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New Orleans: Cemetery Walking Tour

1. New Orleans: Cemetery Walking Tour

Explore a unique collection of 5 culturally and architecturally diverse cemeteries in New Orleans. These cemeteries are located on what was once the northern (lakeside) boundary of the city of New Orleans, which explains the density and variety of cemeteries in this area. It is also where the remains of unidentified bodies from Hurricane Katrina are buried. Meet your guide at Morning Call where the guide will pick you up to start the tour. Enjoy exclusive access to the Old Fellows Rest Cemetery. From the Odd Fellows Society Cemetery you will make your way to the Masonic Cemetery. Then on to the cemeteries. Learn about the trials and tribulations of the city’s early Irish immigrants in St. Patrick Cemetery as well as the devastating effects of yellow fever in the Charity Hospital Cemetery. Experience stunning architecture while admiring some of the city’s most extravagant tombs in Greenwood & Cypress Grove cemeteries. Conclude your tour with an in-depth overview of the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina while paying respect to the many lives lost in the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Cemetery.

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Overall rating

4.9 / 5

based on 53 reviews

I spent a morning with Jeff, my tour guide and visited 4 cemeteries including the Odds Fellow cemetery which is not usually open to the public. Jeff was informative, professional, and a true master of his practice. We talked about symbols, burial practices, history of the sites, and a splash of folk lore which is right up my alley. Would recommend 100%!

Geoff was an amazing tour guide. He has a great personality, so funny and considerate. He’s also extremely knowledgeable of the cemeteries and the history of burials in New Orleans. My family and I enjoyed every bit of this experience and HIGHLY recommend this tour with Geoff. We learned so much.

Geoff was absolutely amazing! Could not recommend a better guide. We came in with no defined plans day to day and every recommendation he gave us was fabulous. His knowledge of the cemeteries was amazing and I truly could not say enough good things about him. Thanks Geoff!!

very informative with a pleasant and knowledgeable guide. appreciated being able to do it at 9 am so there was time to do something else in the day

Geoff was great guide and very knowledgeable we had a great tour. Thanks so much