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New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 43% in New Orleans

42 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

  • New Orleans
  • 1 hr 30 min
  • Updated November 2, 2026

Explore St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 with a guide, hear New Orleans burial traditions, and discover the stories of notable residents.

About this tour

Take a quiet walk through one of New Orleans’ historic Catholic cemeteries, where ornate tombs and local stories reveal the city’s distinctive traditions. St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 sits along stately Esplanade Avenue, a short walk from City Park and near Bayou St. John.

On this 90-minute New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour, a professional guide shares the customs surrounding burial in New Orleans and the real stories of people whose lives continue to fascinate locals and visitors. The cemetery is the final resting place of architect James Gallier, Storyville photographer E.J. Bellocq, and celebrated chef Leah Chase. As you explore, learn how the cemetery’s history connects to the wider story of the city.

The tour is led by Save Our Cemeteries, a nonprofit department of the Preservation Resource Center that supports restoration, education, and advocacy in New Orleans cemeteries. Meet your guide at the far gate 15 minutes before the start. Choose this New Orleans St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour for a thoughtful, story-rich glimpse into the city’s past.

Highlights

  • Stroll among the tombs of a historic Catholic cemetery
  • Hear stories of New Orleans burial customs and notable residents
  • Visit the final resting place of architect James Gallier, photographer E.J. Bellocq, and chef Leah Chase
  • Support cemetery restoration, education, and advocacy through a nonprofit tour operator

What's included

Included

  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Guide gratuities

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Important information

  • Meet at the far gate 15 minutes before the tour; look for a PRC guide with a Save Our Cemeteries badge
  • Wheelchair accessible, including transportation options and all areas and surfaces
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.83 from 42 reviews. We place that rating among all Viator ratings and weight it by its review count. If the tour is found on another provider later, both ratings are combined.

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  • The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 7.2. Top 43% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 43% of tours in New Orleans by this score.

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