Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous
The magic of the Garden District comes to life amongst the Spanish Moss and sweltering heat of New Orleans while the mansions of the wealthy sing their stories.
Join the Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous tour to explore this fabled world, where celebrities flock to escape, and the dead are just as popular as the living.
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Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous
Explore one of the most famous neighborhoods in the United States on the Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous tour. The Garden District is a treasure trove of architectural wonders and historical stories waiting to be discovered by anyone ready to walk its historic streets. It’s no wonder so many celebrities call it home today. Journey past homes built by some of the wealthiest families in the Antebellum South, all while hearing jaw-dropping facts about their lives. See it all with a quick stop outside of the famous filming location, The Lafayette Cemetery #1, and learn about burial practices in New Orleans. Book your spot today!
Meeting location: In front of the historical marker for Colonel Short's Villa, at 1448 Fourth Street, New Orleans.
Starting Time: 2 PM
Pet Policy: Pets are welcomed!
Alcohol Policy: No Drinking Permitted
Adults Only: Yes
Where to Meet, Park, and Directions
In front of the historical marker for Colonel Short's Villa, at 1448 Fourth Street, New Orleans.
We recommend parking near Colonel Short's Villa. Use parkme.com for more parking locations.
Anna
Amazing tour & very educated with NOLA history. Thank you for showing us the city!!
Quinn Foret
Royale was the greatest tour guide we could've had. It was my wife's birthday and she had a blast. She told us more information than we expected. Grea...
Hannah Williams
Craig was awesome and super knowledgeable about history!
Tour Preview: What You’ll See
Colonel Short’s Villa
Known for its iconic and rare Corn Cobb fence, one of the most expensive homes in the Garden District, Colonel Short’s Villa is a stunning pink Italianate beauty with a unique place in Civil War History. Learn about the occupation of New Orleans by Union forces and how this famous house played a crucial role during this turbulent time.
Morris-Israel House
Within the walls of this crumbling 1860s seven-bedroom mansion, thought to be the basis of Disneyland’s haunted mansion, fortunes were both made and lost. Hear the misfortune of the Israel family, who were once at the head of the coffee industry and commodities trade in New Orleans at the turn of the century, and how an ambitious yet short-sighted descendant almost ruined their legacy.
Commander’s Palace
Opened in 1893, Commander’s Palace is known for its signature “Commander Blue” and for producing world-class chefs. Their renowned, delicious recipes have changed the culinary world. Discover how Emeril Lagasse and Paul Prodhomme, who got their starts as chefs here, introduced Cajun and Creole cooking to the rest of the world from the heart of New Orleans.
What is the Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous Tour About?
Nestled in the heart of Uptown New Orleans, the Garden District is overflowing with fascinating tales of yesteryear and opulence only heard in an economic and cultural powerhouse like the Crescent City. Enjoy these grand mansions, where history was made, and celebrities lived, through the words of experienced tour guides.
Everyone from John Goodman to Nicholas Cage to Anne Rice has called the Garden District home. But not everything that happens in the Garden District is teeming with such life. The Lafayette Cemetery #1 has fascinated visitors to New Orleans since its foundation in 1824. Its above-ground tombs hold 7,000 people and are a sight to behold.
Stand outside the gates of this legendary cemetery, where films and television shows such as Your Honor and Double Jeopardy have been filmed, and learn about the unique burial practices of New Orleans. Learn about the Gilded Age heroes, villains, and courtesans who once populated the Garden District and the modern-day celebrities who replaced them. See their lives as they were and how they ended.
Time and Money: Tombs and Mansions of the Rich and Famous takes you back on a journey through the city’s elegant past. This New Orleans walking tour of the Garden District opens up a world of splendor only dreamed about. Reserve your spot on this incredible New Orleans tour to gain insight into a world hidden behind the Luxury.
Reasons to Take the Tombs and Mansions Tour
John Goodman isn’t a native New Orleanian but a beloved treasure in the Big Easy all the same. He saw the beauty of the Gar ... den District for what it was, just as Sandra Bullock, Trent Reznor, Peyton Manning, and many others before them. Book a Tombs and Mansions tour to see your favorite celebrity’s New Orleans home. Those privacy hedges may be high, but you never know who might stop by!
The Crescent City has been captivating visitors for three hundred years. Its history expands and stretches out in all directi ... ons and sizes. New Orleans is known for its role in developing jazz, alcohol, and cuisine. But these are only a few items on a long list of historical firsts that most have yet to hear about. Head to the Garden District on our Time and Money tour to uncover the importance of New Orleans's history in America.
When the frivolity and debauchery of Bourbon Street eventually grow old, take a shower, grab your walking shoes, and head to ... the Garden District. Our Time and Money Tour of The Garden District is a sobering slap in the face to the wild excitement found in the French Quarter. Calm things down with a unique tour of the Garden District and change up your New Orleans vacation in the right direction. Book your spot today!
New Orleans is one of the most culturally and historically fascinating places in the United States. It’s a diverse city who ... se cultures and customs can even change between neighborhoods. What happens downtown may not be what happens uptown. Bridge the gap between these two parts of town and head out of the French Quarter. The world of the Garden District comes to life through the words of our experienced tour guides under the shade of the majestic Live Oaks of the Garden District. Escape the noise, smells, and bustle of the Quarter and give yourself a quieter and calmer experience in the Big Easy.
If you are dining at the world-class eating establishment Commander’s Palace, then why not explore your surroundings? Acros ... s the street is the legendary Lafayette Cemetery #1, whose crumbling walls have been featured in films and TV shows for decades. Down the street is the former home of Nicholas Cage, Anne Rice, and the inventor of Burlap. The Garden District is a goody bag of fun facts and good times. Take a tour before diving into that delicious turtle soup at Commander’s Palace.
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