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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour in New Orleans
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St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour in New Orleans

by Basin St Station

55 min
New Orleans
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55 min
Starting time
Friday 11 September 2026
Language
English
Free cancellation until 10 Sept 2026.
$45$50Save 10%
2 adults × $22.50
All taxes and fees included

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55 min
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2 adults × $22.50
All taxes and fees included

Overview

This walking tour starts inside Basin St. Station where guests gather to collect tickets and tour stickers about 10 to 15 minutes before departure. The station includes exhibits on New Orleans, an interactive Hurricane Katrina map, a café, restrooms, and a gift shop. After assembling, the guide meets the group at the Cemetery Tour Desk inside Basin St. Station. The tour then proceeds across the street to the front gates of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1. Inside the cemetery, the guide leads a detailed walk along the tomb-lined paths for approximately 45 minutes. Visitors see the burial sites of notable figures including Voodoo Queen Marie Laveau and Homer Plessy among others. The entire experience lasts about 55 minutes and includes the guided cemetery walk. Gratuity for the guide is not included in the price.

Highlights

Walk through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with a guide
Visit tombs of Marie Laveau and Homer Plessy
Begin tour inside Basin St. Station visitor center
Tour lasts about 55 minutes including walk
Collect tickets and tour stickers before departure

What's included

Guided tour through St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

What's not included

Gratuity for tour guide is not included

Itinerary

1

Basin St. Station

The tour meeting point is inside Basin St. Station where guests arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to collect tickets and tour stickers. The station serves as a visitor center with exhibits about New Orleans, an interactive Hurricane Katrina flood map, a café, restrooms, and a gift shop.

10 min

2

St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

The guide meets the group at the Cemetery Tour Desk inside Basin St. Station at departure time. The tour begins with a short walk across the street to the cemetery’s front gates. Inside, the guide leads a 45-minute walk among the tombs of historical figures including Marie Laveau and Homer Plessy.

45 min

Meeting point

Enter Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to find our Cemetery Tours Desk & Team! Walking distance from the French Quarter, hop off City Sightseeing Double-Decker at stop 5, or drive and park in the adjacent parking lot, available to the public for hourly, daily, and overnight rates.

End point

Enter Basin St. Station Visitor Information Center to find our Cemetery Tours Desk & Team! Walking distance from the French Quarter, hop off City Sightseeing Double-Decker at stop 5, or drive and park in the adjacent parking lot, available to the public for hourly, daily, and overnight rates.

Languages

English (guide)

Cancellation policy

  • Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.

Additional info

1–15 travelers per booking
Mobile ticket
Wheelchair accessible
Pushchair and stroller friendly
Service animals are welcome
Reachable by public transport
Suitable for all fitness levels
Total
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