TourTruth score 9.3 out of 10
New Orleans Cemetery Tour: Millionaires and Mausoleums 2 hr
Top 2% · 2 hrs · 359 reviews
from $35
2 providers
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New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour 2 hr
TourTruth score 8.1 out of 10
Very goodTop 19% in New Orleans
211 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score
- New Orleans
- 2 hrs
- Updated November 2, 2026
Walk among New Orleans’ above-ground tombs and hear the stories behind three historic cemeteries with a master storyteller.
About this tour
Explore the stories and solemn beauty of New Orleans’ historic cemeteries on a guided walk led by a master storyteller. This New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour visits St. Patrick Cemetery No. 1, St. Patrick Cemetery No. 2, and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery, where above-ground tombs reveal the city’s distinctive burial traditions.
As you walk through the cemetery grounds, hear about local burial customs, the histories of the Masons and Catholics in New Orleans, and the thousands of people buried behind the Katrina Memorial. The 120-minute tour blends vivid historical accounts with a thoughtful look at the people and traditions that shaped the city. Meet at G's Pizza on Bienville Street before setting out. Drinks are not provided, but you may bring your own beverages.
Choose this New Orleans Historic Cemetery Walking Tour for a memorable way to connect with the city’s past. Wear comfortable shoes and be prepared for historic terrain that may challenge guests with mobility concerns.
Highlights
- Explore the above-ground tombs of three historic cemeteries
- Hear stories of New Orleans burial customs and traditions
- Discover the history of the Masons and Catholics in New Orleans
- Visit the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery
What's included
Included
- Guided walking tour with a master storyteller
Not included
- Drinks
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4.90 / 5 · 211 reviews
Important information
- Meet at G's Pizza on Bienville Street
- You may bring your own beverages
- Service animals are allowed
- Nearby public transportation is available
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- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries or poor cardiovascular health
- A moderate level of physical fitness is recommended
- Historic cemetery terrain can be challenging for guests with mobility issues
How this score is calculated
This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.90 from 211 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.
How the score works and rating distribution in New Orleans
- Each provider rating is turned into a percentile: the share of that provider's ratings it beats, weighted by review counts.
- Listings on different providers are combined in proportion to their review counts.
- Tours with few reviews are pulled toward the average until more reviews come in, so a handful of perfect reviews can't top the list.
- The result is shown from 0 to 10: this tour scores 8.1. Top 19% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 19% of tours in New Orleans by this score.
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