Uncover ancestral secrets on our unique New Orleans Cemetery Tour. Explore resting places, understand burial practices, connect with the past, and participate in a meaningful ritual. Book your spot today!
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 - Our experienced guide will meet you at the gate of the cemetery and walk with you through the cemetery. Along the way we will explain about the people buried there and the unique but macabre ways we bury them and why. We will explore the graves together and give you time to walk around on your own before walking to the beautiful Bayou St John, the waterway to the past.
- Bayou St. John - See the beautiful Bayou St John that is considered to be the back door to the city via the water way. This is where the Spanish Customs House is as well as where Voodoo celebrations are held.
- New Orleans City Park - New Orleans City Park is just steps away from your tour. The park is twice the size of Central Park and a lovely place to visit before or after your tour.
- Guides with ancestral connections to the cemetery
- Insights into compact tomb arrangements
- Explore the tombs of prominent New Orleans historical figures
- Tours led by licensed and knowledgeable guides
- Exclusive access to family graves with personal stories
- Comprehension of unique burial procedures
Explore on Our Unique Cemetery Tour
​Join us in honoring our ancestors as we guide you through one of New Orleans’ most famous cemeteries, unveiling mysteries that lie within.
Visit Resting Places: Explore how we fit hundreds in tombs built for two.
Understand Unique Burial Practices: Discover the hows and whys of our city’s unique burial traditions.
Connect with the Past: Learn about the people entombed here and their lasting connections to New Orleans.
Participate in Ritual: Bring along a small rock or flower to leave at a grave, embracing a ritual that connects you to the city’s past.
Why Our Cemetery Tour?
Exclusive Access: We offer insights into stories that are only known to New Orleans natives.
Local Knowledge: Our guides, deeply rooted in the city’s history, provide authentic and intimate narratives.
An Experience to Remember: Our tour invites you to become part of New Orleans’ rich historical tapestry.
Book Your Spot Today!
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- Not recommended for anyone who cannot walk at least a mile at a leisurely pace
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
