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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
See the gorgeous architecture and lush tropical gardens of the Garden District, as we peer behind the curtain and find the secrets, scandals, and other fascinating history, only whispered about behind closed doors.
» Fun extras like images of the real characters, a polaroid of your group
» Break for coffee and refreshments at the Rink mall -- a historic roller skating rink
» Small groups, 15 guest max
» Fun guides who bring the history to life
Hear the history of gamblers, adventurers, corrupt politicians, con artists, and which rock star wasn't invited back. See filming locations & the homes of movie stars and other celebrities.
We'll see the architecture, discussing the popular styles in the neighborhood's growth, and many unusual homes as well! We'll end at the largest home in the neighborhood -- also a site from the Coven season of American Horror Story.
Enjoy this gorgeous neighborhood, and take home a piece of New Orleans you won't forget!
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English guide
Entrance to Lafayette Cemetery
Departure Point
1332 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
We meet at the corner of Washington Ave and Coliseum St. The corner by the cemetery wall. Please arrive 10 minutes before start, and stand in that location, or the tour guide will NOT know you are there for our tour.
Lafayette Cemetery No.1, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States Cemetery is presently closed by the city, so we'll talk about its history and see the tombs from the gate. First, take a walk through New Orleans' historic Lafayette Cemetery and learn about the founding of our city, our unique burial practices, famous locals interred here, and our strong French and Catholic influence. You'll even discover the film locations of Hollywood blockbusters such as Interview with the Vampire and Double Jeopardy, both of which had iconic scenes filmed here! 25 minutes
Garden District, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States After your refreshing break our group will venture out into the gorgeous Garden District where you might even catch a glimpse of a celebrity! The beautiful antebellum homes will take your breath away, and the stories that accompany them are always entertaining and sometimes even shocking. This tour is a wonderful change of pace from the French Quarter crowds, and will give you a fun and interactive historical experience you will never forget. 60 minutes
Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States We will see the Women's Guild of the New Orleans Opera, used as a production office for Jaime Foxx movie Django Unchained, directed by Quinten Tarantino. 5 minutes
Magazine Street, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States End near Magazine Street, New Orleans' best uptown street for shopping, food, art galleries, and more!
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Andrew L
20 Apr 2025
This was advertised as a secrets and scandals tour and was more of a historical/architectural tour. I know this city has some scandals we didn’t hear about
katemV2483UK
07 Apr 2025
Loved it! Josh was amazing! So much knowledge of the area. Our group had never been to NoLA and Josh gave us so much history
LORI_M
01 Mar 2025
Josh was really knowledgeable and friendly. Beautiful area and the house are beautiful and so much history. It was a great tour.
This tour in
New Orleans
is organized by
Spectral City Tours
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