Experience the legendary above-ground tombs in New Orleans, see historic tombs and the burial places of famous - and infamous - residents. Your guide will show you the mysterious world of the cities of the dead.

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Duration 2 hours: Check availability to see starting times.
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Live tour guide: English
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Highlights

Learn why New Orleans buries its dead above ground
Visit the above ground tombs New Orleans affectionately calls the "cities of the dead"
Visit several cemeteries and learn about their history

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This 2-hour walking tour takes you inside the walls of New Orleans’ oldest and most interesting burial grounds. In the company of a local guide, you’ll explore the ancient maze of above-ground tombs and learn about fascinating local burial practices. After meeting your guide at the Haifa Cuisine and Hooka Bar, you’ll walk to the cemetery to explore curiosities and hear tales of some of the city’s personalities. You’ll see the final resting place of many of New Orleans’ most notable celebrities.

On this tour that’s been recommended by the Travel Channel, A&E, and the History Channel, you’ll learn the history of voodoo and its connection to the French Quarter on a journey back through time.

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Tour of cemeteries around New Orleans • Tour of several of New Orleans' oldest cities of the dead

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You must book this activity online because the ticket office is closed

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All areas that customers touch are frequently cleaned
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds

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Haifa Cuisine & Hookah Bar

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Tours operate rain or shine, umbrellas or ponchos recommended

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Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 181 reviews

Review summary

Guide
4.6/5
Value for money
4.5/5
Service
4.7/5
Organization
4.6/5

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Drew was our tour guide, not only was he super knowledgeable about the history of nola and the cemeteries, but he was very lively and passionate about the information! We ended up talking to him about additional historic subjects in the area, and he did not disappoint. We then got book recommendations from him as well. We really learned alot on the tour! thanks so much! (For example, we learned the diff btwn Creole and Cajun, up til the tour, no one could clearly define either for us.)

16 December 2021

Unfortunately I can’t remember our guide’s name, but he was wonderful. We saw 4 cemeteries, and he was incredibly knowledgeable, entertaining, and (unlike some tours), he had a great booming voice so you could hear every word, even spread out. It’s a bit of a trek from the French District but the meeting and ending points are right along the Canal St streetcar. Highly recommend this tour is you’re looking for a cemetery tour in NOLA!

4 December 2021

Our guide Gabe provided information about the cemetery, and history surrounding it, in a very informative yet relaxed manner. We received an excellent history lesson, interspersed with humor. Our guide also spoke of damage done in the past by visitors and vandals and stressed the importance of preserving the cemetery. I found this to be an excellent tour and I recommend it to anyone with an interest in historical cemeteries.

10 March 2020

New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

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