St. Louis Cemetery 

New Orleans is known for it's unique cemeteries and burial customs. Our oldest cemetery is St. Louis #1, opened in 1789. In a relatively small space, thousands of entombments have taken place over the centuries. This was accomplished through our unusual method of burial and re-use of tombs. Within the walls of this 200+ year-old cemetery rest some of New Orleans' most famous residents. Among them are the tombs of the famous Voodoo Queen, Marie Laveau; Paul Morphy, the great chess genius; and Homer Plessy (of Plessy vs. Ferguson fame).

Our cemetery tour guides will show you the former location of STORYVILLE, the site of the filming of EASY RIDER, and MORE!

Tours depart daily @ 10 a.m and 1 p.m. (10 a.m. only on Sunday) from 720 St. Louis Street (In front of K-Joe's Resgtaurant, between Bourbon & Royal Streets). See map on Contact Us page.

Tour Length: Approx. 2 hours
Tour Cost: Adults: $20
                   Students, Military & Seniors (60+) $17.

All tours are $15 when reserved online.  Click here to reserve your tour now! Online reservations must be made 24 hrs in advance of tour.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: (504) 588-9693.

Garden District | Irish Channel | Lafayette Cemetery 

Upon arrival in New Orleans after the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, the Americans found the Creoles living down-river from Canal Street. The two groups hated each other, so the Americans settled up-river from Canal Street in the early and mid-nineteenth century. This enclave of Americans became filthy rich and built great, ostentatious mansions in an area that came to be known as the GARDEN DISTRICT.

On the Garden District tour, you will stroll the streets of this famous neighborhood and view the stately mansions and lush gardens; see the homes of Archie Manning, John Goodman, and the house where the Confederate President, Jefferson Davis, died. Pass by the former home of Anne Rice; hear about the Irish Channel and the birthplace of Dixieland Jazz; visit Lafayette Cemetery.

Tours depart daily @ 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. from 2727 Prytania (at the corner of Prytania Street and Washington Avenue).

Tour Length: Approx. 2 hours
Tour Cost: Adults: $20
                   Students, Military & Seniors (60+) $17.

All tours are $15 when reserved online.  Click here to reserve your tour now! Online reservations must be made 24 hrs. in advance of tour.

RESERVATIONS REQUIRED: (504) 588-9693