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‘s Included
Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Gratuity for tour guide is not included
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.
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3,467 reviews
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Great tour! Guide was...
Jessica J,
Oct 2, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour! Guide was VERY informative and made it interesting.! Kept us cool with fans and tents and water misters! Thanks!!
Must-do activity
Catie P,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
5.00Was a really fun and engaging tour combining lots of knowledge about New Orleans, the cemetery and structures alongside notable people who now reside there. Definitely a must-do activity.
Questions left unanswered
Mary N,
Oct 1, 2025
- Viator
2.00Our guide was not great. When he asked if there were any questions. My husband tried to ask questions and was cut off and abruptly told " I was going to get to that so wait a minute". After this happened the 3rd time we quit trying to ask questions. It really ruined the entire tour. Tour felt very rushed and it was hard to get any photos. Wasted money on this one, left very frustrated.
St Louis Cemetery No. 1
Marcus W,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00The most knowledgeable tour guide of all the tours taken in New Orleans. The tour guide was very thorough with the history of New Orleans, as it related to the occupants of St Louis Cemetery, added with some light humor. He truly made the cemetery experience super enjoyable.
Great historical tour
Sarah N,
Sep 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00Be there on time! Be ready to listen and hope you get Mama Nita. We learned so much in this your, and a lot of preconceptions were dubinked.. loved it.
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