About this Experience
Join us to discover the Garden District!
Duration
2 hours
About
Local coffee house, PJ's serves as a caffeinated oasis to start the 2 hour walking tour. The tour itself focuses on the lush Garden District and its complex history. Your expert guide will provide a quick overview of Louisiana history before delving into the specifics of the neighborhood. Historical context inclusive of the slave trade along with the patrons and architects of the mansions are all discussed. Local burial traditions are reflected upon briefly outside the gates of the historic Lafayette cemetery. A few pop culture references and celebrity related fun facts are included with a special stop reserved for the Buckner Mansion, known to fans of American Horror Story as the Miss Robichaux's Academy for Exceptional Young Ladies.