St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- See Marie Laveau's famous tomb
- Learn about unique burial traditions
- Discover New Orleans' rich history
- Experience a guided walking tour
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- Visit to Marie Laveau's tomb
- Insight into New Orleans' burial customs
- Transportation to and from the cemetery
Itinerary
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.
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.
Meeting point
Start Location
Basin St. Station, 501 Basin St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Important information
Know before you book
- Tours are conducted in English; non-English speakers may need to arrange for a translator.
- Photography is allowed, but please be respectful of the sacredness of the site.
- Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
- Be prepared for a leisurely walk on uneven surfaces.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Wheelchair Accessible
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Traveler reviews
Rude tour guide
Our tour guide was rude, walked like he was running a race and made derogatory comments about the slower walkers.
Lots of information in a...
Lots of information in a short time. Our guide talked fast so was sometimes hard to understand. Lots of history in a way that’s easy to follow. Not a lot of shelter, so dress accordingly.
Great environment but a bit rushed
Loved the look of the old graves, the history and stories but the guide seemed to rush everyone and seemed kind of rude
Worth it
i have to say if you love history this is the activity for you. The guide my group had was i believe a historian or professor of university. I can't recall his name but he was pleasant and knowledgeable. He took us all around and at the end of the tour he wished us good luck on our ventures and he mentioned he has three kids. His first child has disabilities but he is about to finish his degree. He was so proud of him and i mention this as to show, people of all backgrounds and struggles still put on a smile and a good attitude to make our tour a better experience. This tour was definitely memorable, because he shared a personal note.
Very informative
Tyler our guide was amazing, very funny and answered all of the questions. I hope he gets his discount on that corner office, lol.