Self Tour Of Garden District New Orleans

Exit at the washington avenue stop.

Self tour of garden district new orleans.

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. Welcome to new orleans a city that demands not only to be seen but also to be experienced with all your senses. To reach the meeting point from downtown new orleans take the st. Since the garden district was founded just as his enterprise began the neighborhood would have never been without light.

Lights like these found on many historic new orleans buildings uphold a tradition that dates to the 1833 arrival of j h. We are starting this garden district new orleans walking tour at the intersection of st. 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. Washington avenue street car stop walking distance.

Self guided walking tours of new orleans including the french quarter garden district st. 16 and walk 1 block toward the river to. Free self guided optional costs listed below style. Take a walking tour or a bus tour through the famous streets of the garden district and uptown new orleans.

1 00 pm daily adults. Louis cemetery 1 city park and several more. 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. All tours are approximately 2 5 hours.

To reach the garden district take the st. Walk down washington avenue towards lafayette cemetery. Make sure not to miss the historic buildings tour set in the french quarter either and save some time for the garden district a. Walking tour locatio n.

New orleans garden district cost. As you can see we are going to meander around a bit. Caldwell a theater manager and gasworks industrialist who added gaslighting to much of the city. Third street street car stop end of tour.

Garden district walking tour self guided new orleans new orleans garden district is known for its architecture more than for its gardens. 32 children under 12. Charles avenue and jackson avenue. 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.

Click here to find the best tours in the city. Experience the best of new orleans opulent garden district. Free self guided garden district walking tour. A couple of tips before you get started.

Do it yourself walking tour self guided starting point. Charles avenue streetcar towards the garden district. 1 5 hours of walking 1 hour for the official cemetery tour.