M
Great cemetery tour!
This was a wonderful tour. Our guide, Zelda, was amazing. We learned not only about the incredible cemetery, but also lots of New Orleans history. I highly recommend it.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
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At a glance
- Duration
- 55 min
- Price from
- $25 / person
- Location
- New Orleans, United States
- Rating
- 4.6 / 5 · 4,725 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 20
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Basin St. Station
- Meeting point
- 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.
Description
The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous of New Orleans' historical figures have been laid to rest. Visit the tombs of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, and more.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 45 times a day, 9:00 AM–9:30 PM
- Next available
- Tue, Oct 13
- Adult (ages 13+)
- $25
- Child (ages 3–12)
- $18
- Infant (ages 0–2)
- Free
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
Out at sunset: the 5:30 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:20 PM in the coming weeks.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 12.
Tour Options
Itinerary
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
Included
Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Not included
Gratuity for tour guide is not included
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.6
4,725 reviews
How it compares in New Orleans
- No. 9 by number of reviews among 706 tours in New Orleans
- Starting price $25 is 37% below the typical $40 for tours of similar length in New Orleans
Excurgo comparison of 706 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour take?
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour lasts about 55 min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 45 departures a day between 9:00 AM and 9:30 PM.
How much does St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–12 pay from $18, adults from $25. Infants go free.
Can I cancel St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is 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. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 20 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Reviews(4,725)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
M
Good for an hour
Overall, was good. Interesting stories and information. Only took 55 minutes. Short walk from Bourbon Street.
J
Fantastic informative tour! Ask for Jimmy!
I hope you get Jimmy as a guide. He was very articulate, engaging, funny and passionate about his work!! I learned a lot about New Orleans and the history and people of this gorgeous historic city in that short, awesome tour. There is a lot of history entombed in that little chunk of real estate. I highly recommend this tour. It was fantastic!
N
Richie was a wonderful guide!
This was a brilliant and super informative tour with Richie! I would really recommend trying to do the first tour of the day as it’s less hot and you get the cemetery (mostly) to yourself! It’s a fascinating tour and Richie is a great storyteller and is able to answer lots of questions. This was one of our favourite things we did in New Orleans.
D
Nice Tour
The Tour Guide was nice, but in a hurry to start the tour. We got stuck in a heavy rain, in fact it rained all day, which made the tour hard to enjoy. The Tour guy was nice
M
Loved it!!
Mrs Zelda was funny, informational, and had a personal touch & connection with the location that infinitely enhanced the tour. Well worth the price & I would go again!!
K
Great Time in the Tombs!
Todd was an incredible tour guide, you can tell he genuinely cares. Gave us enough time to take photos, imparted some very cool history, and was very friendly. I’m so grateful that the cemetery is open for tours and we were able to experience it!
H
A 55 minute walking tour is the perfect amount of time to feed and peek your interest with this.
The guide that we had was exceptional, and was very easy to follow and understand. He was very knowledgeable and added some humor with group which made it even more enjoyable.!
M
Buddy was a great guide....
Buddy was a great guide. Had the best stories. Truly enjoyed listening to him! Would recommend this tour without a doubt!
1
Great experience
The guide was awesome and it was fun walking through town and hearing the stories.
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