New Orleans

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

“Great walking tour with lots of history facts. Beautiful cemetery, tour guide was personable and engaging.”

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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

“Ray was the best. Honestly he and the tour made our trip. We had such a great time. It was a last minute decision to go but the best one we made! Thank you Ray!”

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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

“Very informative and Gary goes above and beyond sharing information with us. In addition to the tour information Gary sent us texts with even more.”

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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

“What a great haunted tour! Christian did an amazing job with explaining the history of the city from the past and present. We would definitely recommend this tour especially anyone.”

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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

“The tour guide bus driver was amazing and friendly. He kept everyone engaged!Henry you rocked! Very fun tour!”

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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

“Very interesting. Historical. Amazing access to several interesting cemeteries. Great tour of several areas of the city as well.”

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8.New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Discover the history and stories behind New Orleans' famous tombs on this guided walking tour inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, with expert guides and authentic sights.

★ 4.6

“This tour was so good when we went in the afternoon, Zelda was our guide and she was amazing, very knowledgeable and made the tour really enjoyable. I would highly recommend anyone visiting or living in New Orleans to visit, parking was available beside the…”

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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 informative, lots of historical, eerie information. Fun in academic way. John, our tour guide was great and made the tour an experience.”

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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

“Our tour guide was awesome and super funny. He gave great recommendations and was super patient. A must try experience for any tourist. Cajun Encounters really set the bar.”

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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

“Thorne, our guide was knowledgeable, kind, engaging. Highly recommend this tour!”

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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

“Our guide was very knowledgeable. He took his time and explained the history of the houses. There was no real tour of the cemetery, as we were outside a locked gate, but much I fo was still given. Again, the guide was excellent.”

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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

“We really enjoyed our trip. Christoper was funny and very knowledgeable. Would recommend to anyone. He went slow for pictures. Recommend places to eat.”

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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