New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll + Laura Plantation

The New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll + Laura Plantation package takes you on a powerful journey through Louisiana’s layered history—from the elegant streets of New Orleans to the Creole countryside along the Mississippi River.

Start in the heart of the city with the New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour, a narrated exploration of the French Quarter, Esplanade Avenue, and City Park. Visit St. Louis Cemetery #3 to see ornate tombs and learn the stories behind New Orleans’ above-ground burial customs. Continue to the Garden District, where you’ll stroll past grand mansions and hear about the families and cultures that shaped this architectural gem.

Then, travel just outside the city to Laura Plantation: Louisiana’s Creole Heritage Site, named the best history tour in the United States. Step back in time as you tour the restored 19th-century estate, slave quarters, and surrounding gardens. Your guide shares the true stories of the Duparc and Locoul families and the enslaved individuals who lived and worked on the property. The intimate tour provides rare insight into Louisiana’s Creole history—its traditions, struggles, and resilience.

This combined experience reveals the soul of Louisiana, blending urban heritage with rural history for a deeper understanding of the region’s past and present.

Reserve your New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour + Laura Plantation package with Tripster today and uncover the cultural heart of Louisiana—from the Crescent City to the Creole countryside.