New Orleans Metairie Cemetery Tour: miljonairs en mausoleums
Beschrijving
Metairie Cemetery staat op het National Register of Historic Places en wordt vaak vermeld als een van de must-see begraafplaatsen ter wereld. Terwijl je onder de schaduw van bijna 1000 bomen loopt, zie je de extravagante graven van Popeyes' oprichter Al Copeland, Ruth Fertel, de oprichter van Ruth's Chris Steak House en vampier-romanschrijfster Anne Rice. Je ziet de piramide bewaakt door een sfinx, het islamitisch geïnspireerde graf dat een generaal van de Confederatie voor zijn dochter bouwde, het graf van de neergeschoten gokker die nooit glimlachte, de Storyville-mevrouw die uit haar graf werd gegooid en de beroemde huilende engel die in het blauw bad. Uw gids Sally Asher is gepassioneerd over het onthullen van de ongewone, schandalige en onuitgesproken verhalen van New Orleans. Asher is een bekroond schrijver en professioneel fotograaf en gelooft dat geschiedenis niet alleen draait om het opsommen van data en feiten, maar om de zachte botsing van waarheid en verhaal – schandalen en zo! Deze tour is ongeveer 2 mijl lang en duurt 2 uur.
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Reisroute
Metairie Cemetery (eigenlijk gelegen in New Orleans) is de thuisbasis van enkele van de meest uitgebreide en artistieke marmeren graven en grafkunst in de stad. Dit voormalige racecircuit staat vermeld in het nationaal register van historische plaatsen en wordt vaak gerangschikt als een van de beste begraafplaatsen ter wereld. Metairie Cemetery heeft iedereen, van politici tot jazzmuzikanten tot Storyville-mevrouwen tot maffiabaasjes, tot gefrituurde kippenmagnaten, tot vampierschrijvers, allemaal samen genesteld in een pastorale omgeving van 127 hectare omringd door glanzende piramides, Griekse tempels, islamitische paviljoens, huilende honden en mausolea met huilende engelen. Metairie Cemetery is geen begraafplaats, maar een begraafplaats.
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Wat is inbegrepen
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Belangrijke informatie
- Baby's en kleine kinderen kunnen in een wandel- of kinderwagen mee
- Hulpdieren toegestaan
- Niet aanbevolen voor reizigers met ruggengraatletsel
- Geschikt voor alle condities
Beoordelingen(324)
This was literally the best tour of our trip. It is a must if you’re visiting New Orleans.
Sally was very informative and had interesting stories regarding Metairie as well as the other New Orlean's cemeteries. Bring water, wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for uneven surfaces, grassy walking and no real seating for at least two hours. It was very hot the day we went but Sally brought umbrellas to use if needed.
Sally is an incredible wealth of information about cemeteries, burial, specific monuments, and more! We have been visiting New Orleans for years and learned SO much about this city we loved already. I would highly recommend for first time or seasoned visitors! We highly enjoyed seeing famous tombs as well as hearing about others new to us.
Bring an umbrella for shade ad wear sunblock bring water We did this in May it was hot. Ourtour guide also text us ahead of time and.provided information so helpful.
Sally is very knowledgeable and clearly loves what she does! She is interesting, engaging, and comfortable following the groups interests and questions wherever they lead instead of sticking to a script. She’s always incorporating new info from her research and interviews so I’d even go again in a few years.
Thank you so much - I do love it! I am so happy you enjoyed your tour.
Very knowledgeable tour guide. Great group. Local on a tour with a visiting friend - exceeded expectations.
Thank you so much. I love having locals on the tour. I am so happy y'all enjoyed your tour!
Red Sash Tours was absolutely fantastic. Sally was incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and clearly passionate about the history she shares. Her storytelling kept everyone interested from start to finish, and she answered every question with confidence and detail. One of the highlights was the crow feeding, which was such a unique experience. We also had the unexpected opportunity to enter a mausoleum using keys Sally had access to, which made the tour feel even more special and immersive. What really stood out was how much personal research and effort Sally has put into her work. She studies the stories herself and has interviewed many people to ensure accuracy and authenticity. You can genuinely feel her passion throughout the entire tour. I would highly recommend Red Sash Tours to anyone looking for a more thoughtful, authentic, and memorable experience over the standard tourist tours.
Thank you so much for the amazing review! I really appreciate the time and effort you put into it and I am so happy that you enjoyed your tour of Metairie Cemetery - and the crows!
When you choose a guide like Sally, you have learnt and benefited from New Orleans best. You owe it to yourself. Then buy her book. !
Thank you so much for your review! I am so happy you enjoyed your tour!
Every good cemetery review I read about before visiting NOLA said "Sally was amazing". Then during a food and history tour with Dr. Gumbo, I asked which cemetery tour he recommended. He too said 'Sally Asher'. So to Sally we went! And she did not disappoint. Sally is a wealth of knowledge on New Orleans history and customs. We really knew nothing before we came in and came out fascinated and ready to learn more! Wish we had more time to tour the other cemeteries. Thank you Sally!
I am so happy you enjoyed your tour. Dr. Gumbo food & cocktail tours are the best! Thank you so much for your kind review.
Sally is incredible! I so enjoyed our tour of the Metairie Cemetery. Sally is an extremely knowledgeable researcher and a charismatic and engaging guide. I can’t wait to come back and take another tour with her!
Thank you! I am so glad you enjoyed your tour - and look forward to seeing you next time you are in New Orleans!
