Explore Historic Tombs: New Orleans Cemetery Tours
Step into the hauntingly beautiful 'Cities of the Dead' with an unforgettable New Orleans Cemetery Tour. Discover the deep history and unique funerary traditions that make New Orleans one of the world's most fascinating destinations. Our expert-led walking tours take you through historic cemeteries, revealing tales of voodoo, legendary figures, and breathtaking tomb architecture. As a must-do New Orleans attraction, this immersive experience connects you to the soulful spirit and cultural heritage of the Crescent City. Book your tour today to explore the most iconic landmarks and hidden stories of New Orleans tourism.
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New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour
After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour
Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People
New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour
Explore the fascinating and historic Cities of the Dead with this 2-hour tour of several New Orleans' cemeteries. This tour cover tomb architecture, history, and our unique burial customs and practices. Enjoy a cafe au lait and some begnets before or after your tour at the iconic Morning Call Coffee Stand.
- Local guide
AI Review Summary
Opening overview: The New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour earns consistently enthusiastic praise—most reviewers highlight its engaging storytelling and deep historical context for the city’s famous “Cities of the Dead.” Based in New Orleans, this roughly 2-hour walk is described as both fascinating and very informative by the vast majority of guests. Highlights: Reviewers most frequently point to the guides’ knowledge and passion: they come prepared with lots of historical detail about tomb architecture, burial customs, and local lore that keeps the tour lively. Many guests also loved the route and atmosphere, and enjoyed pairing the experience with a café au lait and beignets at Morning Call before or after the tour. Constructive critiques: A small share of visitors felt the pace could be hurried or that the guide spoke quickly at times, and summer days can get quite hot during the walk—these issues appear in only a minority of reviews. If you’re sensitive to pace or heat, it’s an easy fix to ask the guide to slow down or choose a cooler time slot. Overall recommendation: This is a highly recommended tour for history lovers, first-time visitors to New Orleans, and anyone curious about the city’s unique burial traditions. AI travel tips: - Go for an early-morning slot to avoid the heat and enjoy Morning Call’s café au lait and beignets before or after the walk. - Bring water, sunscreen, and comfortable shoes—parts of the tour are outdoors with limited shade. - If you prefer a slower pace or clearer narration, let the guide know at the start or consider a private/smaller-group option.
Itinerary
- Katrina National Memorial Foundation
- Mid-City
What's Excluded
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rating: 4.87 out of 5 based on 1036 reviews
Price: 30 USD
Popular keywords: Very informative tour, fantastic, knowledgeable
New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour
Summary
Explore the fascinating and historic Cities of the Dead with this 2-hour tour of several New Orleans' cemeteries. This tour cover tomb architecture, history, and our unique burial customs and practices. Enjoy a cafe au lait and some begnets before or after your tour at the iconic Morning Call Coffee...
Inclusions
- Local guide
Exclusions
- Food and drinks
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Itinerary
- Katrina National Memorial Foundation
- Mid-City
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour
Enjoy a shockingly fun cemetery bus tour while a licensed guide shares with you the amazing history of New Orleans. Explore these cities of the dead under moonlight and be on the lookout for paranormal activity, so don't forget your camera. Go inside an above ground cemetery at night with the only company allowed access! Step into the shoes of a real ghost hunter and use EMF readers throughout the tour while you search for evidence that death may not be the end.
- Exclusive access to a cemetery at night
- Use EMF readers to capture spirits and ghosts!
- Live commentary on board
AI Review Summary
Opening overview: Most travelers love the After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour — reviews are overwhelmingly positive and visitors repeatedly call it a fun, well-paced way to explore New Orleans after dark. The tour mixes spooky atmosphere with real history as a licensed guide leads you through above-ground cemeteries and city streets under moonlight. Highlights: Guests praise the guides for being entertaining, engaging, and informative, delivering history and local stories with personality. Reviewers also highlight the unique night-time cemetery access and interactive elements — like using EMF readers — which make the experience feel hands-on and memorable. Constructive critiques: A small minority of guests felt the tour wasn’t as scary as they hoped or were disappointed because they didn’t capture paranormal evidence; a few reviews reflect unmet expectations rather than problems with the tour itself. Overall, critical comments are relatively rare and tend to be subjective (expectations about ghosts and scares vary a lot). Overall recommendation: Recommended for history buffs, paranormal-curious travelers, and anyone who enjoys atmospheric, storytelling-led night tours — just don’t go expecting guaranteed ghost sightings. AI travel tips: - Bring a fully charged camera or phone and a small flashlight; you’ll want photos and the sites are best seen after dark. - Dress in layers and wear comfortable shoes — the tour includes outdoor stops at night and New Orleans evenings can be cool or damp. - If you want a spookier or more intimate experience, ask about later departures or smaller-group options when you book, and remember the tour focuses on stories and history as much as paranormal investigation.
