New Orleans Cemeteries: Historic Tombs Tour

Embark on a captivating journey through historic cemeteries in New Orleans. Learn about burial customs, the Masons, and the haunting stories of those laid to rest. Join us for a 1.5-hour walking tour!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St. Patrick Cemetery - We walk our guests through St. Patrick Cemetery #2, offering a deep dive into cemetery and burial culture.
  • Mid-City - Explore cemeteries near City Park.
  • Hurricane Katrina Memorial - Visit the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery and hear the tales of those lost to Yellow Fever, hurricanes, and more.
What's Included
  • Guided walking tour by a master storyteller
What's Not Included
  • Drinks are not included but you may bring your own
Additional Information

Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through the maze of above-ground tombs in St. Patrick # 1, St. Patrick Cemetery #2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery.
From burial customs and traditions- to the history of the Masons and Catholics in New…

Location
G's Pizza
Bienville Street
We meet at G's Pizza on Bienville Street and walk through the cemeteries from there.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Naos396
Aug 26, 2024
Great Tour - William was our guide again. We had him the previous day for the Voodoo, Ghost and Vampire tour. He recognized us immediately, remembered our names and chatted with us a bit before the tour started. It was nice doing both tours because elements from the previous tour we did in the French Quarter popped up again across town and we got a more complete history of the City and the cultures that made it what it is today.
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Juliejt740hg
Jul 21, 2024
Great Tour - Great tour. Very informative! Guide knew a lot about the history of New Orleans. Despite the rain he made it an enjoyable tour.
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H292qvbrittanys
Jun 7, 2024
Taylor was amazing! - Taylor was phenomenal! His extensive knowledge of the history of New Orleans’ infamous cemeteries, along with his explanation of the area’s burial practices, made this tour a must-do on your visit to the Big Easy!
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Paul_z
Mar 18, 2024
Great - The guide was wonderful. He provided in site to the history of the area and stones. We were then free to roam anywhere on our own at our pace. The starting location was a little difficult to find. Great Job
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Nicole_r
Mar 3, 2024
Fun, knowledgeable - The tour was awesome! I learned so much! The most memorable part of the tour was the history behind the burial process and how so many individuals can fit in such a tiny space!
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Sao123456789
Jan 22, 2024
Fun tour! - William was awesome and had great stories- it seemed like everything was not connected but he connected all the dots for us. We learned a lot and saw a lot.
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Whitney_r
Dec 28, 2023
Taylor Rocks - Taylor was amazing and very knowledgeable. He made the walking fun and never stopped telling stories. He even gave some great food recommendations! It was really neat to have an expert walk us around the cemeteries and see how much has changed and how much is still the same. 10/10 recommend!
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Shelley_e
Dec 24, 2023
Lots of interesting history - Tour was informative and very interesting. William was very knowledgeable and fun. He knew his stuff!! He was excited to share his knowledge and even ideas to the history of New Orleans cemeteries and history. He was very accommodating and didn’t rush. We had time to ask questions and explore (a little). Recommend !
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Mirela_k
Dec 23, 2023
Unforgettable experience! - Our tour was more than we expected. We learned a lot! Our tour guide was amazing and really explained everything to us. He was very friendly and we were really happy with everything he had to show and tell us about! Would definitely recommend!
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Zachary_m
Apr 5, 2024
Further from the French quarter - Our tour guide was really nice but the cemetery was further from the French quarter than some of the others. A bus tour may have been better for our group.
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up to 10 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).