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

8PM

11PM SPECIAL

5pm

Reviews

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2,668 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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Tour guide was awesome
Kathy B,,Dec 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
2.00
Terrible pickup place. Road construction restrictions led a direct drop off and it should’ve been changed to somewhere less secluded. The tour guide was wonderful. He was very knowledgeable and took very good care of us during the tour. 5 stars for him! The two stars are for the people on the phone who were not helpful at all in getting us to a safer pickup spot.
Ghost chaser
Kathleen M,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
BYOB snd this makes it more fun! The tour guide shares the Louisiana ways of burials. We went to two cemeteries and one of them we ventured on our own to explore! Very interesting!
Ghost and Cemetery Tour
Benita M,,Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It is very interesting how the burial tradition is in New Orleans. Our guide was very funny! I would recommend the tour.
Such a good time worth the spend!!
zarak707,,Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Kendall was such an amazing tour guide he made it all feel so authentic and fun! We got great historical information from him but also at the cemetery and under the hanging tree the stories, photos and use of ghost hunting equipment creeped me out and I did not sleep well that night 😅😅
This was a great...
AMIDA C,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great experience and our tour guide did a great job. He (wish I could remember his name) shared his own personal experiences which brought the tour to life. His knowledge made the tour great as well as his passion for what he does.
Cemetery and a smile
Sanna M,,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great tour. Our guide was very personable and knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and interactive. We had a fun night.
Don’t waste your time or money
Barbara A,,Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00
Don’t bother with this tour —- not only is it a waste of money but your time. You are picked up in a sketchy area of town and taken on a bus to the first cemetery which was ok. Then to a place to purchase food and go to bathroom (after 1/2 hour) which was fine. But then we were taken to a mausoleum to explore for 1/2 hour (of what???). Then you are dropped back off late at night to the same empty sketchy area. Better to go to St. Louis cemetery #1 tour where famous people are buried. (Which we are upset we didn’t do instead.
Our guide was very...
Pamela N,,Nov 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining! We did the late night 11 PM cemetery tour and it did not disappoint. The stories were fascinating to hear and the tombs were so beautiful yet spooky as well. Would definitely recommend this tour!
Overall an amazing...
Ainsley C,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Overall an amazing experience. Our tour guide was very informative and fun! Not a bad price and worth it.
Cemetery tour
Kim T,,Nov 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Roy was our tour guide and he was AWESOME!! Gave lots of very interesting information about the tour and had a great personality. He was very personable and professional with a great sense of humor!!