What You Will Do
Join us for a spine-tingling walking tour through New Orleans' iconic Garden District, where the beauty of grand architecture intertwines with chilling tales of true crime, supernatural lore, and the city's infamous past. This unique tour delves into the eerie connections to "American Horror Story," the enchanting works of Anne Rice, and the shadowy figures of organized crime, offering an unforgettable experience in one of the city's most captivating neighborhoods.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Itinerary
Meeting Point
Near Le Petit Bleu Creperie. Arrive early to if you want to purchase a crepe, there will not be time while on tour!
1
Lafayette Cemetery No.1
**Please note that due to construction we cannot enter the cemetery until further notice** At Lafayette #1, travelers learn about the city's sordid history with Yellow Fever, death, and burial practices. Discover Anne Rice's connection to this specific cemetery!
2
Livaudais Hall
15 minutes
Discover the history of the "American Sector" and how the Livaudais family connects to the specific history of the Lower Garden District!
3
The Rink Shopping Center
15 minutes
No time for shopping here but guests will discover the history behind this shopping plaza and how it got the name "The Rink"!
4
Garden District Book Shop
15 minutes
Make a note to come back later for book shopping! In the meantime, discover another Anne Rice connection and its significance to the Book Shop!
5
Our Mother of Perpetual Help
10 minutes
What do New Orleanians do when there's a storm approaching? You can do it for yourself at this stop!
6
New Orleans Opera Guild Home
10 minutes
Music is synonymous with New Orleans--even Opera! Discover this hidden gem and learn about its unique history!
7
Soria-Creel mansion/ AMC’s Mayfair Mansion
15 minutes
Anne Rice fans can delight in this stop--the house where Mayfair Witches is filmed! Fiction meets fact at this location where there is more than meets the eye!
8
Buckner Mansion
10 minutes
Anne Rice, American Horror Story fans: This stop is for you! Buckner Mansion combines real history with literary history and this stop will blow your mind!
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