New Orleans Trip Overview
One of the best things to do in New Orleans! This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to the oldest cemetery in operation in New Orleans, the Saint Louis #1 Cemetery. Starting in the French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries in history. Journey with your local operator through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs and why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb. Hear of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny and even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour. COVID-19 NOTIFICATION: Until the Archdiocese reopens St. Louis #1 Cemetery, there is no admittance & not included in the pricing of this tour.
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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Starts: New Orleans, United States
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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One of the best things to do in New Orleans! This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to the oldest cemetery in operation in New Orleans, the Saint Louis #1 Cemetery. Starting in the French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries in history. Journey with your local operator through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs and why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb. Hear of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen, the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny and even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour. COVID-19 NOTIFICATION: Until the Archdiocese reopens St. Louis #1 Cemetery, there is no admittance & not included in the pricing of this tour.
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Pass By: Hermann-Grima House, 820 Saint Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112-3416
This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to St. Louis cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in operation in the city of New Orleans.Starting in the The French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries of history. Journey with your licensed tour guide through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs, & why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb! Hear about Tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen as well as the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny & even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour, the one & 1/2 hours is barely enough time!
Stop At: St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, 425 Basin St 3421 Esplanade Ave, New Orleans, LA 70112-3535
This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to St. Louis cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in operation in the city of New Orleans.Starting in the The French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries of history. Journey with your licensed tour guide through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs, & why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb! Hear about Tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen as well as the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny & even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour, the one & 1/2 hours is barely enough time! *COVID-19 INFORMATION-Please note that until St. Louis Cemeteries reopen to the public, this tour does not include entry.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: French Quarter, New Orleans, LA
This tour is a unique journey through the streets of the French Quarter to St. Louis cemetery #1, the oldest cemetery in operation in the city of New Orleans.Starting in the The French Quarter, experience this delightful neighborhood full of eccentric, fun-loving people, that spans three centuries of history. Journey with your licensed tour guide through the heart of the city and learn why this section is so unique. Arriving at the cemetery you will learn of our burial customs, & why it seems there is always enough room for another person in the family tomb! Hear about Tomb of Marie Laveau, the Voodoo Queen as well as the Society Tombs, the Musician’s Tomb, Bernard Marigny & even the Protestant section. There is so much history on this tour, the one & 1/2 hours is barely enough time!
Duration: 1 hour
Pass By: St. Louis Cathedral, 615 Pere Antoine Aly, New Orleans, LA 70116-3291
St. Louis Cathedral is the oldest, continuously operating cathedral in the United States.
Pass By: Jackson Square, 615 Pere Antoine Alley, New Orleans, LA 70116-3234
Jackson Square is the heart of the City of New Orleans & where it all began!
