PRC's 51st Annual Holiday Home Tour presented By Entablature
Visitors step inside historic private residences across the Garden District to explore holiday-decorated interiors, architecture, and lush courtyards. The self-guided walking tour features live musical performances echoing from porches and inside the homes. Guests can also browse handcrafted goods, art, and seasonal gifts from dozens of local artisans at the festive Holiday Market.
What to Expect
Self-guided walking tour of decorated private residences in the Garden District.
Event Details
Ages
All ages
Neighborhood
Garden District
Timed Entry
No
Organizer
Preservation Resource Center
Local Insight & Ratings
Family Friendly
Best For
Architecture and holiday-decor enthusiasts
Vibe
Historic and festive
Energy Level
Moderate
Budget
$$$
Photo Friendly
High
Weather Sensitivity
Moderate
Location
Know Before You Go
- Tickets: $35.00–$65.00. – Get tickets
- Hours: All Day.
Tips & Advice
- Start at Tour HQ in Trinity Episcopal's Bishop Polk Hall on Jackson Avenue, where volunteers at the check-in table hand out tickets.
- Ride the free shuttle, which stops at The Rink and at the Holiday Market/Tour HQ, to get dropped near the homes on the tour.
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, since this is a self-guided walking tour through several homes and gardens in the Garden District.
- Dress for the weather, because the tour runs rain or shine and tickets cannot be refunded.
- Sign up as a house docent, greeter or Holiday Market helper to get a free ticket to the tour for your time.
Special Events & Promotions
- Enhanced Architectural Experience on Saturday and Sunday afternoons: a guided Garden District walk plus skip-the-line entry, limited to 18 guests, separate ticket (both sessions sold out)
- Holiday Patron Party the weekend before the tour at a private residence, with open bar, food and live music; patrons get two tour tickets
- New Orleans Holiday Heritage Tour: a six-day getaway with a Henry Howard Hotel stay, VIP tour access, a Réveillon dinner, the Festival of the Bonfires and Celebration in the Oaks
- Group discount applied automatically when you buy 8 or more tickets in one order
- Lower ticket rate for PRC members
Quick Actions
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tour work?
It's a self-guided walking tour of decorated private homes in the Garden District. You see each home at your own pace, with live music along the way and a Holiday Market to shop.
Where do I pick up my ticket?
Pick it up at the volunteer check-in table at Tour HQ during tour hours. Tour HQ is in Trinity Episcopal's Bishop Polk Hall at 1315 Jackson Avenue.
Is there a shuttle between the homes?
Yes. A free shuttle runs during tour hours and drops people near the homes. It stops at The Rink and at the Holiday Market/Tour HQ.
What happens if it rains?
The tour goes on rain or shine, and tickets aren't refundable. If you can't use your tickets, what you paid can count as a tax-deductible donation to the PRC.
How can I volunteer, sell or perform at the tour?
The tour needs house docents, greeters and Holiday Market helpers, and every volunteer gets a free ticket. Vendor applications are open but spaces are limited, and vendors get two free tickets. Musicians who perform also get free tickets.
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