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Free Walking Tour of the New Orleans Garden District

Duration: 1h and 30min
Languages: English
Guru: Daniel
Registered on June 01, 2024

I grew up on the New Orleans Westbank in the borough of Gretna. After graduating High School I attended University of New Orleans pursuing a Bachelor's degree in History. I also worked full time at DiMartino's which makes the best muffaletta in New Orleans. When Hurricane Katrina rolled through in 2005 I ended up moving to Pennsylvania for a few years. I graduated from Penn State University with a degree in History in 2009 in the hopes of becoming a teacher. Teaching never materialized which was no surprise considering how little demand there was for Social Studies education. I ended up working at Ochsner Medical Center in the outpatient Psychiatry and Internal Medicine Department. One day I left my badge behind in the mailbox of my Department Head and started driving for Uber which I did for a year. With the advice of my brother Sean and a sudden rekindling in my love for history I decided to start giving tours. I have not looked back ever since. I've always felt being a native New Orleanian with a variety of different life experiences in this city has given me the ability to provide different insights on my tours than what might be expected. The teacher inside of me will always enjoy the feeling of engagement. I love leading tours and I love meeting the people who take my tours and making their trip to the city a great and, hopefully, an enlightening experience.

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  • No minimum number of attendees
    No minimum number of attendees is required for the tour
  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

The New Orleans Garden District has always been known for it's beautiful palatial homes, large southern live oak trees, and Lafayette Cemetery #1. On this tour we will discuss the history and stories of Lafayette Cemetery #1, the beautiful Greek Revival and Italianate homes, and the history of the Americanization of New Orleans.
The tour will explore in detail what Americanization meant for New Orleans (the good, the bad, and the ugly) and how the emergence of this neighborhood also brought an immigrant population to New Orleans that has given the city much of it's unique character. Of course, we will also dive into a detailed discussion of the politics and the environmental necessity of the architecture of the neighborhood.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    1400 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA ...
    1400 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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    I will be on the corner of Washington Ave and Prytania St in the Garden District next to the at 1:20 to begin check in. I'll be wearing a cap and sunglasses and a khaki and orange backpack.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Commander's Palace
  • 3
    Outside visit
    2627 Coliseum Street
  • 4
    Outside visit
    2533 Third Street
  • 5
    Outside visit
    1420 First Street
  • 6
    Outside visit
    2353 Prytania Street
  • 7
    Outside visit
    2504 Prytania Street
  • 8
    Outside visit
    1448 4th Street

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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