National Holiday Christmas Day
Please note the modified Schedules around Christmas Holiday: On December 24, Hop-On Hop-Off Tours will close early at 4:00pm, with the Last Walking Tours beginning at 2pm. On December 25 - No Tours - Happy Holidays to all On December 26 - Normal Tour Services and Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Route Resume at 9:30am
Please arrive 15 minutes prior to selected tour time and check in with the Cemetery Tour Desk upon arrival at Basin St. Station Visitor Center.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour
TOUR DESCRIPTION

The Official Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 is a 45 Minute Tour that takes you thru the gates, on the winding paths between tombs.

Taxes and Fees are included in Tour Price
Guided Walking Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Handheld Fans are provided in warm weather
Gratuities are not included in Tour Price.
Tour is walking, no seating available in the Cemetery.
Important Information
Getting There?

Join us at Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center (501 Basin Street) to start your tour.

Driving?

Drive and Park in the adjacent parking lot, available to the public for hourly, day and overnight rates.

Looking for a ride?

A great way to roll is the Hop-On Hop-Off Double-Decker Bus! Hop-On for a Sightseeing Tour of New Orleans, and Hop-Off at Stop 5 for Basin St. Station!

Pets?

Pets are prohibited in the cemetery, unless certified service animal.

Restrictions?

No guests are permitted to enter unaccompanied; Tour groups will follow a designated route. Guests are required to accompany the Tour Guide from beginning to end and may not veer off of the tour path.

Safety?

Walk Carefully - Meandering pathways may be uneven or cracked. Tour is walking and standing; seating is not available within the cemetery. Tour is outdoors and subject to weather conditions. Tours will proceed in light rain, but may be cancelled for unsafe weather conditions. Reduce the effects of direct sunlight, heat, and humidity by wearing sunglasses, a hat, or using an umbrella during the tour. Drink water before, during, and after the tour.

HIGHLIGHTS
MORE INFORMATION

The Official Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 takes you thru the gates, on the winding paths between tombs. The only tour to visit the burial site of New Orleans’ most famous and historical figures, and to show you to the tombs of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau, Homer Plessy, and more. Meander this noble and intimate setting with a small group, escorted by our specially trained tour guides – the best way to experience St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Along our guided tour, intimate groups of no more than 20 patrons will be escorted along a path to the most prominent and historic landmarks of any New Orleans cemetery. Up Close views of the magnificently built tombs, completely unique to New Orleans. Our presentation will also feature the architecture, culture of the 18th century. Guests will gain a deeper understanding of the city’s history, told thru the stories of the great men and women who have been laid to rest in this stunning Cemetery.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to selected tour time and check in with the Cemetery Tour Desk upon arrival at Basin St. Station Visitor Center.
National Holiday Christmas Day
Please note the modified Schedules around Christmas Holiday: On December 24, Hop-On Hop-Off Tours will close early at 4:00pm, with the Last Walking Tours beginning at 2pm. On December 25 - No Tours - Happy Holidays to all On December 26 - Normal Tour Services and Hop-On Hop-Off Tour Route Resume at 9:30am
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour
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