Guided 1.5-Hour New Orleans Cemetery Tour
Explore New Orleans burial customs with a guide connected to the cemetery
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Duration
1.5 hours
Ideal For
Up to 15 people
Includes
Guided walk, burial customs
Highlights
Step into New Orleans' burial traditions on a guided walk through historic cemetery grounds. Hear personal stories and uncover how family tombs preserve memory across generations.
- Explore above-ground family, society, coping, and wall-vault tombs
- Learn how remains are rotated within family tombs
- Hear stories from a New Orleanian with ancestors buried in the cemetery
- Discover the customs and myths behind New Orleans burials
- Understand how communities honor those who have passed
Itinerary
- Begin at the gates of the cemetery
- Visit family tombs
- Visit society tombs
- See the remains of the old wall vaults
- Visit coping tombs
- Learn about the myths associated with New Orleans burials
- Depart from starting point
Important details
- Expect the tour to run rain or shine; dangerous weather may cancel the tour
Cancellation Policy
Cancel at least 24 hours before the tour for a refund. Changes are available up to 2 hours before the tour.
Product ID: KZAZ78
FAQs
Wear comfortable shoes and bring an umbrella (just in case) and water to drink.
Arrive before the start time. The group leaves on time, routes can change, and catching up is almost impossible.
Yes. You can rebook up to 2 hours prior to the tour.
Meeting details
First cemetery entrance at 3421 Esplanade Avenue
Experience provided by DuPont & Company Tour Experiences, LLC
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