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Steamboat NATCHEZ, New Orleans, Louisiana

Cemetery Tour

New Orleans

Overview

Pre-booking required

Highlights:

  • Explore St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with a local guide
  • Discover the history behind New Orleans’ above-ground tombs

Walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with a local guide and learn about the history of New Orleans through its ornate crypts and historic tombs. Set close to the Mississippi River, the cemetery reflects the city’s high water table, which led to the use of above-ground burial sites.

Hear stories of notable, infamous, and lesser-known residents whose lives contributed to the character and history of the Crescent City.

What's included

  • Guided walking tour
  • Entrance to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Please note: All Freedom Day descriptions represent a typical itinerary and may not operate exactly as described. Local operators may vary from time to time.

Useful information

  • Price:From £30
  • Operates: daily
  • Departure Time:1:30PM
  • Duration: 1 hour
  • Pickup location:Basin Street Station Visitor Information Center
  • Drop-off location:Basin Street Station Visitor Information Center

Location

Map of Cemetery Tour
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