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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Uncover the history of one of America's oldest and most famous cemeteries that is not open to the general public on this walking tour of the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 cemetery. View interesting burial customs and stroll past facinating above ground tombs.  Check in and meet your guide at the Basin St. Station Visitor Center where you can find an array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map of the Hurricane Katrina floodwaters, a café, restrooms, and a gift shop. Get your tour stickers and depart on time for your adventure into the macabre. Head to the the front gates of the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and listen as you guide takes you back in time with the story of the cemetery. Make your way through New Orleans' most famous tombs and hear about the city's unique burial customs. Get up close to the elaborate above-ground crypts and below-ground sites. Meander among the and find out about the storied pasts of those residing here, including Voodoo Queen Mariel Laveau, the former mayor Homer Plessy and other notable figures from the city's history.

New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

This 2-hour walking tour takes you inside the walls of New Orleans’ oldest and most interesting burial grounds. In the company of a local guide, you’ll explore the ancient maze of above-ground tombs and learn about fascinating local burial practices. After meeting your guide at the Morning Call Coffee Shop, you’ll walk to the cemetery to explore curiosities and hear tales of some of the city’s personalities. You’ll see the final resting place of many of New Orleans’ most notable celebrities. On this tour that’s been recommended by the Travel Channel, A&E, and the History Channel, you’ll learn the history of voodoo and its connection to the French Quarter on a journey back through time.

New Orleans: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

New Orleans: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

No other New Orleans sightseeing package can compare to the incredible choice, convenience, and value of a Go City All-Inclusive Pass. Your New Orleans pass includes admission to a wide range of the most popular things to do in New Orleans and surrounding Louisiana attractions, including French Quarter tours, and cookery classes. When you visit each location with your All-Inclusive Pass, the admission has already been taken care of. Use the Go City app or digital guide to plan your itinerary, follow the instructions for reserving (where necessary) and present your pass to enter. It's really that simple! The low price of the New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass includes savings off of the admission fees you’d pay if you purchased your New Orleans attraction tickets individually at each location. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass: New Orleans Tours and Cruises: • Paddlewheeler Creole Queen • Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour • Ghost & Vampire Combo Tour by French Quarter Phantoms • Ultimate Swamp Adventures • Saints and Sinners by French Quarter Phantoms • Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat • Garden District Tour by French Quarter Phantoms • Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms • Cities of the Dead Cemetery History Tour by Haunted History Tour • French Quarter History / Voodoo Tour • Walking Scavenger Hunt New Orleans Museums and Places of Interest: • Vue Orleans • The National WWII Museum • Mardi Gras World (with transportation) • Cooking Demonstration Class/New Orleans School of Cooking • Longue Vue House and Gardens • Edgar Degas House • Southern Food and Beverage Museum • The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old US Mint • 1850 House / The Louisiana State Museum • Cabildo / The Louisiana State Museum • New Orleans Pharmacy Museum • Presbytère/The Louisiana State Museum Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide for an up-to-date attraction information including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience

New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this over 300-year-old swamp city with your 5-star tour guide. Learn about the history of Voodoo and the Transatlantic slave trade, as well as New Orleans' difficult beginnings as a new city built on swampland. Your local expert will walk you through the historic French Quarter, Jackson Square, and Congo Square, among other famous historic locations. Learn all about New Orleans Voodoo Queen, the mysterious Marie Laveau. Learn her story, and all about the culture and religion that she practiced. Don't miss out on this incredible, authentic New Orleans experience!

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1: Our most recommended tours and activities

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Uncover the history of one of America's oldest and most famous cemeteries that is not open to the general public on this walking tour of the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 cemetery. View interesting burial customs and stroll past facinating above ground tombs.  Check in and meet your guide at the Basin St. Station Visitor Center where you can find an array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map of the Hurricane Katrina floodwaters, a café, restrooms, and a gift shop. Get your tour stickers and depart on time for your adventure into the macabre. Head to the the front gates of the St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 and listen as you guide takes you back in time with the story of the cemetery. Make your way through New Orleans' most famous tombs and hear about the city's unique burial customs. Get up close to the elaborate above-ground crypts and below-ground sites. Meander among the and find out about the storied pasts of those residing here, including Voodoo Queen Mariel Laveau, the former mayor Homer Plessy and other notable figures from the city's history.

