Garden District: Mansions, Money & Mayhem

Step beyond the iron gates and grand façades of one of New Orleans' most famous neighborhoods on a guided walk that reveals the stories behind its beauty. Learn how plantation land became the Garden District, how fortunes were made and lost, and how architecture broadcast status. Stroll beneath ancient live oaks while your licensed guide with ancestral ties to the neighborhood shares hidden histories, family dramas, scandals, literary and Hollywood connections, and surprising secrets behind the district's most recognizable homes. This tour goes beyond surface appearances to explore the ambition and mayhem that shaped the area.