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The 15 Best New Orleans Cemetery Tours

38 tours  ·  from $9

You cannot walk into St Louis No. 1 alone any more, so the guide is the ticket. These 15 compare which cemeteries each one enters, how much walking is involved and what the access costs.

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour - Starting at Basin St. Station
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

1.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3,941 reviews · 55 minutes (approx.) · from $25Our pick

Spend about 45 minutes inside New Orleans’ oldest cemetery with a locally licensed guide. You’ll see the tomb linked to Marie Laveau, hear about Delphine LaLaurie, and learn why above-ground burial matters here. Guides such as Alan, Buddy, Richie, and Zelda are praised for lively storytelling.

“Denise very good tour guide, great at answering questions about the cemetery! We learned a lot about history surrounding New Orleans how the cemetery’s came to be!”

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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans - Meeting at Voodoo Tavern on Decatur Street
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Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

2.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,685 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30

Ride from the French Quarter to Masonic Temple Cemetery #2 and other possible burial sites after dark. Guides such as Henry and Roy mix cemetery history, ghost hunting, music, and BYOB fun, with a City Park and Morning Call stop before returning to Decatur Street.

“Fun with a little bit of history. Henry brought the fun! I think I even caught a spirit in a picture on my phone.”

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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery - The French Quarter, from Creole homes to Jackson Square
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New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

3.New Orleans City Tour: French Quarter, Garden District & Cemetery

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,209 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $40

Spend about three hours seeing New Orleans by air-conditioned coach, with hotel pickup, live commentary, a cemetery visit, and stops near City Park and the French Market. Guides such as Gary, Daren, and Darrell are praised for history, music, food tips, and flexible rerouting during Mardi Gras.

“Gary K. was the best guide. The local knowledge he imparted with us was amazing. Frankly, why should I need to have a minimum characters to answer this?”

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New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour - Cemetery stops and the cities of the dead
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New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

4.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 2,068 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $55

Ride an air-conditioned bus beyond the French Quarter with guides such as Christian, Drew, and Shannon. Visit Bayou St. John, St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, Katrina memorial sites, and City Park while hearing New Orleans ghost, voodoo, and burial stories. Expect a lively history tour with limited cemetery time.

“Ask for Christian to your tour he’s awesome best tour guy I’ve seen ever he’s very knowledgeable and knows a lot about New Orleans”

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New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour - Garden District mansions and oak-lined streets
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New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

5.New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,967 reviews · 2 hours 15 minutes (approx.) · from $54

This 2-hour-15-minute bus tour gives you a fast first look at New Orleans, with hotel pickup, live commentary, and stops at St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and City Park. Guides such as Chris, Justin, Henry, and Christopher are praised for humor and strong local storytelling.

“It was really great. We had a great trip and I recommend to everyone. Great van so comfortable and on time”

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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access - The bus ride: cemetery history between stops
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New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

6.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour with Exclusive Cemetery Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 1,694 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $40

Ride through New Orleans after dark with guides such as Jeff, Geoff, or J, stopping at Odd Fellows Rest with exclusive evening access. Hear cemetery history, view above-ground tombs, visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial area, and use EMF readers while walking through the grounds.

“J and Corey were AMAZING! Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone looking for a great tour! Informational and entering!”

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New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access - Starting in the French Quarter with a drink
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New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

7.Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,654 reviews · 2 hours · from $36

Ride through New Orleans with guides such as Geoff, Jeff, Jai, or J, then walk through Odd Fellows Rest and other cemeteries after dark. You’ll hear burial customs, ghost stories, and personal accounts, use an EMF reader, and visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial and Charity Hospital Cemetery.

“Oh my goodness, Geff is amazing! He has extensive knowledge and access to these unique grounds and sooooo many stories. He's the perfect person to take you on this journey about New Orleans.”

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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 - The walk to the cemetery gates
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New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

8.Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 1,519 reviews · 55 min · from $25

Join an English-speaking guide such as Zelda, Richie, Jimmy, or Taylor for a 55-minute walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. See Marie Laveau’s tomb, Nicolas Cage’s pyramid crypt, and elaborate above-ground vaults while learning how New Orleans honors its dead.

