Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour by NOLA Ghost Riders
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Take a trip back in time and visit New Orleans' oldest above ground cemetery. St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 was founded in 1789. Due to unique environmental circumstances and century-old Catholic tradition, standard below ground burials could no longer take place, and the first St. Louis Cemetery was born. An 8 block area in what used to be the uninhabitable outskirts of town, is now home to the tombs of plantation owners, architects, pirates, a chess champion, a voodoo queen, and Nicolas Cage.
Activity Highlights
- Narrated walking tour
- Learn about New Orleans voodoo history and folklore
- Access to the restricted St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- See the tombs of New Orleans' legends and the tomb owned by actor Nicolas Cage
Duration: 1.5 Hrs.
Safety Precautions
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
What's Included
- Expert guide
- Access to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
What to bring
- Weather appropriate clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- $1.00 Cemetery Rehab Fee
- Bottle of water
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Camera
Restrictions
- Due to COVID-19 restrictions St. Louis #1 is currently closed. We are viewing the cemetery through the iron gates and continuing to Congo Square and other parts of the French Quarter.
- This tour is not handicap accessible.
Additional information
- This tour involved a moderate amount of walking, so comfortable flat shoes are highly encouraged.
- Please be aware that some of the terrains in the cemetery can be challenging to navigate with a wheelchair or stroller.
- This tour departs rain or shine.
- Only licensed service dogs are allowed on this tour, per the Archdiocese.
- This tour is appropriate for people of all ages.
- Children are allowed on this tour with a paid ticket.
- There is an additional $1.00 per person due at check-in. This is a fee charged by the Archdiocese for their cemetery rehabilitation fund to restore broken tombs.
- Gratuities not included.
- The starting location is within walking distance to most major hotels in downtown New Orleans.
- This location does not offer free parking. There are various paid parking lots within 2-blocks of the starting location.
Location
940 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour by NOLA Ghost Riders
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Verified Traveler Reviews
Extremely knowledgeable local host
about 5 months ago
I ended up being the only person that showed for my tour so I got it solo and I found it fascinating the level of local insight my guide had. We talked about the cemeteries of course but then we went into the local “politics” and changes about the city from the Yellow Fever outbreaks until Katrina and Ida. I would not have been able to understand the city and neighborhoods we went through on my own without the insights of my guide Raf. This was well worth the money and time.
Andrew R
Awesome tour guide RAFFLE
about 8 months ago
Raffle was awesome. Full of information and was patient and let use ask anything we wanted to. I would highly recommend Raffle for this event. Great guide!!!!!
Joleena H
Horrible
about 1 year ago
The guy got so confused to the point he kept saying the same stuff over and over we couldn’t see anything in the cemetery. A total wasted of my 37.00. Would not recommend at all would not give this no stars at all.
Chasidy J
Tour
about 2 years ago
Charles was great! Very informative and made our trip one for the books! Highly recommend!
Kelsey S