The Pontalba Apartments flank Jackson Square in the French Quarter, built between 1849-1851 by Micaela Almonester, Baroness de Pontalba
Colonel Short’s Villa designed by architect henry howard and built just before the civil war
Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery #1 Tour
On a beautiful day, this is the walking tour to take. Here the architecture styles of Greek Revival, Italianate, Queen Anne and Empire have been interpreted to suit the climate and culture in New Orleans.
The Historic Garden District is a suburban neighborhood laid out in the 1830’s that attracted ‘Americans’ who found fortune and fame after the Louisiana Purchase of 1803. The Americans were mostly English speakers and Protestant, unlike the Creole population who were Catholic, spoke French and lived downriver in the French Quarter, Treme and Marigny.
More recently, Garden District residents include Sandra Bullock, Trent Reznor, John Goodman, the Mannings of football fame, Nicholas Cage, Anne Rice and Benjamin Button and the Witches of American Horror Story Season 3.
NOTE: The City of New Orleans has closed Lafayette Cemetery #1 on 9/19/19, to make repairs, and it’s still closed although repairs have not yet been made. Not to be deterred, we will peer through the wrought iron gates and discuss New Orleans burial traditions.
Plan to spend the entire day in this part of town - eating, drinking and window shopping on nearby Magazine Street, riding the streetcar…
Garden District Tours are 1.5 hours. Cost: $35. Bookings are required.
Or contact Sheila at 504-909-9368 to directly book a tour. Thank you!
Taking a break in the Marigny on Mardi Gras Day
Creole Neighborhoods: French Quarter, Esplanade and Marigny Tour
Track the expansion of the original Creole city beyond the French Quarter, and see how geography, religion, climate, history and its diverse inhabitants have blended to create this unique place. Differentiate the historical building types (plantation house, townhouse, cottage, shotgun), and styles (Creole, American, Greek Revival). Above all, just enjoy the glorious embellishments, paint color combinations and quirky vibes that identify each neighborhood.
This is a private walking tour through the lower French Quarter, down Esplanade and into the Marigny neighborhood. Ends at Frenchmen Street. Plenty of PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES! Wear comfortable shoes, and watch your step!
Tours are 2 hours. Cost: $75. Bookings are required. A great tour for solo travelers. All tours are private tours.
Or contact Sheila at 504-909-9368 to directly book a tour. Thank you!
jackson square during the annual french quarter festival
All About the French Quarter Tour
Take this walking tour as soon as you arrive to get the lay of the land! Starting in Jackson Square, we will walk in both directions - Up River and Down River - where New Orleans’ history, culture, architecture & urban design are on display. Along the way you will find tons of places to eat and drink, listen to music, people-watch.
We may also visit the Cabildo, Presbytere, the 1850’s House, St Louis Cathedral or the Historic New Orleans Collection on Royal St. to escape the weather, and view the exhibits.
French Quarter Tours are 2 hours. Cost: $75. All tours are private tours. Bookings are required.
Or contact Sheila at 504-909-9368 to directly book a tour. Thank you!
Garden District, French Quarter, Esplanade, and Marigny highlights:
