St. Louis Cemetery: Nighttime History Walk

Explore New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 at night. Discover Voodoo legends, stunning architecture, and eerie tales on this exclusive after-dark tour.

Duration: 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Basin St. Station - The Basin St. Station Visitor Center welcomes guests for After-Dark Cemetery Tours from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. After checking in for the tour, visitors can explore the distinctive New Orleans exhibits, access visitor information, browse the Streetcar Gift Shop, and enjoy clean restrooms and plenty of seating.
  • **St. Louis Cemetery…
What's Included
  • Local guide
  • All taxes, fees, and handling charges
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • The listed price does not include parking. Independent Parking Lot located next door provides affordable parking for cars.
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

A New Orleans First - St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Night Tour After Dark!
Delve into the rich cultural heritage and enigmatic allure of New Orleans’ oldest surviving cemetery.

Join an expert guide as they lead you through the shadows of history, visiting the final resting places of notable figures such as Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and civil rights…

Location
Hop On Hop Off: Stop 5
Basin Street
Enter the Lobby of Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to check-in for your Tour! Our Ticket Agent is in the rear of the building, toward the corner of Basin & St. Louis. Public Parking is available in an adjacent Parking Lot for a fee. Please follow directions on the machines in the lot.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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I2776fvadaml
Feb 7, 2026
Great tour - Wonderful and informative nighttime tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 after dark with tour guide Mama Nita. Recommended for everyone.
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Explore49682913134
Feb 1, 2026
A Colds Night in the Grave with Emi - Emi was amazing!!! She knew so much and was so informative about the graveyard. Her storytelling was extraordinary and was very engaging to all of us. She braved the cold night to give us a magical experience. Truly an amazing experience thanks to her!
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34mollieo
Feb 1, 2026
Mama Nita is amazing! - Wow wow wow this was such a cool tour! We learned about local cemetary practices and history and it was VERY well organized. Our guide, Mama Nita, was a hoot, efficient and a delight. The tour moves quickly and the surfaces are uneven in places so you may want to check in about physical accessibility needs before booking. Highly recommend!
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Danielba4923tf
Feb 1, 2026
Freezing After Dark Tour - Loved it! Emi was our tour guide. She was the best! Very knowledgeable, gave a great overview in the history of NOLA, kept us all interested in the freezing cold.
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N3607lljennyl
Jan 31, 2026
Mama Nita is the best - Mama Nita was the best!!! So much history and context. She was very funny and informative during our tour. I would recommend this tour to anyone looking to learn more about New Orleans :)
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Stephenwo7453zx
Jan 27, 2026
Foggy Night at the Cemetery - The after dark tour was a great way to see this cemetery, especially on a foggy, misty night. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and gave us so much information on the short tour, even giving us a pointer on where to catch the big parade afterwards. The tour did seem a bit rushed, and though I would have loved a bit more time to take pictures I still thoroughly enjoyed and recommend this tour.
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Explore49474319205
Jan 25, 2026
Awesome cemetery tour - Mama Nita gave a really solid tour. I learned so much! It felt very special to be in the cemetery at night.
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Daras974
Jan 25, 2026
A Texans Experience in New Orleans - Ms. Mama Nita was such a great tour guide, she was very insightful and knowledgeable about the history in the cemetery. I was coming in from Houston with my friend and we had a great time on this tour. 10/10 recommend
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Gabrielle
Jan 24, 2026
Mama Nita is an amazing story teller and tour guide! - Mama Nita is the soul of the St Louis Cemetery Tour! She is a wealth of knowledge on the history and culture of New Orleans with a lovely and humorous personality to pair with her engaging ability to bring history to life and tell a story. Very fascinating tour on the history, dissemination and origins of people of NOLA. Thank you so much again Mama Nita!
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Franciscocb9747ga
Jan 24, 2026
Would go again! - Very wonderful experience 10/10!! Would definitely recommend my friends to come and do the tour.
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From $41
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).