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Free tour

Free Walking Tour of the New Orleans Garden District

4.92
Excellent (12 ratings)
Duration: 1 hour and 30 minutes
Languages: English
Guru: Daniel
Registered on 01 June 2024
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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.
Free booking and cancellation
Pay-what-you-wish tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free

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.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
1400 Washington Ave, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA
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
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours don't have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour Reviews

4.92
Excellent (12 ratings)
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Professionalism
5.00
Fun
4.67
Expression
4.92
Quality
4.92
Route
5.00

Who is this tour for?

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

What should I know?

Minimum Attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional Costs
The tour does not require payment for tickets or additional expenses.
Free Cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment Methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.

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