New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour
Overview
Join us on a journey through three of New Orleans’ hallowed cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through the maze of above-ground tombs in St. Patrick # 1, St. Patrick Cemetery #2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery.
From burial customs and traditions- to the history of the Masons and Catholics in New Orleans- to the deaths of the thousands buried in the graveyard behind the Katrina Memorial, this tour will leave you with feelings of trepidation and excitement, as well as with a reverence for our city’s incredible history.
This is a narrated 1.5 to 2 hour walking tour. You may bring your own beverages!
What's Included
- Guided walking tour with a master storyteller
- Drinks are not included but you may bring your own
Meeting Location
4840 Bienville Street
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
5056 Canal Street
New Orleans, LA 70119, USA
Tour ends near Charity Hospital Cemetery on Canal Street.
What To Expect
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St. Patrick Cemetery
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Hurricane Katrina Memorial
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in historic New Orleans present challenges. Please book accordingly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-5889P16
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool New Orleans customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the activity start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the activity start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the activity local time (CDT).
- This activity requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Guided walking tour with a master storyteller.
- Drinks are not included but you may bring your own.
This activity requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This activity requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool New Orleans. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024What's Included
- Guided walking tour with a master storyteller
- Drinks are not included but you may bring your own
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- While we do our best to accommodate all guests with mobility issues, the conditions of the terrain in historic New Orleans present challenges. Please book accordingly.
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
