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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

“Alan was great! We learned so much. I’ve always want to visit a NOLA cemetery and learning all about it and the people there was the best way to do it.”

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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

“So good! Roy was amazing. Great history, very interactive- you don't just sit on the bus & look. He actually gives you ghost hunting tools if you're interested. Only negative is that we had a reservation for 5 but the bus was overbooked so 1…”

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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

“Gary K. was the best guide. The local knowledge he imparted with us was amazing. Frankly, why should I need to have a minimum characters to answer this?”

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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

“I used to be a professional tour guide. I would like to say Christian was one of the best tour guides I have ever witnessed. The tour had many great stories including the history of New Orleans and how the events leading up to the…”

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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 AWESOME, knowledgeable, entertaining, and friendly. Highly recommend, and would do this again in the future. Thanks “Christuhpha””

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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

“We most enjoyed our very informative and animated guide Jeff. It was also interesting visiting such a unique cemetery in this fascinating place. Every question lead to another story of which there are many.”

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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

“Very interesting, informative, fun experience. V is very knowledgeable. I had no idea what to expect and it was super fun!”

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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

“Good short day tour. Lots to see, lots of history. Wished we stayed at St. Louis #3 longer. Worth the money, thoroughly enjoyed the tour.”

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11.New Orleans City and Cemetery Sightseeing Tour

Explore New Orleans' vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and haunted cemeteries on this 3-hour guided tour for a balanced mix of history, mystery, and local charm.

★ 5.0

“Great tour! Butch was excellent! He was super knowledgeable, and answered any questions. The cemetery was so fascinating! I could have spent hours there. However, my one complaint is the "potty" pit-stop at the distillery. This seemed to be nothing more than a glorified infomercial…”

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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

“Toast was awesome very informative and personable. I learned so many things I never knew about New Orleans!”

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14.New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour

Discover New Orleans' stunning Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery on this 2-hour guided walking tour, featuring historic homes, stories, and iconic film sites for $25.

★ 4.5

“Great tour! David is very knowledgeable and shared facts that you wouldn’t ordinarily get to know. Also, David showed us the different architectures in the Garden District and explained the history behind them.”

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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

“An amazing tour and our tour guide provided a wealth of knowledge about New Orleans. I cannot remember our guide's name, but he arrived on time and pleasant throughout the trip! Worth the money!”

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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