New Orleans Cemetery Tours
Known far and wide for its remarkable above-ground tombs, New Orleans is home to some of the most charming and historic cemeteries in the world, including St. Louis Cemetery No. 1! New Orleans cemetery tours provide a captivating and engaging way to delve into its diverse history and culture. During a cemetery tour, you’ll gain insights into the local burial traditions and hear stories behind some of New Orleans’ most notorious residents. On some tours, you can even use EMF Meters to uncover nearby paranormal activity! Whether you're a history buff, a paranormal enthusiast, or looking for a unique activity, a cemetery tour will leave you with a greater appreciation for the Big Easy’s rich and vibrant past.
BYOB Nightly Cemetery Bus Tour
New Orleans French Quarter, Voodoo, and Cemetery Tour
NOLA City & Cemetery Small Group Tour by Mini Bus
3 Hour Comprehensive City Tour Highlighting Hurricane Katrina Recovery
Dead of Night - Ghost & Graveyard Bus Tour
5 in 1 Ghost & Mystery Tour of the French Quarter
New Orleans City & Cemetery Tour
Haunted City Cemetery Bus Tour
New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour
Garden District & Lafayette Cemetery #1 Combo Walking Tour
Garden District Walking Tour
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour
Garden District Walking Tours in New Orleans
Cities of the Dead Cemetery Tour
Frequently Asked Questions
Touring a New Orleans cemetery and learning about the local history and hauntings is sure to bring both fun and fright! Rest assured, however, taking a guided cemetery tour is one of the safest ways to explore this side of the city.
Most cemeteries only allow entry during the day, and will usually close in the afternoon. If you plan to take a self-guided tour, it will have to be during the day when the cemetery is open. Some guided tours, however, will offer nighttime cemetery tours. If you are looking for a New Orleans nighttime guided cemetery tour, please let your booking agent know when making your reservation.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is probably the most famous New Orleans cemetery, and is a must-see when in the area. Opened in 1789, it’s the oldest cemetery in the city, housing over 600 tombs. Home to famous NOLA figures like Marie Laveau and Homer Plessy, this cemetery was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1975. Other famous New Orleans cemeteries include: St. Louis Cemetery No. 2, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Lafayette Cemetery No. 1, Charity Hospital and Katrina Memorial Cemetery, and Greenwood Cemetery. For more information about New Orleans cemeteries, check out TripShock’s NOLA Cemetery Guide: https://www.tripshock.com/blog/nola-cemetery-guide/.
This simply depends on which cemetery you are wanting to visit. Many cemeteries offer a self-guided tour option, but some cemeteries do require guests to be on a tour with a guide to enter. Booking a guided cemetery tour is the best way to guarantee entry.
The best way to tour a cemetery is definitely on a guided tour. Tours take the stress and hassle of research and planning out of the equation, so all that you have to do is show up and enjoy. With cemetery bus tours, cemetery walking tours, and combination tours available, there is a tour for every type of traveler! Not only that, with a friendly, enthusiastic, and knowledgable tour guide leading the way, you can rest assured you’re getting the best NOLA scoop! It’s also a great way to make sure you’re hitting all the important hotspots along the way, so you don’t miss a thing. Get the best narration, views, and experience on a New Orleans guided cemetery tour!