45-Minute Garden District Highlights Tour in New Orleans

Lesley was awesome! We had a great time going through the Garden district and it was a fantastic way to kick off my sister’s bachelorette weekend. Really appreciated taking us to the shady spots while walking around in the intense heat and learning about the different homes.

As I got the meeting point I found out I was the only one on the tour and that was the very first thing that made the tour special already, Libby showed up for me and that made me feel special. It seems it can happen during summer because of the low season but instead of canceling because only one person reserved the tour, I got to see Garden District! Libby was so kind to me and we even talked about how New Orleans history is related to Puerto Rico’s (my homeland) and the Caribbean, so interesting! If you are ever in New Orleans I 100% recommend this tour! After, if you’re a coffee lover as myself, you can definitely get to Magazine street and get a coffee from the French Truck! Hope you enjoy your New Orleans trip!

Libby was knowledgeable, personable, and flexible. She made our Garden District tour, a fun, memorable experience.

A brilliant tour! So interesting. Libby was a great guide - incredibly friendly, informative, and engaging. We felt she adapted the information based on our specific interests. Would recommend this to anyone coming to New Orleans. We found the 45 minute length perfect for us!

45 minutes was the perfect amount of time to get a good tour but still be comfortable in the summer heat. Libby was very knowledgeable and a great storyteller. I appreciated that she asked if we had any specific sights we wanted to see first! I would definitely book a tour again!

We had such an amazing architectural tour of the Garden District with Libby! Even though the tour was only 45 minutes long, she packed an incredible amount of history, architecture, and local knowledge into every minute. Of course the homes are breathtaking, but what really made the experience special was learning to appreciate all of the details we otherwise may not have noticed. Libby pointed out everything from the special landscapes and native trees to the intricate iron gates, historic architectural features, and even the iconic gas lanterns. She had so much knowledge about both the past and present of every home. She helped us see the neighborhood through a deeply intricate lens. Libby is engaging, fun, and insightful which kept everyone interested from start to finish. You can tell she has an extensive knowledge not only of the Garden District, but of New Orleans as a whole and its rich, layered history. She answered questions thoughtfully and shared amazing detailed stories that made the neighborhood come alive. This ended up being one of our favorite experiences of the trip. We left with a much deeper appreciation for the beauty, history, and character of both the Garden District and New Orleans as a whole and we would absolutely recommend taking a tour with Libby to anyone visiting the city. The 45 min tour is nice if you’re short on time or struggle with the heat for long periods. She made sure there was lots of time in the shade.

Libby was so great! This 45 minute tour was perfect for highlighting the high points of the history of the garden district with so many cool stories along the way. Thank you! We thoroughly enjoyed it.

She was amazing, super friendly and lots of facts!

Libby was an amazing guide—lots of interesting stories and details about the people and landmarks of this great neighborhood. I’d definitely recommend it!

Libby gave us a great, succinct history of New Orleans and how the neighborhood came to be. It was the perfect length for us at a tight 45min - as we had dinner plans but still wanted to get some of the great history of the city.