Does the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour visit the tomb of Marie Laveau?

Marie Laveau's tomb is located in St. Louis cemetery 1, which is not included on this tour. You will, however, visit the tombs and resting places of several prominent and well-known people. Your guide will bring to life some of the tragic but fascinating history of New Orleans including the aftermath of a yellow fever outbreak at Charity Hospital’s graveyard and the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina.

Does this tour visit the Hurricane Katrina Memorial?

Yes! Your guide will explain the lasting effects of Hurricane Katrina and you will be able to pay respects at the Hurricane Katrina Memorial Cemetery, as well as visit the Odd Fellows Rest, reserved for the members of a little-known and some would say secret society.

Is parking available near the meeting point for the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour?

There is limited on-street parking available near the departure location, however, due to it's convenient location in the heart of the French Quarter, it is recommended to walk or use public transportation. You may also wish to use a ride share service such as uber or lyft.

Can I use public transportation to get to the meeting location for the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour?

Absolutely! The departure location is right in the heart of the Garden District, so most hotels are within walking distance. It is also close to the Ursulines Trolley Station.

How early should I arrive for the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour?

Plan to arrive at the meeting location at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled departure. If you are driving, please be sure to leave time for traffic and parking.

Is the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour family friendly?

Absolutely! This tour covers some great history and is appropriate for guests ages 6 and above. It does cover some morbid tales that can be scary for younger guests, so discretion is advised.

How strenuous is the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour?

This tour does have a fair amount of walking, however, it is mostly on flat surfaces. It is not considered strenuous.

Is the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour wheelchair accessible?

This tour covers uneven ground within the cemeteries and is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible.

What should I wear during the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour?

It is recommended to wear comfortable shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and layered clothing (as the weather dictates.)

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Overview

Visit two of New Orleans' historical cemeteries, Masonic Cemetery #1 and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery, with a masterful storyteller to guide you along the way. This 2-hour bus tour will take you through a maze of above-ground tombs while learning about burial customs and traditions, the history of the city's Masons and Catholics, and the deaths of the Katrina tragedy. You'll leave with a reverence for the city's incredible history.

Visit 2 historic cemeteries in New Orleans
Transportation provided by bus
Learn about the city's unique burial traditions and customs
Led by a masterful storyteller

What's Included

Tour Guide

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Voodoo Tavern and PoBoys
1140 Decatur St, New Orleans, LA 70116, USA
We meet at VooDoo Tavern & Poboys 1140 Decatur St. New Orleans La. 70116 Please arrive 30 minutes prior tour time for check-in

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Masonic Temple Cemetery #2

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Infants must sit on laps
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 32 travelers

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Q:Which cemetery do we visit during the New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour?

A:This tour typically visits the Masonic Cemetery #1 and the Katrina Memorial at Charity Hospital Cemetery.

Sep 2023

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Fun and informative

Meghan_R, Apr 2026

The tour itself and the tour guide Roy were great! Very educational and interesting, the graveyards are beautiful. It’s New Orleans, so even at 5:00 the other people on our guide were obnoxiously drunk and disrespectful. Our guide did his best to keep things moving along, but these people were awful. The only thing I did not like was the music blasting on the bus.

You Need to Do This

Meg_B, Sep 2025

Kendall gave us the best tour. He was very knowledgeable, he genuinely cared about the city of New Orleans and it showed through his presentation. He was entertaining, and an all around pleasure. On the way back, he even dropped up off at our hotel and saved us the cab fare. His presentation at the Dual Sight was topnotch, and it was fun and informative to watch. At the cemetery, explaining about Katrina, and the effect it had on the cemetery, the myths and superstitions, as well as the ghost pictures were amazing. Kendall is the best!!

I stayed up past my bedtime for this?

Carol_C, Jun 2025

We only entered one cemetery and the tour guide, Bob the undertaker, spent about 45 minutes just talking about the masons and the Shriners, etc. etc. etc. it was truly the most boring tour I’ve ever been on and that sentiment was shared by the entire group

Fun experience!

Melissa_P, Oct 2024

We had a great time and Henry was a fun guide! Info. was very interesting and I wouldn’t change it, only add more ghost stories.

Great information

Latosha_G, Apr 2024

Best tour. I wish I could give it more stars. Tour guide was very informative. I learned a lot about the history.

Fun tour

Donna_E, May 2023

Had a great time with Trish. Good background and history. Animated. Would be fun to do in the dark at night.

Good use of late night hours

Emily_F, Apr 2023

We flew into New Orleans in the evening and wanted to make the most of our time. We booked a Thursday night tour at 11pm and had a ton of fun. The tour guide was kind and helpful. He shared personal stories and photos that enhanced the tour. We enjoyed the BYOB benefits and the late night stop for beignets. We appreciate that the tour allowed us access to cemeteries we couldn’t otherwise access ourselves.