St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

55 minutes

Mobile ticket

The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you through the gates to walk the paths between the tombs where the most famous of New Orleans' historical figures have been laid to rest. Visit the tombs of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, and more.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Gratuity for tour guide is not included

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting points

Basin St. Station

501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA

Enter Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to find our Cemetery Tours Desk & Team! Walking distance from the French Quarter, hop off City Sightseeing Double-Decker at stop 5, or drive and park in the adjacent parking lot, available to the public for hourly, daily, and overnight rates.

End points

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Basin St. Station

Tour gathers and departs from inside of Basin St. Station. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to tour time to collect your tickets and tour stickers and to be prepared for a timely tour departure. Basin St. Station is a lovely visitors center where you will find a wide array of exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive map about Hurricane Katrina floodwaters, a Cafe, pristine restrooms, a gift shop, and more.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

At the time of your tour departure, your tour guide will greet you at the Cemetery Tour Desk inside of Basin St. Station. Your tour will begin promptly with a short walk across the street, up to the front gates of the Cemetery. Step inside the gates for your in-depth tour of historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.

45 minutes • Admission Included

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Ask for Richie! Amazing tour guide
Linda L,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Richie was amazing very knowledgeable and provided deep rich history. My family truly enjoyed our visit. Richie answered all of our questions and even took it a step further to show us all the amazing people who are buried here. Richie also provided us great recommendations for lunch. This was a wonderful experience.
No Ghosts nor Goblins
Regina S,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Our tour guide, Mama Niita, was a superb tour guide. This lovely lady is 72 years old and not only loves being a guide in this 236 year old cemetery, but truly loves being a New Orleanian. Her knowledge was stellar. We saw the tomb of Nicholas Cage, who wishes to be buried there. We saw the segregated sections (Black, White, Catholics, etc.), and the tomb of Homer Plessy, to name a few. We heard stories of the rich and famous, as well as, those with a sordid past. Not a squeamish tour at all. I recommend.
It’s hot and you don’t...
Alyse W,
Aug 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
It’s hot and you don’t always have shade, but there are misters along the way. Our guide was great!!
A cemetery tour with an inviting story of the city it represents
Bobby D,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an incredible experience just to explore the cemetery itself, but what elevated it to another level was our tour guide, Richie. His extensive knowledge of the cemetery, the customs, and the city's history, combined with his natural storytelling abilities, were unmatched. His passion for his work and the city he represents shines through not only in his narratives but also in his efforts to ensure the group was as comfortable as possible in the heat. We appreciated how he seamlessly integrated pop culture references (like movies) into the tour, and his occasional dad jokes added that extra touch. Richie is personable and authentic - a quality that is impossible to feign. As we concluded the tour, Richie kindly provided us with a list of recommended dining spots, which we took advantage of, and it certainly did not disappoint. The cemetery itself is rich with centuries of history and lore, and Richie played a significant role in bringing that history to life, making our visit truly enjoyable. The cemetery plays a vital role in the city's culture, and Richie serves well as the cemetery and the city's ambassador. Highest of recommendations for this tour - if Richie is part of it.
Good tour for the price...
Stephanie R,
Aug 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00
Good tour for the price and nice meeting point as well. Very educational and unique experience. They have shade mist tents.

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