Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

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

5pm

11PM SPECIAL

8PM

Reviews

4.51

2,681 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Henry really made the night!
G2956WBshannong,,Jan 29, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had a great time. Henry picked us up on time. He was friendly and very knowledgeable. The bus was warm and comfortable. Henry made the experience so enjoyable.
I'm so glad we did this!...
Kelly R,,Jan 23, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
I'm so glad we did this! Henry was informative and entertaining. I loved the clever song choices for the bus.
Awesome tour and even better tour guide!
bellasmom,,Jan 21, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ray was the best. Honestly he and the tour made our trip. We had such a great time. It was a last minute decision to go but the best one we made! Thank you Ray!
Our guide was great but...
Mary H,,Jan 19, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Our guide was great but the overall tour lacks substance. Needs more stops with more history. We enjoyed what there was.
Arrive EARLY if you want...
Stephen R,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
3.00
Arrive EARLY if you want to take a cocktail on the trip or bring one with you from somewhere else. The music on the bus/sprinter was fun but where we sat (at the back) was loud enough to trigger my tinnitus. The few stories were interesting and added a touch more flavor to the NOLA Story.
Rads weekend 2026
Angela B,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Henry was our guide and he was great! Took us to a couple cemeteries and gave good history while still being funny! Had an awesome time!
Great Tour Guide
Meredith H,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00
We were excited to go as we were hoping to have a spooky experience. We had to walk to bar for the meeting place, which the bartender was great. Our tour guide showed up and he was great. He had a great personality, funny, engaging, etc. The first graveyard was too well light so it wasn't spooky but it was really cool to hear all about the history of the sites and the family traditions. As stated our guide was great. The second graveyard was okay but it was more columbarium's then tombstones. The overall tour was okay. Our tour guide made it better than it was.
Highly recommend!
Deanna B,,Jan 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour bus driver was friendly, informative, and entertaining. We were very happy with all that we learned about the cemeteries we toured. The stop in the middle provided good snack, snacks and bathroom breaks. We ate dinner before the tour at the Voodoo Tavern and really enjoyed the food and drinks there. The staff was friendly and helpful. We highly recommend this cemetery tour!
Waste of time.
James P,,Jan 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
1.00
Short on information. It was a BYOB tour, so I wasn't expecting much. Pick up pick was not a great place to spend time. On the positive side, our guide was enthusiastic and personable. It's like a movie with great actors and scenery, but no script.
Good ghost tour!
Mary A,,Dec 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
So good! Roy was amazing. Great history, very interactive- you don't just sit on the bus & look. He actually gives you ghost hunting tools if you're interested. Only negative is that we had a reservation for 5 but the bus was overbooked so 1 couldn't go. Moral of the story: don't be last one on the bus.