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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour

3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Duration

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour Type

Daily Tour

Group Size

15 people

Languages

English

Overview

This tour is run by the non-profit Save Our Cemeteries. Booking with us helps to preserve and protect historic cemeteries of New Orleans. We provide small and historically accurate tours, and your support helps us continue ongoing restoration. As we stroll through this beautiful area, you will learn about local burial practices and hear stories of those who are buried here, including chef Paul Prudhomme and notable architect James Gallier.

  • Learn about local burial practices
  • Hear historically accurate stories of those buried here
  • Small group tour
  • Be a part of the city’s historic preservation

What To Expect

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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3



When you tour with non-profit Save Our Cemeteries you are helping to preserve and protect the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Our tours are small and historically accurate.

Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chefs Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme.

There must be a minimum of 4 guests signed up to take this tour 12 hours before the departure time/date or the tour will be canceled. If it is cancelled you will receive an email. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Highlights

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

Included/Excluded

  • Professional Guides
  • Gratuities for the guide are not included.

Durations

1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)

Tour's Location

3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
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