NEW ORLEANS SIGHTSEEING TOUR FIELD GUIDE
Homes of the Rich & Famous: A Two‑Hour Walk Through New Orleans’ Garden District
A guided, two-hour walking tour led by HEY, Tour Lady! that steps away from the French Quarter to reveal the Garden District’s opulent homes and layered history.
Homes of the Rich & Famous: A Two‑Hour Walk Through New Orleans’ Garden District.
Set beneath broad oaks and private front gardens, the Garden District unfolds as a ledger of wealth and local lore. On this guided walking tour you’ll leave the frenetic French Quarter for two hours of streetside storytelling and close-up views of the neighborhood’s many beautiful homes owned by persons of interest; knowledgeable guides lead daily morning and afternoon departures that frame the area’s architectural luxury and history.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Neighborhood stories and local lore
Guides draw out the Garden District’s past, situating the grand residences and private estates in the broader history of the city and its notable residents.
Opulent homes and private gardens
The tour focuses on the beautiful homes that line the neighborhood—an immersion in the luxury and design that define this historic district.
Morning or afternoon walking departures
Choose a daily 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. start; each outing is a guided walking circuit that offers a calmer alternative to the French Quarter.
What the day feels like
What the two-hour walk feels like
The outing is a paced, two-hour walking tour through the Garden District: a guide leads the group along residential streets, pausing at notable properties to relate historical context and anecdotes about the area’s luxury and prominent past residents.
THE HISTORY
Neighborhood stories and local lore
Guides draw out the Garden District’s past, situating the grand residences and private estates in the broader history of the city and its notable residents.
THE ARCHITECTURE
Opulent homes and private gardens
The tour focuses on the beautiful homes that line the neighborhood—an immersion in the luxury and design that define this historic district.
THE ROUTE
Morning or afternoon walking departures
Choose a daily 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. start; each outing is a guided walking circuit that offers a calmer alternative to the French Quarter.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who gets the most from this outing:
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Tours run daily with a morning or afternoon start time; confirm the chosen 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. departure when booking.
Expect a two-hour guided walking tour through the Garden District.
This tour is operated by HEY, Tour Lady! and is offered as a public guided walking experience.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How long is the Homes of the Rich & Famous - Garden District Tour?
The tour lasts approximately two hours.
When do departures run?
You can choose either a 10:00 a.m. or 2:00 p.m. start time; tours run daily.
What are the ticket prices?
Adult (ages 13–54) is $27; discounted rate (seniors 55+, students, and military) is $25; child (ages 12 and under) is $20.
Is this tour appropriate for children?
Yes—children are welcome and a child rate applies for ages 12 and under.
Where does the tour take place?
The walk takes place in New Orleans’ Garden District, focusing on the neighborhood’s beautiful homes and history as an alternative to the French Quarter.
Who operates the tour?
The tour is operated by HEY, Tour Lady!