New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour
from $29.99
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
Overview
Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through the maze of above-ground tombs in St. Patrick # 1, St. Patrick Cemetery #2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery.
From burial customs and traditions- to the history of the Masons and Catholics in New Orleans- to the deaths of the thousands buried in the graveyard behind the Katrina Memorial, this tour will leave you with feelings of trepidation and excitement, as well as with a reverence for our city’s incredible history.
This is a narrated 1.5 to 2 hour walking tour. You may bring your own beverages!
2 hours
Meet at the start point (no pickup)
We meet at G's Pizza on Bienville Street and walk through the cemeteries from there.
Itinerary
- 1St. Patrick Cemetery
We walk our guests through St. Patrick Cemetery #2, offering a deep dive into cemetery and burial culture.
- 2Mid-City
Explore cemeteries near City Park.
- 3Katrina National Memorial Foundation
Visit the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery and hear the tales of those lost to Yellow Fever, hurricanes, and more.
What's included
- Guided walking tour with a master storyteller
Not included
- Drinks are not included but you may bring your own
Good to know
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in historic New Orleans present challenges. Please book accordingly.
