Step into a realm of haunting beauty and storied history with a guided tour of the iconic Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery. Discover the architectural splendor of New Orleans' most breathtaking resting places, where stunning monuments and lush landscapes tell the tales of legends. Whether you are seeking an immersive historical walking tour or a deep dive into local cultural heritage, our curated experiences offer an unforgettable journey through time. Explore the profound stories, unique funerary art, and serene gardens that make this cemetery a premier destination for travelers seeking authentic New Orleans history and soul-stirring beauty.
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Walking & Cultural
100% of options are walking tours focused on culture and history
2–3 hours typical
Median duration is 2 hours
Free cancellation
100% of tours offer free cancellation
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Come hang out with a local for 2.5 to 3 hours and find out why they are so passionate about living in New Orleans. There has to be a reason they'd choose to live in New Orleans, a city that is almost completely under sea level, right? Find out what makes locals and tourists alike love New Orleans so...
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Metairie Cemetery is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is frequently listed as one of the must-see cemeteries in the world. While walking beneath the shade of almost a 1,000 trees, you'll see the extravagant tombs of Popeyes’ founder Al Copeland, Ruth’s Chris Steak House founder...
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Support a local, family‑owned business and explore New Orleans with a native, multi‑generational guide. This private luxury SUV tour covers the city’s most iconic neighborhoods — French Quarter, Garden District, Marigny, Treme, Bywater, City Park, Metairie Cemetery, and the historic university distr...
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As a department of the Preservation Resource Center, Save Our Cemeteries is the only non-profit tour operator directly supporting restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. No city honors life – and death – like New Orleans, and few cemeteries in the world are as captivating a...
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We'll go to FIVE CEMETERIES in New Orleans, including METAIRIE CEMETERY, dubbed by many as "the most beautiful cemetery in America." Don't worry - they are all next to one another, so this is a very leisurely walk. This is perhaps the only tour in New Orleans that covers such a variety of cemeteries...
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