St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour Ticket
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$29.00
Highlights
Get access to the historic St. Louis Cemetery No. 1, closed to the general public.
Learn all about New Orleans' burial traditions and learn the history of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1.
Pay your respects at the tomb of Marie Laveau, the iconic Voodoo Queen.
Marvel at actor Nicolas Cage’s striking pyramid-shaped tomb.
Listen to captivating tales about renowned figures from New Orleans' past.
Included
Expert-guided walking tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1
Exclusive entry to a cemetery closed to the general public
Visit the final resting place of Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau
Learn the fascinating stories behind New Orleans' burial customs
See famous tombs, mausoleums and unique cemetery architecture
Description
Join us for a fascinating 45-minute journey through history at New Orleans’ most well-known cemetery, St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Get a unique insight into the city’s character and past as you are guided around the site.
As you explore the eerily beautiful site, your expert guide will unveil the secrets that lie within the moss-draped tombs and mausoleums. They’ll also point out the graves of its most famous residents. Learn all about the lives and legacies of those buried here, from the unofficial World Champion of Chess, Paul Morph, to the American activist, Homer Plessy.
Another highlight of the tour is the distinctive pyramid-shaped crypt erected by Hollywood actor Nicolas Cage, a possible future resident of the cemetery. You’ll also hear all about the cemetery's unusual above-ground tombs and the reasons why burials take place this way.
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 has been the final resting place of thousands of locals for centuries, but it continues to be used for burials today. For this reason, it’s not open to the public unless you’re booked on this tour. It’s the perfect way to gain a deeper understanding of New Orleanians and experience the city’s history, culture and architecture.
Before you go
St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Walking Tour:
- Meeting Point: inside Basin St. Station, Stop 5, 501 Basin Street.
- Duration: approximately 45 minutes
- From 09:00 – 15:45, departing every 15 minutes. Please select your preferred time when you book.
- Tours depart promptly so please arrive 15 minutes prior to the start time.
- Closed on February 17; November 26; December 25, 2026.
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the chosen date.