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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

Sat 21 Jun

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Starting at $35.00

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Sat 21 Jun

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

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 (235)

Theresa_W

Mar 2025

Our guide was amazing. She was extremely knowledgeable and fun. I would recommend her to anyone who wants to really learn about the cemetery, the occupants and symbolism represented throughout.

355JohnL355

Mar 2025

Sally is professional, efficient, smart and well dressed. I highly recommend her services. The price fits the pocket book nicely, as well.

Stephen_B

Feb 2025

Our tour guide was amazing and so knowledgeable! We learned so much about the cemetery and the way people are interred. It was a wonderful experience!