Every year during the holidays, New Orleanians decorate their homes in the most festive seasonal décor, and some even open their doors for public viewing! Visit New Orleans during the holidays and check out the holiday home tours to experience the magical ambiance of New Orleans homes.
Three local organizations, the Preservation Resource Center (PRC), Patio Planters, and Friends of the Cabildo, conduct New Orleans holiday home tours during select weekends in December. The PRC tour focuses on homes in the city’s Garden District and the Patio Planters tour includes residences in the French Quarter. Friends of the Cabildo focuses on historic homes in holiday dress.
PRC Holiday Home Tour Photos (Photo Credit Liz Jurey)
Homes of the Garden District
December 13-14, 2025
For 50 years, the Preservation Resource Center’s Holiday Home tour has opened the doors to beautiful Garden District homes during the heart of the holiday season. The tour has grown over the years to include live musical performances, a festive boutique and more! The Holiday Home Tour is held annually on the second weekend of December and draws delighted attendees from across the country. Find more information on the PRC Holiday Home Tour here.
PRC Holiday Home Tour Photos (Photo Credit Liz Jurey)
Homes of the French Quarter
December 21, 2025
The Patio Planters Holiday Home Tour is self-guided, featuring several elegant old French Quarter residences, some of which have attractive courtyards and gardens gaily festooned in the spirit of the holidays. Find more information on the Patio Planters Holiday Home Tour here.
As its name implies, the nonprofit Patio Planters organization is “dedicated to the beautification of the Vieux Carre, mainly from a horticultural point of view” according to its mission statement. Proceeds from the tour go to benefit a major holiday event held on the evening of the tour date – Caroling in Jackson Square.
Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
December 27-28, 2025
Step back in time and join the Friends of the Cabildo for a tour of the French Quarter’s most cherished properties adorned in traditional Creole Christmas finery befitting the time and style of each historic residence. Historic Houses include the Historic BK House & Gardens, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House, 1850 House, Spring Fiesta Association Home, and a bonus at the Historic New Orleans Collection. All houses will have their courtyards open to enjoy on the tour as well. Find more information on the Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour here.
Saturday, December 13th through Sunday, December 14th
From: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Garden District
50th Annual Holiday Home Tour presented by McEnery Residential
Saturday, December 13th through Sunday, December 14th
From: 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Garden District
2343 Prytania St.
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70130
(504) 636-3059
Advance Tickets - $40 for members / $45 for nonmembers ($50 at the door)
The Holiday Home Tour is back for its 50th year—and it’s more enchanting than ever! Stroll through several stunning homes all dressed up for the holidays in the historic Garden District of New Orleans. This self-guided walking tour invites you to explore stunning interiors, lush gardens, and classic New Orleans’ architecture at your own pace. Enjoy live music performances, shop local at our festive Holiday Boutique, and soak in the seasonal cheer alongside thousands of fellow holiday lovers!
Mark your calendar: December 13 & 14 — it’s the most wonderful weekend of the year in New Orleans!
Savor the holiday spirit as Patio Planters of the Vieux Carré presents French Quarter residences dressed for the season on December 21, 2025. The tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. This December fundraiser is a prelude to the highly anticipated Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening.
The self-guided walking tour includes interesting architectural styles and home furnishings, as well as a variety of collections of Christmas decorations. This December fundraiser is a prelude to and helps provide funding for the highly anticipated Caroling in Jackson Square later in the evening.
French Quarter residents will open their homes for the self-guided walking tour between 12:00 PM and 4:00 PM.
Saturday, December 27th through Sunday, December 28th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Various Historic Houses
2025 Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour
Saturday, December 27th through Sunday, December 28th
From: 6:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Various Historic Houses
523 St. Ann St.
Lower Pontalba Bldg., Jackson Square
New Orleans, LA 70116
(504) 523-3939
$48.97 | Kids 10 & under: Free
Step back in time and join the Friends of the Cabildo for a tour of the French Quarter’s most cherished properties adorned in traditional Creole Christmas finery befitting the time and style of each historic residence!
Returning to open ticketing, the 45th- annual Creole Christmas will be December 27th- 29th from 10 a.m, – 3 p.m. Historic Houses include Beauregard-Keyes House, Gallier House, Hermann-Grima House,1850 House, Historic New Orleans Collection and Spring Fiesta. All houses will have their courtyards open to enjoy on the tour as well. Tickets will be daily limited so don’t miss a chance to get out and enjoy the Christmas season in period-decorated historic homes.
50th Annual Holiday Home Tour presented by McEnery Residential
French Quarter Holiday Home Tours
2025 Creole Christmas Holiday Home Tour