New Orleans: St. Louis #1 Cemetery History 2-Hour Tour
Duration: 2 hours
New Orleans Cemetery and Voodoo Mystery Stroll
Product ID: 67837
Visit St. Louis Cemetery #1, the oldest burial site in New Orleans, on this 1-hour tour. See Marie Laveau's tomb and hear about Voodoo mysteries.
About this activity
Duration 1 hour
Printed or mobile voucher accepted
Instant confirmation
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before activity starts
Experience
Highlights
- Visit the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and hear about her life
- Learn why there's always room for another burial in the small cemetery
- Discover how and why burials are above ground in New Orleans
Full description
Discover the first burial location in the city of New Orleans on a 1-hour guided tour. Hear about burial practices at St. Louis #1 Cemetery, and how there’s always room for another body in the small cemetery. See wall vaults, family tombs, step tombs, and others as your guide leads you along the weaving paths of this historic site.
Visit the tomb of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and hear about Voodoo mysteries and practices. See the sad deterioration of some of the older tombs and hear what is being done to restore them.
On exiting the cemetery you can head back into the French Quarter or take a break at the Basin Street Station.
Visit the tomb of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and hear about Voodoo mysteries and practices. See the sad deterioration of some of the older tombs and hear what is being done to restore them.
On exiting the cemetery you can head back into the French Quarter or take a break at the Basin Street Station.
Includes
- Licensed tour guide/historian
- Admission to St. Louis #1 Cemetery
What’s Not Included
- Gratuities (recommended)
- Water and snacks
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
The meeting point is 710 St. Louis St., New Orleans, LA 70130. This is across from Antoine's Restaurant, between Royal and Bourbon streets.
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Important information
Know before you go
• Tours may be rescheduled due to inclement weather (such as lightning or street flooding). This tour does operate in the rain
• No refunds are available. No advanced call to the operator or no show mean forfeiting your voucher. Please do not be late. Tours depart at the scheduled time and no one may join after that time. Should you find you are unable to attend, please call 24 hours in advance to reschedule to avoid forfeiture of your voucher
• If you are driving, plan to arrive early. It is recommended that you park behind the Basin Street Station and walk into the Quarter. Pricing is typically $5/10 hours, Monday-Friday and $10/10 hours, Saturday and Sunday. During special events prices may increase
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. From May through September be sure to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Water is usually available for purchase at the cemetery and always at the Basin Street Station
• No refunds are available. No advanced call to the operator or no show mean forfeiting your voucher. Please do not be late. Tours depart at the scheduled time and no one may join after that time. Should you find you are unable to attend, please call 24 hours in advance to reschedule to avoid forfeiture of your voucher
• If you are driving, plan to arrive early. It is recommended that you park behind the Basin Street Station and walk into the Quarter. Pricing is typically $5/10 hours, Monday-Friday and $10/10 hours, Saturday and Sunday. During special events prices may increase
• Wear comfortable walking shoes and drink plenty of water to avoid dehydration. From May through September be sure to wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat. Water is usually available for purchase at the cemetery and always at the Basin Street Station
From US$ 10 per person
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| Service | 4.7/5 |
| Organization | 4.6/5 |
| Value for money | 4.7/5 |
| Safety | 4.9/5 |
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French Quarter New Orleans Tours
Product ID: 67837
New Orleans Cemetery and Voodoo Mystery Stroll
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