Itinerary
- Cypress Grove and Greenwood Cemeteries
- Katrina National Memorial Foundation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rating: 4.73 out of 5 based on 1782 reviews
Price: 56 USD
Popular keywords: Don’t miss this tour!!, fantastic, truly a unique experience
After Dark Haunted New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour
Summary
Enjoy a shockingly fun cemetery bus tour while a licensed guide shares with you the amazing history of New Orleans. Explore these cities of the dead under moonlight and be on the lookout for paranormal activity, so don't forget your camera. Go inside an above ground cemetery at night with the only c...
Inclusions
- Exclusive access to a cemetery at night
- Use EMF readers to capture spirits and ghosts!
- Live commentary on board
Itinerary
- Cypress Grove and Greenwood Cemeteries
- Katrina National Memorial Foundation
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People
Our Company is one of the oldest and most trusted bus tours in New Orleans. For over two hours, you’ll learn about the history and culture of New Orleans. From the musical back streets of Treme, to the stunning mansions Uptown, our drivers will take you on a journey through the streets that only a real New Orleanian could provide. Our guides are passionate historians of New Orleans. They’re not afraid to answer tough questions and tell you the whole story of our city’s history. Our drivers are one-of-a-kind tour guides providing a fun experience and adventure from the comfort of our climate controlled bus.
- Pickup (within downtown New Orleans)
- Cemetery Tour
AI Review Summary
Opening Overview: The Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People earns an overwhelmingly positive response from past guests—most reviewers praise its knowledgeable local guides and the lively mix of music, history and cemetery stops across New Orleans. Across roughly two hours on a climate-controlled bus, travelers say the experience feels authentic and well-paced. Highlights: Reviewers repeatedly call the guides “extremely knowledgeable,” enjoy their storytelling, and appreciate the practical recommendations they offer (restaurants, music spots, and local tips). Many describe the tour as fun and engaging—guided with warmth and personality—while the comfortable, climate-controlled bus makes the city routing easy and relaxing. Constructive Critiques: Negative comments are minimal and uncommon in the reviews, and there aren’t consistent complaints to highlight—any criticisms tend to be isolated or subjective rather than widespread. Overall Recommendation: Highly recommended for first-time visitors, history buffs, and anyone who wants a local’s perspective on New Orleans’ culture and cemeteries. AI Travel Tips: - Bring a camera and a light layer—the bus is climate-controlled, but cemetery stops are outdoors and can be breezy. - Come with questions: guides are happy to share in-depth history and local suggestions, so ask about music venues or places to eat after the tour. - If you’re sensitive to heat or crowds, consider a morning or late-afternoon departure to make the most of the walk-through stops.
Itinerary
- Garden District
- Lake Pontchartrain
- Treme
- New Orleans City Park
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Rating: 5 out of 5 based on 11 reviews
Price: 850 USD
Popular keywords: Great, so much fun, Recommend
Private New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour Up to 24 People
Summary
Our Company is one of the oldest and most trusted bus tours in New Orleans. For over two hours, you’ll learn about the history and culture of New Orleans. From the musical back streets of Treme, to the stunning mansions Uptown, our drivers will take you on a journey through the streets that only a r...
Inclusions
- Pickup (within downtown New Orleans)
- Cemetery Tour
Itinerary
- Garden District
- Lake Pontchartrain
- Treme
- New Orleans City Park
- St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
New Orleans: Cemetery Tour
Experience the legendary above-ground tombs in New Orleans. See historic tombs, the burial places of famous - and infamous - residents, and the mysterious world of the cities of the dead.
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Rating: 4.63 out of 5 based on 636 reviews
Price: 28 USD
New Orleans: Cemetery Tour
Summary
Experience the legendary above-ground tombs in New Orleans. See historic tombs, the burial places of famous - and infamous - residents, and the mysterious world of the cities of the dead.
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