New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

This 2-hour walking tour takes you inside the walls of New Orleans’ oldest and most interesting burial grounds. In the company of a local guide, you’ll explore the ancient maze of above-ground tombs and learn about fascinating local burial practices. After meeting your guide at the Morning Call Coffee Shop, you’ll walk to the cemetery to explore curiosities and hear tales of some of the city’s personalities. You’ll see the final resting place of many of New Orleans’ most notable celebrities. On this tour that’s been recommended by the Travel Channel, A&E, and the History Channel, you’ll learn the history of voodoo and its connection to the French Quarter on a journey back through time.

New Orleans: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

New Orleans: Go City All-Inclusive Pass with 25+ Attractions

No other New Orleans sightseeing package can compare to the incredible choice, convenience, and value of a Go City All-Inclusive Pass. Your New Orleans pass includes admission to a wide range of the most popular things to do in New Orleans and surrounding Louisiana attractions, including French Quarter tours, and cookery classes. When you visit each location with your All-Inclusive Pass, the admission has already been taken care of. Use the Go City app or digital guide to plan your itinerary, follow the instructions for reserving (where necessary) and present your pass to enter. It's really that simple! The low price of the New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass includes savings off of the admission fees you’d pay if you purchased your New Orleans attraction tickets individually at each location. Activities, attractions, and tours included with the New Orleans All-Inclusive Pass: New Orleans Tours and Cruises: • Paddlewheeler Creole Queen • Adventures in New Orleans Bus Tour • Ghost & Vampire Combo Tour by French Quarter Phantoms • Ultimate Swamp Adventures • Saints and Sinners by French Quarter Phantoms • Cajun Pride Swamp Tour by Boat • Garden District Tour by French Quarter Phantoms • Tremé Tour by French Quarter Phantoms • Cities of the Dead Cemetery History Tour by Haunted History Tour • French Quarter History / Voodoo Tour • Walking Scavenger Hunt New Orleans Museums and Places of Interest: • Vue Orleans • The National WWII Museum • Mardi Gras World (with transportation) • Cooking Demonstration Class/New Orleans School of Cooking • Longue Vue House and Gardens • Edgar Degas House • Southern Food and Beverage Museum • The New Orleans Jazz Museum at the Old US Mint • 1850 House / The Louisiana State Museum • Cabildo / The Louisiana State Museum • New Orleans Pharmacy Museum • Presbytère/The Louisiana State Museum Attractions and tours are subject to change. Check the Go City app or digital guide for an up-to-date attraction information including opening times and instructions on how to access each attraction with your pass before you go. *Savings based on itineraries on Go City website.

New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience

New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo and Cultural Experience

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of this over 300-year-old swamp city with your 5-star tour guide. Learn about the history of Voodoo and the Transatlantic slave trade, as well as New Orleans' difficult beginnings as a new city built on swampland. Your local expert will walk you through the historic French Quarter, Jackson Square, and Congo Square, among other famous historic locations. Learn all about New Orleans Voodoo Queen, the mysterious Marie Laveau. Learn her story, and all about the culture and religion that she practiced. Don't miss out on this incredible, authentic New Orleans experience!

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Knowledgeable guide by the name of Mary. Her family has lived in New Orleans for many generations and she is able to add personal stories to an informative respectful, historical tour. We really enjoyed it.

The tour guide was very knowledgeable and answered all the questions that were asked . She added a little humor to it. I thought it was quite interesting to learn about why the tombs were above ground.

Tour was very informative and interesting. I booked mostly due to my boyfriends interest but was just as engaged as he was throughout the tour

Great tour, super interesting, easy to follow for foreigners, guide was so funny – thanks!

Will was our guide and he was very knowledgeable and friendly!