Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour by NOLA-Ghost-Riders





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.
- 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 hr
- Expert guide
- Access to St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
- Weather appropriate clothes
- Comfortable walking shoes
- $1.00 Cemetery Rehab Fee
- Bottle of water
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
- Hat
- Camera
- This tour is not handicap accessible.
- 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.
Customers may cancel at least 24 hours prior to their arrival date to receive a full refund minus a $5 service fee. Customers that cancel after the 24 hour period will not be eligible for a refund. If the guide calls off the tour due to weather, the tour may be rescheduled for a later time/date or a full refund will be issued. Customer may make changes to the reservation without any fees as long as it's outside the 24 hour cancellation period. No-shows will not be refunded.
940 St Louis St, New Orleans, LA 70112, USA
Cemetery and Voodoo Walking Tour by NOLA-Ghost-Riders
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