“Zelda was an awesome tour guide. she was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery and New Orleans. She was spunky and funny. I learned things and I have been on that tour before. She's a great guide.”

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New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour - Where Several Cemeteries Meet
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New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

9.New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 901 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $30Top rated

Walk through New Orleans cemetery district with a licensed guide such as Vee, Thorn, Christian, or Drew. Learn why above-ground tombs became the city’s tradition, visit the Katrina Memorial, and see several cemeteries on a roughly two-hour, fully walking tour. Morning and afternoon departures are available.

“Our tour guy Christian was the best tour guy i have ever met. If you want to know a lot a about New Orleans history, i highly recommend these cemetery tours.”

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New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll - St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 and the city of the dead
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New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

10.New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 766 reviews · 3 hours (approx.) · from $55

Spend three hours touring New Orleans with a live guide such as Kate, Robert, Gail, or Dionne. Ride through the French Quarter, visit St. Louis Cemetery No. 3, stop for beignets at City Park, and stroll the Garden District. An optional Vue Orleans upgrade adds panoramic city views.

“This tour gave a nice overview of New Orleans. It was comprehensive and included history, flora and fauna and culture. We enjoyed seeing the cemetery and there was a stop for coffee and beignets. Delish!! Bus was nice and clean and comfortable”

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One Hour Saint Louis Cemetery Number One Walking Tour - Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1 from outside the gates
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One Hour Saint Louis Cemetery Number One Walking Tour

11.One Hour Saint Louis Cemetery Number One Walking Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 642 reviews · from $10Best value

Meet your guide at 710 St. Louis Street for a one-hour walk through the French Quarter to Saint Louis Cemetery No. 1. Hear about Marie Laveau, above-ground burial, local architecture, and Louisiana faith traditions. The cemetery is currently viewed from outside, with optional photo opportunities.

“Loved hearing about the history of the buildings and cemetaries! Our guide was super knowledgeable! Would have been better if we could have gone into the cemetery”

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New Orleans: City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour - Starting among French Quarter balconies and Creole homes
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New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

12.New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 634 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $62

Ride an air-conditioned mini-coach through the French Quarter, Tremé, Garden District, and past Lake Pontchartrain Causeway, then walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 3. Guides such as Derek, Karen, René, and Butch add local stories, voodoo lore, food tips, and practical ideas for exploring New Orleans.

“The driver was fun and knowledgeable. It was an awesome experience. I appreciated the air conditioning 🤪.”

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New Orleans: Cemetery Tour - Meeting at Morning Call Coffee Shop on Canal Boulevard
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New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

13.Cemetery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 617 reviews · 2 hours · from $28

Meet your English-speaking guide at Morning Call Coffee Shop and walk through five or six of New Orleans’ historic cemeteries. Learn why the city uses above-ground tombs, hear stories about notable figures, and connect cemetery customs with voodoo and French Quarter history. Guides may include Toast, Thorne, Thorn, Drew, or V.

“Our guide was very interesting and had great stories. He was a very good guide.”

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New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour - A cemetery visit built around tombs and burial customs
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New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

14.Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 496 reviews · 2 hours · from $45

Ride from Voodoo Tavern & Poboy’s into New Orleans after dark, then explore a cemetery with a live English-speaking guide, EMF readers, and dowsing rods. Guides such as Henry, Roy, Kendall, Trish, and Bob the Undertaker mix burial customs, local stories, humor, and ghost hunting. Bring your own drinks for the bus.

“I really liked the idea of communicating with the spirits.”

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NOLA Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Tour - Reading the Garden District through its houses
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NOLA Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Tour

15.NOLA Garden District and Gates of Lafayette Cemetery Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 444 reviews · 2 hours (approx.) · from $25

Walk New Orleans’ Garden District with guides such as David, Muriel, or Frank, seeing grand homes, learning about Creole and American history, and viewing Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 from outside its locked gates. The two-hour English tour costs $25 and caps groups at 16.

“Rob our guide was so knowledgeable. The pace was great and I got to see all the places I wanted. Wish we could have been able to get into the cemetery, but Rob made it work.”

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★ 4.0New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus TourFrom $3091 reviews
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★ 5.0After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1From $41132 reviews
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