New Orleans Metairie Cemetery Tour
Explore New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery with a local author, uncovering its rich history and extravagant tombs on a 2-hour walking tour.
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Important Information
- • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- • Service animals allowed
- • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- • This tour includes about 2 miles of walking
- • Tour will happen rain or shine
Discover the captivating history of New Orleans' Metairie Cemetery on this immersive walking tour. As you stroll beneath the shade of nearly a thousand trees, you'll encounter the extravagant tombs of notable figures like Popeyes’ founder Al Copeland and vampire-novelist Anne Rice. Marvel at the pyramid guarded by a sphinx and the Islamic-inspired tomb built by a Confederate general. Your guide, a passionate local author, will share intriguing stories of the cemetery's inhabitants, from mob bosses to city mayors. This 2-hour tour offers a unique glimpse into the past, blending history with narrative. Join us for an unforgettable journey through Metairie Cemetery.
Pros
- Explore Metairie Cemetery's rich history
- Visit Millionaire’s Row and extravagant tombs
- Discover the symbolism of the guarded pyramid
- Hear stories of mob bosses and city mayors
- Stroll with an engaging local author
Includes
- Entry/Admission - Metairie Cemetery
- Expert guide
- Insider tips for local food, music, and culture
- Entry to Lake Lawn Metairie
Excludes
- Gratuities
- Bottled water
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour Highlights
- • Explore Metairie Cemetery's rich history
- • Visit Millionaire’s Row and extravagant tombs
- • Discover the symbolism of the guarded pyramid
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