St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
Overview
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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 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.
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.
What‘s Included
Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Gratuity for tour guide is not included
Options
St. Louis Cemetery Tour
After Dark Night Tour
Duration: 55 minutes
Official Night Tour: The Official Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
Not a Ghost Tour: Ideal for curious minds, history lovers, and anyone who wants to tour the cemetery under a canopy of stars and lanterns!
Reviews
3,888 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Very interesting to learn about the burial process here. Our tour guide was great at presenting facts and answering questions.
maggies766,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended to visit. The tour guide knew his facts and was a great storyteller. The burial process is very interesting. Learning about the residents inspired me to learn more about their lives.
Great experience 👍
F5228ZRkevinw,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great tour, guide was very kind and knowledgeable. Would definitely recommend. Everyone associated with the tour was customer focused.
Great tour
joonyj2025,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a leisurely and informative cemetery tour. Jimmy was a great storyteller of the history of the cemetery and some of the famous people buried here. And, the location was within walking distance of our hotel in the French Quarter.
Great tour
John T,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Richie was great. Very informative and entertaining. Great information with personal connections intertwined. Very enjoyable.
One of our favorite tours of NOLA
MARIETTAH 13,,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a very interesting tour. Mary, our tour guide, was excellent! She was very knowledgeable about the history of New Orleans and very good at telling the stories that the people she referenced seemed to come alive. You felt like you were living during the different eras. If you take this tour, I hope you get Mary as your tour guide.
Great tour
Charles L,,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00What a great tour. Our guide was knowledgeable beyond expectations. I have taken this tour before and this was by far the best.
Interesting and informative
janlulus,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Zelda gave a wonderful tour! I’m not a history buff but I had a wonderful time! Very informative and interesting, great story telling.
Worth a visit!
Sarah W,,Jan 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour Zelda gave was excellent! She pointed out so many important graves and provided historical context. I enjoyed every minute of it.
Engaging, interesting, and full of history.
ChristaEWB,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My husband I visited New Orleans for a few days and wanted to learn a little about the history. Our tour of St. Louis cemetery number 1, what awesome. Zelda was super knowledgeable and engaging when recounting stories of the beloved dead buried there. We would for sure recommend any one to visit this tour.
Very interesting tour!
KRISTINA B,,Jan 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
4.00The tour guide was really knowledgeable and friendly. We enjoyed this a lot. Would recommend to anyone.
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