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New Orleans Cemetery Tour: Historic Cities of the Dead
4.9
967 Ratings
New Orleans
Discover the intriguing and historic Cities of the Dead on this 2-hour tour through several cemeteries in New Orleans. This tour delves into tomb architecture, history, and the city’s distinctive burial customs and practices. Savor a café au lait and some beignets either before or after your tour at the renowned Morning Call Coffee Stand.
Discover the intriguing and historic Cities of the Dead on this 2-hour tour through several cemeteries in New Orleans. This tour delves into tomb architecture, history, and the city’s distinctive burial customs and practices. Savor a café au lait and some beignets either before or after your tour at the renowned Morning Call Coffee Stand.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Hurricane Katrina Memorial - Discover the poignant tale of the lives lost during Hurricane Katrina and how a former potter’s field was transformed into a memorial honoring these individuals.
- Mid-City - Explore the area in the city where multiple cemeteries converge at a central point.
- Hurricane Katrina Memorial - Discover the poignant tale of the lives lost during Hurricane Katrina and how a former potter’s field was transformed into a memorial honoring these individuals.
- Mid-City - Explore the area in the city where multiple cemeteries converge at a central point.
What's Included
- Local guide
- Local guide
What's Not Included
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Additional Information
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Where comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Where comfortable shoes
Location
5101 Canal Blvd
Canal Boulevard
The Cemetery Tour meets in front of Morning Call Coffee Stand at 5101 Canal Boulevard, New Orleans
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(967 Ratings)
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Kylah_v
Mar 1, 2026
Awesome walking tour - Thorn was very knowledgeable & a great guide ! Bring a water bottle ! On sunny days some shades or hat will be needed.
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Julie_p
Feb 28, 2026
Excellent tour - Fascinating tour of several cemeteries! Informative, engaging. Our host was outstanding - funny, knowledgeable.
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Roy_t
Feb 25, 2026
Grave yard historical tour - This is an informative tour and historical. Not spooky or aimed at historical people. It was great for us to understand the above ground burial devices and operation.
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Sandy_p
Feb 25, 2026
Thorne was very... - Thorne was very informative, pleasant and made everything interesting for us he was very interactive and let his ass as many questions as we would like, and his knowledge was impressive by
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Gina_s
Feb 24, 2026
Our guide was fantastic! - So interesting, we learned SO much. Our guide debunked many myths and was so wonderful and full of knowledge of the cemeteries and the history of New Orleans.
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638lizaa
Feb 21, 2026
Fantastic tour with lots of history! - Kristy was absolutely amazing. Full of information and very knowledgeable!
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Eric_s
Feb 19, 2026
Excellent guide, funny,... - Excellent guide, funny, interesting, informative. It was a really enjoyable experience all around. Highly recommended.
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Becca_e
Feb 18, 2026
I had a great time on... - I had a great time on this tour. Drew was engaging, factual, and very entertaining. He made the experience very enjoyable, and I highly recommend doing this tour!
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Lyndeeb2026
Feb 13, 2026
Walking with the dead - Our guide was very knowledgeable and I learned a lot
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Scott_b
Feb 9, 2026
Great tour. One of the best I’ve been on. - This is a true walking tour around the cemetery district. Tips.
1-Get there early enough to have Beignets and a Cafe Au Lait. Best in the city.
2-Wear tennis shoes.
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