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

7.5

GoodTop 29% in New Orleans

1,930 reviews · Rated on 1 provider · How we score

New Orleans
Updated November 4, 2026

Explore New Orleans' iconic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 on an exclusive walking tour, uncovering unique burial customs and tales of notable figures.

About this tour

Explore the mysterious St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, a site closed to the general public. This exclusive walking tour takes you through the city's oldest and most famous cemetery, where you'll learn about unique burial customs and hear fascinating stories of its notable residents. Begin your journey at the Basin St. Station Visitor Center, where you'll meet your guide and receive your tour stickers. As you enter the cemetery, your guide will share tales of the past, including the legendary Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and other historical figures. Marvel at the elaborate above-ground tombs and discover the rich history that lies within. Don't miss this chance to uncover the secrets of New Orleans' most iconic cemetery.

Highlights

Venture into exclusive St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Visit the tomb of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau
See Nicolas Cage's pyramid-shaped tomb
Learn unique New Orleans burial customs
Hear stories of notable historical figures

What's included

Included

Walking tour of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Guide

Not included

Tips

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GetYourGuide

4.63 / 5 · 1,930 reviews

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Limited cemetery access

Important information

The cemetery is closed to the general public and it is only for our authorized tours.

How this score is calculated

This score is based on one provider. GetYourGuide rates it 4.63 from 1,930 reviews. We place that rating among all GetYourGuide 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 7.5. Top 29% in New Orleans means it ranks in the top 29% of tours in New Orleans by this score.