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Cemetery Tours NOLA

501 Basin St · New Orleans, LA

Why you should go…

Cemetery Tours NOLA operates the official guided walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, the oldest cemetery in New Orleans and a site that can only be visited with a licensed guide. Tours depart from the Cemetery Tour Desk at Basin St. Station and last about 55 minutes. The cemetery is the burial site of Voodoo priestess Marie Laveau and many prominent Louisiana families.

  • #cemetery
  • #history
  • #walking tour
  • #voodoo
  • #french quarter

Good to know

General tours guidance

Habits that pay off across this whole category, not rules for this one venue. Always check the official site for the specifics.

  • Confirm the meeting point

    It is often a corner, a lobby, or a dock rather than the address you searched for. Check it the night before.

  • Small groups fill first

    In high season the intimate departures sell out well before the big-bus options do.

  • Ask how much is on foot

    Knowing how much of the route is walking, standing, or outdoors tells you what to wear and carry.

  • Read the weather policy

    Cancellation windows and rain rules vary by operator, and they are easier to find before you pay than after.

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