Saint Louis Cemetery Tour
Take an unforgettable 2 hour walk through a place that can only be entered with a licensed tour guide approved through the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Meet yours in Mister Gregory’s Café, from here be ready to explore Jazz funerals, Voodoo, yellow fever, and civil rights. A portion of every ticket will go back to the cemetery for preservation of these historic tombs. At the end say goodbye to your guide and explore by yourself this enchanting city.
- Resting place of some of New Orleans' most historic residents.
- Walk through one of the oldest existing cemetery in town.
- Learn to recognize cemetery symbolism.
AVAILABILITY
Monday to Sunday
DURATION
2 Hours
START LOCATION
Mister Gregory’s Cafe
END LOCATION
Saint Louis Cementery
TOUR LANGUAGE
English
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Walking Tours
New Orleans, United States
Walking Tours
United States
Detailed Description
On this unforgettable 2 hour walking tour go through a place that can only be entered with a licensed tour guide approved through the Archdiocese of New Orleans. Meet yours in Mister Gregory’s Café, he will guide you St. Louis Cemetery, that houses some of the city’s oldest graves as well as many of its most notable past residents.
You will discover how people are “buried” in the above ground tombs and learn to recognize cemetery symbolism. You will stop by the future resting place of actor Nicholas Cage, and no visit to this cemetery is complete without seeing one of the most visited grave sites in the country, the one of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau.
Jazz funerals, Voodoo, yellow fever, and civil rights, these are just some of the intriguing topics we will cover on our small group tour through one of New Orleans’ most interesting cemeteries. A portion of every ticket will go back to the cemetery for preservation of these historic tombs. At the end say goodbye to your guide and explore by yourself this enchanting city.
Tour Tickets (may vary by date)
| Ticket | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| General (P/P) | 25.00 (USD) |
Recommended
- Please wear comfortable walking shoes and dress for the weather.
- We also recommend bringing a bottle of water in summer.
Cancellation Policy
With more than a 48 hour notice, we will refund your money minus a 15% processing fee.
All tours are non-refundable when cancelled within 48 hours of the tour's departure time.
Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to severe weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
No-shows will be charged the full price.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will this be scary?
Not at all! While the tour can touch on some creepy subjects, this isn’t really a ghost or haunted tour you’ll learn about our unique cemeteries and the history of the people interred within.
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Is this appropriate for children?
Absolutely! This is one of our favorite tours to recommend to guests with children.
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What if it’s raining?
Our tours run rain or shine; please bring an umbrella or poncho to stay dry during the tour. If the weather is severe enough that it poses a danger, we will call you to explain our decision and discuss alternatives. If we cancel a tour because of severe weather, all guests will be given a full refund.
