New Orleans French Quarter Cemetery Tour

One of the best things to do in New Orleans! This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to the oldest cemetery in operation in New Orleans, the Saint Louis #1 Cemetery. Starting in the French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries in history. Journey with your local operator through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs and why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb. Hear of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, the Society Tombs, the Musician's Tomb, Bernard Marigny and even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour. COVID-19 NOTIFICATION: Until the Archdiocese reopens St. Louis #1 Cemetery, there is no admittance & not included in the pricing of this tour.

Meeting Point

710 St Louis St

710 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70130, USA

Across the street from Antoine's Restaurant, between Royal & Bourbon Street. Please do NOT go to the cemetery or Basin St. Station for your tour departure location, as we are required to meet away from these locations.

What's included:

• Tour escort/host

Not included:

• Food and drinks

What to expect:

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes

Hermann-Grima House

820 Saint Louis St, , New Orleans, 70112-3416, Louisiana

This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to St. Louis cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in operation in the city of New Orleans.Starting in the The French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries of history. Journey with your licensed tour guide through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs, & why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb! Hear about Tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen as well as the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny & even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour, the one & 1/2 hours is barely enough time!

Pass by without stopping

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

425 Basin St, New Orleans, 70112-3535, Louisiana

This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to St. Louis cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in operation in the city of New Orleans.Starting in the The French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries of history. Journey with your licensed tour guide through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs, & why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb! Hear about Tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen as well as the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny & even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour, the one & 1/2 hours is barely enough time! *COVID-19 INFORMATION-Please note that until St. Louis Cemeteries reopen to the public, this tour does not include entry.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

French Quarter

New Orleans, Louisiana

This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to St. Louis cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in operation in the city of New Orleans.Starting in the The French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries of history. Journey with your licensed tour guide through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs, & why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb! Hear about Tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen as well as the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny & even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour, the one & 1/2 hours is barely enough time!

1 hour

St. Louis Cathedral

615 Pere Antoine Aly, , New Orleans, 70116-3291, Louisiana

St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest, continuously operating cathedral in the United States.

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Jackson Square

751 Decatur St, , New Orleans, 70181, Louisiana

Jackson Square is the heart of the City of New Orleans & where it all began!

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