New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour

Overview

Join us on a journey through two of New Orleans’ hallowed historical cemeteries. On this tour, your master storyteller will lead you through a maze of above-ground tombs in Masonic Cemetery #1 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 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 2-hour guided bus tour.

City: New Orleans

Sun 08 Mar

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Starting at $55.00

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Sun 08 Mar

Starting at $55.00

Make a reservation

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What's Included

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Additional Info

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

Hurricane Katrina Memorial

On the former site of Charity Hospital’s paupers’ field, this ominous but oddly affecting circle of tombs holds the bodies of 85 unclaimed victims of the 2005 levee failures and the names of others who perished. It’s an unfussy place that’s easily missed, the better for contemplative solitude, perhaps. Surrounded by a storm-shaped series of pathways, the memorial does its duty in giving one substantial pause.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (14)

Emily_F

Apr 2023

We flew into New Orleans in the evening and wanted to make the most of our time. We booked a Thursday night tour at 11pm and had a ton of fun. The tour guide was kind and helpful. He shared personal stories and photos that enhanced the tour. We enjoyed the BYOB benefits and the late night stop for beignets. We appreciate that the tour allowed us access to cemeteries we couldn’t otherwise access ourselves.

Aimee_B

Dec 2022

Trish is a great guide!! Knowledgeable and fun. We enjoyed the tour and will recommend Trish and the tour to all.

prisciliareyes

Apr 2022

Raffle was awesome, he was very informative and very personal. It was my favorite tour of the NOLA area and I would totally recommend it to everyone that wants to know about history of NOLA and the beautiful cemeteries in the Treme Neighborhood.