45 Minutes in the Garden District

Experience the elegance and history of the Garden District, a stunning neighborhood in New Orleans originally established as the City of Lafayette. Discover the grand nineteenth century mansions built by wealthy Americans after the Louisiana Purchase, reflecting Greek Revival and Italianate architectural styles surrounded by lush subtropical greenery. Learn how bankers merchants and investors created a distinct oasis separate from the French Quarter, blending refinement and charm in streets lined with oak trees and beautifully landscaped gardens. Explore the quiet avenues that reveal stories of ambition culture and design that shaped this iconic area.

Experience a glimpse into the past at Lafayette Cemetery #1, one of the oldest cemeteries in the city, where your guide will share its history and traditions while you capture photos from the gates. Discover the neighborhood highlights and gain insight into the lives of the early residents who transformed this district into a showcase of elegance and taste. Learn about the contrasts between the Garden District and the Creole Quarter, and how this area reflects the social and cultural shifts of nineteenth century New Orleans. Explore nearby Magazine Street after the tour for art shopping and dining, extending the experience beyond the historic streets and into the vibrant modern community.