After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Description
A New Orleans First - After-Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour! Become immersed in the deep cultural traditions and mysterious beauty of the New Orleans' oldest extant cemetery. Follow your expert guide through the shadows of the past as you encounter the final resting places of famed residents like Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and civil rights legend Homer Plessy. Walk among the elegant Greek Revival architecture and marvel at the stately society tombs of New Orleans’ crème de la crème. This is not a ghost tour. It’s a reverent walk through history, culture, and tradition, where every tomb tells a story of New Orleans' past. Ideal for curious minds, history lovers, and anyone seeking a memorable New Orleans experience in a whole new light - under a canopy of stars and lanterns. Our 45-minute walking tours depart every Saturday (some Fridays) from the historic Basin St. Station Visitor Center (501 Basin Street) from 7:45pm, 8:00pm, 8:15pm, 8:45pm, 9:00pm, 9:15pm.
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Step beyond the gates of New Orleans’ most famous resting place - after the sun goes down. On this exclusive After Dark St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Tour, travelers are guided through the hauntingly beautiful labyrinth of above-ground tombs, legendary family vaults, and winding passageways under the glow of lantern light. Your expert guide will bring to life the stories of those interred here, from the city’s early Creole families to famous figures like Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau. Along the way, guests will uncover the history, traditions, and mysteries that make this “City of the Dead” one of the most fascinating places in the world.
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- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Children Ages 3 - 12 require a Child's Ticket. Children under 3 Free.
Reviews(273)
On tour with mama Nita, definitely wasn’t forced to say that it was an amazing tour!
Alex was a great tour guide for the night tour. Really appreciated his patience with some annoying people on the tour. I loved the tour and the experience.
Mama Nita was the best. She shared so much knowledge and history. I would love to have her as a guide for the whole city. The tour after dark was great, but it would be fun to do one during the daylight hours just to be able to 'see' more of the cemetery.
Hi Caryl, thank you for the wonderful feedback. We’re glad Mama Nita made the tour so informative and memorable. We also offer daytime tours for guests who would like to see more of the cemetery in daylight.
Amazing tour!! Mama Nita does a Fantastic job and shares so many interesting stories!!
Thank you for the amazing review. We’re glad Mama Nita made the tour so enjoyable with her fascinating stories and knowledge.
We did a guided tour with Mama Nita and she was fantastic and knowledgeable. I enjoyed the tour very much.
Hi Spencer, thank you for your review. We’re glad Mama Nita made the tour so enjoyable with her knowledge and fantastic guidance.
Our tour guide mama Nita was amazing and would highly recommend her as your tour guide!
Hi Lizzie, thank you for the wonderful review. We’re glad Mama Nita made your tour so enjoyable, and we appreciate your recommendation.
Fun experience and great information. Thank you Mama Nita for your tour. I had a great time. Thank you!!
Thank you for your review. We’re glad Mama Nita made the tour fun, informative, and memorable.
Mama Nita was amazing the whole time. I’m really glad she was my tour guide.
Thank you for your review. We’re so glad Mama Nita made your tour such a great experience.
Mama Nita was very knowledgeable and included humor. Very good!!
Hi Yolanda, thank you for your review. We’re glad Mama Nita made the tour both informative and fun.
Passionate guide who makes the tour very lively.
Hi Catherine, merci pour votre commentaire. Nous sommes ravis que votre guide ait rendu la visite aussi vivante grâce à sa passion.
