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Metairie Cemetery Private Walking Tour in New Orleans: Millionaires & Mausoleums

Metairie Cemetery Private Walking Tour in New Orleans: Millionaires & Mausoleums

Overview

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 Ruth Fertel, and vampire-novelist Anne Rice. You'll see the pyramid guarded by a sphinx, the Islamic-inspired tomb that a Confederate general built for his daughter, the grave of the gunned-down gambler who never smiled, the Storyville madam who was ousted from her tomb, and the famous weeping angel bathed in blue. Your guide Sally Asher is passionate about revealing the unusual, outrageous and untold stories of New Orleans. An award-winning writer and professional photographer, Asher believes history isn’t about merely listing dates and facts, but the gentle collision of truth and narrative – scandals and all! This tour is approximately 2 miles long and takes 2 hours.

City: New Orleans

Sun 23 Feb

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Starting at $35.00

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Sun 23 Feb

Starting at $35.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

Entry/Admission - Metairie Cemetery

Expert Guide

Insider tops for local food, music, and culture

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Social distancing enforced throughout experience

What To Expect

Lake Lawn Metairie

Metairie Cemetery (actually located in New Orleans) is home to some of the most elaborate and artistic marble tombs and funerary art in the city. This former racetrack is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is frequently ranked as one of the top cemeteries in the world. Metairie Cemetery has everyone from politicians, to jazz musicians to Storyville madams to mob bosses, to fried-chicken tycoons, to vampire novelists, all nestled together in an 127-acre pastoral setting surrounded by shining pyramids, Greek Temples, Islamic pavilions, crying dogs, and mausoleums with weeping angels. Metairie Cemetery is not a burial place, but a burial destination.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Reviews (70)

K4970GZrodneyc

Nov 2022

My favorite part of this experience was learning about the symbolism of New Orleans cemeteries. Our guide Sally was extremely informative and recommended a terrific local restaurant nearby - Cafe Degas (French). Both Sally’s tour and the meal were highlights of our trip to New Orleans.

Response from Host

Dec 2022

Thank you so much - I am so glad you enjoyed the tour and Cafe Degas - one of my favorite brunch spots!

Jennifer K

Nov 2022

Very good tour to the Metairie Cemetery! I have taken another of Sally's tours, so I already knew she would be entertaining and knowledgeable. This tour was just as interesting, and organization of the tour was very good! This cemetery is not always on the itinerary of other tour companies because it is a little further out, but it is well worth it for red Sash Tours!

Response from Host

Nov 2022

I am so happy y'all enjoyed your tour! Thanks again!

SBWN713AN

Nov 2022

Sally had an amazing tour. Her knowledge and stories of the cemetery and the people in it brought everything to life. It was very informative and entertaining. I hadn't planned on doing the tour but I'm glad I did.

Response from Host

Nov 2022

Thank you! It was great meeting you and your family.