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St Louis #3
Melissa , I loved this tour ! She was a load of interesting facts and stories about the gravesites and the folks who were buried there .
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1h 30min
- Price from
- $25 / person
- Rating
- 4.8 / 5 · 39 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Private
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation
- Meeting point
- Tours will meet at the far gate. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of the tour start time so that we can begin on time. Look for the PRC guide with a Save Our Cemetery badge.
- Confirmation
- Instant
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Description
As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq and New Orleans chef Leah Chase.
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Itinerary
As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chef Leah Chase.
Highlights
Professional Guides
What's included
Included
Professional Guides
Not included
Gratuities for the guide are not included.
Traveller Ratings
4.8
39 reviews
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently asked questions
How long does St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries take?
St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries lasts about 1h 30min. The itinerary has 1 stop.
How much does St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries cost?
Prices start at $25 per person for this New Orleans experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Can I cancel St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries 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 Tours will meet at the far gate. Please arrive 15 minutes ahead of the tour start time so that we can begin on time. Look for the PRC guide with a Save Our Cemetery badge.. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour by Save Our Cemeteries offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible Transportation options are wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(39)
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Always an interesting place.
It is fun to look at the crypts and see how old everything is. My ancestors are buried there and I visit everything I am in NOLA.
K
More Than a Cemetery Tour
Our tour guide, Dana, was personable, engaging, and incredibly knowledgeable. She brought the cemetery to life with fascinating stories that blended its history with the rich history of New Orleans. Her perfect mix of humor, storytelling, and historical insight made the tour both educational and thoroughly enjoyable.
N
Very fun and informative
Our tour guide was amazing. It was so hot, but the stories she told, and the information she shared kept me distracted from the heat. She also had great recommendations for things to do around town.
S
Fascinating Cemetery Tour
My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed the tour with Dana. She is incredibly knowledgeable and provided a lot of history about the graves, which was fascinating. Dana was in contact with us prior to the tour about where to meet, offered us water and answered all our questions. We highly recommend booking a tour with Save Our Cemeteries if you're planning to visit New Orleans!
M
The rainy cemetery tour
Melissa was a great guide who answered all my questions from the start. She took the time to take me and my colleague on a tour even in the rain. She was very understanding as well and let me rest when my knee began to hurt. Overall, Melissa is an amazing guide who is well versed and a kind person. I’d love to go on another tour with her!
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Rainy Tours R Us
We took a 75 minute tour with Ms. Melissa Hall, at the St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. It was me and my coworker. Melissa gave us time of her day to give us a tour during a crazy storm and still performed exceptional as she brought us to every tomb apart of the tour and explained each very well while being soaked.Sooner or later, I hope we get another tour with Melissa. Thank you again.
J
Awesome experience
Reasonably priced and very thorough. Our guide Dana was great even had some photos to add context to some of the history. Tour takes 90 minutes. Something uniquely New Orleans.
K
We scheduled our New...
We scheduled our New Orleans cemetery tour at Cemetery 1 because these folks were with Save Our Cemeteries. And we were so glad we did. Our guide Dana was engaging, so informative, and told lots of stories to our group of three. But mostly she was passionate about the New Orleans Cemetery 1. This place had a history and workmanship and family lore that was worthy of being honored. And she shared that with us. We left the tour more knowledgeable but also very touched. She was an excellent guide.
9
Great cemetery tour!!
An amazing tour with the knowledgeable Russell. High recommend!!
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