- St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 - Our experienced guide will meet you at the gate of the cemetery and walk with you through the cemetery. Along the way we will explain about the people buried there and the unique but macabre ways we bury them and why. We will explore the graves together and give you time to walk around on your own before walking to the beautiful Bayou St John, the waterway to the past.
- Bayou St. John - See the beautiful Bayou St John that is considered to be the back door to the city via the water way. This is where the Spanish Customs House is as well as where Voodoo celebrations are held.
- New Orleans City Park - New Orleans City Park is just steps away from your tour. The park is twice the size of Central Park and a lovely place to visit before or after your tour.
- Guides with ancestral connections to the cemetery
- Insights into compact tomb arrangements
- Explore the tombs of prominent New Orleans historical figures
- Tours led by licensed and knowledgeable guides
- Exclusive access to family graves with personal stories
- Comprehension of unique burial procedures
Discover Lineage Mysteries with Our Exclusive Graveyard Excursion
Embrace the memory of our forefathers as we lead you through one of New Orleans’ most renowned graveyards, unfolding secrets contained therein.
Your journey will involve:
Exploring Tombs: Delve into the techniques of accommodating hundreds in cremation sites designed for a pair.
Comprehend Distinctive Mortuary Customs: Unearth the methods and reasons behind our city’s exceptional funerary customs.
Sync with History: Gain insights about the residents entombed here and their enduring bonds with New Orleans.
Engage in Tradition: Carry a petite stone or bloom to place at a grave, adopting a custom that links you with the city’s history.
Why Choose Our Graveyard Excursion?
Privileged Insight: We share narratives known exclusively to the native residents of New Orleans.
In-depth Local Wisdom: Our guides, profoundly intertwined with the city’s past, deliver genuine and personalized tales.
An Unforgettable Interaction: Our excursion invites you to become an element of New Orleans’ abundant historical fabric.
Reserve Your Place Today!
- Not recommended for anyone who cannot walk at least a mile at a leisurely pace
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
