: Tour is rain or shine, so come prepared with an umbrella for rain.

On hot days, bring bottled water, available near tour start at The Chicory House coffee shop.
special_requirements: Children under 14 must be accompanied by parents
restrictions: The conditions of the footpaths in the historic Garden District make getting around with impaired mobility difficult.
extras:
disclaimers: Tour may cancel in the event of severe weather conditions being declared, including the expectation of flooding conditions.
faqs: