St Louis Cemetery No.3 New Orleans Burial Tradition Audio Guide
Overview
Explore the haunting beauty of New Orleans’ St. Louis Cemetery #3 on this self-guided walking tour, where you’ll delve into the city’s unique burial traditions. Founded in 1852 to combat a devastating yellow fever epidemic, this historic cemetery is built on the site of a former leprosy colony. It features an eclectic array of above-ground tombs. As you wander this “city of the dead,” you'll discover fascinating architecture, hear stories about notable figures like photographer E.J. Bellocq, and learn why New Orleans cemeteries are famed worldwide. This audio guide offers an insightful glimpse into the city's rich cultural tapestry and distinctive approach to memorializing the past.
What's Included
- Get unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
- The virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
- Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
- Directions to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
- Flexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
- Smartphone and headphones
Meeting Location
3421 Esplanade Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 3
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The total tour duration is the walking time as you pass by attractions. It does not include optional time spent at any of the listed attractions
- This route is not wheelchair accessible, but it is a very easy walk suitable for the ages listed. The accessibility selections are accurate.
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Activity code: C-110804P808
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