St. Charles Avenue Streetcar line
Explore one of the world's most dazzling residential neighborhoods with knowledgeable and entertaining guides.

Experience the architectural splendor of the live oak-tree lined "American" sector of town and examine the antebellum era "Creole vs. American" conflict.


Classic Greek Revival



Imaginative use of Italianate Style
Highlights include the St. Charles Avenue Streetcar; the homes of Anne Rice, Trent Reznor, Archie and Peyton Manning; Nicolas Cage and John Goodman; the cornstalk fence; and death site of Jefferson Davis; and film site of Brad Pitt's "The Curious Case of Benjamin Button."

Explore the famed aboveground tombs of Lafayette Cemetery #1, including the Interview with the Vampire film site. (On Sundays the cemetery is viewed and explained only from outside the gate.)


Lafayette Cemetery #1 Gate.

Jefferson Fire Company No. 22 society tomb, situated across from the fictitious Mayfair family tomb featured in Anne Rice's The Witching Hour.

The Garden District/Cemetery tour emphasizes history, architectural style, personal anecdotes, and tropical plant life.


Garden District / Cemetery Tour

Arrive 15 to 20 minutes early to the Garden District Book Shop in The Rink at the corner of Washington and Prytania. {From the French Quarter, Ride the historic Saint Charles Streetcar (from Canal and Carondelet). Board the Streetcar at least 30 minutes before tour time} Exit at Washington Avenue.

Times: 11:00 AM and 1:45 PM daily.

NO RESERVATION REQUIRED.
$20.00 for Adults
$15.00 for Seniors (65+) & Students (with ID)
$7.00 for children 6 to 12
Free for children under 6.

Cash and Travelers' checks only.

Specially arranged discounted group tours available!
Phone: (504) 947-2120

Tour lasts approximately 2 hours.
Tours leave rain or shine.
(Bring a rain coat for the rain • Bring an umbrella for the sun)

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