Garden District & Cemetery Tour

Museums & culture in New Orleans

In a nutshell

A tour of mansions, gardens and above-ground tombs at Lafayette Cemetery.

Rating & popularity

#3 of 5

in our New Orleans guide

Visit duration

2 h

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A tour of mansions, gardens and above-ground tombs at Lafayette Cemetery.

Know before you go

Streetcar to the district is part of the experience.

What to book

A guided walking tour.

What to check before you pay

Check the length – three hours in a museum is plenty for most people.
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