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New Orleans Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour 90 min

TourTruth score 7.2 out of 10

AverageTop 43% in New Orleans

53 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

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

Explore Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 with expert guides and hear the stories behind New Orleans’ historic tombs, traditions, and residents.

About this tour

Step through the gates of Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 and discover a vivid chapter of New Orleans history. Established in 1833, this city-owned cemetery offers a close look at the above-ground tombs, historic societies, and notable residents that reflect the city’s traditions and architecture.

On this 90-minute New Orleans Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour, expert guides share thoughtful, historically grounded stories drawn from deep knowledge of the city’s past and its cemeteries. Explore the grounds with the organization dedicated to preserving them: Save Our Cemeteries, a department of the Preservation Resource Center of New Orleans and the cemetery’s sole tour provider. The experience brings the people and customs behind this remarkable place into focus.

Meet at the cemetery’s main gate and arrive 15 minutes early; tours depart on time, rain or shine. Wear comfortable shoes for uneven terrain, and consider bringing water, sunscreen, a hat, or an umbrella. Join the New Orleans Lafayette Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour to connect with the stories held within this historic landscape.

Highlights

  • Explore the above-ground tombs of historic Lafayette Cemetery No. 1
  • Hear stories about the people and traditions that shaped New Orleans
  • Learn from guides with deep knowledge of the city’s history and cemeteries

What's included

Included

  • Expert guide

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Important information

  • Meet at the cemetery’s main gate
  • Arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins
  • Tours depart on time, rain or shine
  • Terrain is uneven
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  • Service animals are allowed
  • Public transportation is available nearby; streetcars may not run on time
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Consider bringing water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, a hat, and an umbrella

Frequently asked questions

Where does the tour meet?

Meet at the main gate to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1.

How early should I arrive?

Arrive at least 15 minutes before the tour begins. Tours leave on time.

Does the tour run in the rain?

Yes. Tours depart rain or shine.

What should I bring?

Consider bringing bottled water, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, a hat, and an umbrella for rain or shade.

Is the terrain even?

No. The cemetery terrain is uneven.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. Viator rates it 4.83 from 53 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 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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