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New Orleans Cemetery Tour

Starting From From $35.00 per person Current Project Expedition rate
1 Hour 30 Mins 4.05 / 5 0 reviews Easy activity level Small Group Ticket Operated by DuPont and Company Tours
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The Experience

What your day looks like

On this tour, you’ll explore one of our oldest above ground cemeteries while you learn about the “recycling and rotation” process used in family tombs. It is how hundreds of people can fit into tombs originally built for just two. We’ll share stories of our necropolis and help you understand the importance of honoring those who came before us. Join us and discover why this tradition is such a significant part of our culture

At a Glance

The experience, in brief

  • Discover New Orleans' unique burial customs
  • Experience the ancestors' legacy alive by sharing their stories
  • Learn why honoring those who came before us is such a vital part of New Orleans
Detailed Itinerary

The journey, in full

You will start the tour by hearing about the reasons we do this kind of burial in New Orleans. It's not what you think. You will walk through the cemetery. stopping at numerous tombs. You are welcome to take pictures and videos. As we talk about the people who are entombed in the cemetery, you will begin to get a sense of how important our ancestors are to us. You will be amazed by the process we go through to ensure their memories live forever. You will be enlightened by our family tomb days where multiple generations come together to rejoice in memories of those who have passed. Your tour guide will show you the architecture of the tombs and explain what they mean. Each one has its own meaning and background. When the tour ends, you will understand and appreciate what we do and why we do it. You just might start a new tradition of your own from knowing more about ours.

Your Itinerary

Your day, step by step

Day 1

New Orleans

Local Flavor.

Before You Go

What to know before booking

Included

Local guide

Not Included

Tips and gratuity

What to Bring

Camera Sunglasses Sunscreen & Hat Bag for Essentials Comfortable clothing and footwear

Meeting & Pickup

3421 Esplanade Avenue, New Orleans, La 70119 Meet your guide in front of the gates at the cemetery

Languages Offered

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Planning Notes

Hotel pickup offered: No Confirmation: Automatic

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