Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Overview

Available languages

English

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.

30 minutes • Admission Included

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.

Admission Not Applicable

What‘s Included

Pickup and drop-off from designated meeting points

Driver/guide

Live commentary on board

Gratuities

Options

8PM

5pm

11PM SPECIAL

Reviews

4.49

2,733 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Bury me instead
Marianela G,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
This 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.
Great evening adventure w/ older teenager
Pam M,Apr 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
The bus was great; allowing access to farther places without excessive walking. Our tour guide was great: knowledgeable and animated. My 15yo was the youngest there but had a great time.
Tour
biddy53178,Apr 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
3.00
First cemetery was cool and guide had some history/stories to tell. Second cemetery was a “working cemetery” where there were literally band new fresh burials. The guide just left people to their own accord after a five min explanation of one of the crypts. People were loud drunk, screaming and running around which I found disrespectful of the recently passed. Had I known that we were planning on stopping there, we probably would have picked a different tour. I can easily have walked around a working cemetery at home.
Laughs, History & a Legendary Guide!
3XYS4US,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing experience on our night cemetery tour in New Orleans thanks to Roy! He was the perfect mix of hilarious, professional, and incredibly knowledgeable. He kept our group entertained the entire time while sharing fascinating history and stories that made the tour unforgettable. Everyone in our group loved it—we would absolutely take another tour with Roy anytime. Highly recommend!
Cemetery
Michelle B,Apr 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was amazing. The driver was fun and very good at making the experience a good time. Also very good driver.
Waste of Time and Money - UNPROFESIONAL
Natalee T,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
This was one of the worst ghost tours I have ever been on. I have done numerous ghost tours across the country and never had an experience like this. Tour guide Henry (I believe his name was) was a fun guy but didn't do much or say much and was pretty uninformative. No discussion of local history or ghost stories. First cemetery we visited was a quick 10 minute walk around and then back onto the bus. Second cemetery we visited was a large outdoor/indoor mausoleum where were told to just roam around for 25 minutes. Which was beautiful but nothing other than walking around the place. The bus ride experience was something else. Yes, I understand this was a BYOB but one group of people were SEVERELY intoxicated and obscene. Hootin' and hollering throughout the bus rides and around the cemeteries. Guide was also blasting music. I've never seen a group of people so rude and inconsiderate in a cemetery before. We could hear them screaming at one point. One lady dropped her beer in the cemetery and it exploded everywhere. And it was one of the ladies birthdays and when one of them said "Happy Birthday" the whole group had to go around taking shots from a buzz ball they brought. Literally way to ruin it for everyone. Tour guide did nothing about it. Booking said to be respectful of others or they will be asked to leave the tour. Yeah right. What's the point of promoting a tour of "chilling tales" and no tales were told? Boasts "only tour of its kind" yeah, because it's such an awful experience. Booked the 11:00 pm tour on Saturday the 11th. $120 bucks for our 4 person group, WASTE OF MONEY and wish I could get my money back!
Amazing!
Savanna S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and I would definitely recommend this tour to anyone! Very informative and blessed us afterwards.
Henry was amazing, funny...
Nicky F,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Henry was amazing, funny and informative. There are a lot of tours in New Orleans, however this is the one to go on!!
Ghost Tour
Jodee M,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Roy made it really fun! Loved the music and stories, iadded a good touch! Would recommend the New Orleans cemetery tour
Probably fun if very drunk
Jennifer C,Apr 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
It was okay. It was interesting walking around the cemeteries at night but would have like more history/stories. It was mostly self walking. The second cemetery was new and we were hoping for very old/historic.