Beyond the Grave Cemetery Tour New Orleans
Description
Join a guided cemetery walking tour led by a New Orleanian whose ancestors are buried in these very grounds, offering a perspective few others can share. You will be surprised by what you learn as you walk among above ground family tombs, coping tombs, society tombs, and the original wall vaults that define our unique burial landscape. Along the way, your guide explains local customs such as the careful rotation of remains within family tombs and how multiple generations are respectfully interred in spaces built for only a few, all while sharing personal stories and correcting long-standing myths. This evocative, deeply informative experience connects history, memory, and community. You will not find a more personal or meaningful cemetery tour than with DuPont and Company Tours. We keep the light on for our ancestors by telling their stories.
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Itinerary
See the above ground tombs and learn about our unique burial procedures. We can fit hundreds into one tomb that is built for two. Find out why we do it. St Louis #3 Cemetery is one of the best cemeteries in our city and one of the oldest.
Bayou St John is the oldest portage into New Orleans. Nearby is the old Spanish Fort and the old Spanish Customs House. This area is older than the French Quarter
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What's included
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(7)
The tour was very educational. The tour guide was a little late but she did text to let me know she would be. She did answer all of our questions about the tour.
I’m very glad to hear that she answered all your questions and I am sorry she was late. That’s highly unusual in our company. Is that the reason for the 4 stars versus 5?
Zelda took us on the tour and she was very informative while making it a fun experience! She was very funny and you can tell she loves her job!
Thank you so much for joining us on the Cemetery Tour in New Orleans and for sharing your experience! We’re so glad you had a great time with Zelda. She’s one of a kind and it shows in every story she tells. We’d love to see you again the next time you’re in New Orleans. We offer a whole lineup of tours that dive into the city's ghosts, witches, scandals, and hidden histories. There’s always more to explore!
Lots of knowledge on the background of the cemetery and how it became. Learned whom was buried there and the many different types of the tombs.
Thank you so much for joining us on the Cemetery Tour! We're so glad you enjoyed learning about the unique burial traditions, the origins of the cemetery, and the many fascinating people laid to rest there. Our goal is always to make the stories of the tombs, and the lives behind them, come alive. Next time you're in town, come walk with us again!
Great tour but not on a hot, humid day. Interesting information regarding the various options the deceased have today. Felt sorry for those who no longer had descendants to maintain their burial sites
Thank you for your review of our cemetery tour. If I may ask, did you rate it 4 stars rather than 5 because of the heat? I wish we could control that but we have those conditions most of the year. We don’t like the heat and humidity either. That is why we stress in our confirmation and in the bookings about using an umbrella not just for rain, making sure our guests bring water o drink and maybe even handheld fans. It can be brutal in our subtropical conditions here.
Arte was personable, warm and knowledgeable. We enjoyed the personal stories of the cemetery. The backround of this cemetery was amazing!
I’m thrilled to know you enjoyed it. It is fascinating and something everyone should see and learn about
We have never seen a cemetary tour like this before. From old tombs to some ruined by Katrina hurricane we found it so interesting.
I am so glad you enjoyed it
DeAnna was incredible. She knows every inch of New Orleans. We did a private combo cemetery/Garden District/French Quarter tour. She is very engaging and informative. I could listen to her speak all day. Would highly recommend.
Thank you so much for your kind words. I am do glad you enjoyed the tour.
