New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour
Description
Explore the fascinating and historic Cities of the Dead with this 2-hour tour of several New Orleans' cemeteries. This tour cover tomb architecture, history, and our unique burial customs and practices. Enjoy a cafe au lait and some begnets before or after your tour at the iconic Morning Call Coffee Stand.
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Itinerary
Hear the tragic story of those who were lost in Hurricane Katrina and how an old potter's field became a memorial for these lost souls.
Visit the place in the city where numerous cemeteries meet at the crossroads.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Where comfortable shoes
Reviews(1,058)
We learned a lot about the traditions and pride in New Orleans. I have a much deeper respect for the city and the people.
Thorough, knowledgeable and entertaining.
Great tour by V. She not only told us about history, she made the tour engaging as well. Bring a water bottle. And maybe an umbrella to Shade you from sun exposure.
This was a good tour. You get to see several different types of cemeteries in it. Versus just one. I learned a lot about the different types of burials in the city. And a little history. If I had friends going to NOLA I would recommend the tour because it was very authentic and not hyped up with outrageous stories that likely weren't true. My guide was V and she was very good. It was a very hot day and she checked on everyone as we went along to make sure no one was having issues with the heat. She also was great about answering all our questions, helping us figure out the best way to get home, and giving suggestions about other NOLA activities. The street car stop is RIGHT in front of the meeting point, which was a convenient way to get back to the French Quarter. Note, I think children under 15 would be bored silly on this tour. Although maybe they engage differently if there are kids on the tour (we had none)
Great learning experiences our guide, Thor was awesome! It was full of fun details and made our trip complete
Great tour! As someone from the Northeast, seeing New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries for the first time was fascinating, and doing the tour at night made it even more atmospheric. Drew was energetic, knowledgeable, and answered questions thoughtfully. I really enjoyed that the tour wasn't just a list of historical facts–it also included the local legends, rumors, and stories that make New Orleans so unique. The pacing was excellent, and I'd definitely recommend it to anyone who enjoys history with a spooky twist. If you can, ask for Drew!
Awesome experience! Very knowledgeable guide!
Amazing and very interesting. The gentleman tour guide was very knowledgeable and and up to date with info.
The Cemetary Tour was really interesting, great value for money and super informative. The tour guide was super knowledgeable and great fun. He really brought the tour to life (excuse the pun!). Highly recommended.
This was a great and extremely informative tour. Wear comfortable shoes and be ready to walk. Drew has a wealth of knowledge about the cemeteries, traditions, New Orleans and things that you may have been told that are not accurate. He delivers the information with passion, conviction and some humor. He stays fully engaged with the group. He shows how he feels about the cemeteries by picking up some random trash that someone disrespectfuly left. That days it all. The tour winds up at the Katrina Memorial which is powerful.
