Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour in New Orleans
Explore ornate tombs and the larger-than-life stories behind them
Duration
2 hours
Highlights
Explore Metairie Cemetery, a former racetrack in New Orleans turned 127-acre landscape of marble tombs and funerary art. Walk through a resting place for figures from politics, jazz, Storyville, organized crime, and the fried-chicken business.
- See the extravagant tombs along Millionaire's Row
- Learn the story of Popeyes founder Al Copeland
- Discover pyramids, Greek temples, Islamic pavilions, and mausoleums with weeping angels
- Explore a cemetery listed on the National Register of Historic Places
Important details
- Arrive at least 10 minutes before the tour start time
Cancellation Policy
Tours run rain or shine. If dangerous weather cancels the tour, you can reschedule at no extra charge or receive a refund. Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a full refund. No refunds or rescheduling are available less than 24 hours before the tour.
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FAQs
The 2-hour cemetery walking tour covers just over 1 mile.
Bring water, an umbrella for rain or sun, sunscreen, and sensible shoes.
Meeting details
Law Enforcement Memorial, 5100 Pontchartrain Blvd., New Orleans, LA 70124
Related locations
Metairie Cemetery
Admission includedWalking through Metairie Cemetery, you move along winding paths lined with obelisks, mausoleums, and carved angels that rise against the Louisiana sky. The air carries the faint scent of magnolia and damp earth, and the quiet here feels earned rather than imposed. Metairie Cemetery holds the remains of governors, Civil War generals, and generations of New Orleans families whose names still echo through the city's history.
