Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans
Overview
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2 hours
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Warning! This tour is only for the brave! NOLA Ghost Riders provides the original and finest night-time cemetery tour. This experience gives guests the opportunity to learn about our unique above ground burial procedures and storied past by venturing into actual graveyards after dark. Many have left this experience feeling haunted, or even captured photographs which can only be described as paranormal, so bring your camera!
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Dress code is smart casual
*****While we want you to enjoy the benefits of BYOB, we also encourage you to drink responsibly. Please be respectful of others on the tour. If you are being disruptive, you will be asked to leave the tour. Thank you
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Founded in 1865 by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana Free and Accepted Masons, the Masonic Cemetery expresses a character distinct from the Catholic cemeteries that dominate the city. It is known for its many unusual, elaborate tombs, a reputation due in part to the cemetery’s communal nature: members of lodges pooled resources to purchase large group tombs. Occupying two oddly shaped city blocks, the cemetery is triangular in plan, with Conti Street bisecting it. The triangular footprint of the bordering streets overlaid with the cemetery’s angular internal walkways mimics the Masonic emblem of the square and compass. Cast-iron picket fences enclose its two distinct sections, while oak allées line its northern and western edges. Tombs are compactly arranged in rows parallel to Bienville Street, with a wide, paved promenade cutting through the center to provide access to smaller walkways between rows.
City Park
City Park is as magical and unique as the city of New Orleans. The 1,300-acre outdoor oasis has enchanted New Orleanians since 1854, making it one of the nation’s oldest urban parks. Each year, millions of visitors stroll under the same historic oaks and picturesque moss canopies that served as the backdrop for dances, concerts and even gentlemanly duels or “affaires d’honneur” for generations.
What‘s Included
Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points
Driver/guide
Live commentary on board
Gratuities
Options
8PM
5pm
5pm
11PM SPECIAL
11PM SPECIAL
Reviews
2,742 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
11:00 pm tour must do!!
Crystal B,Apr 27, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great and fun tour to do. Henry our guide was funny and great to be with. Lots of information and a side of creepy.. 😁
Underwhelming
Jason G,Apr 26, 2026
- Review from Viator
2.00Not very informative. We like narration and history, other tours we've been on had that on the way to and from sites. This was mostly music in the bus on the way there and back. Little bit of narration. I could have easily driven myself to a cemetery with the radio on and walked around a cemetery, what we were hoping for was more local insight into culture and history.
Cemetery Ghost Tour
Michael K,Apr 25, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide Roy, did a great job of sharing information on legend and actual burial practices in New Orleans. Very friendly, and knowledgeable. This is our 3rd time doing this tour and he was the best guide we’ve had.
Henry was a great tour...
Kelly C,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Henry was a great tour guide. We had a lot of fun and learned some new and interesting things. The cemetery’s were beautiful.
Fun tour
jmp866,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This cemetery tour was so fun! The guide was knowledgeable, told good stories and got us around safely. Good music was also played along the way. I recommend for something different to do in NOLA!
Marcus is the best! Best...
Rachel G,Apr 22, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Marcus is the best! Best attitude, best DJ and best driver we have had all week. The tour its self is just the right amount of creepy!
The tour guide was...
Maureen M,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The tour guide was entertaining and knowledgeable . My only suggestion would be to turn down the volume of the music a bit. I had originally made the reservation for 9pm which would have made the tour more spooky. However I needed to change the time so went at 5pm. I think I liked it better because I could see the tombs better for pictures and being older I could see where I was walking better.
Great tour
Brandon S,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00It was a great experience, Roy was very knowledgeable and friendly. The cemeteries were very interesting to learn about
Thanks Henry !!! Don't forget to walk backwards lol
Tashara S,Apr 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Henry was very knowledgeable and all questions was answered with the best response. Even the silly ones lol I enjoyed the time on the tour and the experience Henry provided.
Bury me instead
Marianela G,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00This tour had potential, but the vibe was completely off. Our group of 14 was warned about being removed for simply having side conversations—nothing loud or disrespectful, just normal chatting. Instead of feeling like a fun outing, it felt overly strict and tense, like we were being monitored the entire time. At one point it was honestly like… just bury me already 😅 Tours should feel welcoming and enjoyable, especially for larger groups. Unfortunately, this one missed the mark.
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