St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour

Overview

When you tour with non-profit Save Our Cemeteries you are helping to preserve and protect the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Our tours are small and historically accurate. A portion of your ticket price goes toward our ongoing restoration efforts.

Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chefs Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme.

There must be a minimum of 4 guests signed up to take this tour 12 hours before the departure time/date or the tour will be canceled. If it is cancelled you will receive an email. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

City: New Orleans

Sun 22 Jun

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Starting at $25.00

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Sun 22 Jun

Starting at $25.00

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What's Included

Professional Guides

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

What To Expect

St. Louis Cemetery No. 3

When you tour with non-profit Save Our Cemeteries you are helping to preserve and protect the historic cemeteries of New Orleans. Our tours are small and historically accurate. Just a short walk from City Park is St. Louis Cemetery No.3, on stately Esplanade Avenue. This beautiful Catholic cemetery near tranquil Bayou St. John is an ideal place to stroll among the tombs as you learn about the burial customs of New Orleans and hear the real stories of the famous and infamous that fascinate the world and locals alike. St. Louis No. 3 is the final resting place of notable architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and New Orleans chefs Leah Chase and Paul Prudhomme. There must be a minimum of 4 guests signed up to take this tour 12 hours before the departure time/date or the tour will be canceled. If it is cancelled you will receive an email. We are sorry for any inconvenience.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews (20)

johnhK9511CW

Mar 2024

Dana was very knowledgeable about tombs in all cemeteries as well as much history about the area. Great tour. Really learned a lot of interesting facts!

Response from Host

Mar 2024

Thank you!

alexacN9255OG

Dec 2023

Liz was amazing. She gave us so much information on the rich history or New Orleans. So glad we did this tour!

R2159DEeileenm

Sep 2023

I am a local senior who toured along with a group of young friends in from Florida. Start to finish, Liz delivered such interesting facts and entertaining stories, a wonderful hour and a half. I am now recommending Save Our Cemeteries tours to my friends.