Private New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour
Cover the French Quarter, Garden District, and a cemetery on a 2.5-hour private tour
Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ideal For
Up to 24 people
Includes
Hotel pickup, Guide, Cemetery visit
Highlights
Explore New Orleans on a private city-and-cemetery tour that pairs iconic neighborhoods with local history and architecture. Ride through the French Quarter, stop at a cemetery to learn about above-ground burials, and see how Hurricane Katrina shaped the city.
- Ride through the French Quarter past Jackson Square, St. Louis Cathedral, and Café Du Monde
- Drive down Frenchmen Street and spot jazz clubs like DBA, Spotted Cat, Maison, and Snug Harbor
- Visit Treme and see Congo Square at Louis Armstrong Park
- Walk inside a cemetery and learn about New Orleans’ above-ground burial system
- Take a break at Morning Call Café and stroll the Besthoff Sculpture Garden in City Park
- Pass Lake Pontchartrain, Katrina levee sites, St. Charles Avenue mansions, and The National WWII Museum
Things to know
Bring an umbrella in case it rains. Feel free to bring drinks on board.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund with one weeks notice of cancellation. Full refund if the operator cancels due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. No-shows will be charged the full price.
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FAQs
Enter your pickup address during booking. You’ll be picked up about 10 minutes before the tour start time, and the tour includes hotel pickup within the French Quarter and Business District.
Bring an umbrella in case it rains.
Yes. Feel free to bring drinks on board.
Meeting details
We pick up at most hotels in the downtown area.
More about The National WWII Museum
The National WWII Museum stands as one of New Orleans's most powerful cultural landmarks, drawing visitors from around the world to its expansive campus in the Warehouse District. While this private city and cemetery tour focuses on the storied streets, historic neighborhoods, and atmospheric above-ground cemeteries that define the Crescent City, The National WWII Museum sits within easy reach and makes a meaningful companion to any deep exploration of New Orleans heritage. The city's layered past, from its French and Spanish colonial roots to its role in twentieth century American history, gives context to why The National WWII Museum found its home here, in the city where Higgins boats were built and launched into history.
On this private tour, your guide leads you through the French Quarter, past wrought iron balconies and centuries-old courtyards, then into one of the city's famed cities of the dead, where whitewashed tombs tell stories of generations of New Orleanians. You will hear about the families, the tragedies, and the traditions that shaped local life, the same currents of history that flow just a few blocks away toward The National WWII Museum. The contrast is striking: cobblestone lanes and shaded cemetery paths on one hand, and the sweeping modern galleries near The National WWII Museum on the other, all part of the same remarkable city.
This experience is ideal for history lovers, curious travelers, and anyone who wants a personalized introduction to New Orleans before or after a visit to The National WWII Museum. Couples, small groups, and families with older children will appreciate the unhurried pace and the ability to ask questions, linger at favorite spots, and tailor the route. Pairing this tour with time at The National WWII Museum gives you a fuller portrait of New Orleans, its people, its losses, its resilience, and the global story it helped shape.
