New Orleans Cemetery Experience: Secrets, Death, and Exploration

4840 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

Duration

2 hours (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

10 people

Languages

English

Overview

Learn about New Orleans’ unique burial customs while avoiding the crowds on a tour of three cemeteries that most visitors don't know about. Venture off the beaten path to St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2, Masonic Cemetery No. 1, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery, where you’ll learn about historic burial traditions and honor lives lost to Hurricane Katrina, yellow fever outbreaks, and other disasters.

Visit three lesser-known New Orleans cemeteries in one day
Learn about the city’s unusual above-ground burial customs
Pay tribute to victims of Hurricane Katrina and other deadly events

What To Expect

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We walk our guests through St. Patrick Cemetery #2, offering a deep dive into cemetery and burial culture.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Explore cemeteries near City Park.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

Visit the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery and hear the tales of those lost to Yellow Fever, hurricanes, and more.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Highlights

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in historic New Orleans present challenges. Please book accordingly.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

Included/Excluded

Guided walking tour with a master storyteller

Drinks are not included but you may bring your own

Durations

2 hours (approx.)

Tour's Location

4840 Bienville St, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA

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