New Orleans

15 Best New Orleans Cemetery Tours

These cemetery walks treat the above-ground tombs as history, not haunted-house props. You cannot enter St. Louis No. 1 on your own; the archdiocese admits visitors only on licensed tours, which makes booking one the only way in. Morning slots dodge the worst of the heat.

1.St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 Official Walking Tour – Enters the Cemetery

Discover the secrets of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 with our official walking tour. Uncover the haunting history and unique burial rituals of New Orleans.

Most Popular★ 4.5

“Denise very good tour guide, great at answering questions about the cemetery! We learned a lot about history surrounding New Orleans how the cemetery’s came to be!”

3,941 reviews55 minutes (approx.)From $25.00by Basin St. Station

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3.New Orleans Garden District Walking Tour Including Lafayette Cemetery No. 1

Discover the enchanting Garden District of New Orleans on a captivating walking tour, ending with a fascinating visit to Lafayette Cemetery No. 1. Uncover the secrets of this historic neighborhood today!

★ 5.0

“The walking tour of the Garden District was very informative and the guide had a lot of energy and enthusiasm for the homes that we saw.”

2,879 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $35.00by TOURS by STEVEN

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4.Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour in New Orleans

Join us on a spine-chilling journey through New Orleans' haunted history. Hop on our Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour for a thrilling night you won't forget!

★ 4.5

“Ray was the best. Honestly he and the tour made our trip. We had such a great time. It was a last minute decision to go but the best one we made! Thank you Ray!”

2,685 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.00by NOLA GhostRiders

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5.New Orleans City Tour: Katrina, Garden District, French Quarter & Cemetery

Discover the heart of New Orleans on a captivating city tour. Uncover Katrina's impact, stroll through the charming Garden District, explore the vibrant French Quarter, and marvel at the historic cemeteries.

★ 4.5

“The tour guide was very knowledgeable and animated which made the trip less boring. Gary was very pleasant and even provided places to eat”

2,209 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $40.00by Louisiana Tour company

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8.New Orleans Cemetery Bus Tour After Dark

Explore the eerie side of New Orleans with our after-dark cemetery bus tour. Uncover the city's haunted history and encounter spirits as you wander through the haunted tombstones.

★ 4.5

“Highly recommend doing this tour. Jeff is very passionate about what he does makes this tour. He shares a lot fascinating details about the cemetery and New Orleans.”

1,694 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $40.32by New Orleans Ghost Adventures

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9.New Orleans: Cemetery Bus Tour at Dark With Exclusive Access

Yearn for an eerie adventure as you explore New Orleans' haunted past on the Cemetery Bus Tour at Dark with exclusive access...

★ 4.6

“We most enjoyed our very informative and animated guide Jeff. It was also interesting visiting such a unique cemetery in this fascinating place. Every question lead to another story of which there are many.”

1,654 reviews2 hoursFrom $36by Tour Orleans

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10.New Orleans: Walking Tour Inside St. Louis Cemetery No. 1

Knead through the forgotten tales of St. Louis Cemetery No. 1 in New Orleans, where history whispers secrets that beg to be unearthed.

★ 4.6

“Zelda was an awesome tour guide. she was very knowledgeable about the history of the cemetery and New Orleans. She was spunky and funny. I learned things and I have been on that tour before. She's a great guide.”

1,519 reviews55 minFrom $25by New Orleans Hop-On Hop-Off

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11.New Orleans: French Quarter, Voodoo & Cemetery History Tour

Navigate the enigmatic realms of New Orleans on a French Quarter tour with voodoo secrets and cemetery mysteries, where every step unveils a captivating tale.

★ 4.5

“Enjoyed every minute of it. Graham was our tour guide and was full of information. Was completely honest through out the tour while being funny and entertaining through out it. Would definitely go on another tour with y’all.”

972 reviews2 hoursFrom $29by The Witches Brew Tour Company

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12.New Orleans Cemetery Tour

Discover the secrets of New Orleans' hauntingly beautiful cemeteries. Uncover tales of voodoo, ghosts, and history on our unforgettable cemetery tour. Book your adventure now!

★ 5.0

“Very interesting and informative. Vee is an excellent tour guide! Not a ghost tour this is very educational on how death has been handled over the years in New Orleans.”

901 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $30.00by Haunted History Tours

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13.New Orleans City and Cemetery Tour Garden District Stroll

Explore the enchanting streets of New Orleans and uncover the secrets of its captivating cemetery on a City and Cemetery Tour Garden District Stroll.

★ 4.5

“Absolutely fabulous! From our tour guide Clark to the driver, Nick courteous very knowledgeable very engaging would highly recommend to anyone”

766 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $55.00by Gray Line New Orleans

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4.6New Orleans: Cemetery Tour2 hours$28 4.2New Orleans: Night Cemetery and Ghost BYOB Bus Tour2 hours$45 4.5New Orleans Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Tour2 hours (approx.)$25.00 4.5New Orleans City and Cemetery Bus Tour2 hours 15 minutes (approx.)$54.98 5.0New Orleans St. Louis #3 Cemetery Walking Tour: Angels, Architecture and Ghosts1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 5.0Metairie Cemetery Tour in New Orleans: Millionaires & Mausoleums2 hours (approx.)$35.00 4.7New Orleans: Dead of Night Ghosts and Cemetery Bus Tour2 hours$45 4.7New Orleans: 2.5-Hour City & Cemetery Tour by Bus$45 5.0New Orleans Garden District & Cemetery Bike Tour2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 5.0New Orleans Cemetery Insiders Tour: See Inside Our Cemeteries2 hours (approx.)$23.99 4.5Garden District and Lafayette Cemetery Guided Walking Tour2 hours (approx.)$25.00 4.5New Orleans Small-Group City and Cemetery Tour With Hotel Pickup4 hours (approx.)$96.00 4.0New Orleans Cemetery and Paranormal Investigation Bus Tour2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0Lake Lawn Metairie Cemetery Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$35.00 4.5St. Louis Cemetery No. 3 Walking Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 5.0New Orleans French Quarter & Cemetery Bike Tour2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)$55.00 5.0New Orleans: Millionaire’s Tombs of Metairie Cemetery Tour2 hours$35 5.0Private Garden District Walking Tour With Lafayette Cemetery No 13 hours (approx.)$855.00 5.0New Orleans: St. Louis Cemetery #3 Guided Walking Tour1.5 hours$25 4.5Night Cemetery Insiders Tour- New Orleans2 hours (approx.)$30.00 5.0St. Roch Cemetery Tour1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$25.00 4.0Metairie Cemetery Stories: A Self-Guided Audio Tour35 minutes (approx.)$8.99 4.0New Orleans French Quarter and Cemetery Walking Tour$20.00 5.0Cemetery Tour New Orleans$30.00