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St. Louis Cemetery Tour: Historic Tombs and Legends
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3,355 Ratings
New Orleans
The Authorized exploration of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 guides you through the entrance to stroll amidst the mausoleums where New Orleans’ renowned historical personalities are interred. Encounter the final resting places of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, among others.
The Authorized exploration of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 guides you through the entrance to stroll amidst the mausoleums where New Orleans’ renowned historical personalities are interred. Encounter the final resting places of the Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, among others.
Duration:
55 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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Basin St. Station - Tour gathers and departs from inside of Basin St. Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour time to collect your tickets and tour stickers and to be prepared for a timely tour departure.
Basin St. Station is a lovely visitors center where you will find a wide array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map about…
- Basin St. Station - Tour gathers and departs from inside of Basin St. Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour time to collect your tickets and tour stickers and to be prepared for a timely tour departure.
Basin St. Station is a lovely visitors center where you will find a wide array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map about Hurricane Katrina floodwaters, a Cafe, pristine restrooms, a gift shop, and more.
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 - At the time of your tour departure, your tour guide will greet you at the Cemetery Tour Desk inside of Basin St. Station. Your tour will begin promptly with a short walk across the street, up to the front gates of the Cemetery. Step inside the gates for your in-depth tour of historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
What's Included
- Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
What's Not Included
- Gratuity for tour guide is not included
- Gratuity for tour guide is not included
Location
Basin St. Station
Basin Street
Enter Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to find our Cemetery Tours Desk & Team! Walking distance from the French Quarter, hop off City Sightseeing Double-Decker at stop 5, or drive and park in the adjacent parking lot, available to the public for hourly, daily, and overnight rates.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Nicole_h
Jul 29, 2025
Shannon was a terrific... - Shannon was a terrific tour guide! Even in the extra 100+ degree heat, Shannon was very mindful of checking in with us. Plus, the cemetery had tents with cooling misters to keep us cool. Very knowledgeable guide!
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Michele_a
Jul 29, 2025
Who would have thought! - Informative, professional and captivating! Our tour guide was knowledgeable and passionate about the history! Would highly recommend.
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Traveler00781868256
Jul 27, 2025
So happy we did the tour - The guide Buddy was very informative and answered all questions with a smile . They had misting stations to help offset the heat.
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Chris_n
Jul 27, 2025
Must see if you’re in NO! - Jeff was an amazing tour guide! He was very knowledgeable, funny, and personable. Overall a great experience!
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Lindsay_t
Jul 27, 2025
It was very hot, but our... - It was very hot, but our tour guide was awesome and it was a great tour! Interesting and informative.
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R6124ybtinas
Jul 27, 2025
Learning NOLA history - Great time hearing stories of the history of New Orleans and the lives of people that are buried in the cemetery.
It was very hot so it was a bonus that there are cooling tents set up in different sections of the cemetery.
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Jennifer_p
Jul 25, 2025
Friendly guide,... - Friendly guide, informative on the history of New Orleans and the cemetery. Invited questions to learn more.
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Michele_p
Jul 25, 2025
Our guide was very... - Our guide was very informative. Neat experience! It was hot, but they had misting areas to cool you off.
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Josh_b
Jul 23, 2025
Quick fun tour learning the history of the cemetery - My wife and I enjoyed our the guide and the tour. It was very interesting learning the history of the cemetery and some of the people that are buried there. The guide was very knowledgeable and it was amazing to see how old some of the tombs were.
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Valeri_m
Jul 28, 2025
Okay Tour - The tour was good very hot outside. I recommend to do tour early in the morning. Nice coffee shop located inside and clean bathrooms.
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