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15 Best New Orleans Cemetery Tours

The cemetery tours: St. Louis No. 1’s above-ground tombs, which admit visitors only with licensed guides, and Marie Laveau’s vault still collecting offerings. The licensing rule improved the tours considerably.

1.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour

Discover the fascinating final resting places of New Orleans' most notable residents with this guided walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Learn history, legends, and secrets in just under an hour.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“The tour guide lady smelled really bad. Her clothes looked like they haven’t been washed in months. She was a soft talker and couldn’t hear her, and u couldn’t stand close to her because of the smell”

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2.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Discover New Orleans’ haunted cemeteries on a 2-hour BYOB bus tour featuring cemetery visits, chilling tales, and hidden history beyond the French Quarter.

★ 4.5

“Arrive EARLY if you want to take a cocktail on the trip or bring one with you from somewhere else. The music on the bus/sprinter was fun but where we sat (at the back) was loud enough to trigger my tinnitus. The few stories were…”

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3.New Orleans City Tour: Cemetery, French Quarter, Garden District

Discover New Orleans with this 4-hour city tour covering the French Quarter, Garden District, and historic cemeteries. Comfortable, informative, and well-reviewed.

★ 4.5

“It was very interesting. What made the tour great was our guide Gary. He was very informative and engaging. Highly recommended.”

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4.New Orleans Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour

Discover New Orleans' haunted side on this 2-hour bus tour. Visit historic cemeteries, hear chilling stories, and explore the city’s ghostly past.

★ 4.5

“Bus was a clean & comfortable ride. Christian was electric, knowledgeable & a fantastic tour director. Actual tour was a little less than expected. Informative but lacked mystery & haunted aspect. Glad we went but a little disappointing.”

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5.New Orleans City and Cemetery 2-Hour Bus Tour

Discover New Orleans in just over two hours with a comfortable bus tour covering highlights like the Garden District, French Quarter, cemeteries, and more, guided by passionate locals.

★ 4.5

“Chris was an excellent tour guide. He has the gift of storytelling and was very funny and entertaining. Highly recommend this tour at the beginning of your trip to get an overview and recommendations on some great places to go!”

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6.New Orleans Haunted Cemetery Tour and Ghost Hunt

Discover New Orleans' haunted side with a 2-hour cemetery bus tour, exclusive access, paranormal tools, and engaging storytelling—perfect for thrill-seekers and history lovers alike.

★ 4.5

“Jeff was an awesome tour guide with so many amazing stories to share. He did a fantastic job blending spooky experiences with rich historical context about the cemeteries we visited, making the tour both entertaining and educational. I never realized that cemeteries in New Orleans…”

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7.New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour At Dark with Exclusive Access

Discover New Orleans' haunted side with an after-dark cemetery bus tour offering exclusive access, paranormal tools, and chilling stories for a unique night experience.

★ 4.6

“AMAZING! my guide was so personable, informative, witty, and hilarious. I learned a lot and saw a lot! would reccomend. pls give them your money :)”

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9.New Orleans Cemetery Walking Tour

Discover New Orleans' historic cemeteries with an engaging, guided walking tour. Learn about above-ground burial traditions and local stories for $30.

★ 5.0

“Vee was a fantastic guide! Such interesting history of the city and its cemeteries! The tour went long but we love when that happens!”

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10.New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour with Garden District Stroll

Discover the highlights of New Orleans with this 3-hour guided bus tour including French Quarter, Garden District, cemeteries, and optional Vue Orleans view.

★ 4.5

“My husband and enjoyed this tour! Dionne was amazing and had so much knowledge and background on everything. She was amazing at answering any questions we had and keeping us entertained with her story telling. Thank you so much for a great experience!!”

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12.New Orleans: Cemetery Tour

Discover the haunting beauty of New Orleans' above-ground cemeteries with a 2-hour guided tour. Learn about voodoo, history, and iconic tombs for $28.

★ 4.6

“Outstanding. Probably the best tour I’ve been on. Easy to understand. Projecting voice. Informative. Paced well.”

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15.New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour

Discover New Orleans with this 2.5-hour small-group bus tour covering historic neighborhoods, cemeteries, and cultural highlights. Ideal for those wanting an authentic, insightful overview.

★ 4.5

“It was fun, informative and relaxed. The guide pick me up at my hotel and after the tour I chose to be dropped off at the French market.”

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More New Orleans Cemetery Tours

5.0New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 4.7New Orleans: 2-Hour 15-Minute City and Cemetery Tour by Bus2.3 hours$45 5.0New Orleans Metairie Cemetery Tour: Millionaires and Mausoleums2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.7New Orleans: City & Cemetery Tour by Air-Conditioned Minibus3 hours$55 4.7New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour2 hours$45 5.0New Orleans City/Cemetery and Swamp Full-Day Tour7 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$110.00 5.0New Orleans Garden District and Cemetery Bike Tour2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 5.0New Orleans Historic Cemetery Tour: Explore Our Cemeteries2 hours (approx.)$23.99 4.5Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$25.00 5.0After-Dark Historical Night Tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 145 minutes (approx.)$41.00 4.7New Orleans: City & Cemetery Tour + Garden District Stroll3 hours$55 4.5New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour with Hotel Pickup4 hours (approx.)$96.00 4.0New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 4.0Oak Alley Plantation and 3-Hour New Orleans City/Cemetery Tour8 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$125.00 4.8New Orleans: Secrets and Societies Cemetery Experience1.5 hours$35 4.5St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 5.0New Orleans French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 5.0New Orleans: Millionaires Tombs of Metairie Cemetery Tour2 hours$35 5.0Private Garden District Walking Tour With Lafayette Cemetery No 13 hours (approx.)$855.00 5.0Adults-Only Garden District Cemetery Anne Rice True Crime Tour1 hour 45 minutes (approx.)$35.00 4.5Night Cemetery Insiders Bus Tour- New Orleans2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0New Orleans: St. Louis Cemetery #3 Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$25 4.0Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour35 minutes (approx.)$8.99