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Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Overview
Enter the former Metairie Race Course, an earthly venue for the “quick,” now elegantly transformed into a glorious “City of the Dead” - where no one is in a hurry. Architecture and archeology seem to converge in this hallowed landscape of imposing society tombs and soaring mausolea. Experience an angelic locale filled with obelisks and pyramids, heroes and rogues, symbols and secrets. You will walk past the final resting places of over 50 kings and queens … of Carnival, that is.

Soldiers and saints will escort us, revealing the rich military history and religious culture of New Orleans. We will explore the fascinating and unique memorials honoring many who struggled in the face of earthly battles as well as those who achieved spiritual victories, arousing the “better angels of our nature.”

The tour is ready whenever you are and the audio plays automatically at exactly the right time and place using your smartphone's GPS and the VoiceMap mobile app, which also works offline.
City: New Orleans
Tue 08 Apr
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Starting at $8.99
Tue 08 Apr
Starting at $8.99
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What's Included
Lifetime access to Faith & Courage: Metairie Cemetery Stories tour
VoiceMap Application
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Additional Info
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Reviews (9)
Michele_S
Nov 2024
It was GREAT! The app was easy to follow and the narrating was perfect-it rained on us but we were still able to drive on the route and complete the tour. Loved it!
magictriks
Oct 2024
The guided tour was well worthwhile. The GPS navigation feature worked well and guided us on our cemetery adventure. The cemetery itself hosts wonderful examples of cemetery art & architecture.
Nicole_G
Jan 2024
Enjoyed our tour guides knowledge - lots of good history. Loved geolocation feature and the fact that we could enjoy tour at our own pace. Look forward to reading the narration to see what I missed.

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