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Guided 1.5-Hour New Orleans Cemetery Tour

Explore New Orleans burial customs with a guide connected to the cemetery

5.0 stars• 164 reviews

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.

Review summary

5.0

Excellent

164 reviewsGoogle Maps

The guides here are clearly the star of the show, with names like Lacey, Hannah Kate, Walter, Kamille, DeAnna, and Angie earning enthusiastic praise across the board. What stands out most is how these guides go beyond memorized scripts to deliver engaging storytelling that keeps everyone interested, from teenagers to seasoned travelers. They're genuinely knowledgeable about New Orleans history, architecture, and local culture, often debunking common myths and answering questions with ease. The Garden District and Witches Coven tours are particularly popular, with many visitors saying these were the best tours they took in New Orleans. People appreciate the intimate group sizes and how personable the guides are, weaving together history, witchcraft lore, and architectural details in entertaining ways. Several reviewers mention returning for multiple tours with this company, which speaks volumes. Even locals bring out-of-town guests here and discover new information about their own city.

What people are saying

My friend booked the Historic Garden District tour so when it started at the White farm house with a discussion of ancestral witch craft I was a little startled. But that feeling quickly changed with Hannah Kate's presentation. She is incredibly engaging and her knowledge of the Garden District was fantastic. She is also an amazing story teller. I had a wonderful time, even though it was well over 90 degrees, because Hannah Kate kept is the shade and took great care of us. I strongly recommend this tour even if witch craft isn't your thing, as the architecture, the history and the beauty of the Garden District combine seamlessly with Hannah Kate'a talk.

Rene Reese

August 16, 2026

Rene Reese

August 16, 2026

Meeting details

First cemetery entrance at 3421 Esplanade Avenue

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